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Earn an online Associate of Science in Graphic Design from Rasmussen University in a highly flexible, accessible format.  This program offers students the opportunity to work with industry-standard tools and softwares, promoting its career-focused curriculum designed by industry professionals.  Graphic design online degree studies will cover a variety of essential subjects, including but not limited to:

• Trends in graphic design
• Typography
• Audio and video editing

The online graphic design degree will prepare you to sit for various certification examinations, including Adobe visual communication in photoshop and digital video.  Strengthen your portfolio with heightened skills in web design, digital editing, and essential knowledge of the key elements of graphic design.  Graduates with an associate’s in graphic design are prepared for bachelor-level studies, or entry-level careers in marketing and advertising, publication design, television and film, and more.

Rasmussen University offers an online Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design to students seeking a career-focused curriculum.  Through a multidisciplinary approach to design utilizing industry-standard software and an emphasis on emerging design trends, you are prepared for a variety of career paths in multiple industries.  Online graphic design bachelor-level studies will cover key elements of your future as a professional, including but not limited to:

• Brand development
• Strategic design
• Business strategies

You will gain marketplace-ready knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud and UX and interface design through project work solving complex visual and communication problems.  With an online graphic design bachelor’s, students are prepared for careers as visual designers, production artists, print or digital designers, et cetera, in areas of marketing, film, specialized design, and more.  Expand your professional competencies as a conceptualizer, designer, and critic in the competitive field of graphic design online with a bachelor’s from Rasmussen University.

At Rasmussen University, our Accounting Associate's degree prepares you for an entry-level accounting position across a variety of industries. Our seasoned faculty provide firsthand industry insights, and our small classes help you gain relevant skills employers seek, including managerial accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliation, payroll and bookkeeping. You can finish your classes in as few as 18 months or continue your education in our Accounting Bachelor's degree.* You can earn your degree fully online and take advantage of Flex Choice®—an option that allows you to combine traditional courses and optional self-directed assessments so you can choose the way you want to learn.

*Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and courses completed each term. See rasmussen.edu/SID for information about educational debt, earnings and completion rates.

Gain a solid foundation in business with an Associate’s degree in Business Management from Rasmussen University in as few as 18 months.* With eight start dates a year, no application fees, transfer-friendly policies and fully online courses, getting started in our Business Management Associate’s degree program is within reach. Plus, Flex Choice® allows you to get credit for what you know with affordable online self-directed assessments.

Once you’ve earned your Business Management Associate’s degree, you can easily ladder your credits into one of our Business Bachelor’s degree programs:

· Accounting
· Business Management
· Finance
· Healthcare Management
· Human Resources and Organizational Leadership
· Marketing
· Supply Chain and Logistics Management

*Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and courses completed each term.

At Rasmussen University, our Human Resources and Organizational Leadership Associate’s degree prepares you for a career as a human resources leader in any industry. In this in-demand field, HR professionals need to not only have knowledge and skills in recruiting, hiring and resolving problems, but they must also have experience in managing a diverse workforce and leading change. As a student in our program, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge that employers value most, including fundamental concepts in leadership, human resources, management, training and development and business ethics. You can complete your degree in as few as 18 months and with your Associate’s degree in hand, you can apply your credits to our HROL Bachelor’s degree-completion program.*

*Time to completion is dependent on number of transfer credits accepted and courses completed each term.
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At Rasmussen University, our Marketing Associate’s degree provides you with a well-rounded foundation to prepare you to succeed as an in-demand marketing professional. Our market-relevant curriculum is designed to help you gain job-ready skills that employers seek and understand the dynamic world within the digital economy—by gaining marketing fundamentals, management, marketing technologies and communication skills. You can complete your degree online in as few as 18 months and if you want to advance your education even further, our ladder curriculum allows you to transfer your credits into our Marketing Bachelor’s degree.

*Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and courses completed each term.
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At Rasmussen University, our Accounting Bachelor’s degree-completion program provides the knowledge and skills to be a well-rounded numbers expert—including managerial accounting, financial reporting, payroll and bookkeeping—that helps you pursue an accounting career across a wide range of business sectors. Our coursework is formulated to help you prepare for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exam. Through small class sizes with personalized attention and an internship option, you gain hands-on learning experience and extensive training with industry software, including QuickBooks® and Excel®. And you can complete your degree on a schedule that works for you—our Flex Choice® option allows you to save on tuition and accelerate your degree program by combining traditional courses and self-directed assessments.

