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kaplan university contact information online online office of the registrar 550 west van buren street 7th floor chicago il 60607 tel 866.522.7747 toll free fax 800.588.4127 toll free online programs admissions 6301 kaplan university avenue fort lauderdale fl 33309 tel 866.527.5268 toll free office for returning students tel 888.252.7895 ext 4911 toll free 4646 east van buren street phoenix az 85008 tel 866.527.5268 toll free 1601 sw 80th terrace plantation fl 33324 tel 866.527.5268 toll free 12650 ingenuity drive orlando fl 32826 tel 866.527.5268 toll free online support centers 6301 kaplan university avenue fort lauderdale fl 33309 550 west van buren street 7th floor chicago il 60607 tel 866.522.7747 toll free email techsupport@kaplan.edu prior learning assessment center 550 west van buren street 7th floor chicago il 60607 fax 800.582.9261 toll free concord law school 10866 wilshire boulevard suite 1200 los angeles ca 90024 tel 310.689.3200 fax 310.470.3547 campuses main campus when confirming accreditation please note that kaplan university s main campus is located in iowa davenport 1801 east kimberly road suite 1 davenport ia 52807 tel 563.355.3500 tel 800.747.1035 toll free fax 563.355.1320 branch campuses council bluffs 1751 madison avenue suite 750 council bluffs ia 51503 tel 712.328.4212 des moines 4655 121st street urbandale ia 50323 tel 515.727.2100 mason city plaza west 2570 4th street sw mason city ia 50401 tel 641.423.2530 lewiston 475 lisbon street lewiston me 04240 tel 207.333.3300 tel 800.488.2190 toll free fax 207.333.3305 omaha 5425 north 103rd street omaha ne 68134 tel 402.572.8500 education center pembroke pines 10131 pines boulevard suite b pembroke pines fl 33026 tel 800.987.6038 toll free maryland hagerstown 18618 crestwood drive hagerstown md 21742 tel 800.422.2670 toll free tel 301.766.3600 iowa cedar falls 7009 nordic drive cedar falls ia 50613 tel 319.277.0220 cedar rapids 3165 edgewood parkway sw cedar rapids ia 52404 tel 319.363.0481 nebraska maine south portland 265 western avenue south portland me 04106 tel 207.774.6126 tel 800.639.3110 toll free fax 207.774.1715 lincoln 1821 k street lincoln ne 68508 tel 402.474.5315 kaplan university learning centers kaplan university learning center delray beach 3333 south congress avenue delray beach fl 33445 tel 561.381.6340 kaplan university learning center indianapolis 9000 keystone crossing suite 800 indianapolis in 46240 tel 877.320.5430 kaplan university learning center milwaukee 201 west wisconsin avenue milwaukee wi 53203 tel 414.223.2105 kaplan university learning center plantation 1601 sw 80th terrace plantation fl 33324 tel 954.382.6840 kaplan university learning center rockville 1390 picard drive suite 100 rockville md 20850 tel 301.258.3800 kaplan university learning center st louis 1807 park 270 drive st louis mo 63146 tel 314.205.7900 1

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business offices 6301 kaplan university avenue fort lauderdale fl online academic advising admissions financial aid online office of the registrar support services 1601 sw 80th terrace plantation fl online chicago il online davenport ia onsite phoenix az online orlando fl online xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx no instruction will be provided at the fort lauderdale chicago phoenix or orlando sites therefore no faculty listing is included 2

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kaplan university program offerings program south portland council bluffs cedar rapids des moines hagerstown mason city davenport lewiston lincoln omaha online cedar falls online instruction program enrollment through campus locations online instruction x program enrollment through campus locations combines onsite and online instruction professional law degrees master of laws llm juris doctor jd executive juris doctor ejd master s degrees master of arts in teaching master of business administration master of health care administration master of public administration master of public health master of science in accounting master of science in criminal justice master of science in education master of science in education in instructional technology master of science in educational psychology master of science in environmental policy master of science in finance master of science in fire and emergency services master of science in health education master of science in higher education master of science in homeland security and emergency management master of science in information technology master of science in legal studies master of science in management master of science in nursing master of science in psychology xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx bachelor s degrees advanced start advanced start bachelor of science in accounting advanced start bachelor of science in business administration advanced start bachelor of science in communication xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 3

