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3 A General Education Focused on Your Future A college education is becoming increasingly necessary for advancement and transition within the public safety sector and, in some cases, is a requirement for entry-level positions as well. 1 As one of the largest online criminal justice schools in the United States, 2 Kaplan University s School of Criminal Justice provides you with the knowledge and skills to take the next step in your career. 3 Our faculty members are both teachers and professionals in their fields they teach you what is going on in the industry now, so you can apply what you have learned immediately. Course curriculum is evaluated and updated periodically to ensure the content meets student expectations and needs, and continues to remain relevant. Practical, Real-Life, On-the-Job Skills Kaplan University offers one of the largest selections of online public safety degrees and specializations, allowing you to focus on your particular area of interest and your long-term career goals. What s more, our programs offer you curriculum choices to prepare you to enter or advance in several fields within the public safety sector. At every level, our programs are designed to be practical, helping you build skills and knowledge that you could immediately apply on the job. School Stats School was formed in 2002 Over 4,000 graduates Over 550 instructors (both full- and part-time) Average Class Size: 27 (undergraduate criminal justice programs), 14 (undergraduate fire science programs), and 14 (graduate programs) 117 courses are offered at the undergraduate level 54 courses are offered at the graduate level

4 DEGREE PROGRAMS Our programs focus on helping you build real-world skills and knowledge relevant to your public safety career. Fire Science Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science Bachelor of Science in Fire Science Emergency Management Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Management Master of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management Public Administration Bachelor of Science in Public Administration and Policy Master of Public Administration with an Intensive Study Area in Fire Science and Emergency Services The fire service [industry] has been experiencing rapid changes, and the duties and responsibilities placed upon the individuals within each department must adapt and evolve to meet these new challenges. Formal education is critical to individual and departmental success in the future. A degree from Kaplan University could provide the formal education that an individual can immediately put to use in his/ her department for the service of his/her community. Jake Rhoades 4 Kaplan University Adjunct Instructor Assistant Fire Chief FIRE SCIENCE In recent years, the United States Fire Administration, as a part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has sought to expand educational opportunities for degreeseeking students while looking to strengthen the meaning and understanding of the value of a college degree through its Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) initiative. Working with coordinators of 2- and 4-year colleges, the FESHE has developed a model curriculum, courses, syllabi, and content for associate s and bachelor s degree programs. It provides a base for the transferability of credits into other programs 5 and ease of understanding as to what a fire degree means. Kaplan University is pleased to offer those in the fire service field an opportunity to obtain college-level knowledge in the areas of fire science and emergency management, and to build on the practical training that one would receive through a fire department academy. FIRE SCIENCE 3

5 Fire Science Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science Following the FESHE curriculum model, the Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science program is designed to provide those with an interest in the fire service field with foundational skills in firefighter safety, building codes, fire prevention, code inspection, and firefighting strategy and tactics. In addition, the program explores technical, legal, and social aspects of arson, the application of technology to firefighting, and the psychological effects of fire dynamics. An associate s degree in fire science could help you pursue your goals, whether you are a current emergency service professional looking to advance to a higher position or aspire to join the fire service field as a paid, full-time firefighter. Graduates have the potential to advance through the fire department chain of command, 3 although certain upper-level positions may require a bachelor s degree in fire science, public administration, or a related field. 6 If this is one of your goals, credits from an associate s degree can often be applied as a foundation to earn a higher degree. 7 Graduates of this program could also seek employment in equipment sales, fire prevention, or inspection. Program Highlights Coursework addresses general literacy outcomes along with analytical approaches to fire protection and investigation, disaster and fire defense planning, hazardous materials management, and the role of the fire service within the community. The program focuses on helping students build foundational firefighter skills, including recognizing the importance of building construction as it relates to firefighter safety, building codes, and fire prevention. In addition, the specialized curriculum is designed to teach students the difference between fire resistance and flame spread, and the testing procedures used to establish ratings for each; the issues that deal with the psychological effects of fire dynamics; how to apply scientific methods of inquiry to arrive at reasoned decisions regarding the fire science discipline; and how to use computer technology to inform and enhance firefighting strategy and tactics. Curriculum Courses ASSOCIATE S DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Credits CORE REQUIREMENTS 100/200-level: Communication Course 5 100/200-level: Mathematics Course level: Communication Course 5 TOTAL CORE REQUIREMENTS 15 MAJOR REQUIREMENTS FS 100: Eight Skills for the Effective Fire Science Student 5 FS 101: Fire Behavior and Combustion 5 FS 102: Building Construction for Fire Protection 5 FS 103: Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply 5 FS 104: Fire Protection Systems 5 FS 105: Fire Prevention Practices 5 FS 201: Strategy and Tactics 5 FS 299: Associate s Capstone in Fire Science 5 TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 40 OPEN ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS Open Electives 35 TOTAL OPEN ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS 35 TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 90 Degree plan information is current as of February 1, For official course offerings, programs, and curriculum requirements, please refer to the official University Catalog and Addendum on the Kaplan University website. 4 FIRE SCIENCE

