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of the way. We want to see you succeed!
**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).
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 - Human Services (Online)
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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 - Office Management - Legal/Criminal Justice (Online)
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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 - 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.
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice (Online)
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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.
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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60602-2504, (800) 621-7440.