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program online instruction program enrollment through campus locations online instruction x program enrollment through campus locations combines onsite and online instruction advanced start continued advanced start bachelor of science in criminal justice advanced start bachelor of science in criminal justice administration and management advanced start bachelor of science in early childhood development advanced start bachelor of science in environmental policy and management advanced start bachelor of science in fire and emergency management advanced start bachelor of science in fire science advanced start bachelor of science in health and wellness advanced start bachelor of science in health care administration advanced start bachelor of science in health science advanced start bachelor of science in human services advanced start bachelor of science in information technology advanced start bachelor of science in international and comparative criminal justice advanced start bachelor of science in legal studies advanced start bachelor of science in nutrition science advanced start bachelor of science in paralegal studies advanced start bachelor of science in political science advanced start bachelor of science in professional studies advanced start bachelor of science in psychology advanced start bachelor of science in public administration and policy bachelor of science bachelor of science in accounting bachelor of science in business administration bachelor of science in communication bachelor of science in criminal justice bachelor of science in criminal justice administration and management xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 4 south portland council bluffs cedar rapids des moines hagerstown mason city davenport lewiston lincoln omaha online cedar falls

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program online instruction program enrollment through campus locations online instruction x program enrollment through campus locations combines onsite and online instruction bachelor of science continued bachelor of science in early childhood development bachelor of science in environmental policy and management bachelor of science in fire and emergency management bachelor of science in fire science bachelor of science in health and wellness bachelor of science in health care administration bachelor of science in health information management bachelor of science in health science bachelor of science in human services bachelor of science in information technology bachelor of science in international and comparative criminal justice bachelor of science in legal studies bachelor of science in liberal studies bachelor of science in nursing bachelor of science in nutrition science bachelor of science in paralegal studies bachelor of science in political science bachelor of science in professional studies bachelor of science in psychology bachelor of science in public administration and policy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx associate s degrees associate of applied science in accounting associate of applied science in business administration associate of applied science in computer forensics associate of applied science in criminal justice associate of applied science in early childhood development associate of applied science in educational paraprofessional associate of applied science in fire science xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx south portland council bluffs cedar rapids des moines hagerstown mason city davenport lewiston lincoln omaha online cedar falls 5

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program online instruction program enrollment through campus locations online instruction x program enrollment through campus locations combines onsite and online instruction associate s degrees continued associate of applied science in graphic design associate of applied science in health information technology associate of applied science in human services associate of applied science in information technology associate of applied science in medical assisting associate of applied science in medical office management associate of applied science in medical transcription associate of applied science in paralegal studies associate of applied science in public administration associate of science in nursing florida offered in fort lauderdale florida only associate of science in nursing iowa xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx diploma programs dental assistant diploma practical nursing diploma xxxxxx certificate programs adult nurse practitioner certificate applied behavioral analysis postbaccalaureate certificate cisco networks postbaccalaureate certificate computer forensics postbaccalaureate certificate corrections certificate crime scene technician certificate family nurse practitioner certificate graduate certificate in accounting graduate certificate in addictions graduate certificate in entrepreneurship for growth ventures graduate certificate in entrepreneurship for new ventures graduate certificate in human resources 6 available in california connecticut delaware florida iowa michigan mississippi montana oklahoma rhode island south carolina south dakota and vermont south portland council bluffs cedar rapids des moines hagerstown mason city davenport lewiston lincoln omaha online cedar falls

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program online instruction program enrollment through campus locations online instruction x program enrollment through campus locations combines onsite and online instruction certificate programs continued graduate certificate in information security graduate certificate in instructional design for organizations graduate certificate in k-12 educational leadership graduate certificate in literacy and language teaching graduate certificate in mathematics teaching graduate certificate in online college teaching graduate certificate in project management graduate certificate in teaching with technology human resources postbaccalaureate certificate information security postbaccalaureate certificate internet web design postbaccalaureate certificate legal secretary certificate linux system administration postbaccalaureate certificate management and supervision certificate in criminal justice medical assistant certificate medical billing/coding certificate microsoft operating systems postbaccalaureate certificate national security administration postbaccalaureate certificate nurse administrator graduate certificate nurse educator graduate certificate nurse informatics graduate certificate oracle database administration postbaccalaureate certificate pathway to paralegal postbaccalaureate certificate phlebotomist certificate postgraduate certificate in applied behavioral analysis private security certificate private security management certificate kaplan university learning centers provide an opportunity for students to enroll in many online degree-level programs and offer limited onsite support for students students should contact their local kaplan university learning center for details xxxxx south portland council bluffs cedar rapids des moines hagerstown mason city davenport lewiston lincoln omaha online cedar falls 7

