Criminal Justice Associate's - Corrections (Online)

As our nation’s prisons become more and more overcrowded, the need for experienced corrections officers continues to grow. As a graduate of our Criminal Justice Associate’s degree with a specialization in Corrections, you will be positioned to find a rewarding career ensuring the security of your community – and the safety of the inmates themselves. Our program will help you develop clear and deliberate communication skills, along with ethical analysis and critical-thinking skills, setting you up for a successful career in corrections. Additionally, our in-the-field curriculum will help to feel comfortable in various corrections environments, as you gain first-hand knowledge and experience in real-world scenarios. As a graduate of our Criminal Justice Associate’s degree with a Corrections specialization, you can choose to enter the workforce or continue your education by seamlessly transferring your credits into our Criminal Justice Bachelor’s degree with a Client Services/Corrections specialization.

Criminal Justice Associate's - Homeland Security (Online)

Homeland security professionals help make sure Americans are safely protected – on the ground, in the air, and at sea. Our Criminal Justice Associate’s degree with a specialization in Homeland Security can help you start your career as a homeland security professional, protecting our country from both foreign and domestic threats. Our coursework focuses on developing your advanced ethics, communication, and critical-thinking skills, all of which are essential to your success as a homeland security agent. Additionally, our focus on in-field learning gives you first-hand experience, which can give you a competitive advantage as you start your career. As a graduate, you can choose to start your career as a homeland security professional or choose to continue your education by seamlessly transferring your credits into our Criminal Justice Bachelor’s degree with a specialization in Homeland Security.

Criminal Justice Associate's - Law Enforcement (Online)

Citizens, schools, and businesses rely on law enforcement officers to keep their communities safe. As a graduate of our Criminal Justice Associate’s degree program with a specialization in Law Enforcement, you will be well prepared for a career in law enforcement, helping to ensure the safety of people and property. Our Law Enforcement specialization curriculum, developed with input from criminal justice professionals across the country, includes law enforcement-specific coursework such as advanced report documentation, which is critical to successful law enforcement work. You will also gain real-life experience through our hands-on coursework and assignments, including a ride-along with a local police officer. As a graduate of our Criminal Justice Associate’s degree with a Law Enforcement specialization, you can choose to enter the workforce or choose to further your education by seamlessly transferring your credits into our Criminal Justice Bachelor’s degree program.

Criminal Justice Associate's - Psychology (Online)

Psychology professionals in the field of criminal justice can use their critical-thinking skills to analyze and help rehabilitate criminal offenders. Our Criminal Justice Associate’s degree with a specialization in Psychology, focused on psychology case studies, theories, and tactics not often available in Associate’s degree-level courses, will help prepare you for a career in the juvenile justice, corrections, and/or law enforcement fields. In addition to specialization courses designed to give you a competitive advantage when you start your career, you will also complete in-the-field training and acquire hands-on experience in many of the psychology-related opportunities available in the criminal justice field. As a graduate of our Criminal Justice Associate’s degree with a Psychology specialization, you can enter the workforce upon graduation or choose to further your education by seamlessly transferring your credits into our Criminal Justice Bachelor’s degree.

Criminal Justice Bachelor's - Client Services/Corrections (Online)

The growth of our country’s corrections facilities means that experienced leaders in this industry are in high demand. Our Criminal Justice Bachelor’s degree with a Client Services/Corrections specialization can help prepare you to take advantage of this need and start a meaningful career In corrections. Our program, focused on growing your knowledge and experience, has been created with our advisory board of criminal justice professionals and includes hands-on assignments and case studies developed from true-life cases. Plus, with our degree offered completely online, you can complete your classes on your own schedule. As a graduate of our Criminal Justice Bachelor’s degree with a Client Services/Correction specialization, you can work with our career services advisors to help start your career within the field of corrections.

