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K aplan Universit y
Catalog
Calendar Year 2011–2012 Effective August 2011
Kaplan University
Contact Information
ONLINE
ONLINE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR Office for Returning Students 12650 Ingenuity Drive PRIOR LEARNING
550 West Van Buren Street, 7th Floor Tel: 888.252.7895, Orlando, FL 32826 ASSESSMENT CENTER
Chicago, IL 60607 ext. 4911 (Toll Free) Tel: 866.527.5268 (Toll Free) 550 West Van Buren Street, 7th Floor
Tel: 866.522.7747 (Toll Free) 4646 East Van Buren Street Chicago, IL 60607
Fax: 800.588.4127 (Toll Free) Phoenix, AZ 85008 ONLINE SUPPORT CENTERS Fax: 800.582.9261 (Toll Free)
Tel: 866.527.5268 (Toll Free) 6301 Kaplan University Avenue
ONLINE PROGRAMS/ 1601 SW 80th Terrace
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 CONCORD LAW SCHOOL
ADMISSIONS Plantation, FL 33324 550 West Van Buren Street, 7th Floor 10866 Wilshire Boulevard,
6301 Kaplan University Avenue Tel: 866.527.5268 (Toll Free) Chicago, IL 60607 Suite 1200
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Los Angeles, CA 90024
Tel: 866.522.7747 (Toll Free)
Tel: 866.527.5268 (Toll Free) Tel: 310.689.3200
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 310.470.3547
CAMPUSES
When confirming accreditation, please note that Kaplan University’s main campus is located in Iowa

MAIN CAMPUS Council Bluffs Lewiston Omaha
Davenport 1751 Madison Avenue, Suite 750 475 Lisbon Street 5425 North 103rd Street
1801 East Kimberly Road, Suite 1 Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Lewiston, ME 04240 Omaha, NE 68134
Davenport, IA 52807 Tel: 712.328.4212 Tel: 207.333.3300 Tel: 402.572.8500
Tel: 563.355.3500 Des Moines Tel: 800.488.2190 (Toll Free)
Tel: 800.747.1035 (Toll Free) 4655 121st Street Fax: 207.333.3305 EDUCATION CENTER
Fax: 563.355.1320 Urbandale, IA 50323 Pembroke Pines
Maryland
Tel: 515.727.2100 10131 Pines Boulevard, Suite B
Hagerstown
BRANCH CAMPUSES Mason City 18618 Crestwood Drive
Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
Tel: 800.987.6038 (Toll Free)
Iowa Plaza West Hagerstown, MD 21742
Cedar Falls 2570 4th Street, SW Tel: 800.422.2670 (Toll Free)
7009 Nordic Drive Mason City, IA 50401 Tel: 301.766.3600
Cedar Falls, IA 50613 Tel: 641.423.2530
Nebraska
Tel: 319.277.0220
Maine Lincoln
Cedar Rapids South Portland 1821 K Street
3165 Edgewood Parkway, SW 265 Western Avenue Lincoln, NE 68508
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 South Portland, ME 04106 Tel: 402.474.5315
Tel: 319.363.0481 Tel: 207.774.6126
Tel: 800.639.3110 (Toll Free)
Fax: 207.774.1715
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY LEARNING CENTERS
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY LEARNING KAPLAN UNIVERSITY LEARNING KAPLAN UNIVERSITY LEARNING
CENTER, DELRAY BEACH CENTER, MILWAUKEE CENTER, ROCKVILLE
3333 South Congress Avenue 201 West Wisconsin Avenue 1390 Picard Drive, Suite 100
Delray Beach, FL 33445 Milwaukee, WI 53203 Rockville, MD 20850
Tel: 561.381.6340 Tel: 414.223.2105 Tel: 301.258.3800
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY LEARNING KAPLAN UNIVERSITY LEARNING KAPLAN UNIVERSITY LEARNING
CENTER, INDIANAPOLIS CENTER, PLANTATION CENTER, ST. LOUIS
9000 Keystone Crossing, Suite 800 1601 SW 80th Terrace 1807 Park 270 Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46240 Plantation, FL 33324 St. Louis, MO 63146
Tel: 877.320.5430 Tel: 954.382.6840 Tel: 314.205.7900
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Business Offices
6301 KAPLAN 1601 SW 80TH CHICAGO, IL DAVENPORT, IA PHOENIX, AZ ORLANDO, FL
UNIVERSITY AVENUE TERRACE (ONLINE)* (ONSITE) (ONLINE)* (ONLINE)*
FORT LAUDERDALE, PLANTATION, FL
FL (ONLINE)* (ONLINE)
Academic Advising X X X X
Admissions X X X X X
Financial Aid X X X X X
Online Office of the X
Registrar
Support Services X X
*No instruction will be provided at the Fort Lauderdale, Chicago, Phoenix, or Orlando sites; therefore, no faculty listing is included