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table of contents policy information university information university mission 11 university purposes 11 university philosophy 11 university history 11 accrediting agencies approvals and memberships 12 administration staff and faculty 15 facilities 15 online platform 16 library 16 tutoring 16 statement of assessment 16 admissions information general policies 17 acceptance to the university 19 international applicants 19 returning students 20 policy of nondiscrimination 20 prior learning assessment 21 transfer of credit between kaplan higher education institutions 23 student technology requirements for online courses 23 student information and services academic freedoms and student responsibilities 25 conduct 25 responsible use of university technology 26 the honor code 27 disciplinary actions suspensions and dismissals 27 problem resolution student complaints and grievance procedures 27 crime awareness and campus security 28 drug and alcohol abuse awareness and prevention 28 family educational rights and privacy act ferpa 28 directory information public notice 29 career services 29 guidance services 29 personal appearance 30 personal property 30 student activities 30 student housing 30 student interaction 30 student health services 30 academic information academic calendar 31 attendance/tardiness policy 31 changes in programs or policies 31 definition of a unit of credit 31 definition of an academic year 31 dropping or adding courses 32 leave of absence 32 makeup standards 32 program transfers 33 transcripts and certifications 33 transfer of credits to other schools 33 withdrawal from the university 33 academic standards academic grading system 34 pass/fail option 35 honors and awards 35 satisfactory academic progress standards 35 plagiarism policy 36 academic appeals policy 37 financial information enrollment status 39 academic eligibility for financial aid 39 financial aid services 39 refund policy 40 scholarships 41 tuition and fees 41 undergraduate programs policy information undergraduate admissions requirements and guidelines 43 certification state board and national board exams 43 required background checks 43 externships and clinical experiences 43 graduation requirements 43 state-specific curricular requirements 45 programs general education program 46 college of arts and sciences programs 48 school of business and management programs 66 bachelor s division programs 68 associate s division programs 73 school of criminal justice programs 78 school of health sciences programs 100 school of information systems and technology programs 124 school of legal studies programs 140 school of nursing programs 158 undergraduate course descriptions 170 graduate programs policy information graduate admissions requirements and guidelines 237 certification state board and national board exams 237 required background checks 237 repeated courses 237 graduation requirements 237 programs college of arts and sciences programs 238 school of business and management graduate division programs 246 school of criminal justice programs 256 school of graduate education programs 264 school of health sciences programs 282 school of information systems and technology programs 288 school of legal studies programs 294 school of nursing programs 302 8

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graduate course descriptions 316 school of professional and continuing education school of professional and continuing education information overview 355 offerings 355 policies 356 statement of nondiscrimination 381 tuition and fees 381 financial aid services 382 cancellation and refund policy 383 concord law school course descriptions 384 concord law school administrators and faculty members 392 concord law school concord law school information aba approval 359 california state bar registration 359 required disclosures 359 program objectives 359 the curriculum 360 admissions jd program 362 ejd program 362 llm program 362 application for readmission 362 transfer credit for prior law studies 363 transfer of credits to other schools 363 equipment internet connection and technological competency 363 student services academic calendar 365 orientation 365 prestart fundamentals program 365 student/faculty interaction 365 academic support 365 law library 365 career services 365 student rosters 366 administrative offices 366 school policies attendance policy 367 academic year and enrollment status 367 add/drop policy for courses 367 academic standards and academic dismissals 367 satisfactory academic progress 368 reinstatement/non-title iv eligible 369 grading and examination 370 retaken work policy 371 academic honors 371 transfer credit for outside law school courses 371 transfer credit for outside law school or graduate program courses 372 transfer policy jd to ejd program 372 probation for failure to progress in studies 372 time limit to complete coursework 373 graduation requirements 373 deferment leave of absence and withdrawal 374 dismissed students 374 student conduct 375 the honor code 375 acceptable use policy 377 privacy policy 378 inspection/review of academic records 379 student groups 380 report/complaint procedures 380 policies for nondegree-seeking students admissions information 403 student services 403 academic information 403 academic standards 403 financial information 404 community college connection 404 future scholars general population 404 general nondegree-seeking option 404 kaplan college preparatory school dual credit 405 kaplan university graduate education nondegree-seeking students 405 master of arts in teaching candidates iowa certification track preparation program 405 master of arts in teaching noncertification track single-course enrollment program 405 kaplan university professional development for teachers single-course enrollment program 405 appendix a kufs general population courses 406 appendix b general nondegree-seeking option courses 406 appendix c kaplan college preparatory school dual credit courses 408 appendix d master of arts in teaching candidates iowa certification track preparation program courses 409 appendix e master of arts in teaching noncertification track single-course enrollment program courses 409 academic leadership and administration kaplan university administrators and academic leadership 410 other information ownership 414 catalog certification 414 kaplan higher education campuses 414 kaplan higher education corporation board of directors 417 kaplan university board of trustees 417 9