QuickBooks is a registered trademark of Intuit, Inc. Excel is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. See rasmussen.edu/SID for information about educational debt, earnings and completion rates.

Unlock your power to drive results with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Management at Rasmussen University in as few as 18 months.¹ Our Flex Choice® competency-based education (CBE), self-directed assessments and seamless transfer policies can help maximize your cost savings. Plus, you can get your transfer credits reviewed in one business day (on average).

Start with an Associate’s degree to gain a solid foundation of business skills for your career and continue into our Bachelor’s degree program.

At the Bachelor’s-degree level, you’ll study leadership skills and core business functions. You can also choose to expand your knowledge in a specific area by choosing one of three specializations:

• Business Intelligence: Explore data analytics, visualization and end-to-end business processes
• IT Project Management: Use Microsoft Excel®, Microsoft Project® and Visio to manage and deliver successful projects²
• Logistics and Operations: Build knowledge in supply chain and quality and risk management

Learn from industry-expert instructors and strengthen your transferable skills, or soft skills—from communication and critical thinking to digital fluency and information literacy.

¹Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and courses completed each term.
²Excel and Microsoft Project are registered trademarks of Microsoft Inc.

At Rasmussen University, our Finance Bachelor's degree-completion program helps prepare you for a successful finance career across a wide range of businesses. The program is designed to help you gain job-ready finance skills that employers seek, including financial analysis and consultation, financial management, proficiency in Excel® and the ability to clearly communicate financial insights. You can complete your degree in as few as 18 months, and because it’s available with Flex Choice®, you can combine traditional online coursework, self-directed assessments and competency-based education—so you can receive credit for what you already know.*

*Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and courses completed each term.
See rasmussen.edu/SID for information about educational debt, earnings and completion rates.

At Rasmussen University, our Human Resources and Organizational Leadership Bachelor’s degree-completion program prepares you for a career as a leader in today's changing business environment. As a student in our program, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge employers value most, including a thorough understanding of law and ethics, data analysis, compensation and benefits, staffing, and training and development. And, academic preparation for the highly valued Society of Human Resource Managers (SHRM) Certified Professional certification exam, in addition to the Associate Professional in Human Resources™ (aPHR™), Professional in Human Resources® (PHR®) and Senior Professional Human Resources® (SPHR®) certifications offered by the HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®) certification exams are built into your courses.¹

This program is designed to fit your schedule and allows you to complete your Bachelor's degree in as few as 18 months.² Offered at an accelerated pace, the program provides flexible, affordable and fully online courses in Rasmussen’s Flex Choice® learning format, which allows you to save on tuition and accelerate your program by combining traditional courses, self-directed assessments and competency-based education—the best of all worlds—so you can receive credit by demonstrating what you know and can do. Plus, students in all programs and at all credential levels study six employer-valued transferable skills, or soft skills: critical thinking, digital fluency, information literacy, communication, diversity and teamwork, and ethics and professional responsibility. When you pursue your future with Rasmussen University, online doesn’t mean you’re on your own. We provide robust student support services, such as academic advising, tutoring, library and learning services, 24/7 tech support and career services.

If your educational goals include a Master’s degree, our new accelerated Master’s pathway gives you the opportunity to start earning Master's degree credits while earning your Bachelor's degree. That means that you can finish up to 1/3 of your Master’s degree during your Bachelor’s degree program—saving you up to $4,000 in the process of earning your Master’s degree.³

To get started on your Human Resources and Organizational Leadership degree, visit https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/business/hr-organizational-leadership/.

¹aPHR™, PHR® and SPHR® are all registered trademarks of HR Certification Institute.
²Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and the number of courses completed each term.
³Time and cost savings are dependent on the eligible student completing both the Bachelor’s and the Master’s degree at Rasmussen University through the Accelerated Master’s Pathway program. If a student is not eligible or chooses not to continue on to earn their Master’s degree, the cost for the bachelor’s program is higher than for our standard Bachelor’s program. Savings vary based on the student completing courses on a full-time or part-time schedule.

