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.)

Accounting

• Accounting
• Accounting and Finance

Communication

• Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

Computer Networking

• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications General

Counseling

• Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician

Criminal Justice

• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Finance

• Accounting and Finance

Graphic Design

• Graphic Design

HVAC Electrical Construction

• Electrical Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician

Health and Human Services

• Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
• Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy (ND)
• Physical Therapy/Therapist

Information Technology

• Computer Programming Vendor/Product Certification
• Computer Programming/Programmer General
• Information Technology

Management and Administration

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science General
• Business Administration and Management General
• Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services Other
• Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry

Medical Assisting and Nursing

• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN LVN Cert. Dipl AAS)
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN ASN BSN MSN)
• Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
• Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
• Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Medical and Dental Administration

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
• Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
• Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
• Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
• Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
• Medical Office Management/Administration
• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

Medical and Pharmaceutical

• Cardiopulmonary Technology/Technologist
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
• Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
• Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
• Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

Multimedia and Web Design

• Web Page Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

Paralegal

• Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Photography and photo journalism

• Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

Residency Programs

• Diagnostic Radiology

Science Technologies

• Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

Technologies

• Computer Software Technology/Technician

Visual Arts

• Graphic Design

Kaplan College Degrees or Coursework

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

Degrees or Coursework

• Associate
• Bachelor
• Certificate
• Diploma

Kaplan College Campus Locations

Arizona

• Phoenix (3 locations)

California

• Bakersfield (2 locations)
• Clovis (2 locations)
• North Hollywood (2 locations)
• Palm Springs (2 locations)
• Panorama City (2 locations)
• Riverside (2 locations)
• Sacramento (2 locations)
• Salida (2 locations)
• San Diego (2 locations)
• Stockton (2 locations)
• Vista (2 locations)

Colorado

• Denver (2 locations)

Indiana

• Hammond (2 locations)
• Indianapolis (4 locations)
• Merrillville (2 locations)

Maryland

• Frederick (2 locations)
• Hagerstown (2 locations)

Nevada

• Las Vegas (2 locations)

Ohio

• Cincinnati (2 locations)

Washington

• Renton (2 locations)

Wisconsin

• Milwaukee (2 locations)

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