Kaplan College

Kaplan College

Overview of Kaplan College

Kaplan College is a multi-campus post-secondary institution with the goal of preparing its students for particular career specialties. There are eight campuses spread over five states. In 2007, Hagerstown Business College’s two campuses in Maryland merged into Kaplan College.

Kaplan College is part of Kaplan Higher Education, a group of post-secondary schools delivering career-style education.

Points of Distinction

• Career programs for in-demand fields
• Focus on practical learning
• Financial assistance possible for those who qualify

Areas of Study

Business, computer/information technology, health/medical and legal are the program types that the school offers. Each location may have a different list of program options.

Kaplan College Admissions

Prospective students must deliver evidence of successful high school completion or GED certificate. The school may also accept a state-recognized home study certificate or an acceptable score on a certain independently administered competency test, if the student meets age requirements.

Qualified applicants have several possible financial assistance options that they may pursue from federal and state grants to work/study programs and loans.

Kaplan College Faculty

The college employs instructors who can leverage their real-world experience and academic backgrounds to provide the practical brand of education that is in line with the school’s mission.

Student Body

Kaplan College students are generally drawn from the areas surrounding each campus. Some students are already in the working world but are seeking career enhancement.

Student life

Students form relationships with like-minded schoolmates in the classrooms and laboratories of the college.

Programs of Study

(Note: Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)

Computer Science And Engineering

• Associate of Science - Computer Networking Technology
• Computer Business Specialist
• Computer Business Systems
• Computer Support Technician
• Computerized Business Specialist

Engineering Technician

• Electrical Technician

Law

• General Practice Paralegal
• Legal Administrative Assistant
• Paralegal
• Paralegal Studies

Medical Administration

• Back Office Medical Assistant
• Health Information Technology
• Medical Office Administration
• Medical Office Specialist
• Medical Practice Management
• Medical-Dental Office Administration
• Occupational Health Information Technology
• Occupational Medical Practice Management

Medical Support And Technology

• Associate - Respiratory Therapy
• Associate of Occupational Studies - Veterinary Technology
• Dental Assistant
• Dental Assisting
• Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Ultrasound
• Diagnostic Vascular Sonography
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Billing and Coding
• Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
• Medical Insurance Coder and Biller
• Medical Insurance Technician
• Pharmacy Technician
• Radiologic Technology
• X-Ray Technician/Medical Assistant Back Office

Nursing And Emergency Medicine

• Associate of Science - Nursing
• Nurse Assistant
• Nurse Assistant Training Program
• Patient Care Assistant/Technician
• Practical Nursing
• Vocational Nursing

Nutrition And Exercise Therapy

• Health Care and Rehab Technician
• Holistic Health Practitioner

Security And Law Enforcement

• Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
• Criminal Justice

Therapy And Counseling

• Clinical Massage Therapy
• Massage Therapy
• Therapeutic Health Technician
• Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

Kaplan College Degrees or Coursework

(Note: Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)

Degrees or Coursework

• Associate
• Certificate
• Diploma

Kaplan College Campus Locations

Arizona

• Phoenix

California

• Bakersfield
• Chula Vista
• Clovis
• Modesto
• North Hollywood
• Palm Springs
• Panorama City
• Riverside
• Sacramento
• San Diego
• Stockton
• Vista

Colorado

• Denver
• Thornton

Indiana

• Hammond
• Indianapolis (2 locations)
• Merrillville

Nevada

• Las Vegas

Ohio

• Cincinnati
• Columbus

Texas

• Dallas
• Midland

Wisconsin

• Milwaukee

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