AAS - Graphic Design

If art is your passion, it may be time to turn it into your profession by earning a degree in graphic design from Kaplan University. Our program is designed to nurture your talent while helping you develop the technical skills to pursue a career as a professional graphic designer.* The graphic design curriculum combines general education courses, graphic design courses, and electives that allow you to tailor the program to enhance your skills and marketability. Students who are interested in website development can choose to complete the Web design career focus area. Career focus areas allow you to focus your elective choices on an area of study that best fits your desired career path.

*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.

AAS - Health Information Technology

If you are interested in health information data as it relates to patient care and the use of computers in this area, this program may be for you. The program blends online coursework with on-ground clinical experiences§ and is designed to prepare graduates with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits to pursue entry-level positions in the health information management field.*

AAS - Information Technology

If you are interested in becoming an information technology professional, but need to enhance your skills and knowledge before you seek employment, the online Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology could help you pursue your professional goals.* Kaplan University’s program is designed to provide you with the general education, applied knowledge, and technical skills relevant to a range of entry-level positions. Study how to install and maintain computer and wireless networks, troubleshoot hardware and software problems, create Java applications, manage databases, and develop Web pages. Students may personalize their degree by choosing a career focus area. Career focus areas allow you to focus your elective choices on an area of study that best fits your desired career path. Choose from application development, help desk administration, network administration, and more.

Advanced Start BS - Information Technology

Associate of Applied Science in 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 University is designed to prepare you with the knowledge and technical skills to pursue a career in this highly technical career field.* The curriculum focuses on the collection, analysis, and preservation of digital evidence and penetration testing techniques used to evaluate computer and network security systems. Students can also personalize their degree by choosing a career focus area. Career focus areas allow you to focus your elective choices on an area of study that best fits your desired career path. Choose criminal justice or network administration.

*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.

BS - Information Technology

The objective of this degree program is to prepare you for career advancement in information technology and visual arts with the knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking, creative skills and technical competencies required in the modern workplace. At the completion of this degree, you will be able to design and create real-world e-media products or technical solutions to hardware and software problems depending on your chosen area of emphasis. If you are interested in starting or advancing your technology career, the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program will help you meet your career goals.

This degree can be further specialized by focusing on one of the five emphasis areas: database, network administration, programming, web development, and multimedia and animation.

MS - Information Technology

A master's degree in information technology can prepare you with the communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and technical competencies to help advance your career.† You will have the chance to apply appropriate technologies in the analysis and design of information systems, as well as assess ethical, legal, and social issues.

The computer systems design and related services industry is expected to experience rapid growth between 2006 and 2016 with professional workers expected to enjoy the best job prospects, reflecting continuing demand for higher-level skills needed to keep up with changes in technology.*

The Master of Science in Information Technology program can provide you with an integrated design and technology background that may help you advance your career.†

You will have the opportunity to learn:

• The theory, principles, and practices of information systems
• How to employ project management skills;
• How to analyze data to solve complex problems.