At Rasmussen University, our Marketing Bachelor’s degree-completion program offers market-relevant courses so you can learn about traditional and online marketing channels, market research, public relations, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and product management. We understand the changes in the digital economy and infuse digital concepts throughout the curriculum so you’re prepared to become a successful marketing professional. You can choose one of two specializations—Digital Marketing or Sales Management—to enhance your skills in a particular area of interest and graduate in as few as 18 months.* This program is available with Flex Choice®, which allows you to combine traditional online coursework, self-directed assessments and competency-based education—so you can receive credit for what you already know.

*Time to completion is dependent on the number of transfer credits accepted and courses completed each term.
See rasmussen.edu/SID for information about educational debt, earnings and completion rates.

With your Associate’s degree or previous college experience, you can transfer into our Supply Chain and Logistics Management Bachelor’s degree-completion program to further your career in a global economy. You’ll develop the skills you need to help organizations find efficiencies and apply the information technologies, processes and analytics to implement supply chain best practices. Our program is aligned with national industry standards, including Six Sigma® and TQM, so you can be confident in your skills. Participate in Capstone course projects with an internship option, examine case studies and take part in live interactive lectures to gain firsthand experience. This program is offered with our Flex Choice® option, which allows you to combine traditional courses and self-directed assessments to save time and money while pursuing a degree on a schedule that fits your lifestyle.

Six Sigma is a registered trademark of Motorola.
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At Rasmussen University, our Accounting Certificate is for those looking to get started in accounting as well as those already in the field who want to add advanced knowledge to their skill set. You’ll learn how to prepare tax returns and financial statements, as well as how to use accounting computer applications. This Certificate features flexible, competitively priced courses and can be completed in as few as 9 months—and ladders into our Accounting Associate’s or Bachelor’s degrees.* Because the program is available with Flex Choice®, you can combine traditional online coursework and self-directed assessments—a more affordable way to receive credit for what you already know.

*Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and courses completed each term.
See rasmussen.edu/SID for information about educational debt, earnings and completion rates.

At Rasmussen University, our Business Certificate is a great way to set yourself apart in today’s competitive market, whether you’re just getting started or want to add new or advanced knowledge to your skill set. You’ll build basic business foundations in a variety of areas as well as develop managerial skills and insights, effective communication and learn to use computer applications. This Certificate features flexible, competitively priced courses and can be completed in as few as 9 months—and ladders into our Business Management Associate’s or Bachelor’s degrees.* Because the program is available with Flex Choice®, you can combine traditional online coursework and self-directed assessments—a more affordable way to receive credit for what you already know.

*Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and courses completed each term.
See rasmussen.edu/SID for information about educational debt, earnings and completion rates.

At Rasmussen University, our Information Technology Associate’s degree focuses on hands-on learning through virtual labs and simulations, so you can acquire skills in a variety of industry software programs—plus hardware configuration, installation, repair and support. You’ll learn business and communication skills that prepare you to work in nearly any industry in today’s growing digital economy. In as few as 18 months, you’ll earn your degree fully online and prepare to take industry certification exams.* This program is available with Flex Choice®—an option that allows you to save time and money by combining traditional courses and self-directed assessments on your own schedule.

*Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and courses completed each term.
See rasmussen.edu/SID for information about educational debt, earnings and completion rates.

At Rasmussen University, our Network Systems Administration Associate’s degree prepares you for the growing digital economy by offering virtual labs and simulations, where you’ll gain hands-on training troubleshooting and resolving networking issues. You’ll be prepared to provide quality support while employing resolution strategies and industry best practices, and gain the skills to help systems run smoothly and securely. In as few as 18 months, you’ll earn your degree online and prepare to take industry certification exams.* This program is available with Flex Choice®—an option that allows you to save time and money by combining traditional courses and self-directed assessments on your own schedule.

*Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and courses completed each term.
See rasmussen.edu/SID for information about educational debt, earnings and completion rates.