Criminal Justice Bachelor's - Criminal Offenders (Online)

Officers who know how to keep our communities safe and secure are in continual demand. Our Criminal Justice Bachelor’s degree with a Criminal Offenders specialization will give you the knowledge and skills you need to protect and secure your communities from dangerous criminals. With an advanced online curriculum developed from real-life cases, you will gain the specific skills you need to learn and grow in your new career. Plus, our instructors are experienced criminal justice professionals who are committed to helping you succeed both in the classroom and in your career. As a graduate, you will be well prepared for a career within the criminal justice system or for an advanced education.

Criminal Justice Bachelor's - Homeland Security (Online)

Homeland security professionals are experts at protecting our country from domestic and foreign threats. Graduates of our Criminal Justice Bachelor’s degree program with a specialization in Homeland Security have the skills and knowledge to join this group of elite professionals in protecting our nation. Our advanced curriculum focuses on specific, true-life homeland security cases, highlighting the challenges faced by our homeland security professionals, along with their successes. Our instructors are experienced criminal justice professionals who are committed to your career success. These instructors will help you develop the tactical skills and knowledge that employers look for in potential homeland security employees. With our degree available entirely online, you can complete your courses on your own schedule. We are dedicated to preparing you for a leadership position in homeland security, or for an advanced education beyond your bachelor’s degree.

Criminal Justice Bachelor's - Investigation/Law Enforcement (Online)

Many agencies in the criminal justice system require that employees have degrees before they can be promoted. Our Criminal Justice Bachelor’s degree with a specialization in Investigation/Law Enforcement will help you meet this requirement, so you can help advance your career. Throughout our degree curriculum, leadership and management strategies are taught, preparing you for advanced rank as an investigator, detective, or supervisor. Our degree, available completely online, offers a flexible class schedule with a curriculum developed from true-life cases, taught by experienced criminal justice professionals. Your in-the-field coursework, projects, and assignments will help you gain first-hand experience in “real world” scenarios. This combination of advanced curriculum and first-hand field experience will help prepare you for a leadership position in homeland security or for an advanced education.

Human Services Associate's Degree (Online)

Human services professionals help people who are in crisis situations work toward improvements in their lives. Our Human Services Associate’s degree prepares you for a potential career in positions such as social service specialist, community service specialist, and human service assistant, in settings including courts, foster homes, mental health facilities, and juvenile justice centers. Whether you earn your Human Services Associate’s degree on campus or online, our curriculum includes courses such as Introduction to Crisis Intervention, Organization and Leadership Human Services, General Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and Community Psychology. With experienced instructors delivering our advanced curriculum, you will acquire the skills and know-how needed to fully understand the challenges you will typically encounter in your career. Additionally, our internship program will give you the experience you need to be successful in difficult, real-world situations.

Paralegal Associate's Degree (Online)

The Rasmussen College Paralegal Associate’s degree will help you acquire the skills needed to rise above the competition and start a career in the legal field. Whether you earn your degree online, on campus, or a combination of both, our curriculum leverages published recommendations from the American Bar Association (ABA), the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), and others. It also includes substantial use of Westlaw and Lexis Nexis, the most well-known legal research services available. Our expert instructors will prepare you to take the National Certified Legal Assistant/Paralegal Examination (CLA/CP Exam) when you graduate, so you can become a certified paralegal. Rasmussen College will even cover the application fee for you. You can also get hands-on experience and start building your network by participating in our internship program, working at a law firm or corporate legal department.

Paralegal Certificate (Online)

Our Paralegal Certificate can help you move into a paralegal career quickly, with the knowledge and experience you need. Designed to give you an efficient, top-tier education, our Paralegal Certificate lets you earn your Certificate and complete an internship in as little as 12 months. Our advanced curriculum has been designed following published recommendations from the American Bar Association (ABA), the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), and others. Our curriculum will help develop your legal research skills through the use of Westlaw and Lexis Nexis, the most well-known legal research services available. Our experienced instructors ensure you get the guidance you need for a successful career, working with you to develop the skills employers value in job candidates. After you graduate, you can take the National Certified Legal Assistant/Paralegal Examination (CLA/CP Exam) and become a certified paralegal. Rasmussen College even covers the application fee for our graduates.