6 Bachelor of Science in Fire Science Kaplan University s Bachelor of Science in Fire Science is designed to provide in-depth knowledge of interagency coordination, fire incident command, arson investigation, and life safety education. Curriculum Courses BACHELOR S DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Credits While an associate s degree is a good start, a bachelor s degree could offer more leadership opportunities. In fact, departments may require candidates for positions higher than battalion chief to hold a bachelor s degree in fire science or a related field in order to be considered for promotion. 6 Graduates could also use this degree as a way to seek a second career outside of the department in sales, fire investigation, fire inspection, or insurance. 3 Program Highlights Like the associate s degree, the bachelor s degree is based on the FESHE national curriculum model. This program features courses in advanced principles of firefighter safety and survival, fire protection systems, fire-related human behavior, risk management, and community risk reduction. In addition, students have the opportunity to take elective courses in areas like emergency management, criminal justice, legal studies, or public administration. CORE REQUIREMENTS 100/200-level: Communication Course 5 100/200-level: Mathematics Course level: Communication Course 5 300/400-level: Arts and Humanities Course 6 300/400-level: Physical Science Course 6 300/400-level: Social Science Course 6 TOTAL CORE REQUIREMENTS 33 MAJOR REQUIREMENTS FS 100: Academic Strategies for the Fire Science Student 5 FS 101: Fire Behavior and Combustion 5 FS 102: Building Construction for Fire Protection 5 FS 103: Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply 5 FS 104: Fire Protection Systems 5 FS 105: Fire Prevention Practices 5 FS 201: Strategy and Tactics 5 FS 202: Principles of Emergency Services 5 FS 301: Fire Investigation and Analysis 6 FS 302: Advanced Principles of Firefighter Safety and Survival 6 FS 303: Fire Protection Structures and Systems 6 FS 304: Community Risk Reduction for Fire and EMS 6 FS 408: Fire-Related Human Behavior 6 FS 412: Safety Risk Management for Fire and EMS 6 FS 413: Research Analysis for Fire Emergency Services 6 FS 498: Bachelor s Capstone in Fire Science 6 TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 88 OPEN ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS Open Electives 59 TOTAL OPEN ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS 59 TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 180 Degree plan information is current as of February 1, For official course offerings, programs, and curriculum requirements, please refer to the official University Catalog and Addendum on the Kaplan University website. FIRE SCIENCE 5