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Kaplan University Program Offerings
South Portland
Council Bluffs
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Hagerstown
Mason City
Davenport
Lewiston
Lincoln
Omaha
Online
Cedar
Falls
PROGRAM
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 X X X X X X X X
Master of Health Care Administration
Master of Public Administration
Master of Public Health X X X X X X X X X
Master of Science in Accounting
Master of Science in
X
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
BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Advanced Start
Advanced Start Bachelor of Science
X X X X X X
in Accounting
Advanced Start Bachelor of Science
X X X X X X X X X X X
in Business Administration
Advanced Start Bachelor of Science
X X X X X
in Communication
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South Portland
Council Bluffs
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Hagerstown
Mason City
Davenport
Lewiston
Lincoln
Omaha
Online
Cedar
Falls
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
X X X X X X X X X X
in Criminal Justice
Advanced Start Bachelor of Science
in Criminal Justice Administration
and Management
Advanced Start Bachelor of
Science in Early Childhood X X
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
X
in Health and Wellness
Advanced Start Bachelor of Science
X X X X X X X X X
in Health Care Administration
Advanced Start Bachelor of Science
X X
in Health Science
Advanced Start Bachelor of Science
X X X X X X X X
in Human Services
Advanced Start Bachelor of Science
X X X X X X X
in Information Technology
Advanced Start Bachelor of Science
in International and Comparative
Criminal Justice
Advanced Start Bachelor of Science
X
in Legal Studies
Advanced Start Bachelor of Science
X X
in Nutrition Science
Advanced Start Bachelor of Science
X
in Paralegal Studies
Advanced Start Bachelor of Science
in Political Science
Advanced Start Bachelor of Science
X X X
in Professional Studies
Advanced Start Bachelor of Science
X
in Psychology
Advanced Start Bachelor of Science
in Public Administration and Policy
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Bachelor of Science in Accounting X X X X X X
Bachelor of Science
X X X X X X X X X X X
in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science
X X X X X
in Communication
Bachelor of Science in
X X X X X X X X X X
Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science in
Criminal Justice Administration
and Management
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South Portland
Council Bluffs
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Hagerstown
Mason City
Davenport
Lewiston
Lincoln
Omaha
Online
Cedar
Falls
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
X X
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
X
and Wellness
Bachelor of Science in Health
X X X X X X X X X
Care Administration
Bachelor of Science in Health
Information Management
Bachelor of Science in
X X
Health Science
Bachelor of Science in
X X X X X X X X
Human Services
Bachelor of Science in
X X X X X X X
Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in International
and Comparative Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies X
Bachelor of Science in
Liberal Studies
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in
X X
Nutrition Science
Bachelor of Science in
X
Paralegal Studies
Bachelor of Science in
Political Science
Bachelor of Science in
X X X
Professional Studies
Bachelor of Science in Psychology X
Bachelor of Science in Public
Administration and Policy
ASSOCIATE’S DEGREES
Associate of Applied Science
X X X X X X X X X X
in Accounting
Associate of Applied Science
X X X X X X X X X X X
in Business Administration
Associate of Applied Science
X
in Computer Forensics
Associate of Applied Science
X X X X X X X X X X X
in Criminal Justice
Associate of Applied Science in
Early Childhood Development
Associate of Applied Science in
X X
Educational Paraprofessional
Associate of Applied Science
in Fire Science
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South Portland
Council Bluffs
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Hagerstown
Mason City
Davenport
Lewiston
Lincoln
Omaha
Online
Cedar
Falls
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
X
in Graphic Design
Associate of Applied Science in
X
Health Information Technology
Associate of Applied Science
X X X X X X X X X
in Human Services
Associate of Applied Science
X X X X X X X X X
in Information Technology
Associate of Applied Science
X X X X X X X X X X X
in Medical Assisting
Associate of Applied Science
X X X X X X X X X
in Medical Office Management
Associate of Applied Science
X X X X X
in Medical Transcription
Associate of Applied Science
X X X X X X X X X
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
X X
Nursing—Iowa
DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
Dental Assistant Diploma X
Practical Nursing Diploma X X X X X
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
*Available in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Iowa, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Vermont

