Why Rasmussen College should be the first step toward your new career:
In-Demand Programs: Rasmussen College offers career focused Bachelor and Associate degree programs that will teach you the skills necessary to find a new job or advance in your current career. Accreditation is an assurance of educational quality, and Rasmussen College has received approval from the Higher Learning Commission to be recognized as a Regionally Accredited** institution of higher learning.
Program Areas*
- Accounting
- Business Management
- Computer Information Technology
- Criminal Justice
- Digital Design and Animation
- Health Information Technician
- Human Resources
- Human Services
- Internet Marketing
- Massage Therapy
- Medical Lab Technician
- Medical Transcription
- Practical Nursing
- Surgical Technician
- Website Design
- Many More Programs Available
*Program availability varies by campus
Ultimate Student Support: We have the right people in place to help you before, during, and after you earn your degree from Rasmussen College.
On campus or online, there are people that will help you with:
- Financial Aid
- Campus and Online Tutoring
- Continual Career Placement Assistance
- 24/7 Helpline
Rasmussen College will be here to support your needs every step of the way. We want to see you succeed!
Campus Locations:
National Online Division
- Minnesota
- Brooklyn Park campus
- Eagan campus
- Eden Prairie campus
- Lake Elmo / Woodbury campus
- Mankato campus
- Moorhead campus
- St. Cloud campus
- Illinois
- Aurora campus
- Mokena / Tinley Park campus
- Rockford campus
- Romeoville / Joliet campus
- Wisconsin
- Green Bay campus
- North Dakota
- Bismarck campus
- Fargo campus
- Florida
- Fort Myers campus
- Pasco County campus
- Ocala campus
**Rasmussen College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA 30 LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL 60602-2504).
Associate's - Criminal Justice (Online)
The field of criminal justice is vital to preserving order in society. Fighting back against criminals on multiple levels – from providing security in the governmental, private or non-profit sector, to carrying out administrative roles - criminal justice professionals are crucial to ensuring the law is observed. If you're ready to take on dynamic work in a profession that gives back, Rasmussen College can prepare you through its Associate's in Criminal Justice degree program – on campus or online.
The following concentrations are available from the Associate's in Criminal Justice:
Corrections (Online)
The corrections field is growing and an associate's degree from Rasmussen will give you the knowledge and skills you need to be successful in your future career. Your studies will have a strong focus on critical thinking, ethical understanding and reasoning, multicultural and diversity and awareness and communication skills. After graduating with a criminal justice associate's degree from Rasmussen College, you will know the history and development of the criminal justice system and its effect on society.
Crime Scene Evidence (Online)
A criminal justice associate's degree with a specialization in crime scene evidence will prepare you for a career, which will make you an expert once you enter the scene of a crime. You will be knowledgeable about the common practices used and where to go from there. In this specialization, you will study the science behind conducting a crime scene investigation along with how your applied knowledge and skills will put criminals in behind bars.
Homeland Security (Online)
The need for homeland security specialists is growing, and an associate's degree from Rasmussen will give you the knowledge and skills you need to be successful in your future career. If you are interested in emergency services or risk analysis of communities, then a Homeland Security specialization is right for you. An associate's degree in criminal justice will prepare you for a successful future in the justice field.
Law Enforcement (Online)
If you are ready to get started in the field of law enforcement, an associate's degree in criminal justice will get you ready to serve your country and community. In this specialization, you will study investigation techniques and how to efficiently work with other officers and co-workers.
Psychology
One way to help prevent crime is to understand why crimes are committed. You will delve into courses that teach you about the psychological reasoning behind premeditated acts. Your understanding of psychology and how it relates to criminal justice will help prepare you for a career where you can change the lives of many people.
Your courses will prepare you to better understand criminal and deviant psychology. Criminal minds can be complicated and your degree will help you understand what drives these individuals to commit crimes. Your courses online or on campus will be led by instructors with vast knowledge of the subject matter and real world experiences.
A specialization in Psychology will help you focus on the internal factors of why crimes are committed. Your study of psychology as it relates to criminal justice will allow you to look at the justice system from a different perspective. Your ability to apply what you learned will help you understand the criminal thought process.
Associate's - Human Services (Online)
The Human Services Associate's degree will prepare you for a career where you help people in need. The Human Services program is perfect for someone who finds joy in helping others and seeing their work directly benefit those around them.
You will learn how to provide services to individuals or groups of people with diverse problems and help them overcome their obstacles.
A degree in Human Services will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to make an impact in your community. After earning a Human Services Associate's degree, you will be equipped to work in many different areas as a Community Service Specialist, Social Service Assistant, Eligibility Specialist, Rehabilitation Counselor, or Social Service Specialist. Graduates of the Human Services program have the opportunity to work in many different environments.
As of 2006, there were 338,700 Social and Human Service Assistants in the field and that number is expected to grow to 452,600 by 2016. There is a need for Social and Human Service Assistants and with an Associate's degree in Human Services, you will be ready to work with people and help them during their time of need.
Associate's - Paralegal (Online)
An accredited paralegal associate degree from Rasmussen College will prepare you for a successful and fast-paced career in the field of law. Paralegals, also called legal assistants, continue to assume a growing range of tasks in the Nation's legal offices and perform many of the same tasks as lawyers. Paralegals are focused and detail-oriented, have the ability to communicate information and ideas clearly, enjoy substantial research, and possess an ability to deal with people in stressful environments. The paralegal curriculum at Rasmussen College has been designed to instill you with the skills, knowledge, and strategies you need to attain a position, stand out and excel in your new career as a paralegal.
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice (Online)
Crime management is an important aspect in protecting and maintaining our cities, our government and our society as a whole. A Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Rasmussen College can position you on the front lines of this exciting and growing field. Our bachelor's degree is designed for people interested in studying crime management, prevention and enforcement. If you are currently working in the crime management industry, our criminal justice bachelor's degree will help you further your education and increase your potential for promotions, pay raises and increased responsibly in the workplace.
The following concentrations are available from the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice:
Client Services/Corrections (Online)
The Client Services/Corrections emphasis is designed for anyone who is interested in working as a probation, parole or corrections officer, or seeks to fulfill administrative roles at detention centers.
Mandatory sentencing guidelines calling for reduced parole and longer sentences for inmates have resulted in large, steady growth in the prison population, and in many states, there is more emphasis on rehabilitation and alternate forms of punishment, such as probation, increasing demand for additional probation and corrections officers.
Criminal Offenders (Online)
The Criminal Offenders emphasis of our accredited Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice degree focuses on forensic psychology and criminal behavior as it relates to law and the legal system, such as in analyzing a criminal's mind and intent, consulting with attorneys (e.g., on picking a jury), and treating offenders who are mentally ill.
Homeland Security (Online)
Prepare for a career in Homeland Security--a dynamic, diverse and pivotal field. The work required to protect the nation is constantly changing, just like security threats themselves. We offer a focused, real-world curriculum that will ready you for the front lines of protecting our nation and its people.
In the air, on land and at sea--Homeland Security work is available everywhere. There are jobs in every state of the nation, from immigration and customs enforcement to border protection; from emergency management to cyber security professionals.
Investigation/Law Enforcement (Online)
If you're interested in a meaningful career as an investigator or law enforcement professional, we can help you prepare. Current crime management employees or law enforcement officers, who are interested in furthering their education, should consider the Investigation/Law Enforcement emphasis of our Criminal Justice Bachelor's Degree. Continued training helps police officers, detectives and special agents improve job performance and advance in their careers.
*Financial aid available to those who qualify.
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