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Associate's Degree Programs

• Associate's in Accounting

  The objective of the Associate of Applied Science in Accounting program is to prepare you with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits required for an entry-level position in accounting. This program features a comprehensive curriculum in accounting with emphasis on computer applications. Courses cover topics in accounting principles, payroll processing, financial statement preparation, managerial accounting usage, federal taxation, and accounting software. Upon successful completion of the program, you can seek entry-level employment in public accounting firms, corporations, government agencies, and as an entrepreneur.

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• Business Administration
• Business Administration

  The objective of the business administration program is to help you develop the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitude that will enable you to become an ethical decision maker capable of working as an administrator. We accomplish this through an innovative core curriculum that fosters critical thinking skills, effective communication techniques, analytical problem solving abilities, and an appreciation of a wide variety of people and cultures. We combine these with the skills necessary to manage people and resources, analyze markets and products, understand systems and processes, and think strategically. The curriculum combines accounting and computer skills with a solid foundation in managerial and interpersonal skills. Upon successful completion of the program, you can apply for entry-level employment in the business world as a manager, supervisor, assistant manager, or any number of other related administrative roles in fields like retail, sales, or advertising.

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• Computer Forensics

  Computer forensics is a career field that focuses on the investigation and analysis of computer-related criminal activity (sometimes called cybercrime). The computer forensics program at Kaplan College, Hagerstown campus, is designed to help you acquire the knowledge and technical skills required to pursue a career in this highly technical career field. This program is designed to lead to entry-level employment in national and local security, data and network security in public and private sectors, intrusion detection facilities, and several careers in the judicial system. Specific job titles may include computer forensics specialist, cybercrime investigator, network security analyst, security coordinator, security specialist.

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• Computer Information Systems

  The Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems program is designed to accommodate the need for trained professional in the technological fields. To discover the possibilities of this rewarding career, you must make the first move and contact Kaplan University, Hagerstown campus. This program can prepare you to become an IT professional in today’s complex computing environment. Our instructors strive to ensure that you receive a quality education by teaching you inside knowledge that you won’t find in most textbooks. As a graduate of this program, you may search for entry-level employment in the technological field. We are proud to offer the following areas of concentration in our Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems program: network administration, programming, and web development.

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• Criminal Justice

  The criminal justice and public safety fields offer many different career paths and positions. To pursue these career avenues, you need a solid education in criminal justice and a liberal arts knowledge base. Our Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice degree can help you take advantage of these career opportunities. The mission of the Hagerstown campus, criminal justice program is to provide you with the opportunity to develop a strong foundation and understanding of the areas of law enforcement, courts, corrections, and security. The program prepares you to pursue further studies or seek employment in the criminal justice and public safety fields. Upon graduation, you may qualify for entry-level employment in federal, state, and local criminal justice organizations such as police departments, law enforcement offices, juvenile correctional facilities, private sector security, and sheriff’s departments. Additional academy training may be needed for certain law enforcement jobs.

  Applicants to the Criminal Justice program in the state of Texas will require additional training approved by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) upon graduation in order to seek the following positions: police officer, peace officer, sheriff deputy, bailiff, and jailer.

  Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.

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• Global Travel and Hospitality Management
• Graphic Design

  The graphic design program at Kaplan University, Hagerstown campus, can help you turn your artistic flair and aesthetic eye into a potentially rewarding career. Our comprehensive and well-balanced course of study can enable you to become a competent, efficient, professional graphic designer. Combining the traditional design foundations with the latest technology and a core liberal studies base, our training can prepare you to seek an exciting career in the graphic arts. As a graduate of this program, you may seek future entry-level employment opportunities such as graphic designer, illustrator, pre-press or desktop specialist, and web page designer.

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• Health Information Technology

  At Kaplan University, you can train to play a significant role in a health care facility. The Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology program combines classroom instruction in marketing and facility planning with hands-on training in medical coding and abstracting procedures. This is your opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully seek a career in the health technology field. Our program can teach you how to sign code numbers for diagnoses and procedures, answer legal and insurance inquiries, evaluate health record content for accuracy, and compile reports.

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• Medical Assisting

  Our medical assisting program aims to provide you with an education that will prepare you to enter the medical workforce with demonstrated technical skills, work ethics, and professional values. The goal is to help you prepare for a fulfilling medical assisting career with a bright future. Upon graduation, you may apply for entry-level job opportunities at local clinics, physicians’ offices, hospitals, HMOs, or other allied health facilities.

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• Medical Transcription

  If you are looking for a career in health care industry that doesn’t focus on direct patient contact, medical transcription is an excellent choice. This program is designed to provide you with the industry knowledge and technical skills needed to succeed in the medical transcription field. Through hands-on training in computer laboratories, you can gain the experience that could help you stand out from the crowd. As a graduate of this program, you may pursue entry-level employment in hospitals, medical and diagnostic labs, outpatient care centers, and physical, occupational, and speech therapist offices.

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• Paralegal Studies

  Kaplan University, Hagerstown campus, is the only college in Nashville to offer an American Bar Association-approved paralegal education program. The Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies offers a level of training that provides you with a solid foundation in paralegal studies and a liberal arts knowledge base. Comprehensive study in areas such as legal research, civil litigation, contracts, and criminal law prepares the student for diverse career opportunities. Upon graduation, you can confidently apply for entry-level employment as a paralegal in legal environments including private law firms, corporations, and governmental agencies. However, paralegals are not lawyers and cannot practice law or give legal advice to consumers.

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