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university information unless otherwise noted students enrolled at a learning center must adhere to kaplan university online policies and procedures as stated in the university catalog and addendum university mission kaplan university is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing innovative undergraduate graduate and continuing professional education our programs foster student learning with opportunities to launch enhance or change careers in a diverse global society the university is committed to general education a student-centered service and support approach and applied scholarship in a practical environment successfully with clients and other professionals offering courses that prepare them to successfully participate in society equipping them with the business knowledge necessary to succeed in the real world and encouraging them to become involved in professional organizations that will promote their learning and professional skills university history kaplan university formerly kaplan college quest college and american institute of commerce aic was founded in 1937 aic was purchased by quest education corp in november 1998 and in april 2000 changed its name to quest college quest education corp was purchased in july 2000 by kaplan inc in november 2000 the name quest college was changed to kaplan college in 2004 kaplan college expanded its academic offerings to include master s-level programs and became kaplan university kaplan university offers professional law degrees master of arts master of business administration master of health care administration master of public administration master of public health master of science bachelor of science associate of applied science and associate of science degrees and diplomas and certificate programs through online instruction and onsite at its main campus in davenport iowa and additional campuses in iowa nebraska maine and maryland please note not all programs are offered at all sites graduates receive comprehensive education through disciplined professional programs of instruction the university was founded to provide professional business training and has achieved this objective for over 70 years by keeping abreast of employment demands employer needs teaching methods and the use of various educational resources and industrystandard technology and equipment university purposes to accomplish its mission kaplan university has established the following purposes 1 provide academic programs that have been developed and assessed by faculty staff and members of educational professional and business communities 2 provide intensive and comprehensive instruction using both onsite and online modes of delivery that strengthens student academic achievement 3 instill in its students the value of lifelong learning by stimulating intellectual curiosity creative and critical thinking and awareness of culture and diversity 4 plan and provide facilities and resources that respond to the needs of students faculty and staff 5 assist students in developing professional attitudes values skills and strategies that foster success in their careers and in life 6 prepare students to meet the ever-changing needs of their communities now and in the future university philosophy kaplan university recognizes the worth and dignity of all people and is sensitive to the diversity of cultural and ethnic backgrounds represented in its student population all students are encouraged to reach their potential within the framework of their individual needs interests and capabilities the university employs instructional methods based on adult learning theory and is committed to the development of each student s intellectual analytical and critical thinking abilities teaching techniques encourage active student participation and may include group discussions and projects laboratory work simulations demonstrations field trips guest speakers and lectures a strong emphasis is placed on ethics accountability professionalism and the individual s commitment to pursuing lifelong personal and professional development the university helps students reach their educational goals by providing them with the communication skills necessary to work hagerstown campus hagerstown business college located in hagerstown maryland was acquired in december 1996 by educational medical inc emi an educational company in september 1998 emi changed its name to quest education corp hagerstown business college changed its name to kaplan college in july 2007 in 2009 the hagerstown campus became a branch campus of kaplan university cedar falls cedar rapids council bluffs des moines lincoln mason city and omaha campuses hamilton college was originally established in mason city iowa in 1900 as a proprietary career college and has the distinction of being the oldest continuously operating career college in the state of iowa specializing in business education in 1980 hamilton opened a campus in cedar rapids iowa to allow more students to be part of the hamilton educational experience in 1988 the des moines iowa campus of hamilton college was established to create a triad of campuses to better accommodate the entire state hamilton college was purchased by quest education corp in november 1998 in 2000 hamilton college designated the cedar falls iowa campus as its fourth branch campus lincoln and omaha nebraska were added as branch campuses in early 2004 the council bluffs iowa campus was added as the seventh branch campus of hamilton college in 2004 each residential campus has close ties within its community policy information 11

