Kaplan University offers two associate degrees in business administration. It offers a degree in accounting in addition to general business. Students who pursue an associate degree in general business administration are able to focus on specific areas such as retail management, event planning, or customer service. The accounting degree focuses specifically on concepts that are used in potential careers in bookkeeping, payroll, auditing and tax preparation. Each associate degree features a capstone class that ties all of the degree's major concepts together.
The associate degrees offered in arts and sciences center around eduction, early child development and human services. The degree in early child development is designed for individuals who wish to work with preschool aged children, including children with special needs. It is also ideal for students who want to work in a classroom and learning environment that caters to young children. Kaplan administers an associate degree for educational professionals, which helps students prepare for careers as teaching assistants or aides at all educational levels. The university's associate degree in human services prepares individuals for careers as nursing home and rehab center assistants, in addition to support positions in a variety of organizations geared towards community and social service.
Associate degrees are offered in fire science, criminal justice, public administration and paralegal studies. The fire science degree provides a solid foundation in fire safety, strategy and building inspection. Kaplan's associate degree in criminal justice is designed to acquaint students with an overview of the criminal justice system and provide an in-depth focus on investigative techniques, processes and crime prevention. The associate degree in paralegal studies prepares students for a future career as a paralegal, whose job duties entail providing administrative support to attorneys. Kaplan's degree in public administration familiarizes students with governmental structure and regulations.
Kaplan offers a variety of associate's degrees related to health services, including health information technology, medical assisting, medical office management and medical transcription. These degrees prepare students to work in the health care sector in major hospitals or private practices, providing support services to medical practitioners. Kaplan's associate degree in information technology is a good fit for students who wish to work in any industry as an IT professional. The degree is designed to acquaint learners with both software, hardware and networking applications.