Keiser University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, educational specialist, and doctorate degrees. Keiser University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Keiser University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
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Keiser University
New Port Richey, FL
Available Programs
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- Information Technology - Associate
- Master of Science in Financial Technology
- Criminal Justice - Associate
- Paralegal - Associate
- Doctor of Criminal Justice
- Master of Arts in Homeland Security and Emergency
- Medical Assisting - Associate
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Associate
- Nursing - Associate
- Master of Science in Nursing - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
- Medical Administrative Billing and Coding - Associate
- Health Services Administration - Associate
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Information Technology - Associate
Computers & TechnologyKeiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Information Technology prepares students for an entry-level position in the field of Networking Administration, Programming, or Cybersecurity. Courses in each of the three concentrations prepare students to sit for industry-accepted competency examinations.
The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and goals:
- To develop students’ abilities to administer, manage and troubleshoot hardware, software and services for single, mixed and multi-user environments
- To assist students in becoming more adept in knowledge, theory and practice of network management, cybersecurity, and programming
- To prepare students for positions as technical support specialists, help-desk technicians, systems administrators, computer security professionals, or entry level programmers
- To develop students’ skills in inspection of security measures to protect data and the conduct of personnel in relation to protection of data
- To develop students’ abilities to think critically and communicate effectively
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Master of Science in Financial Technology
Computers & TechnologyThe MS in Financial Technology program aims to prepare students with workforce-ready knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the emerging FinTech industry. The program will ensure students are familiar with financial technologies, understand foundational concepts of FinTech, develop computation/analytical skills, and appreciate the value of ethics, professional communication needed to inform decisions, and a forward-thinking mindset.
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Criminal Justice - Associate
Criminal Justice & LegalKeiser 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.
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Paralegal - Associate
Criminal Justice & LegalKeiser 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.
The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its objective:
- To develop students’ written and verbal competencies, enabling them to think critically and communicate effectively.
- To instruct students in analytical and technical skills.
- To provide students with a sound understanding of a legal practice in the United States.
- To prepare graduates to work as paralegals for lawyers in both civil and criminal practices in firms, businesses and corporations.
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Doctor of Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice & LegalThe degree of Doctor of Criminal Justice degree is designed to produce students of crime and justice who possess: (1) a thorough understanding of criminal justice issues, (2) the intellectual and methodological skills necessary for the continuing process of discovery and understanding of crime- and justice-related issues, (3) the capacity for integrative and analytical thinking, (4) competency at transmitting knowledge, (5) problem-solving skills, and (6) effectively lead and manage criminal justice organizations. The DCJ program will produce students capable of making contributions to the criminal justice discipline in the academic and applied components of the discipline. The curriculum is designed to ensure that graduates are well equipped to participate in criminal justice positions emphasizing research, theory, evidence-based practice, and the administration of justice.
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Master of Arts in Homeland Security and Emergency
Criminal Justice & LegalKeiser University’s Master of Arts in Homeland Security and Emergency Management Degree Online provides an intensive study of topics related to protecting the U.S. from threats to Homeland Security. Coursework fosters independent learning and enables students to contribute intellectually to areas of homeland security, border patrol and cyber security. Graduates will be prepared to pursue opportunities on the border and in airports, seaports and waterways. They’ll have the background needed to research and develop security technologies; respond to natural disasters or terrorist assaults; analyze intelligence reports, and perform other duties related to Emergency Management.
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Medical Assisting - Associate
Healthcare & MedicalKeiser 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).
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Associate
Healthcare & MedicalKeiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography presents an integration of didactic, laboratory and clinical experiences. The program prepares students to function as entry-level diagnostic medical sonographers. Sonographers are highly skilled professionals qualified to provide patient services using diagnostic techniques under the supervision of a licensed doctor of medicine or osteopathy and assist physicians in gathering data necessary to reach diagnostic decisions.
The program facilitates the development of learned knowledge and skills of a graduate sonographer. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program strives to instill the values and concepts of life-long learning to its graduates.
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Nursing - Associate
Healthcare & NursingKeiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Nursing prepares students to practice professional nursing. Professional nursing involves the performance of those acts requiring substantial specialized knowledge, judgment and nursing skill based upon applied principles of biological, physical, psychological and social sciences. The nursing practice of a professional nurse includes but is not limited to:
- Assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care;
- Health teaching and counseling of individuals who may be ill, injured or infirm;
- Promotion of wellness, maintenance of health, and prevention of illness of others;
- Administration of treatments and medications as prescribed in accordance with the standards of nursing practice.
The program’s mission is further defined in the following goals:
- Students will utilize effective interdisciplinary collaboration within a health care environment;
- Students will integrate evidence based technologies to support clinical decision making;
- Students will utilize clinical judgment and reasoning to promote optimal patient care;
- Students will model behaviors of professionalism in the pursuit of excellence;
- Students will possess the necessary breadth of knowledge and skills for obtaining entry-level employment as a professional registered nurse.
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Master of Science in Nursing - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Healthcare & NursingBuild on your valuable nursing experience and play a central role in health promotion and disease prevention for women. Well suited for BSN graduates, our online Master of Science in Nursing, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) program invites you to dive deeply into the unique issues women face, including the cultural and socioeconomic factors that influence health. You’ll acquire the skills needed to provide effective, equitable health care, including gynecologic, family planning, STD diagnosis and treatment, and primary care for women throughout their lifetime, from puberty through menopause. You’ll also discover how to utilize health care policies and health indicators to advocate and lead improvements for women on a local, state, national, and global level.
This program includes service-learning projects where students gain hands-on experience delivering care to underserved women and those in unique cultural and socioeconomic settings in rural, urban, or international locations. Keiser’s WHNP program helps prepare students for careers in OBGYN, labor and delivery, sexual assault response, or leadership roles within women’s health care.
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Medical Administrative Billing and Coding - Associate
Healthcare & Office AdministrationKeiser 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.
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Health Services Administration - Associate
Healthcare & Office AdministrationKeiser 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.
The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its objectives:
- To develop students’ understanding of software systems used in administrative healthcare;
- To familiarize students with medical terminology, anatomy and physiology;
- To train students in the application of business principles to healthcare administration;
- To assist graduates in obtaining entry-level employment in health services administration.
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Any Certificate or Diploma program that KU offers now or in the future are considered Gainful Employment Programs. While the non-profit status exempts them for disclosures related to Associates, Bachelors, Masters and PhD programs, any Certificate or Diploma programs are captured by the gainful employment rule.