7 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Environmental disasters, terrorism, espionage, border transgressions stories about threats like these make headlines every day. Kaplan University could help you pursue an important and challenging career protecting the security and safety of our country. As the national security climate changes, the homeland security and emergency management field is expected to experience continued growth. In fact, according to the Partnership for Public Service, the Department of Homeland Security is one of three federal organizations that will hire the most people from October 2009 through September Kaplan University s School of Criminal Justice offers two degrees that are designed to blend leadership principles with the knowledge to manage emergency and homeland security situations. Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Management This bachelor s degree closely follows the FESHE curriculum model, which provides a national core of knowledge and competencies. The program could help students pursue leadership roles that include managing all aspects of modern fire, EMS, and emergency preparedness agencies. Additionally, this program is targeted at those students who want to increase their administrative and management knowledge and skills. Those who earn a degree in this area could pursue careers in city emergency program management, emergency planning, or risk management, or seek a managerial role in a fire department. 3 Program Highlights The program is designed to provide first responders with a broad range of administrative and managerial knowledge, while preparing them for new challenges in the areas of human resources, technology, and fiscal responsibility. Along with gaining a college-level aptitude for writing and general education literacy outcomes, this program teaches students: To evaluate ethical, social, civic, cultural, and political issues as they relate to the management of emergency services, safety, and survival Analyze the social, cultural, behavioral, and economic characteristics of global emergency and disaster planning Develop a comprehensive program for operation and strategic emergency management decisions and materials management Apply project management strategies that illustrate the design and management of disaster and fire defense planning Appraise issues that deal with the psychological effects of emergency services, safety, and survival Use critical thinking to perform research about the management of disaster and fire defense planning using commonly accepted quantitative and qualitative analytical tools to understand and evaluate fire and emergency situations and scenarios Evaluate the use of technology to inform and enhance operational and strategic emergency management decisions Curriculum Courses BACHELOR S DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Credits CORE REQUIREMENTS 100/200-level: Communication Course 5 100/200-level: Mathematics Course level: Communication Course 5 300/400-level: Arts and Humanities Course 6 300/400-level: Physical Science Course 6 300/400-level: Social Science Course 6 TOTAL CORE REQUIREMENTS 33 MAJOR REQUIREMENTS FS 100: Eight Skills of the Effective Fire Science Student 5 FS 101: Fire Behavior and Combustion 5 FS 105: Fire Prevention Practices 5 FS 201: Strategy and Tactics 5 FS 202: Principles of Emergency Services 5 FS 204: Occupational Safety and Health for Emergency Services 5 FS 205: Ethics for Fire and Emergency Services 5 FS 208: Legal Aspects of Emergency Services 5 CJ 307: Crisis Management in Terrorist Attacks and Disasters 6 FS 302: Advanced Principles of Firefighter Safety and Survival 6 FS 304: Community Risk Reduction for Fire and EMS 6 FS 401: Fire Prevention Organization and Management 6 FS 402: Political, Ethical, and Legal Foundations of EMS 6 FS 403: Leadership and Management 6 FS 412: Safety Risk Management for Fire and EMS 6 FS 499: Bachelor s Capstone in Fire and Emergency Management 6 TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 88 OPEN ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS Open Electives 59 TOTAL OPEN ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS 59 TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 180 Degree plan information is current as of February 1, For official course offerings, programs, and curriculum requirements, please refer to the official University Catalog and Addendum on the Kaplan University website. 6 FIRE SCIENCE

8 Master of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management This program integrates courses from criminal justice, social science, public policy, leadership, and business into a cross-disciplinary program that focuses on how to solve real-world problems using research, analysis, and collaboration. Those who successfully graduate from this program could seek opportunities in emergency preparedness and response, border and transportation security, infrastructure protection, information analysis, and homeland defense. Specific career opportunities could include roles such as emergency management system director, emergency response team leader, and hazard mitigation officer. 3 Program Highlights Students examine how societal institutions, governmental agencies, lawmakers, businesses, and other organizations plan and determine viable and sustainable solutions to local, regional, national, and global issues of security and emergency management. Students have the opportunity to study topics such as: technology, economics and resource availability, regulation and law, ethics, entrepreneurship, the politics of security, the dynamics of emergency management, security and policy making, homeland defense, and interagency cooperation. The curriculum is designed to be hands on, project oriented, and problem based to allow students the opportunity to explore the real challenges and issues holistically, from a variety of perspectives, and propose unique solutions. The goals of the program are to connect theory with practice, collaborate and conduct research with professionals from a broad cross-section of disciplines, and develop collaborative skills to solve real-world problems. Curriculum Courses PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits CORE REQUIREMENTS CJ 500: Critical Legal Issues in Criminal Justice 5 CJ 502: Research Methodology 5 CJ 509: Comparative Criminal Justice Systems 5 CJ 525: Academic and Professional Communications 5 in Public Safety HM 500: Crisis and Emergency Management Fundamentals 5 HM 501: Homeland Security Policies, Principles, Procedures, and Plans 5 PP 510: Leadership in the Public Sector 5 HM 597: Portfolio Capstone in Homeland Security and Emergency Management OR HM 598: Applied Research Project Capstone 5 Total Core Requirements 40 ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS Select one of the following courses: 5 CJ 510: Specialized Criminal Statutes and Complex Investigations CJ 513: Critical Issues in Terrorism PP 500: Public Administration and Management PP 520: Finance and Administration of Public Funds Select two of the following courses: 10 HM 502: Risk, Vulnerability, and Compatibility Assessment Methods HM 503: Planning and Operations in Crisis and Emergency Management HM 504: All-Hazards Readiness and Emergency Management Functions HM 505: Planning for WMD and Mass Casualty Crisis HM 510: Mitigation and Preparedness Issues for Emergency Management HM 515: Public-Private Collaboration in Emergency Management HM 540: Crisis Intervention PP 612: Program Evaluation Total ELECTIVE Requirements 15 TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 55 Degree plan information is current as of February 1, For official course offerings, programs, and curriculum requirements, please refer to the official University Catalog and Addendum on the Kaplan University website. FIRE SCIENCE 7

