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Degree Programs:
Associate of Arts Degree - Accounting
The Keiser University Associate of Arts program with a major in Accounting provides students with an understanding of accounting methods, management skills, and business knowledge necessary to prosper in today�s business environment. Students learn the computer and software applications skills needed to succeed in positions such as: junior accountant or auditor, automated records or payroll clerk, junior accounts receivable or tax preparation clerk. This program will enhance employment and promotion potential and prepare students for transfer to four-year degree programs.
Associate in Arts Degree - Business Administration
Keiser University offers an Associate of Arts in Business Administration that provides
a foundation in accounting, management and business. Graduates will be prepared
for positions such as managers, assistant managers or supervisors in a variety
of business sectors. Students may transfer to a 4-year bachelor's degree program,
which is also offered through Keiser University eCampus online. Coursework includes
computer and software training and an emphasis on decision-making and management
skills needed for success in business administration.
Associate of Science - Computer Networking & Security Management
Computer Networking and Security Management is one of the top five fastest growing
occupations through 2012*. Keiser University eCampus offers this degree program
online that combines network and computer systems administration with the latest
in computer and cyber security. Students will learn to support an organization's
LAN (local-area network), WAN (wide-area network), Internet or intranet system.
Career opportunities include onsite administrative support for network users
in a variety of work environments. Network administrators maintain network hardware
and software, analyze problems, monitor the network, gather data to identify
customer needs and then use that information to identify and evaluate system
requirements. They may educate users on computer security, install security
software, respond to cyber attacks, and investigate security breaches and cyber
crime. Graduates will be prepared to sit for exams to achieve vendor certification
in Linux , Novell, Cisco, Microsoft and more.
Associate in Arts Degree - Criminal Justice
If you are interested in a career in criminal justice, the associate degree
program introduces students to all aspects of the American Criminal Justice
system that includes criminal psychology, crimes and laws, investigation, arrests,
prosecution, punishment and rehabilitation. This program integrates directly
with our bachelor's program and graduates may transfer to four-year degree programs.
Courses provide the foundation to enter the fast-growing field of criminal justice
and careers such as corrections officers, police and sheriff patrol officers,
investigators and crime analysts. The A.A. program is also designed to enhance
opportunities for advancement for those currently in the criminal justice field.
Associate in Science Degree - Health Services Administration
Our program in Health Services Administration provides the foundation for a
career in this fast-growing field and 3.5 million new jobs are projected by
2012.*. Students will be prepared for positions such as physicians' office managers,
assistant managers of physicians' offices, supervisors in health care organizations
and other administrative assignments in hospitals, outpatient care centers,
diagnostic laboratories and other medical services environments. Coursework
provides an understanding of business administration, management skills and
health services knowledge, and also prepares students for transfer to 4-year
degree programs.
Associate of Science Degree - Homeland Security
The Associate of Arts Degree with a major in Homeland Security provides a comprehensive
review of the Department of Homeland Security, it's agencies, laws, authorities
and actions. This program prepares the student for entry-level positions in
law enforcement, security, protective services, and other such careers in local,
state, or federal jurisdictional arenas. Courses in hazardous materials identification
and handling are presented, as are courses on domestic and international terrorism.
Acts of terrorism and the response and recovery actions of Homeland Security
agencies are detailed, including the laws and other legislative actions taken
to give authority to the multiple agencies involved.
Associate of Science Degree - Medical Assisting
Expansion in the health services industry and technological advances in medicine
have increased the demand for multi-skilled medical assistants that handle both
administrative and clinical duties. According to the U.S. Department of Labor,
medical assisting is projected to be the fastest growing occupation through
2012.* Students are trained for patient care duties such as preparation of examination
rooms, taking vital signs, minor surgical procedure assistance, injections,
venipuncture, lab operations, X-Rays and electrocardiograms. Students receive
clinical practice at a healthcare facility in their community Administrative
training includes patient records, billing, appointments, ordering supplies
and handling insurance claims. The Keiser University Medical Assisting program
is also accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES),
803 West Broad St., Suite 730, Falls Church, VA 22046, 703-533-2082.
Associate of Arts Degree - Paralegal Studies
Train to become an essential and vital part of any legal team. A paralegal or
legal, or law assistant is supervised by an attorney and drafts documents and
motions which are filed in court, interviews clients and witnesses, manages
cases and gathers evidence and legal research. Students will study and become
adept in legal research, writing analysis, the interviewing of clients and witnesses,
fact gathering, summarizing trial evidence, estate administration, and property
transfer. Students will also learn to form corporations and partnerships, conduct
and participate in real estate closings, draft leases, examine mortgages, handle
landlord/tenant relations, draft contracts, partake of product liability and
personal injury cases, as well as participate in other civil and criminal cases.
Paralegals and legal assistant occupations are projected to grow by over 36%
through 2012.* Paralegals usually work with private law firms, corporate law
departments, banks, government agencies (local, state, and federal), title companies,
law enforcement agencies, and prosecutors. *Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S.
Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-05 Edition
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Accounting
This online program focuses on accounting skills needed in today�s business environment. The program provides a basic understanding of business and addresses the unique skills needed by an accountant through the use of case studies, projects, and personal computers incorporating various software packages. Topics include accounting in the areas of finance, management, auditing and taxes.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in Accounting program may elect to pursue a fifth year of study to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Professional Accounting, which provides much of the academic background necessary to pursue certification in public accounting (CPA).
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Business Administration
Keiser University's Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration provides instruction
to ensure that students have the analytical skills, communication skills, and
academic knowledge to be able to: interpret and convey financial information;
make business decisions based on value of money, investment and capitalization
options; make marketing decisions geared towards meeting customer needs; formulate
strategy, plans, and policies to meet organizational goals and objectives; and
to develop and locate the resources necessary to insure successful management
of a business. Students will use computer and software applications necessary
to prosper in a business environment. Emphasis on business professionalism,
entrepreneurship, leadership skills and strategic thinking will prepare graduates
for a career in the dynamic world of business.
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Health Services Administration
The BA degree with a major in Health Services Administration focuses on skills students need in today's health care industry. In addition to providing a basic understanding of Health Services, the program looks at the unique skills needed by a Health Service Administrator through case studies, projects and related computer software applications. Topics include Coding and Billing, Public and Private Heath Care, and Financial and Legal Issues in Health Care. This program provides students with the education necessary to succeed in the Health Services environment and enhances employment and promotion potential.
Bachelor of Science Degree - Management Information Systems
Keiser University's Management Information Systems (MIS) program provides students
with business and technology skills to be able to manage data systems and meet
business challenges using information technology tools. Tools include computer
hardware, operating systems, networking, programming, and database management
systems. Application of the tools includes distributed information systems,
system analysis, system design, and decision support systems. Material covered
in the classroom will prepare students to sit for up to six Professional Certifications
as well as enable graduates to pursue both technical and managerial careers
in organizations that incorporate leading edge technologies.
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice is designed for students who
want to enter or advance in their careers in law enforcement, Homeland Security,
forensic science or related fields that help your community and nation. Instruction
covers current criminal justice issues such as law enforcement operations, the
courts and correctional institutions, private investigations and victim and
juvenile counseling. Junior and senior year coursework includes terrorism, cyber-
and white-collar crime, drug control and forensic science. Students will gain
exposure to the latest applied technology and interact with practitioners in
criminal justice. Career opportunities include work in police agencies, private
investigation agencies, state, federal and county corrections and probations
offices and corporate loss prevention departments. This program also provides
a strong foundation for students who are interested in continuing to law school.
