Delaware Tech and Kaplan University to create connected degree programs

Delaware Technical Community College and Kaplan University have entered into an articulation agreement that will give Delaware Tech students the opportunity to earn bachelor of science degrees in five different academic programs.

Under the agreement, students who have completed the following associate degrees with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher will automatically be accepted into the following baccalaureate programs at Kaplan University: Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice - Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice/Homeland Security Management Option - Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice/Homeland Security; Associate in Applied Science in Human Services - Bachelor of Science in Human Services/Youth-Family Services and Administration; Associate in Applied Science in Health Information Management - Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management; and Associate in Applied Science in General Business - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

Delaware Tech President Mark T. Brainard said, "This agreement provides a valuable pipeline for our students and allows them to leverage the SEED Scholarship program on their journey toward a bachelor's degree. In addition, having earned the status of Military Friendly School for the past three years due to our veteran support services, we appreciate Kaplan's focus on helping our active-duty military and veterans reach their academic goals."

"This partnership will provide opportunities for the graduates of Delaware Tech to continue their education at an institution that understands who they are, where they come from and what they aspire to be. Kaplan University values the flexibility of providing quality education in an innovative and highly personalized online platform," said W. Christopher Motz, president of the Maryland Campuses of Kaplan University.

Also included in the agreement are discounts of 18 percent on Kaplan University tuition for Delaware Tech students, alumni, and employees. In addition, Kaplan is offering discounts of 55 percent for members of the U.S. armed forces serving on active duty or reserves pursuing an undergraduate degree and 17 to 30 percent for those in graduate degree programs. A tuition discount of 38 percent is offered for veterans or retirees from the U.S. armed forces with a 14 percent reduction in tuition for graduate programs.