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Kaplan College offers three Bachelors Degrees in Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies and Information Technology Criminal Justice Degree Press Release

Further expanding its degree selections, Kaplan College announced today, that it is offering three new baccalaureate-level degrees: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. These three new degrees were recently approved by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) and are available at the school's campus in Davenport, Iowa, as well as online at http://www.kaplancollege.edu.



"The addition of new four-year degrees reflects Kaplan College's commitment to helping students achieve career goals", said Robert Greenberg, President, Kaplan College. "We seek to develop programs in growth areas where, upon completion, students can directly apply their education towards advancing their career."

Kaplan College students will be able to take advantage of the school's "2+2" option ââ¬â which enables them to combine an existing associate's degree from an accredited college towards any of the new B.S. degrees. Additionally, students with significant prior learning experience may be able to leverage that for credit towards the new degrees through the school's Prior Learning Assessment Center.

"This continues our mission of creating educational opportunities for motivated adults who want to advance in their jobs or seek out new career paths." said Ronald Blumenthal, Vice President, Accreditation, Kaplan College.

Kaplan College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). The college offers career-focused degree and certificate programs -- both on campus and online -- in business, information technology, criminal justice and paralegal studies. The college was one of the first participants in the Department of Education's Distance Education Demonstration Program, enabling students in its online degree programs to qualify for Title IV funding.

About Kaplan Higher Education:

Kaplan, Inc.'s Higher Education Division includes 47 campus-based schools in 15 states, as well as online degree programs. Kaplan, Inc. has been providing educational and career services to students, schools, professionals, and businesses worldwide for more than 60 years. Kaplan, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO). For more information about Kaplan, please visit http://www.kaplan.com. Learning Portfolio--a personal inventory of prior learning experiences. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to develop a plan to create and submit a successful portfolio.
"With the growing population of adults seeking degrees, prior learning assessment has become an educational concept that is very much on the rise," said Robert Greenberg, President, Kaplan College. "Today's shifting educational landscape calls for greater emphasis on examining what skills students are already bringing with them upon enrollment.
Kaplan College considers "prior learning assessment" to comprise the following areas: transfer credit evaluation, credit by examination, experiential learning, and professional training and certification.
Kaplan College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). The College offers career-focused degree and certificate programs--both on campus and online--in business, information technology, criminal justice, and paralegal studies.
About Kaplan Higher Education:
Kaplan, Inc.'s Higher Education Division includes 47 campus-based schools in 15 states, as well as online programs toward numerous degrees. Kaplan, Inc. has been providing educational and career services to students, schools, professionals, and businesses worldwide for more than 60 years. Kaplan, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO). For more information about Kaplan, please visit www.kaplan.com.
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