Our governments programs are only as strong as the people who implement them. Kaplan Universitys public administration degrees are designed to prepare you for leadership and support positions in government and civil service institutions; vital roles that make a difference at the local, county, state, and federal levels.

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The elderly, the underprivileged, and the children of our communities will always need advocates and leaders to serve them and champion their causes. Our degrees in human services, early childhood development, and autism spectrum disorders focus on finding ways to help those in our society whose voices often go unheard.

Our programs are not designed to satisfy Board of Education criteria for assisting with children and teachers in public schools, and will not certify you to become a licensed teacher. Check with your local school district beforehand for specific college education and licensing and certification requirements.

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Kaplan Universitys psychology programs prepare you to pursue careers in several special needs areas, including child development, applied behavioral analysis, addictions, and industrial/organizational psychology.

The course sequences of our undergraduate emphasis area and graduate specialization in applied behavioral analysis are both approved by The Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc., (BACB). Upon graduation from the bachelors or masters degree program, and as long as you also meet additional requirements, including degree, field experience, and practicum requirements, you may be able to sit for the examination to become a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst or Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Visit the BACB website for a complete list of requirements and additional information on certification.

Students who complete the addictions specialization within the masters degree in psychology program will meet the coursework requirements to take the National Board of Certified Counselors Master Addictions Counselor (MAC) certification examination; students who complete the emphasis area within the bachelors degree program will meet the coursework requirements to take the National Certification Commission for Addictions Professionals (NCCAP) National Certified Addiction Counselor (NCAC), Level I and II certification examinations.

We also offer postbaccalaureate, graduate, and postgraduate psychology certificate programs in applied behavioral analysis, addictions, and industrial/organizational psychology. These programs are designed for practicing professionalsor those interested in specializationwho want to gain knowledge and skills to build their careers in the helping professions.

Its important to understand that the professional practice of psychology is regulated by each state. The degree requirements in our programs do not prepare you for licensure. While earning your masters degree in psychology may qualify you to work in the helping professions, youll need a doctorate to become a psychologist and a medical degree to become a psychiatrist. Licensure exams may also be required.

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Kaplan University offers single courses to general, non-degree seeking students. You may petition for your completed single courses to count toward your degree or certificate program, should you choose to enroll in a corresponding degree program at Kaplan University.

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