Kaplan University

Kaplan University offers a broad selection of programs that focus on the career goals of working adults from a variety or professional disciplines. Emphasis is on real-world knowledge and skill development, and Kaplan University offers programs designed to provide the concepts and techniques you can use to pursue your professional and educational goals.^†

Kaplan University gives you the control to study on your own schedule. There are no job interruptions, travel expenses, or hours spent searching the campus map. Study anytime and anywhere you have an Internet connection. The flexibility and dynamic interaction of online education at Kaplan University also allows for innovative Web-based learning opportunities via message boards, online readings, academic exercises, and Web Field Trips.

Kaplan University is regionally accredited. Visit our website for details.

Master of Health Care Administration (Online

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America's health care system is expected to undergo radical changes. Future medical and health services managers must be prepared to handle complex new developments in technology, economics, ethics, finance, policy, and management. With a Master of Health Care Administration from Kaplan University, you may be prepared to pursue a wide range of leadership and management positions in governmental, nonprofit, and private organizations.^† The program is designed to help you find solutions to unique challenges facing individuals and communities.

Health Care Administration - Advanced Start Bachelor of Science (Online)

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If you have your associate's or bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university, Kaplan University's online advanced start program could help you earn a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration in as little as two years.* A completed bachelor's degree may give you the qualifications you need to increase your income potential and marketability in today's job market.^† Kaplan University's innovative online bachelor's degree program combines the career-oriented focus of a two-year degree with the academic curriculum of a four-year program. You could experience the flexibility of joining the workforce while pursuing your lifelong goals. This online degree program is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in the core disciplines of health care administration and management.

Health Care Administration - Bachelor of Science (Online)

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Kaplan University's Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in the core disciplines of health care administration and management. The Kaplan University's Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration could help prepare you to serve as a health care professional and to pursue supervisory roles industry wide.^† Insurance companies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health agencies, outpatient facilities, doctors' offices, and many other employment settings may need college-educated professionals to run their day-to-day operations.

Health and Wellness - Advanced Start Bachelor of Science (Online)

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If you have your associate's or bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university, Kaplan University's online advanced start program could help you earn a Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness in as little as two years.* A completed bachelor's degree may give you the qualifications you need to increase your income potential and marketability in today's job market.^† Kaplan University's innovative online bachelor's degree program combines the career-oriented focus of a two-year degree with the academic curriculum of a four-year program. You could experience the flexibility of joining the workforce while pursuing your lifelong goals. This online degree program focuses on the knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking skills, and technical competencies required for a career in health and wellness.

Health and Wellness - Bachelor of Science (Online)

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The online Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness degree could open the door to a lifetime of career opportunities in health care- and health and wellness-related industries.^† It is designed to offer you a solid foundation for graduate study or first-professional degrees.^‡ Many approaches to health and wellness are explored, integrating the mind, body, and spirit. Critically evaluate scientific literature and research in wellness, prevention, and complementary health care; then discover how to use this knowledge to educate individuals and communities.

Health Information Management - Bachelor of Science (Online)

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The Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management program is designed to act as the next step for individuals who already possess a Kaplan University or CAHIIM-approved Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology degree. The objective of the degree program is to prepare graduates to pursue career advancement within the growing field of health information. Students are taught the skills needed to be innovative and adaptable thinkers and problem solvers who can leverage available services and technologies to support operations, management, and strategic initiatives within the health information field.

Health Information Technology - Associate of Applied Science (Online)

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If you are interested in health information data as it relates to patient care and the use of computers in this area, this program may be for you. The program blends online coursework with on-ground clinical experiences^# and is designed to help prepare graduates with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits required to pursue entry-level positions in the competitive health information management field.^†

Health Science - Advanced Start Bachelor of Science (Online)

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If you have your associate's or bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university, Kaplan University's online advanced start program could help you earn a Bachelor of Science in Health Science in as little as two years.* A completed bachelor's degree may give you the qualifications you need to increase your income potential and marketability in today's job market.^† Kaplan University's innovative online bachelor's degree program combines the career-oriented focus of a two-year degree with the academic curriculum of a four-year program. You could experience the flexibility of joining the workforce while pursuing your lifelong goals. This online degree program focuses on the knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking skills, and technical competencies required for a career in health science.

Health Science - Bachelor of Science (Online)

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Helping improve the quality of people's lives is more than a worthwhile calling--it's a very wise career decision. Kaplan University's Bachelor of Science in Health Science online degree program is designed to help prepare you to pursue a wide variety of employment opportunities in health care- and health science-related industries.^† Examine the principles of healthy living, and study to acquire the administrative, ethical, and professional skills needed to assume leadership positions across the spectrum of health care.

