	Your Information Resource for Education, Training, and Schools in the Computer and Information Technology Fields

Kaplan College

At Kaplan College, students are encouraged to develop and achieve their career potentials with a combination of a practical curriculum that combines technical training with general education and personal skills development, and a dedicated faculty that truly cares about the needs of the student. The school was founded in 1938 as a junior college with the mission of preparing students to enter the business workforce.

The College's campus, located 70 miles from Washington, DC, Baltimore, Maryland, and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, includes computer labs, a library with research materials and Internet access, and student residence facilities. Classes are offered during the day and in the evening. The college Placement Office provides assistance in locating jobs for graduates. It offers programs that teach interviewing and resume preparation skills, along with an annual employment expo that brings area companies to campus.

Certificate and Degree Programs

Computer Forensics

This associate degree program combines studies in the computer and criminal justice fields. Students gain hands-on experience in the lab with professional investigative software as they gather evidence. Coursework includes criminology, data recovery, encryption, and gathering computer-based evidence.

Learn more about the Computer Forensics degree from Kaplan College

Network Systems Technology

The associate degree program in Network Systems Technology prepares students for entry-level positions maintaining and administering personal computers and local-area computer networks. Students learn common operating systems and network configurations, and learn to plan, deploy, and support information systems.

Learn more about the Network Systems Technology program at Kaplan College

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

The combination of technology courses, general education classes, and hands-on experience provide a good foundation for further studies or entry-level employment in the IT field. Students take core classes in the areas of PC hardware, software, and networks. They learn about information systems planning and programming using Visual Basic. Emphasis areas include Web Development and Network Security.

Learn more about the Information Technology degree from Kaplan College

Admissions and Financial Aid

Prospective students who are interested in Kaplan College can get their questions answered and arrange for a tour of the school by completing the information request form. The college's rolling admissions policy means that students can begin their education at the beginning of any quarter. The financial aid office helps each prospective student obtain any type of loan, grant, or scholarship that the student may be eligible for. Students may be eligible for Ford subsidized or unsubsidized loans, Pell grants, and various state grants.