Building on more than 60 years of history as both academic
pioneer and career-maker, Kaplan University-part of Kaplan,
Inc.-has become one of the world's finest providers of college
education with over 60 campuses in the United States as well as
online programs. In addition to millions of students who have
taken nationally recognized test prep courses through Kaplan Test
Prep, Kaplan University is now helping students receive a quality
education that suits their career goals and lifestyle through
day, night and online courses. Kaplan University offers:
The Kaplan University Master of Science in Corrections is built
on a professional model of relevant, practical knowledge. The
program offers two courses of study, a nonthesis track that lends
itself to practical law enforcement applications and a
research-based thesis track that focuses on theory and prepares
you for criminal justice instruction.
Bachelor's in Corrections
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If you are seeking to advance your career in law enforcement,
private security, or corrections or to pursue entry-level
opportunities, the online Bachelor of Science in Corrections
program will help you meet your career goals. This degree
provides you with a solid foundation in criminal justice and a
broad liberal arts education. The Web-based baccalaureate program
is designed to combine the professional skills of specialized
areas of criminal justice with research and analytical skills. As
a graduate of this program you may seek opportunities in law
enforcement, corrections, probation, parole, fraud investigation
or juvenile justice facilities.
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
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If you are seeking to advance your criminal justice career in law
enforcement, private security or corrections or to pursue
entry-level opportunities, this program will help you meet your
career goals.
This degree provides students with a solid foundation in criminal
justice and a broad liberal arts knowledge base. The
baccalaureate program is designed to combine the professional
skills of various specialized areas of criminal justice with
research and analytical skills. Graduates of this program can
seek employment opportunities in various criminal justice
environments, such as law enforcement, corrections, probation,
parole or juvenile justice facilities.
Kaplan University offers three emphasis areas in the Bachelor of
Science in Criminal Justice program: Law Enforcement, Private
Security and Corrections.
Bachelor's in Legal Studies
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The Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies (BSLS) degree program
has been created to help you prepare for law school, or achieve
professional success in an existing or future career in business,
government, health care or the service industry.
Kaplan University's online program emphasizes the political,
governmental and constitutional framework of the American legal
system, while developing your communication, critical thinking
and research skills.
The degree program allows you to select elective courses that
focus on a particular legal topic. Students can also choose to
pursue an emphasis in health care. A capstone course is required
for graduation from the degree program and three capstone options
are available: an internship, thesis or comprehensive exam.
Bachelor's in Paralegal Studies
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If you want to pursue or advance a career as a paralegal, this
program will help you meet your career goals.
This degree program provides a solid foundation in the law and
paralegal skills, built upon a broad liberal arts knowledge base.
Graduates of this program may pursue career opportunities or job
advancement in a legal environment such as a private law firm,
corporate law department, or local, state or federal agency where
duties may include assisting with litigation preparation,
document supervision, aiding attorneys in courtroom proceedings
and researching legal issues.
Kaplan University offers three emphasis areas in the Bachelor of
Science in Paralegal Studies program: Alternative Dispute
Resolution, Office Management and Personal Injury.
Bachelor's in Private Security
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If you are seeking to advance your career in private security or
to pursue entry-level opportunities, the online Bachelor of
Science in Private Security program will help you meet your
career goals. This degree provides you with a solid foundation in
criminal justice and a broad liberal arts education. The
Web-based baccalaureate program is designed to combine the
professional skills of specialized areas of criminal justice with
research and analytical skills. As a graduate of this program you
may seek opportunities in law enforcement, corrections,
probation, parole, fraud investigation or juvenile justice
facilities.
Associate's in Corrections
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If you want to work in the criminal justice field, this online
degree will prepare you to find the job you want. Our Web-based
program provides a solid foundation in the areas of law
enforcement, courts, corrections and security. It also provides a
liberal arts knowledge base and the technical skills required in
specialized employment areas.
Students looking to complete a two-year degree as a base for a
bachelor's degree as well as people seeking entry-level
employment in the criminal justice field should consider this
program. Students accepted to the degree program often transfer
their experience in criminal justice work for academic credit.
Associate's in Criminal Justice
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If you want to work in the criminal justice field, this program
will give you the advantage you need to maximize your chances of
finding the job you want.
Our program provides students with a solid foundation and breadth
of understanding in the areas of law enforcement, courts,
corrections and security. This understanding, together with a
liberal arts knowledge base and the technical skills required in
various specialized employment areas, will serve you well as you
build a successful career in the field.
Associate's in Paralegal Studies
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If you want to advance your career or make a career change by
entering the legal profession, this program will give you the
advantage you need to attain the position you want.
Our program helps you learn to communicate more effectively
within the legal environment, synthesize important concepts from
areas of legal specialization while demonstrating ethical
decision-making skills and develop effective legal research
methods to solve problems. Comprehensive study in areas such as
civil litigation, contracts, legal research and criminal law will
prepare you for diverse career opportunities in the field.
Associate's in Private Security
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If you want to work in the criminal justice field, this online
degree will prepare you to find the job you want. Our Web-based
program provides a solid foundation in the areas of law
enforcement, courts, corrections and security. It also provides a
liberal arts knowledge base and the technical skills required in
specialized employment areas.
Certificate in Corrections
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If you ever thought about working in a corrections facility,
Kaplan University's online program is a great place to build your
credentials. Prepare for entry-level and supervisory careers in
today's rapidly growing, increasingly complex corrections
environment. Our online certificate program may meet all
regulatory and continuing professional education requirements for
corrections officers and employees of community-based corrections
programs.
Students beginning a career in corrections, or those who are
already working in corrections and need to meet certain
regulatory requirements of continuing education, should take this
program. Credits earned in fulfillment of this certificate are
transferable to Kaplan University School of Criminal Justice
degree programs.
Certificate in Legal Secretary
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Legal secretaries are in greater demand than ever. Qualified
assistants who have strong secretarial skills and essential legal
knowledge can find lucrative opportunities not only with law
firms, but also with government agencies and a wide range of
businesses and industries.
Kaplan University's Legal Secretary Certificate program enhances
job skills and prepares you to pursue employment as a legal
secretary or legal administrative assistant. The program offers
an introduction to both legal secretarial skills and basic legal
knowledge. As a graduate of this program, you will gain a greater
understanding of the civil litigation process and gain the skills
necessary for effective legal writing, document processing, and
use of software applications.
Certificate in Pathway to Paralegal
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If you already have an associate's or bachelor's degree and want
to seek entry-level employment opportunities in the legal
profession, this program is a valuable stepping stone toward your
professional goals.
Our certificate program helps you increase your knowledge of the
paralegal profession and provides an overall understanding of the
American legal system. Students will study the civil litigation
process, including fact gathering and investigation, case
management and strategy, pleadings, motions, trial preparations,
trial procedures and post-trial procedures.
Certificate in Private Security
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If you want to join the growing areas of private and corporate
security, this program is for you. Courses cover fraud
examination, criminal investigation and security management. The
online program examines the range of security responsibilities
and how to provide asset protection to a myriad of clients.
Additionally, the Private Security Certificate is helpful in the
development of professional memberships in American Society of
Industrial Security (ASIS) and Certified Protection Professional
(CPP) certification.