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and surrounding communities resulting in graduates employed throughout the state in 2007 the seven hamilton college campuses became branch campuses of kaplan university accrediting agencies approvals and memberships · kaplan university is accredited by the higher learning commission hlc and a member of the north central association of colleges and schools nca 230 south lasalle street suite 7-500 chicago il 60604-1413 tel 800.621.7440 toll free lewiston and south portland campuses in 1961 andover institute was established in andover massachusetts in 1967 the andover institute of business was established in portland maine located in the congress square building on high street the institute enrolled approximately 40 students during the next 3 years the institute grew and in 1970 was accredited by the accrediting commission of the association of independent colleges and schools in 1973 the andover institute of business was acquired by educational associates inc a maine company one year later the name was changed to andover institute the institute outgrew its congress street location by the spring of 1975 and relocated to 335 forest avenue portland in march 1976 the institute received associate s degree-granting privileges from the 107th legislature of the state of maine in september 1977 the state board of education granted andover institute approval to change its name to andover college andover college received accreditation as a junior college of business in april 1980 by the association of independent colleges andover college consolidated operations at 901 washington avenue portland andover college became the first school of its kind in maine to receive accreditation from the new england association of schools and colleges neasc commission on technical and career institutions in 1998 in 1999 andover college acquired the assets of casco bay college and introduced several new programs through this acquisition andover college inherited the long history of casco bay college dating as far back as the portland business college established in the 1800s in 2003 andover college added an instructional site in lewiston maine the lewiston site enrolled its first class in march 2004 in january 2005 the college was purchased by kaplan higher education corporation the portland campus relocated to its current facility located at 265 western avenue in south portland in early 2008 in october 2006 andover college was granted regional accreditation under neasc s commission on institutions of higher education in 2010 both the lewiston and south portland campuses became branch campuses of kaplan university school accreditation and approvals · concord law school received initial affirmation of accreditation by the accrediting commission of the distance education and training council detc in 2000 and its most recent reaffirmation of accreditation in 2010 the accrediting commission of the detc is listed by the u.s department of education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency for distance learning the detc can be contacted at 1601 18th street nw washington dc 20009 tel 202.234.5100 website www.detc.org · concord law school is authorized to operate as a degree-granting institution in the state of california and is registered as an unaccredited law school in the distance learning category with the california committee of bar examiners 180 howard street san francisco ca 94105 tel 415.538.2000 website www.calbar.ca.gov · concord s unique method of delivering its program utilizing the internet without a fixed classroom facility places it in the distance learning category under california law the california committee of bar examiners registers distance learning schools and if study is completed in conformance with title iv division 1 of the rules of the state bar of california admission rules and all other requirements are met graduates of the juris doctor program are eligible to sit for the california bar examination · the kaplan university school of business and management has been validated by the committee on national security systems cnss as meeting their standards for the information systems security infosec professionals nstissi-4011 and senior systems managers cnssi-4012 certificates see the school of business and management s undergraduate section of this catalog for further details the cnss can be contacted at committee on national security systems cnss secretariat national security agency 9800 savage road suite 6716 fort george g meade md 20755-6716 tel 888.678.4772 toll free tel 410.854.6805 concord law school concord law school was founded in 1998 as the nation s first wholly online law school and one of kaplan s first efforts in the area of higher education concord was accredited by the distance education and training council detc www.detc.org before it formally merged with kaplan university concord is a member of the international association of law schools www.ialsnet.org and is an institutional member of the council for higher education accreditation chea www.chea.org concord is registered as a distance learning law school with the california committee of bar examiners www.calbar.ca.gov concord s juris doctor jd graduates meet the legal education requirements of the committee of bar examiners state bar of california and if other regulatory requirements are satisfied may sit for the california bar examination concord also awards an executive juris degree a professional law degree that offers individuals interested in an education in law the chance to take courses without becoming a licensed lawyer the ejd is designed to offer students more flexibility in their studies as the degree is not aligned with the requirements to sit for the california bar exam concord also awards the master of laws llm degree 12 doctorsm ejdsm program accreditation and approvals · the iowa certification track of the master of arts in teaching program is approved by the iowa state board of education for the secondary teaching concentration area grimes state office building 400 east 14th street des moines ia 50319-0146 tel 515.281.5296