At Rasmussen University, our Software Application Development Associate’s degree prepares you to develop applications and program software by providing practical experience and knowledge in this rapidly growing field. Through career-focused curriculum and practical, hands-on opportunities in your courses, you can gain relevant skills employers seek, including: proficiency in tablets, mobile devices and desktop computers; an understanding of a variety of programming languages; and, the ability to develop cloud-ready applications for current and emerging platforms. Along the way you can create a professional portfolio to showcase your work to employers and be prepared for a wide variety of careers through curriculum that focuses on the practical side of development. You can earn your degree fully online and take advantage of Flex Choice®—an option that allows you to combine traditional courses and optional self-directed assessments so you can choose the way you want to learn.

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Our online Computer Science degree is designed with your career in mind. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, software developer jobs from 2016–2026 are projected to grow much faster than average—at 24% versus 7% average for all jobs.¹ This means that earning your degree can help you pursue an in-demand career. And we design and review our Computer Science degree program to make sure you stay relevant within this fast-changing industry. This Computer Science (CS) degree program was designed and reviewed by experts with more than 200 years of combined experience from cutting-edge companies, including Intel, Kennedy Space Center, Lockheed Martin, SharePoint, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), National Geospatial Technology Center, Capgemini and more.

In as few as 18 months, you’ll be ready to fulfill the need for in-demand computer science skills, from programming languages and software engineering to algorithm and data analysis.² With a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, you’ll also be a master of in-demand skills and technologies like SQL, advanced Java, quality assurance in software development, big data, e-commerce, cloud computing and web analytics that are projected to be in high demand by employers. Our online Computer Science degree also helps prepare you to sit for the Java Foundations 1Z0-811 and Database Foundations 1Z0-006 certification exams. Rasmussen University will provide practice exams and materials when available, and will even reimburse you for your exam application fee.³

Our Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science is fully online and made to be flexible for busy working professionals. Plus, our CS degree is available with Flex Choice®, which allows you to combine traditional online coursework, self-directed assessments and competency-based education (CBE). Over half the Computer Science coursework is CBE, allowing you to move faster through competencies you already know and slow down in areas you want to focus on.

¹Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment Statistics, [salary data accessed May 21, 2019] https://www.bls.gov/oes/. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, [career information accessed May 30, 2018] www.bls.gov/ooh/. BLS salary data represents national, averaged earnings for the occupations listed and includes workers at all levels of education and experience. This data does not represent starting salaries. Employment conditions in your area may vary.
²Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and the number of courses completed each term.
³Rasmussen University will reimburse you any out-of-pocket costs of the application fee for each first attempt of up to three designated industry certification exams for which you qualify. Should you need to take an exam more than once to receive a passing grade score, you will be responsible for all subsequent exam application fees. Rasmussen University will provide practice exams and materials when available.

At Rasmussen University, our fully online Data Analytics Bachelor’s degree program helps you build upon your technology skills while broadening your business acumen in today's rapidly growing and changing digital economy. Our degree offers multiple entry options to provide technological proficiency and business know-how crucial to employers. Whether you're looking to start your career or advance your degree, our cutting-edge curriculum and coursework prepares you to learn essential skill sets, including data extraction, manipulation, analysis and visualization. And you'll gain an understanding of deep technical skills, including Excel, SQL, R, SAS and Tableau. You can complete your degree in as few as 18 months, and with Flex Choice®— which allows you to combine traditional courses and optional self-directed assessments, you can earn your degree with more flexibility and affordability.

*Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and courses completed each term.
See rasmussen.edu/SID for information about educational debt, earnings and completion rates.

At Rasmussen University, our Information Technology Management Bachelor’s degree-completion program courses provide you with the technical, analytical and business skills to help advance your skills and lead in today’s digital economy. This flexible, fully online Bachelor-Completer degree can be completed in as few as 18 months and provides opportunities to solve real-world problems, practice applying project management methodologies, and build leadership skills to meet IT business needs.* Through hands-on learning, virtual labs and simulations, you’ll acquire skills with relevant software and hardware applications used by today’s employers—including the latest in infrastructure management, programming and security, service management and IT group dynamics. This program is available with Flex Choice®—an option that allows you to save time and money by combining traditional courses and self-directed assessments on your own schedule.

*Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and courses completed each term.
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Our Paralegal Associate’s degree can help you work toward a paralegal career, with the knowledge and experience you need, in as few as 18 months.¹ Designed to give you a quality education, our Paralegal Associate’s program covers all areas of law, from family law to modern legal issues such as intellectual property and emerging technologies including blockchain and cryptocurrency. Through career-focused curriculum and practical, hands-on opportunities in your courses, you will develop strong writing and critical-thinking skills, utilize and navigate legal research tools and effectively communicate in a variety of situations. From conducting research and preparing legal documents for hearings, trials or corporate meetings to being involved in courts, law firms and government agencies, you will prepare to become part of an important, fast-paced team within the legal system. Our curriculum is designed to academically prepare you to sit for the National Certified Legal Assistant/Paralegal Examination (CLA/CP Exam)—the cost of which is included in the program cost.²

This degree is available with Flex Choice®, which allows you to combine traditional online coursework and self-directed assessments—a more affordable way to receive credit for what you already know.

¹Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and the number of courses completed each term.
²Rasmussen University will reimburse the application fee for each first attempt of all of the industry certification exams for which you qualify to take. Should you need to take an exam more than once to receive a passing score, you will be responsible for all subsequent exam application fees.
See rasmussen.edu/SID for information about educational debt, earnings and completion rates.

At Rasmussen University, you could be on your way to serving your community and advancing your career in as few as 18 months with Rasmussen’s online Criminal Justice Associate’s degree or the online Criminal Justice Leadership and Management Bachelor’s degree.

Through the Criminal Justice Associate’s degree program, you will learn the critical-thinking skills needed to make decisions in high-pressure situations. Rasmussen’s comprehensive curriculum prepares you to apply your training in a broad range of environments and situations, from security and corrections to juvenile justice and domestic violence. You’ll also learn from experienced, professional instructors who deliver real-world learning opportunities and the strategies needed to react safely and positively in fast-paced and unpredictable scenarios.

Rasmussen’s Criminal Justice Leadership and Management Bachelor’s degree is focused on developing your leadership skills to help you achieve the promotion or specialized assignment you want to advance your career. Available fully online, this program is designed for criminal justice professionals and is offered in the Bachelor’s degree-completion format. Throughout the program, students will learn the theory and practice of criminal justice law, procedures and research methods, and develop an understanding of criminal behavior, crime prevention, and diversity in the justice system.

Rasmussen’s Criminal Justice Associate’s degree and the Criminal Justice Leadership and Management Bachelor’s degree are both available with Flex Choice®, which allows you to combine traditional online coursework and self-directed assessments – a more affordable way to receive credit for what you already know.

Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and the number of courses completed each term.

At Rasmussen University, our fully online Cyber Security Bachelor’s degree provides the information security knowledge and investigative skills you need to enter this specialized area of technology in as few as 18 months.*

Through cutting-edge curriculum, hands-on virtual lab learning opportunities and preparation for key certification exams such as CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CSA+) and Cisco® Certified Network Associate (CCNA), you’ll be prepared to protect data and information against present-day cyber threats. You'll learn by using real-world tools, techniques and applications such as cryptography, Linux®, Cisco®, VMware® and Microsoft Azure®, and gain in-demand skills in areas such as advanced networking, vulnerability analysis, security awareness and security risk management.

This program is available with Flex Choice®—an option that allows you to save time and money by combining traditional courses and self-directed assessments on your own schedule.

*Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and courses completed each term.
CompTIA is a registered trademark of CompTIA Properties, LLC.
Cisco is a registered trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc.
Linux is a registered trademark of Linux Torvalds.
VMware is a registered trademark of VMware, Inc.
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At Rasmussen University, our Paralegal Certificate is designed for students who already have an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree and want to pursue a career in the fast-paced legal industry. In as few as eight months, you’ll train to become a certified paralegal through online instruction rooted in real-world situations, leveraging legal-specific databases and software.¹ You’ll learn a variety of areas of law—from making your impact in family law to understanding modern legal issues such as intellectual property and emerging technologies including blockchain and cryptocurrency. Our experienced instructors ensure you gain the skills necessary for providing services in all phases of the legal system, including: drafting legal documents, identifying relevant information sources and navigating legal databases. Our curriculum is designed to academically prepare you to sit for the National Certified Legal Assistant/Paralegal Examination (CLA/CP Exam)—the cost of which is included in the program cost.²

¹Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and the number of courses completed each term.
²Rasmussen University will reimburse the application fee for each first attempt of all of the industry certification exams for which you qualify to take. Should you need to take an exam more than once to receive a passing score, you will be responsible for all subsequent exam application fees. See rasmussen.edu/SID for information about educational debt, earnings and completion rates.

