Kaplan University offers online associate's and undergraduate degrees in the Health Sciences. Fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Kaplan University espouses a new approach to learning that utilizes continually emerging advances in technology to engage and educate students from anywhere in the world. Prospective students can contact an academic adviser for more information on programs in the Health Sciences or even participate in a live chat session to have their questions answered.
A.A. and B.A. Options
Kaplan University offers several online degrees in the Health Sciences. Associate's degrees include Applied Science and Medical Assisting, Applied Science in Medical Office Management and Applied Science in Medical Transcription. Bachelor's degree areas of specialization include Science in Health and Wellness, Science in Health Sciences and Science in Nutrition Science. The university also offers a Master's of Science Degree in Nursing, although this program does require a practicum in order to complete the program. All classes are taken through Kaplan University's online learning platform.
Advanced Start Bachelor of Health Science Option
Prospective students can also enroll in an Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Health Science option, which allows individuals that currently hold an associate's or bachelor's degree to pursue a two-year program of study in Health Science. Students in the program must complete 90 semester hours to fulfill degree requirements. One advantage to this option is that you increase your chances of being accepted into a M.A. degree program in Health Science or a related area; this is especially true if your previous B.A. was in another field.
Admissions
Admission to an undergraduate program in Health Sciences at Kaplan University requires proof of high-school graduation or an equivalent educational credential, such as a GED (General Education Development) certificate.
Costs
As of 2009, to obtain an Associate in Medical Assisting at Kaplan University, tuition and other required fees were slightly above $32,000, while completion of a Bachelor of Health Science cost slightly more than $63,000. Financial aid is available by way of federal grants and loans as well as private sources of funding and scholarships. Also, if you are an active-duty military service member or a veteran, you may qualify for a reduced tuition rate.
The Benefits of Online Learning
E-learning provides a unique opportunity to pursue higher education in a nontraditional environment. For a variety of reasons, including work commitments, family obligations or the sheer convenience of being able to attend class from any location in the world (assuming there is available Internet access), online learning represents a substantial shift in the way higher education has and will continue to evolve to meet the needs of students. And Kaplan University is at the forefront of this evolution.