9 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Bachelor of Science in Public Administration and Policy Are you interested in pursuing an administrative career in the public, private, or nonprofit sectors? Knowledge of government processes, policy, procedure, and the law may be essential for success in a wide variety of jobs. 3 Our bachelor s degree program in public administration focuses on teaching you to evaluate, implement, and manage policy, and to make ethical and effective decisions in the interest of the public. Students explore both the creation and implementation of public policy; knowledge that is relevant to government employers and those in related fields. Through an interdisciplinary lens, the program focuses on the organization, structure, and processes of government. Coursework is designed to help students develop an understanding of the issues and challenges confronting society locally, nationally, and globally. Kaplan University s Bachelor of Science in Public Administration and Policy promotes a solid understanding of the processes of policy development and implementation through government action, as well as through public and private interaction. Curriculum Courses BACHELOR S DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Credits CORE REQUIREMENTS 100/200-level: Communication Course 5 100/200-level: Mathematics Course level: Communication Course 5 300/400-level: Arts and Humanities Course 6 300/400-level: Physical Science Course 6 300/400-level: Social Science Course 6 TOTAL CORE REQUIREMENTS 33 MAJOR REQUIREMENTS LS 100: Eight Skills of the Effective Legal Studies Student 5 BU 204: Macroeconomics 5 MM 207: Statistics 5 PP 101: Introduction to Public Administration 5 PP 105: Introduction to State and Local Government 5 PP 110: Ethics and Public Administration 5 PP 201: Introduction to Policy Making 5 PP 205: Introduction to Administrative Law 5 PP 220: Socially Responsible Leadership 5 LS 305: Constitutional Law 6 PP 301: Public Policy Analysis 6 PP 310: Finance and Budgeting in the Public Sector 6 PP 410: The Oversight and Administration of Public Funds 6 PP 420: Private and Public Sector Partnerships 6 PP 430: Planning for Economic Growth and Development 6 PP 450: Program Evaluation OR PP 460: Grant Writing 6 PP 499: Bachelor s Capstone in Public Administration and Policy 6 TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 93 OPEN ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS 100/200-level: Open Electives /400-level: Open Electives 24 TOTAL OPEN ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS 54 TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 180 Degree plan information is current as of February 1, For official course offerings, programs, and curriculum requirements, please refer to the official University Catalog and Addendum on the Kaplan University website. 8 FIRE SCIENCE