At Rasmussen University, our Early Childhood Education Associate’s degree with a specialization in Child Development prepares you to gain the skills and knowledge needed to promote the healthy development of young children. Our online program prepares you to apply for your Child Development (CDA) credential and can be completed in as few as 18 months—or as few as 15 months for students who already have a current CDA Credential—waiving up to 12 credits.² Career-focused curriculum is based on National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards and is taught by experienced faculty. You’ll gain relevant skills employers value, including the ability to structure environments and activities for a variety of learners and to deliver developmentally appropriate education and communication strategies. With our Flex Choice® option, you can combine traditional courses and self-directed assessments to save time and money while pursuing a degree at a pace that fits your lifestyle. Now is the time to further your impact on children’s lives, at a university that has been preparing educators since 1992.

¹Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and courses completed each term.
²The School of Education at Rasmussen University is not accredited by NAEYC. Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and courses completed each term. Graduates of Early Childhood Education programs at Rasmussen University are not eligible for licensure as a teacher in an elementary or secondary school. A Bachelor’s degree and a state teaching license are typically required to work as a teacher in a public school and some private school settings. States, municipalities, districts or individual schools may have more stringent licensing requirements. Students must determine the licensure requirements in the state and school in which they intend to work. See rasmussen.edu/SID for information about educational debt, earnings and completion rates.

At Rasmussen University, our Early Childhood Education Leadership Bachelor's degree-completion program builds on early childhood education principles with leadership and administration skills. You can choose to specialize in Leadership or Child Development, both paths taught by experienced faculty dedicated to your success. Along the way, you will develop teaching strategies as well as operational management and leadership skills that allow you to be a leader and advocate both in and out of the classroom. Our career-focused curriculum is based on National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards and the online program can be completed in as few as 18 months.^1,2 Transferring in your credits not only saves time, but on average, ECE Bachelor’s degree students also transfer in 93 credits which is equal to $24,180. And with our Flex Choice® option, you can combine traditional courses, self-directed assessments and competency-based education courses to save time and money while pursuing a degree at a pace that fits your lifestyle. Now is the time to further your impact on children’s lives, at a university that has been preparing educators since 1992.

¹Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and courses completed each term.
²The School of Education at Rasmussen University is not accredited by NAEYC. Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and courses completed each term. Graduates of Early Childhood Education programs at Rasmussen University are not eligible for licensure as a teacher in an elementary or secondary school. A Bachelor’s degree and a state teaching license are typically required to work as a teacher in a public school and some private school settings. States, municipalities, districts or individual schools may have more stringent licensing requirements. Students must determine the licensure requirements in the state and school in which they intend to work. See rasmussen.edu/SID for information about educational debt, earnings and completion rates.

At Rasmussen University, our Early Childhood Education Leadership Bachelor's degree-completion program builds on early childhood education principles with leadership and administration skills. You can choose to specialize in Leadership or Child Development, both paths taught by experienced faculty dedicated to your success. Along the way, you will develop teaching strategies as well as operational management and leadership skills that allow you to be a leader and advocate both in and out of the classroom. Our career-focused curriculum is based on National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards and the online program can be completed in as few as 18 months.^1,2 Transferring in your credits not only saves time, but on average, ECE Bachelor’s degree students also transfer in 93 credits which is equal to $24,180. And with our Flex Choice® option, you can combine traditional courses, self-directed assessments and competency-based education courses to save time and money while pursuing a degree at a pace that fits your lifestyle. Now is the time to further your impact on children’s lives, at a university that has been preparing educators since 1992.

