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Keiser University

Tampa, FL

12 Programs

Available Programs

  • Accounting - Associate
    Business, Marketing, and Communication

    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.

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

    • Identify fundamental accounting/tax concepts and standards
    • Prepare fundamental financial statements/tax documents
    • Use common business and accounting software applications at an introductory level
    • Use professional communication skills in the preparation of documents and presentations
    • Identify components of regulatory and ethical practices

  • Information Technology - Associate
    Computer, Information, and Technology

    Keiser 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

  • Health Services Administration - Associate
    Education and Human Services

    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.

    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.

  • Medical Administrative Billing and Coding - Associate
    Healthcare Administration

    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.

  • Criminal Justice - Associate
    Legal, Law Enforcement, and Emergency Services

    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.

  • Paralegal - Associate
    Legal, Law Enforcement, and Emergency Services

    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.

    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.

  • Crime Scene Technology - Associate
    Legal, Law Enforcement, and Emergency Services

    Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Crime Scene Technology prepares students with fundamental competencies in the areas of recognizing, documenting, collecting, preserving and presenting physical material for use as evidence in legal proceedings.

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

    • To provide students with comprehensive background knowledge of the American judicial system, its Constitutional foundation, key components and participants.
    • To instruct students in the skills associated with basic field investigative procedures with primary emphasis on principles, concepts, and fundamental techniques utilized in forensic field (crime scene) investigations.
    • To instruct students in the specialized procedures used to effectively and safely process and document the results of forensic field investigations.
    • To introduce students to basic procedures, witness demeanor, and protocols associated with providing evidence in legal proceedings.
    • To assist graduates in obtaining entry-level positions as crime scene investigators or forensic identification specialists.

  • Medical Assisting - Associate
    Medicine and Health Care

    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).

  • Nursing - Associate
    Medicine and Health Care

    Keiser 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.

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant - Associate
    Medicine and Health Care

    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.

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

    • To provide an environment in which students demonstrate ethical behaviors, critical thinking skills and commitment to lifelong learning as required of a competent healthcare professional;
    • Students demonstrate emerging clinical skills in treatment techniques, methodology and rationale for implementation, including clinical documentation and reasoning skills as an entry-level professional;
    • Students demonstrate an academic foundation that clearly evidences occupational therapy’s unique focus on daily living activities and interventions that promote clients’ participation within a social/cultural context.

  • Radiologic Technology - Associate
    Medicine and Health Care

    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.


  • Exercise Science - Associate
    Medicine and Health Care

    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.

Accreditation

Keiser University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, specialist, and doctorate degrees. Keiser University may also offer 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, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Disclosure

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.

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