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South Portland
Council Bluffs
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Hagerstown
Mason City
Davenport
Lewiston
Lincoln
Omaha
Online
Cedar
Falls
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 X
Medical Billing/Coding Certificate X X
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
X
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Phlebotomist Certificate X
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

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Table of Contents
Policy Information Academic Standards
University Information Academic Grading System ............................................................ 34
University Mission........................................................................ 11 Pass/Fail Option .......................................................................... 35
University Purposes ..................................................................... 11 Honors and Awards ...................................................................... 35
University Philosophy................................................................... 11 Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards .................................... 35
University History......................................................................... 11 Plagiarism Policy.......................................................................... 36
Accrediting Agencies, Approvals, and Memberships ...................... 12 Academic Appeals Policy .............................................................. 37
Administration, Staff, and Faculty ................................................. 15
Facilities ...................................................................................... 15 Financial Information
Online Platform ............................................................................ 16 Enrollment Status......................................................................... 39
Library ......................................................................................... 16 Academic Eligibility for Financial Aid ............................................. 39
Tutoring ....................................................................................... 16 Financial Aid Services ................................................................... 39
Statement of Assessment ............................................................. 16 Refund Policy ............................................................................... 40
Scholarships................................................................................ 41
Admissions Information Tuition and Fees ........................................................................... 41
General Policies ........................................................................... 17
Acceptance to the University ......................................................... 19
International Applicants ............................................................... 19 Undergraduate Programs
Returning Students ...................................................................... 20 Policy Information
Policy of Nondiscrimination .......................................................... 20 Undergraduate Admissions Requirements and Guidelines ............. 43
Prior Learning Assessment ........................................................... 21 Certification, State Board, and National Board Exams .................... 43
Transfer of Credit Between Kaplan Higher Education Institutions .... 23 Required Background Checks ....................................................... 43
Student Technology Requirements for Online Courses ................... 23 Externships and Clinical Experiences ............................................ 43
Graduation Requirements............................................................. 43
Student Information and Services
Academic Freedoms and Student Responsibilities ......................... 25 State-Specific Curricular Requirements .............................................. 45
Conduct ....................................................................................... 25
Responsible Use of University Technology ..................................... 26 Programs
The Honor Code ........................................................................... 27 General Education Program .......................................................... 46
Disciplinary Actions, Suspensions, and Dismissals ........................ 27 College of Arts and Sciences Programs .......................................... 48
Problem Resolution, Student Complaints, and School of Business and Management Programs............................. 66
Grievance Procedures................................................................... 27 Bachelor’s Division Programs ................................................... 68
Crime Awareness and Campus Security ......................................... 28 Associate’s Division Programs .................................................. 73
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness and Prevention ....................... 28 School of Criminal Justice Programs .............................................. 78
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ......................... 28 School of Health Sciences Programs ........................................... 100
Directory Information Public Notice ............................................... 29 School of Information Systems and Technology Programs ............ 124
Career Services ............................................................................ 29 School of Legal Studies Programs ............................................... 140
Guidance Services........................................................................ 29 School of Nursing Programs ....................................................... 158
Personal Appearance ................................................................... 30
Personal Property ........................................................................ 30 Undergraduate Course Descriptions ................................................ 170
Student Activities ......................................................................... 30
Student Housing .......................................................................... 30
Student Interaction ...................................................................... 30
Graduate Programs
Policy Information
Student Health Services ............................................................... 30
Graduate Admissions Requirements and Guidelines .................... 237
Certification, State Board, and National Board Exams .................. 237
Academic Information
Required Background Checks ..................................................... 237
Academic Calendar ...................................................................... 31
Repeated Courses ...................................................................... 237
Attendance/Tardiness Policy ........................................................ 31
Graduation Requirements........................................................... 237
Changes in Programs or Policies ................................................... 31
Definition of a Unit of Credit.......................................................... 31
Programs
Definition of an Academic Year ...................................................... 31
College of Arts and Sciences Programs ........................................ 238
Dropping or Adding Courses ......................................................... 32
School of Business and Management
Leave of Absence ......................................................................... 32 Graduate Division Programs ....................................................... 246
Makeup Standards ....................................................................... 32 School of Criminal Justice Programs ............................................ 256
Program Transfers ........................................................................ 33 School of Graduate Education Programs...................................... 264
