Keiser University

Keiser University’s Associate of Arts degree in Accounting focuses on entry-level accounting skills including communication and ethics needed in today’s professional environment. The program provides a fundamental understanding of not only essential practitioner skills but also addresses the unique skills needed by an entry-level accountant. Accounting topics include: financial accounting, federal taxation, and the use of business application and accounting software.

Keiser University’s Associate of Arts degree in Business focuses on a basic understanding of business skills needed for entry level business professionals. The program introduces students to the functional areas of business, the business environment including ethical business practices, and technical and communication skills needed in today’s business environment.

Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Exercise Science combines both didactic instruction (integrated with supervised practice) and externships necessary to provide the student with the essential tools for success in this field of study. The focus of this program is to prepare the student to take two nationally recognized and accredited field certifications. In addition, the coursework focuses on providing the student with a solid foundation in science-based general education and patient assessment core courses. Following graduation from the ASES program, students will have the necessary requirements to pursue a bachelor’s degree in a variety of medical related fields.

The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its goals:

• Develop a student’s ability to apply health and fitness assessments in the development, monitoring and motivation of individuals with exercise prescriptions.
• Effectively prepare students to properly conduct and monitor exercise sessions in both healthy and special populations.
• Apply learned principles to properly conduct assessments and measurements in sports performance assessments in both healthy and special populations and interpret the results.
• Prepare graduates for bachelor’s degrees in Exercise Science, Nursing, and/or other educational programs.

Keiser University’s Associate of Arts degree in Paralegal Studies prepares students to support attorneys in transactional and litigation fields through legal research, document drafting, case management, evidence gathering and the litigation procedure. Paralegals are often involved in trial assistance and other dispute resolution processes, as well as with preparation of real estate documents, wills, trusts, contracts, corporate matters and law office investigations.

Keiser University’s Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice provides preparation in various areas of the criminal justice system. Topics include but are not limited to: deviant behavior, forensics, law enforcement and investigation, victimology, private security, corrections and juvenile justice, and how components work together and are governed by laws, the Supreme Court, and the U.S. Constitution. This exploration of the American criminal justice system ends with an emphasis on research, analysis, and the future of the system.

Keiser University’s Associate of Arts degree in Criminal Justice presents the major components of the American criminal justice system. It includes criminal behavior patterns, law enforcement organizations, juvenile systems, legal principles and doctrines and fundamentals of criminal investigations. Courses utilize hands-on activities.

The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its objectives:

• To develop students’ understanding of the American criminal justice system.
• To present students with an in-depth review of institutions, laws, theories and the players that make up the system.
• To assist graduates in obtaining entry-level criminal justice positions.
• To prepared students for employment or advancement in criminal justice related fields.

Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Medical Assisting Science prepares students to perform various clinical duties including taking patient histories, measuring vital signs, assisting physicians with examinations, giving injections as directed by the physician, venipuncture, performing CLIA waived laboratory tests, and performing electrocardiograms (ECG).

In addition, students will learn clerical and administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, and preparing insurance claims.

The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its goals:

• Develop a student’s ability to perform various clinical, clerical, & administrative duties;
• Prepare students with the professional skills needed for employment in Medical Assisting;
• Prepare students to take the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credentialing examination given by American Medical Technologists (AMT).

Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant prepares students to work as occupational therapy assistants under direct supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. Occupational therapy is the art and science of helping people gain skills needed to become independent in daily living activities. Students learn the therapeutic use of occupations which include self-care, work and play/leisure activities in order to maximize independent function, enhance development, prevent disability and maintain health. Intervention strategies may include adaptations to a task or environment or compensatory approaches in order to facilitate clients’ achievement of maximum independence.

Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Radiologic Technology prepares students for entry-level positions in the profession, producing radiographic images in accordance with standardized practices and procedures. The program provides radiologic information including medical terminology, patient care, radiographic procedures, radiation protection, equipment operations and image production and evaluation. The program’s graduates are eligible to take the national certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and are eligible to be licensed by the State of Florida to practice Radiologic Technology.

Keiser University’s Associate of Arts degree in Health Services Administration provides instruction in basic health services administration skills. Students use laptop computers to learn computer skills and software applications necessary to prosper in a healthcare business environment. The program prepares students in both business and health service administration, providing courses on business law, management and marketing principles, medical anatomy, physiology and terminology and front office management.

Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Medical Administrative Billing & Coding prepares students to assign accurate medical codes for diagnostic procedures and other services offered by healthcare practitioners.

Students will learn various clerical and administrative functions that relate to insurance claims, compliance, & reimbursement.

The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its goals

• Develop a student’s ability to use medical language and classification systems to code procedures and diagnoses;
• Develop a student’s ability to perform various clerical & administrative duties;
• Prepare students for entry- level employment in billing & coding;
• Prepare students to take the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) credentialing examination as an apprentice.