Medical Assisting - Associate of Applied Science (Online)

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Earning a medical assisting degree online at Kaplan University could help prepare you to pursue opportunities in physicians' offices, hospitals, and health clinics.^† As a medical assistant, you will interact with patients, physicians, and other health care providers on a regular basis. Through a combination of traditional teaching and hands-on training, this program is designed to help you acquire the knowledge and skills required to become a professional medical assistant. Certification is an important qualification often required by employers. As a graduate, you may be eligible to take the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam given by the American Association of Medical Assistants, or the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam offered by the American Medical Technologists.^§

Medical Office Management - Associate of Applied Science (Online)

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At the center of every busy medical office is a team of trained professionals who work with patient records, medical documents, and other medical office matters. The Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Management degree is designed to help you qualify for the position of medical administrative specialist, which includes medical records management, insurance processing, coding and billing, management of practice finances, information processing, and fundamental office management tasks.^† Career opportunities may exist in doctors' offices, medical facilities, hospitals, insurance offices, pharmaceutical companies, and labs. Certification is an important qualification often required by employers. As a graduate, you may be eligible to take medical office management certification exams, such as the Certified Medical Administrative Specialist (CMAS) examination given by the American Medical Technologists.^§

Medical Transcription - Associate of Applied Science (Online)

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Medical transcriptionists are responsible for turning doctors' daily dictation tapes into clear, concise print and electronic documents. Such records are the main reference for health care decisions made by patients and their physicians. They must be produced in a timely, accurate, and confidential manner. Medical transcriptionists enjoy exposure to many different medical disciplines. They work in hospitals, physicians' offices, and a broad range of other medical facilities. Work is frequently outsourced to independent contractors who operate their businesses from home.^† Certification is often a requirement for employment as a medical transcriptionist. When you graduate from this program and meet the requirements of the American Association of Medical Transcription (AAMT), you may qualify to sit for the Certified Medical Transcriptionist examination.^§

Nutrition Science - Advanced Start Bachelor of Science (Online)

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If you have your associate's or bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university, Kaplan University's online advanced start program could help you earn a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science in as little as two years.* A completed bachelor's degree may give you the qualifications you need to increase your income potential and marketability in today's job market.^† Kaplan University's innovative online bachelor's degree program combines the career-oriented focus of a two-year degree with the academic curriculum of a four-year program. You could experience the flexibility of joining the workforce while pursuing your lifelong goals. This online degree program focuses on the knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking skills, and technical competencies required for a career in nutrition.

Nutrition Science - Bachelor of Science (Online)

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At Kaplan University, you can prepare online for a career in one of the most essential of all health science fields--nutrition. Study values, research methods, and applications that will help you pursue a broad range of life science occupations.^† Apply the principles of healthy living in education and study to acquire administrative, ethical, and professional skills valuable in leadership positions throughout the health care field.

Public Health - Advanced Start Bachelor of Science (Online)

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If you have your associate's or bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university, Kaplan University's online advanced start program could help you earn a Bachelor of Science in Public Health in as little as two years.* A completed bachelor's degree may give you the qualifications you need to increase your income potential and marketability in today's job market.^† Kaplan University's innovative online bachelor's degree program combines the career-oriented focus of a two-year degree with the academic curriculum of a four-year program. You could experience the flexibility of joining the workforce while pursuing your lifelong goals. This online degree program is designed to teach you knowledge and skills to confront community health issues, collect and analyze health data, and create plans that promote healthier lifestyles and environments.

Public Health - Bachelor of Science (Online)

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Protecting and improving the health and wellness of people--particularly the most vulnerable, such as children and seniors--could be a rewarding, opportunity-rich career path.^† The Kaplan University Bachelor of Science in Public Health could help prepare you to serve as a public health professional or as an advocate for the development of healthy individuals, organizations, and communities. The program is designed to teach you knowledge and skills to confront community health issues, collect and analyze health data, and create plans that promote healthier lifestyles and environments.

Master of Public Health (Online)

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The Master of Public Health degree is a widely recognized professional credential for those seeking leadership and managerial positions in governmental, nonprofit, and private organizations in the public health industry.^† Kaplan University's Master of Public Health could help you develop the administrative, ethical, and professional skills needed to apply public health principles to health education and communication programs. In addition to helping you develop a broad foundation in public health, the master's degree program is designed to enhance your knowledge in the area of emphasis that best fits your career and educational goals. Choose from the following specializations: epidemiology, health education, and public health program development.

Master of Public Health - Epidemiology (Online)

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Master the principles of epidemiology (the study of infectious diseases) and health statistics as they apply in local, regional, national, and global contexts.

Master of Public Health - Health Education (Online)

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Study how to communicate important health issues to a wide range of communities. Focus on the fundamentals of health policy development and heath care law.

Master of Public Health - Public Health Program Development (Online)

Focus on the knowledge and skills needed to provide community public health analysis, program planning and implementation, and health care safety.

†Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.

#This program is not entirely online; you must complete a clinical practicum and an unpaid externship in your area to gain hands-on experience in a real-world health care environment.

§Although certain programs at Kaplan University are designed to prepare students to take various certification or licensing exams, the University cannot guarantee the student will pass those exams. In some cases, field experience and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams.

*See University Catalog for Transfer of Credit policy.

‡While many of Kaplan University's degree programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue continued graduate- or doctorate-level education, the University cannot guarantee that students will be granted admission to any graduate or doctoral programs.

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