10 Master of Public Administration You are driven to lead and create positive change. And you could pursue a career doing both with a master s degree in public administration. The Master of Public Administration teaches students management and decision-making skills to help them become successful leaders. Prepare to work for government agencies at the federal, state, and local levels, as well as nonprofit and forprofit nongovernment organizations (NGOs) and corporations that work closely with the government. 3 Courses focus on in-depth management and public policy knowledge relevant to today s public sector. Students will study how to evaluate, implement, and manage policy while developing the skills to help them make decisions in the public interest. The program is also uniquely flexible, allowing you to pursue intensive study in the areas of health care management, governmental management, criminal justice, or fire science and emergency services. Students who choose the fire science and emergency services intensive study area will explore current administration issues that affect first-response organizations and their strategic operations, and could develop skills and techniques in the areas of strategic planning, leadership, and emergency services management. Curriculum Courses Applied Research Track PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits CORE REQUIREMENTS LS 504: Applied Research in Legal Studies 5 PP 500: Public Administration and Management 5 PP 510: Leadership in the Public Sector 5 PP 520: Finance and the Administration of Public Funds 5 PP 530: Human Resource Management in the Public Sector 5 PP 698: Applied Research 5 TOTAL CORE REQUIREMENTS 30 ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS Intensive Study Area Courses 25 TOTAL ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS 25 TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 55 Comprehensive Exam Track PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS CORE REQUIREMENTS LS 504: Applied Research in Legal Studies 5 PP 500: Public Administration and Management 5 PP 510: Leadership in the Public Sector 5 PP 520: Finance and the Administration of Public Funds 5 PP 530: Human Resource Management in the Public Sector 5 PP 602: Comprehensive Exam Capstone 5 TOTAL CORE REQUIREMENTS 30 ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS Intensive Study Area Courses 25 TOTAL ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS 25 TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 55 INTENSIVE STUDY AREAS General Master of Public Administration PP 600: Administrative Law 5 PP 610: Balancing the Budget Budgetary Process 5 PP 640: Political and Economic Forces 5 PP 650: Public Policy Analysis 5 500/600-Level: Legal Studies Elective 5 Criminal Justice CJ 500: Critical Legal Issues in Criminal Justice OR CJ 505: Critical Issues in Criminal Justice 5 CJ 503: Organizational Behavior 5 CJ 511: Employment and Policy Law 5 CJ 515: Theoretical Applications of Justice Management 5 500/600-Level: Legal Studies Elective 5 Fire Science and Emergency Services FS 500: Principles and Practices of Fire and Emergency Services 5 HM 502: Risk Vulnerability and Capability Assessment Methods 5 HM 503: Planning and Operations in Crisis and Emergency Management 5 HM 510: Mitigation and Preparedness Issues for Emergency Management OR HM 540: Crisis Intervention 5 PP 612: Program Evaluation OR PP 650: Public Policy Analysis 5 Governmental Management LS 605: Organization and Function of State Government 5 LS 606: Legislative Process 5 LS 607: Gubernatorial and Administrative Process 5 PP 650: Public Policy Analysis 5 500/600-Level: Legal Studies Elective 5 Health Care Management LS 620: Health Care Organizations and Finance 5 LS 621: Federalism and the Health Care Delivery System 5 LS 622: Professionals and Health Care Institutions 5 PP 620: Public Policy and Health Administration 5 500/600-Level: Legal Studies Elective 5 Degree plan information is current as of February 1, For official course offerings, programs, and curriculum requirements, please refer to the official University Catalog and Addendum on the Kaplan University website.

11 Faculty Our faculty members are both experienced teachers and practitioners. They are committed to their areas of expertise, committed to teaching, and committed to you. They focus on imparting relevant skills and information that you can actually apply on the job immediately. The School of Criminal Justice employs over 550 instructors (both full and part time) with a variety of professional backgrounds in public safety, public administration, law, and emergency management. Many are still employed in their respective industry while teaching for us at the same time. In fact, our faculty members are evaluated in part by their ability to bring their real-life experiences into the classroom. In addition, all instructors within the school are required to have a master s degree to teach at the undergraduate level and a terminal degree (PhD or Juris Doctor) to teach at the graduate level. 10 FIRE SCIENCE

12 I made four separate attempts to complete my bachelor s degree. I failed for many reasons, usually centered on two main responsibilities: my family and my job. Sound familiar? Nonetheless, I progressed up the ranks to battalion chief/paramedic during my career and retired in August After about a year and a half of retired living, I [realized I wanted to] work in fire service again, but earning a senior management spot in a department would require a minimum of a bachelor s degree. After much research, I chose Kaplan University s Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Management degree program I have to attest, the course of study is more challenging than I imagined. I have enhanced and clarified my knowledge. Even at this point in my life, this has been one of my most rewarding experiences. Thank you, Kaplan University. David Agan 4 Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Management Student