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· the online bachelor of science in nursing program and the online master of science in nursing program with nurse educator nurse administrator and informatics specializations are accredited by the commission on collegiate nursing education ccne one dupont circle nw suite 530 washington dc 20036 tel 202.887.6791 · the bachelor of science in nursing program offered online and the practical nursing diploma programs offered onsite in cedar rapids cedar falls and des moines are approved by the iowa board of nursing the master of science in nursing program offered online has received interim approval iowa board of nursing 400 sw 8th street suite b des moines ia 50309-4685 tel 515.281.3255 · the practical nursing diploma programs offered onsite in lincoln and omaha are approved by the nebraska board of nursing and the nebraska department of health and human services nebraska department of health and human services regulation and licensure p.o box 95007 lincoln ne 68509-5007 · the associate of science in nursing program is approved by the florida board of nursing 4062 bald cypress way tallahassee fl 32399-3257 · the associate of applied science in medical assisting program and the medical assistant certificate program are accredited by the commission on accreditation of allied health education programs www.caahep.org upon the recommendation of the medical assisting education review board maerb commission on accreditation of allied health education programs 1361 park street clearwater fl 33756 tel 727.210.2350 the associate of applied science in medical assisting programs offered at campuses in the state of maine are not accredited by the commission on accreditation of allied health education programs · the associate of applied science in health information technology program offered onsite in hagerstown is accredited by the commission on accreditation for health informatics and information management education cahiim kaplan university is pursuing cahiim accreditation for the online associate of applied science in health information technology which is currently in candidacy status cahiim can be contacted at 223 north michigan avenue suite 2150 chicago il 60601 tel 312.233.1183 · the associate of applied science in medical transcription program is approved by the approval committee for certificate programs accp a joint committee established by the american health information management association ahima and the association for healthcare documentation integrity ahdi ahdi can be contacted at 4230 kiernan avenue suite 130 modesto ca 95356-9322 tel 209.527.9620 · the phlebotomy certificate program offered onsite in hagerstown is approved by the national accrediting agency for clinical laboratory sciences naacls 5600 north river road suite 720 rosemont il 60018 tel 773.714.8880 · the dental assistant diploma program offered onsite in omaha is accredited by the commission on dental accreditation the commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the u.s department of education the commission on dental accreditation can be contacted at 211 east chicago avenue chicago il 60611 tel 312.440.4653 · the behavior analyst certification board inc.® bacb® has approved the following course sequence as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the board certified assistant behavior analyst examinationtm · ps 340 exceptional needs children · ps 360 applied behavioral analysis i · ps 365 applied behavioral analysis ii · ps 410 screening and assessment · ps 430 program design and evaluation the bacb has also approved the following course sequence as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the board certified behavior analyst examination® · ps 512 research design in applied behavior analysis · ps 517 advanced principles of applied behavior analysis · ps 522 behavioral measures and interpretation of data · ps 527 implementing behavioral change · ps 532 clinical applications of applied behavior analysis to become certified students will need to obtain the necessary number of hours of field experience under an appropriate supervisor as required by the bacb meet additional degree and practicum requirements and must also pass the comprehensive bacb exam bacb can be contacted at behavior analyst certification board 2888 remington green lane suite c tallahassee fl 32308 tel 850.765.0905 · the associate of applied science in human services program and the bachelor of science in human services program are members of the council for standards in human service education cshse the cshse can be contacted at council for standards in human service education cshse 1935 south plum grove road pmb 297 palatine il 60067 state approvals · kaplan university has been granted a certificate of approval by the alabama commission on higher education alabama students the university s programs do not lead to alabama teacher certification or endorsements contact the teacher education and certification division of the alabama state department of education at 334.242.0035 www.alsde.edu or via local school district administrators to verify that the school of graduate education s programs qualify for license renewals and/or salary increases policy information 13

