Kaplan University - Cedar Falls
At Kaplan University, you can train for one of many satisfying careers in just a matter of months. Our programs are designed with your future in mind. Each of our programs can provide the real-world skills and hands-on training you need, bringing you a step closer to your new career every day.
Kaplan University offers quality programs that integrate general education, professional skills and career-focused education to empower students to develop and achieve their personal and career potentials. We encourage students to reach their potential within the framework of their individual needs, interests and capabilities. A strong emphasis is placed on ethics, accountability, professionalism and the individual's commitment to pursuing lifelong personal and professional development.
Why Kaplan University?
Experienced Faculty
Kaplan University provides excellence in education by hiring well-prepared, experienced faculty and staff.
High-Tech Facilities
Kaplan University maintains an updated facility that fosters educational growth in a pleasant and safe environment with current classroom equipment, library facilities with Internet access and computer labs;
Tutoring
Kaplan University provides tutoring and advising services to help students successfully complete their programs of study.
Graduate Placement
Kaplan University provides assistance to eligible graduates in obtaining employment, and provides classes, workshops and advisory sessions that teach and guide them through the process of securing and maintaining employment.
Criminal Justice - Associate's
The Criminal Justice program was developed in response to increasing needs in the community and beyond for qualified members of the profession. The tragic events of September 11 have dramatically increased the need for qualified criminal justice professionals in the United States.
The Criminal Justice program offers three areas of emphasis: Law Enforcement, Corrections and Private Security. In addition to these fields, criminal justice professionals are employed as detectives, criminologists, counselors, parole officers, juvenile social service workers and in many more positions.
Criminal Justice - Bachelor's/Advanced Start Bachelor's
Our criminal justice programs could prepare you for a professional position in the public or private sectors of law enforcement, corrections, or security. Upon successful completion of the program, you may seek future entry-level employment opportunities in local law enforcement, court system personnel, private security, federal or state government. Further academy training may be required.
Paralegal Studies - Associate's
Opportunity in the paralegal profession is growing fast. To meet employment demands, a variety of positions and specialties have been created, making now a good time to enter the legal field. At Kaplan University, our Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies program can help you develop an understanding of fundamental legal terminology and concepts.†
A Career as a Legal Professional
Kaplan University's curriculum is intended to prepare you for employment in various industries, assisting a broad range of legal professionals. Graduates of this program have many employment options in areas such as:
- Legal research
- Legal investigations
- Title abstraction
- Trial preparation
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of this program, you may pursue entry-level employment in:
- Law firms
- Private attorneys' offices
- Courthouses
- Government agencies
- Insurance companies
- Legal departments of companies
† Paralegals are not lawyers and cannot practice law or give legal advice to consumers.
Disclaimer
Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.