13 EDUCATION TO THE RESCUE As a fire and rescue response professional, you rely on your skills, training, and experience to make fast judgments and take appropriate actions to save lives. Kaplan Fire and EMS Training offers convenient online courses designed to provide continuing education to firefighters and EMS personnel. Our custom learning management system allows for quick access to materials for first responder, EMT, paramedic, and firefighter education. Kaplan Fire and EMS Training s online offerings feature actual case studies and provide fast-paced, highenergy videos, accompanied by interactive online training. Kaplan Fire and EMS Training has designed a proprietary learning management system (LMS) for delivering course content to the industry. Assign training courses, track licensure for compliance, upload your own training documents, and add resources with Kaplan Fire and EMS Training, you re in charge. Our web-based platform provides your personnel with access to training materials and resources virtually anytime, anywhere while you enjoy a suite of valuable tools that allow you to monitor their progress every step of the way. FIRE CONTINUING EDUCATION Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills Interactive (Firefighter 1 and 2) Fire Officer Hazardous Materials: Awareness and Operations Fire Service Pump Operator Fundamentals of Technical Rescue EMS CONTINUING EDUCATION Medic Monthly Dr. Bryan Bledsoe Corner Courses Paramedic Interactive 12-Lead EKG Tutorial OTHER CONTINUING EDUCATION OPTIONS Assessment and Treatment of Trauma Advanced Cardiac Life Support (eacls) Health Care Provider CPR Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) 12 FIRE SCIENCE

14 My Kaplan University experience has taught me more about being a firefighter and [provided a] better understanding of the job. I was able to learn from other people all over the world. Their experiences and knowledge have helped me to grow into a much better firefighter and leader. The quality of education is second to none and, by earning my degree, I believe that my world has opened up to a whole new way of thinking and understanding. I would recommend and have recommended Kaplan University to everyone. Captain Christopher H. Foster 4 Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Management Student Graduate, Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science

15 Scholarships and Tuition Reduction Options Kaplan University offers scholarships to help qualified students pay for their studies. In addition to the scholarships listed below, we encourage you to check out private and outside scholarships (we can help you get started on your search). 9 Academic Achievement Scholarship 20 percent tuition reduction for students transferring at least 20 quarter credit hours with a 3.0 or higher GPA Criminal Justice, Fire Science, and Emergency Services Scholarship $200 per course per quarter for students with prior work experience who take a minimum of two courses per term with a 2.5 GPA or higher; up to $5,400 for bachelor s degree students, $3,600 for associate s degree students, and $1,200 for certificate students Alumni Tuition Reduction 20 percent tuition reduction for qualified Kaplan University alumni Military Tuition Reduction Undergraduate program tuition is reduced up to 55 percent for activeduty servicemembers and up to 38 percent for veterans. In addition, Kaplan University participates in the Yellow Ribbon program for all of our graduate programs, and both active-duty servicemembers and veterans are eligible for special tuition rates for these programs. A 10 percent tuition reduction is also available to spouses of active-duty servicemembers. Strategic Alliance Tuition Reduction Kaplan University also offers a 10 percent tuition reduction to members of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) and the International Union of Policy Associations (IUPA) through an educational alliance. Contact an Advisor for more information. Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship $200 per course per quarter, up to $3,000, for members of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society at a previously attended institution of higher education Kaplan University Accelerated Scholars Award 25 percent tuition reduction on one course for students taking more than 15 credits per quarter with a 3.0 or higher GPA IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLEASE READ For comprehensive consumer information, visit online.kaplanuniversity.edu/consumer_info.aspx. 1 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Edition, Police and Detectives, on the Internet at Fire Fighters, on the Internet at Correctional Officers, on the Internet at 2 Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), Associate s, Bachelor s, and Master s Degrees Conferred, First Major, Security and Protective Services, on the Internet at nces.ed.gov/ipeds. Based on total number of degrees granted by Kaplan University compared to other Title IV, primarily baccalaureate degree-granting institutions. 3 Kaplan University s programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs. Prior experience may be necessary for leadership positions. 4 Views and opinions stated herein are the individual s and not necessarily those of Kaplan University. This testimonial was solicited by Kaplan University. 5 Kaplan University does not represent or guarantee that its credits will transfer elsewhere. It is the responsibility of students who plan to transfer to other schools to acquaint themselves with the requirements of the selected school. 6 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Edition, Firefighters, on the Internet at National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or shortterm economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth. 7 While many of Kaplan University s degree programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue continued education, the University cannot guarantee that students will be granted admission to any programs. 8 Source: Where the Jobs Are 2009: Mission-Critical Opportunities for America, on the Internet at data.wherethejobsare.org/wtja/home. National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth. 9 Additional terms and conditions apply. Contact your Financial Aid Advisor for further details and eligibility requirements. Scholarship awards and eligibility requirements are subject to change. Scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other Kaplan University discount, voucher, or scholarship. 14 FIRE SCIENCE

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