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Kaplan University’s Lincoln Campus Launches
Four New Degree Programs
Health Care Administration, Human Services and Medical Office Management Programs Now Offered
LINCOLN, Neb., July 28, 2010—The Kaplan University Lincoln campus is now enrolling students for its health care administration and human services bachelor’s degree programs, as well as its medical office management and human services associate degree programs. The four new programs are being offered in a blended-learning environment, combining online and campus-based classroom instruction.
The programs expand the campus’s allied health and arts and sciences offerings. Current campus offerings include bachelor’s degrees in health science and associate degrees in medical assisting, medical transcription and interdisciplinary studies.
“Our new programs help create trained professionals that meet the demands of the Lincoln community,” said Teresa Hutchinson, president of Kaplan University’s Lincoln campus. “By expanding our course offerings, we are providing students with more options to attain a career-focused education.”
According to the Long-Term Occupational Projections, a report by the Nebraska Department of Labor, Office of Labor Market Information, medical records and health information positions are expected to increase by 19 percent and healthcare support positions by 21 percent between 2008 and 2018.
The four-year bachelor’s and two-year associate degree programs are designed to provide students with the knowledge, technical skills and work habits to pursue a wide variety of entry-level positions in their field of study.
The health care administration program provides students with a solid foundation in the core disciplines of health care administration and management. Courses focus on the principles and practices of health care regarding administration, management, law, economics and policy. Graduates of the health care administration program may seek employment in health care positions including care coordinator, account manager, practice administrator and case manager.
The human services program is designed to provide students with the practical skills to make a positive impact on people’s lives in many areas of human services including mental health, social services, education, rehabilitation, group and community work, nursing homes, court systems and public policy. Graduates of the associate degree program may pursue a position as a social service assistant, child advocate and adult day care worker. Bachelor’s degree graduates may seek employment as a case manager, human services administrator and child welfare worker.
The medical office management program provides students with the clinical, organizational and communication skills to provide patient care and manage medical and financial records. Courses focus on processing medical insurance, coding and billing, scheduling appointments and managing day-to-day office operations. Graduates of the medical office management program may seek employment as medical administrative specialists in doctors' offices, medical facilities, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and labs.
About Kaplan University
Kaplan University offers a different school of thought for higher education. It strives to help adult students unlock their talent by providing a practical, student-centered education that prepares them for careers in some of the fastest-growing industries. The University, which has its main campus in Davenport, Iowa, and its headquarters in Chicago, is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (www.ncahlc.org) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). Kaplan University has more than 125 academic programs and offerings, and serves more than 78,000 online and campus-based students. The University has 12 campuses in Iowa, Nebraska, Maryland and Maine, and Kaplan University Learning Centers in Wisconsin, Indiana, Missouri and Florida.
Kaplan University is a part of Kaplan Higher Education, which serves more than 119,000 students through 70-plus campus-based schools and online operations across the United States. Its online institutions include Kaplan University and Concord Law School of Kaplan University. Kaplan Higher Education schools offer a spectrum of academic opportunities, from certificates and diplomas to graduate and professional degrees, including a juris doctor degree. Kaplan Higher Education is part of Kaplan, Inc., a leading international provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses. Kaplan serves students of all ages through a wide array of offerings including higher education, test preparation, professional training and programs for kids in grades K through 12. Kaplan, Inc., is a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO), and its largest and fastest-growing division. For more information, visit http://lincoln.kaplanuniversity.edu or www.portal.kaplan.edu.