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· kaplan university is licensed by the arizona state board for private postsecondary education additional information regarding the university may be obtained by contacting the board 1400 west washington room 260 phoenix az 85007 tel 602.542.5709 · kaplan university is certified to offer online degree programs by the arkansas higher education coordinating board arkansas higher education coordinating board certification does not constitute an endorsement of any institution or program such certification merely indicates that certain criteria have been met as required under the rules and regulations implementing institutional and program certification as defined in arkansas code §6-61-301 · kaplan university is licensed by the florida commission for independent education license number 3296 additional information regarding the university may be obtained by contacting the commission 325 west gaines street suite 1414 tallahassee fl 32399-0400 tel 888.224.6684 toll free · kaplan university is properly registered with the idaho state board of education 650 west state street suite 307 p.o box 83720 boise id 83720-0037 tel 208.334.2270 fax 208.334.2632 website www.boardofed.idaho.gov · kaplan university has operating authority granted by the illinois board of higher education additional information regarding the university may be obtained by contacting the board 431 east adams 2nd floor springfield il 62701 tel 217.782.2551 · kaplan university is regulated by the indiana commission on proprietary education 302 west washington street room e201 indianapolis in 46204-2767 tel 800.227.5695 toll free tel 317.232.1320 · kaplan university is recognized by the iowa department of education qualified students of the university are eligible to receive iowa state tuition grants · kaplan university is approved by the iowa and illinois divisions of vocational rehabilitation and the iowa private industry area council · kaplan university is licensed by the kentucky council on postsecondary education additional information regarding the university may be obtained by contacting the council 1024 capital center drive suite 320 frankfort ky 40601 tel 502.573.1555 fax 502.573.1535 website www.cpe.ky.gov note the master of science in higher education degree is not recognized for rank change for k­12 teachers in kentucky · kaplan university is currently licensed by the board of regents of the state of louisiana licenses are renewed by the state board of regents 14 every 2 years licensed institutions have met minimal operational standards set forth by the state but licensure does not constitute accreditation guarantee the transferability of credit or signify that programs are certifiable by any professional agency or organization · the lewiston and south portland campuses are approved by the state of maine to offer the following degrees which are authorized by the state of maine legislature · associate s degrees in accounting business administration criminal justice educational paraprofessional medical assisting and paralegal studies · bachelor s degrees in business administration criminal justice early childhood development and nutrition science · the hagerstown campus is approved by the maryland higher education commission as a coeducational nonpublic institution of higher education offering bachelor s and associate s degrees and certificate programs maryland higher education commission mhec 839 bestgate road suite 400 annapolis md 21401 tel 410.260.4500 · kaplan university is registered as a private institution with the minnesota office of higher education pursuant to sections 136a.61 to 136a.71 registration is not an endorsement of the university registration does not mean that credits earned at the university can be transferred to all other institutions minnesota office of higher education 1450 energy park drive suite 350 st paul mn 55108-5227 · kaplan university is certified to operate by the missouri coordinating board of higher education 3515 amazonas drive jefferson city mo 65109 tel 573.751.2361 website www.dhe.mo.gov · kaplan university is authorized by nebraska s coordinating commission for postsecondary education additional information regarding the university may be obtained by contacting the commission 140 north 8th street suite 300 lincoln ne 68509-5005 tel 402.471.2847 · kaplan university is authorized by the tennessee higher education commission this authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation by minimum standards concerning quality of education ethical business practices health and safety and fiscal responsibility any grievances not resolved at the institutional level may be forwarded to the tennessee higher education commission 404 james robertson parkway suite 1900 nashville tn 37243-0830 tel 615.741.5293 · kaplan university is authorized by the texas higher education coordinating board texas higher education coordinating board 1200 east anderson lane austin tx 78711 tel 512.427.6200 · kaplan university is authorized by the washington higher education coordinating board hecb and meets the requirements and

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