Transcripts and Certifications ....................................................... 33 School of Health Sciences Programs ........................................... 282
Transfer of Credits to Other Schools .............................................. 33 School of Information Systems and Technology Programs ............ 288
Withdrawal From the University .................................................... 33 School of Legal Studies Programs ............................................... 294
School of Nursing Programs ....................................................... 302
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Graduate Course Descriptions ......................................................... 316 Statement of Nondiscrimination ................................................. 381
Tuition and Fees ......................................................................... 381
Financial Aid Services ................................................................. 382
School of Professional and Continuing Education Cancellation and Refund Policy ................................................... 383
School of Professional and Continuing Education Information
Overview ................................................................................... 355 Concord Law School Course Descriptions ......................................... 384
Offerings ................................................................................... 355
Policies...................................................................................... 356 Concord Law School Administrators and Faculty Members ................ 392
Concord Law School Policies for Nondegree-Seeking Students
Concord Law School Information Admissions Information .................................................................. 403
ABA Approval ............................................................................. 359 Student Services ............................................................................ 403
California State Bar Registration ................................................. 359 Academic Information ..................................................................... 403
Required Disclosures ................................................................. 359 Academic Standards ....................................................................... 403
Program Objectives .................................................................... 359 Financial Information ...................................................................... 404
The Curriculum........................................................................... 360 Community College Connection ....................................................... 404
Future Scholars—General Population ............................................... 404
Admissions General Nondegree-Seeking Option ................................................ 404
JD Program ................................................................................ 362 Kaplan College Preparatory School Dual Credit................................. 405
EJD Program ............................................................................... 362 Kaplan University Graduate Education Nondegree-Seeking
LLM Program.............................................................................. 362 Students ........................................................................................ 405
Application for Readmission ....................................................... 362 Master of Arts in Teaching Candidates—Iowa Certification
Track Preparation Program.......................................................... 405
Transfer Credit for Prior Law Studies............................................ 363
Master of Arts in Teaching—Noncertification Track
Transfer of Credits to Other Schools ............................................ 363 Single-Course Enrollment Program.............................................. 405
Equipment, Internet Connection, and Kaplan University Professional Development for Teachers
Technological Competency ......................................................... 363 Single-Course Enrollment Program .................................................. 405
Appendix A: KUFS—General Population Courses .............................. 406
Student Services Appendix B: General Nondegree-Seeking Option Courses ................. 406
Academic Calendar .................................................................... 365 Appendix C: Kaplan College Preparatory School
Orientation ................................................................................ 365 Dual Credit Courses ........................................................................ 408
Prestart Fundamentals Program .................................................. 365 Appendix D: Master of Arts in Teaching Candidates—Iowa
Student/Faculty Interaction ........................................................ 365 Certification Track Preparation Program Courses .............................. 409
Academic Support ...................................................................... 365 Appendix E: Master of Arts in Teaching—Noncertification Track
Single-Course Enrollment Program Courses ..................................... 409
Law Library ................................................................................ 365
Career Services .......................................................................... 365
Student Rosters ......................................................................... 366
Academic Leadership and Administration
Administrative Offices ................................................................ 366
Kaplan University Administrators and Academic Leadership ............. 410
School Policies
Attendance Policy ...................................................................... 367 Other Information
Academic Year and Enrollment Status.......................................... 367 Ownership ..................................................................................... 414
Add/Drop Policy for Courses ....................................................... 367 Catalog Certification ....................................................................... 414
Academic Standards and Academic Dismissals ............................ 367 Kaplan Higher Education Campuses ................................................ 414
Satisfactory Academic Progress .................................................. 368 Kaplan Higher Education Corporation Board of Directors .................. 417
Reinstatement/Non-Title IV Eligible ............................................. 369 Kaplan University Board of Trustees................................................. 417
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
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POLICY
INFORMATION
University Information
Unless otherwise noted, students enrolled at a Learning Center must successfully with clients and other professionals, offering courses that
adhere to Kaplan University online policies and procedures as stated prepare them to successfully participate in society, equipping them with
in the University Catalog and Addendum. 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 Mission
Kaplan University is an institution of higher learning dedicated
to providing innovative undergraduate, graduate, and continuing University History
professional education. Our programs foster student learning with Kaplan University, formerly Kaplan College, Quest College, and
opportunities to launch, enhance, or change careers in a diverse American Institute of Commerce (AIC), was founded in 1937. AIC
global society. The University is committed to general education, was purchased by Quest Education Corp. in November 1998, and
a student-centered service and support approach, and applied in April 2000 changed its name to Quest College. Quest Education
scholarship in a practical environment. 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
University Purposes include master’s-level programs and became Kaplan University

