Kaplan Career Institute

Highlights

• Accelerated programs are available
• Diplomas can be earned in 9 to 15 months
• Flexible class schedules
• Externships available for some programs
• Each campus separately accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency approved by the U.S. Department of Education

About the School

Kaplan Career Institute is a part Kaplan Higher Education Corporation, a division of Kaplan, Inc. Kaplan is one of the US's largest providers of education services with over one million students served annually. Kaplan Career Institute offers career-oriented associate degree, diploma and certificate programs in various subjects including business, criminal justice, information systems, computer-assisted drafting, digital arts, healthcare and technology.

The Institute's curriculums are designed to teach the skills required for jobs in the nation's fastest growing fields of employment as projected by the U.S. Department of Labor. The courses offered vary by campus. Online programs are available through Kaplan University, another part of Higher Education Corporation.

Academic Programs

The institute offers a wide variety of programs. The courses emphasize hands-on, on-the-job oriented training. The programs' objective is to provide students with the specific skills and knowledge identified as essential by employers. According to Kaplan Career Institute, the curriculums offer students a relevant education in a short period of time.

Study areas include:

• Business – Options include accounting management and business administration for several areas, such as fashion merchandising.
• Healthcare – Covers medical assisting, medical billing, office specialist, occupational therapy, pharmacy, and phlebotomy/EKG technicians.
• Computer – Includes studies of networking, computer management, business systems, support, applications, and more.
• Legal – Covers several areas of specialization in criminal justice such as cybercrime and paralegal.
• Specialized Technology – Offers topics such as computer numerical control, electrician, HVAC, and digital arts.
• Secretarial Sciences – Offers administration concentrations for offices such as those for medical and legal.

Learning Options

• Students have the flexibility of selecting from day and evening classes
• On-campus courses
• Online programs are provided through Kaplan University

Faculty

The programs provide industry experienced instructors. Technical skills are emphasized by the teachers.

Student Life

A large number of the students are working adults. School personnel offer assistance in determining the best program for each student.

Admissions and Financial Aid

The admissions procedure can be initiated by telephone or online. An admissions representative guides applicants through the admissions process. The Financial Aid Office provides information regarding scholarships, loans and alternate forms of financing.