At Ramussen College, we've been helping students reach their
career goals since 1900. We are accredited by the Accrediting
Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and offer
the highest accreditation a school can achieve--Regional
Accreditation. With this high level of accreditation, you can be
assured that you are receiving an outstanding and valuable
education that is respected and recognized throughout the nation.
We have a dedicated team of staff and instructors ready and
willing to assist you from enrollment to graduation.
We believe in giving our students the technical knowledge and the
personal skills vital to employment in the ever-changing world of
business. We focus on training students for specific careers and
then placing them in great careers after graduation.
Depending on your program, you could complete your training in as
little as two years or continue to earn your bachelor's degree.
Imagine: you can have a new career, a new direction and earn more
in only two years! Whether you're a high school student looking
to train for your first career, or a professional seeking a
promotion or job security, the Rasmussen College community can
help you succeed.
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.
Corrections
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
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
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
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.
Associate's in Office Management
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If you would like to be the go-to person in an office, then this
is the program for you. Rasmussen College prepares students to
excel in corporate, government, legal, medical and business
office settings, working side-by-side with managers, attorneys,
government officials or medical professionals.
You'll learn a variety of computer software programs as well as
office communication and customer service. Regardless of which
area you choose as your specialty this is a great career choice
for anyone seeking a fast-paced, in-demand position.
Legal/Criminal Justice
Rasmussen College prepares students to excel in today's legal
office environment. You'll learn legal terminology, a variety
of computer software programs as well as office communication
and customer service. You will also learn how to prepare court
and client documents related to various legal specialties such
as litigation, contracts, torts, criminal law, family law, real
estate, wills and estates.
Associate's in Paralegal
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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's in Criminal Justice
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Crime management is an important aspect in protecting and
maintaining our cities, government and society as a whole. A
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice from Rasmussen College can
position you on the front lines of this exciting and growing
field.
Our Bachelor's in Criminal Justice is designed for people
interested in studying crime management, prevention and
enforcement. If you are currently working in the crime management
industry, our Bachelor's in Criminal Justice degree will help you
further your education and increase your potential for
promotions, pay raises and increased responsibly in the
workplace.
Client Services/Corrections
The demand has never been a higher for skilled professionals in
the Criminal Justice field. Rasmussen College offers a
Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice with an emphasis in
Client Services/Corrections, which is designed for anyone who
is interested in working as probation, parole, or corrections
officers, or in administrative positions at detention centers.
Criminal Offenders
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
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.
Investigation/Law Enforcement
Get ready to protect life and property, maintain order, and
enforce laws with the Criminal Justice Bachelor's degree from
Rasmussen College. If you're interested in a meaningful career
as an investigator or law enforcement professional, we can help
you prepare. The real-world curriculum of our Investigation/Law
Enforcement emphasis covers all of the vital areas of Criminal
Justice with courses such as Examination of Forensic Science,
Criminal Investigations and Forensic Psychology.