To accomplish its mission, Kaplan University has established the Kaplan University offers professional law degrees, master of arts,
following purposes: master of business administration, master of health care administration,
1. Provide academic programs that have been developed and master of public administration, master of public health, master of
assessed by faculty, staff, and members of educational, science, bachelor of science, associate of applied science, and associate
professional, and business communities. of science degrees, and diplomas and certificate programs through
online instruction and onsite at its main campus in Davenport, Iowa,
2. Provide intensive and comprehensive instruction using both
and additional campuses in Iowa, Nebraska, Maine, and Maryland

onsite and online modes of delivery that strengthens student
Please note not all programs are offered at all sites. Graduates receive
academic achievement

comprehensive education through disciplined, professional programs
3. Instill in its students the value of lifelong learning by stimulating of instruction. The University was founded to provide professional
intellectual curiosity, creative and critical thinking, and awareness business training and has achieved this objective for over 70 years by
of culture and diversity. keeping abreast of employment demands, employer needs, teaching
methods, and the use of various educational resources and industry-
4. Plan and provide facilities and resources that respond to the standard technology and equipment

needs of students, faculty, and staff

5. Assist students in developing professional attitudes, values, skills, HAGERSTOWN CAMPUS
and strategies that foster success in their careers and in life. Hagerstown Business College, located in Hagerstown, Maryland,
was acquired in December 1996 by Educational Medical, Inc. (EMI),
6. Prepare students to meet the ever-changing needs of their an educational company. In September 1998, EMI changed its name
communities now and in the future. 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

University Philosophy
Kaplan University recognizes the worth and dignity of all people CEDAR FALLS, CEDAR RAPIDS, COUNCIL BLUFFS, DES MOINES,
and is sensitive to the diversity of cultural and ethnic backgrounds LINCOLN, MASON CITY, AND OMAHA CAMPUSES
represented in its student population. All students are encouraged
Hamilton College was originally established in Mason City, Iowa, in
to reach their potential within the framework of their individual needs,
1900 as a proprietary career college and has the distinction of being
interests, and capabilities

the oldest continuously operating career college in the state of Iowa
The University employs instructional methods based on adult specializing in business education

learning theory and is committed to the development of each
In 1980, Hamilton opened a campus in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to allow
student’s intellectual, analytical, and critical thinking abilities

more students to be part of the Hamilton educational experience. In
Teaching techniques encourage active student participation
1988, the Des Moines, Iowa, campus of Hamilton College was established
and may include group discussions and projects, laboratory
to create a triad of campuses to better accommodate the entire state

work, simulations, demonstrations, field trips, guest speakers,
Hamilton College was purchased by Quest Education Corp. in November
and lectures. A strong emphasis is placed on ethics, accountability,
1998. In 2000, Hamilton College designated the Cedar Falls, Iowa,
professionalism, and the individual’s commitment to pursuing
campus as its fourth branch campus. Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska,
lifelong personal and professional development

were added as branch campuses in early 2004. The Council Bluffs, Iowa,
The University helps students reach their educational goals by campus was added as the seventh branch campus of Hamilton College
providing them with the communication skills necessary to work in 2004. Each residential campus has close ties within its community
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