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Kaplan University Launches Online Center for the Helping Professions

"This Center for the Helping Professions is aligned with Kaplan University's mission of creating an innovative online learning environment," said Sara Sander, M.A. dean of Kaplan University's College of Arts and Sciences. "In addition to providing a valuable resource for students in our degree programs, the center also provides a free forum for learning, discovery and the vigorous exchange of ideas that is open to the general public."

Each month, the center will profile an issue relevant to these helping professions, such as childhood obesity, bullying, separation anxiety in children heading off to school and addiction. The center will also feature webinars and links for information about a variety of topics, including childhood development, psychology research news and baby brain development. It follows the successful 2009 launch of Kaplan University's Center for Health and Wellness (http://healthandwellness.kaplan.edu).

To explore Kaplan University's new Center for the Helping Professions, visit http://www.helpingprofessions.kaplan.edu.

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 (www.ncahlc.org) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Kaplan University has more than 125 academic programs and offerings, and serves more than 75,000 online and campus-based students. The University has 12 campuses in Iowa, Nebraska, Maryland and Maine, and Kaplan University Learning Centers in Wisconsin, Indiana, Missouri and Florida.

Kaplan University is part of Kaplan Higher Education, which serves more than 100,000 students online and through more than 70 campus-based schools across the United States and abroad. Kaplan Higher Education schools offer a spectrum of academic opportunities, from certificates and diplomas to graduate and professional degrees, including a juris doctor degree. Kaplan Higher Education is part of Kaplan, Inc., a leading international provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses. Kaplan, Inc. is a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO), and its largest and fastest-growing division. For more information about Kaplan University, visit www.kaplanuniversity.edu.

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