CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kaplan University recently received the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET accreditation affirmation for the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. This is the first time the University has applied for this programmatic accreditation and it is the result of a multi-year team effort.
“We felt obtaining the CAC of ABET accreditation was important for several reasons. It helps us assure that our curriculum is meeting the highest standards for the field and that we remain focused on continuous improvement. It also provides evidence of our program quality and faculty who are dedicated to student success,” said Dr. Thomas Boyd, Dean of the Kaplan University School of Business and Information Technology.
Kaplan University’s Bachelor of Science in Information Technology prepares students for career advancement in information technology (IT) fields by providing the technical knowledge, and communication, critical thinking, and creative skills relevant to the modern workplace. The online degree program is offered in the University’s online classroom.
About ABET
ABET accredits college and university programs in the disciplines of applied science, computing, engineering and engineering technology at the associate, bachelor and master degree levels. With ABET accreditation, students, employers and the society we serve can be confident that a program meets the quality standards that produce graduates prepared to enter a global workforce.
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 accredited by The Higher Learning Commission. Kaplan University serves approximately 29,200 online and campus-based students. The University has 13 campuses in Iowa, Indiana, Nebraska, Maryland, Maine, and Wisconsin, and Kaplan University Learning Centers in Missouri and Maryland.
Kaplan University is part of Kaplan Higher Education LLC and Kaplan, Inc., which serves over one million students globally each year through its array of higher education, test preparation, professional education, English-language training, university preparation, and offerings to individuals, institutions, and businesses. Kaplan has operations in over 30 countries, employs more than 15,000 full- and part-time professionals, and maintains relationships and partnerships with more than 1,000 school districts, colleges, and universities, and over 2,600 corporations and businesses. Kaplan is a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) and its largest division. For more information, please visit www.Kaplan.com.