Protecting society and its citizens is a special calling, and
those who heed that call are a unique breed. Through our
Minnesota police officer training, you could become one of the
elite few who maintain order, keep the peace and put criminals
behind bars. Earning this certificate will clearly show that you
have a strong commitment to your career, positioning you to
become a law enforcement officer in the state of Minnesota.
We are the first 2-year, private college in Minnesota to achieve
the POST Board Certification to instruct Professional Peace
Officer Education classes. Students completing their Minnesota
police officer training through Rasmussen College will be
eligible to take the Minnesota State Peace Officer exam, and
become eligible for positions in law enforcement within the state
of Minnesota.
Associate's - Accounting - Financial Investigation (Online)
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Earning an Associate's Degree in Accounting - Financial
Investigation, opens the door to an exciting career path in the
high demand area of fraud detection and prevention, while
providing a complete and solid core in accounting skills.
Companies are concerned with preventing loss due to fraud and
have realized the importance of having skilled and trained
financial investigation professionals on staff.
Tax evasion, public corruption, health care fraud, telemarketing
fraud and terrorist financing are just a few of the types of
crimes that revolve around money. In these cases, a Financial
Investigation often becomes the key to a conviction. Traditional
law enforcement relies on investigative tools such as crime scene
analysis, physical evidence, fingerprint identification or
eyewitness accounts. The limitations of these techniques become
obvious to those who are trying to prove wrongdoing in a
sophisticated financial crime. With no proof, there is no
conviction.
Associate's - Criminal Justice (Online)
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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.
Associate's - Paralegal (Online)
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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.
BS - Criminal Justice
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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.
*Financial aid available to those who qualify.
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