¹Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and courses completed each term.
²The School of Education at Rasmussen University is not accredited by NAEYC. Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and courses completed each term. Graduates of Early Childhood Education programs at Rasmussen University are not eligible for licensure as a teacher in an elementary or secondary school. A Bachelor’s degree and a state teaching license are typically required to work as a teacher in a public school and some private school settings. States, municipalities, districts or individual schools may have more stringent licensing requirements. Students must determine the licensure requirements in the state and school in which they intend to work. See rasmussen.edu/SID for information about educational debt, earnings and completion rates.

At Rasmussen University, the Early Childhood Education Certificate prepares you with the essential skills and educational strategies to help make a positive impact in the lives of young children. Rasmussen’s career-focused curriculum is aligned to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards and prepares you to apply for your Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.* And if you already have a current CDA Credential, you can waive up to 12 credits. Along the way, you’ll gain relevant skills employers value, including helping young children learn and develop their skills and knowledge and observing and implementing developmentally appropriate practices while interacting with children and adults. You can earn your Certificate in as few as 9-12 months with courses offered online.* You can also choose to take advantage of our favorable transfer policy to apply your credits toward an ECE Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree. 

*The School of Education at Rasmussen University is not accredited by NAEYC. Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and courses completed each term. Graduates of Early Childhood Education programs at Rasmussen University are not eligible for licensure as a teacher in an elementary or secondary school. A Bachelor’s degree and a state teaching license are typically required to work as a teacher in a public school and some private school settings. States, municipalities, districts or individual schools may have more stringent licensing requirements. Students must determine the licensure requirements in the state and school in which they intend to work. See rasmussen.edu/SID for information about educational debt, earnings and completion rates.

At Rasmussen University, our Health Information Technician (HIT) Associate’s degree prepares you to analyze and manage patient-care data in the growing healthcare industry.
 
You can finish your degree in as few as 18 months while benefitting from expert instructors and hands-on experience in a sophisticated digital lab and virtual coding practicum.¹
 
Preparation for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) exam is embedded in your course work and the application fee is included in your tuition costs.² The curriculum is designed for you to earn the credentials needed to advance your career path, so when you’re ready to continue your education, you can earn your Bachelor’s degree in health information management in as few as 18 months.¹
 
With programmatic accreditation, you can be confident you are gaining relevant skills employers seek, including knowledge of electronic health record systems and the ability to manage patient-specific data while protecting patient confidentiality and privacy.³
 
Classes are available fully online or in a blended format of online and on-campus, as well as with our Flex Choice® learning option, which allows you to mix self-paced and faculty-led courses so you can save on tuition and earn your degree on your schedule.

1 Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and courses completed each term. 
2 The fee for each qualified student’s first attempt at the RHIT exam is included in the total cost of the program. Should you need to take the exam more than once to receive a passing score, you will be responsible for all subsequent exam application fees.
3 The Health Information Technician Associate’s degree program offered at the Brooklyn Park/Maple Grove, Bloomington, Eagan, Lake Elmo/Woodbury, Mankato, and St. Cloud campuses in Minnesota; the Aurora/Naperville and Rockford campuses in Illinois; the Green Bay campus in Wisconsin; and the Rasmussen University Online program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

At Rasmussen University, our Healthcare Associate’s degree helps you stay relevant in today’s industry by broadening your healthcare experience and building your business skills. In-depth coursework, including Principles of Finance, Introduction to Organizational Leadership and Introduction to Human Resource Management, helps to build your healthcare knowledge for a successful career across a wide range of work environments. You can develop the career-focused skills you need as a healthcare professional by choosing one of three specializations: Medical Administrative Assistant, Pharmacy Technician or Medical Assisting. Earning a Certificate or Diploma along the way to your Associate’s degree can help you get started in your healthcare career and means you can complete the Healthcare Associate’s degree program in as few as nine months.* If you are not transferring in with past education, you can complete your Healthcare Associate’s degree in as few as 18 months.

*Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and courses completed each term.
See rasmussen.edu/SID for information about educational debt, earnings and completion rates.

Expand your impact on patients and your profession. At Rasmussen University, our Health and Wellness Bachelor’s degree builds on your college and working experience. Our in-depth, interactive curriculum will broaden your skills to work in a range of healthcare settings, including community health outreach, health services management and wellness advocacy. This Health and Wellness program was designed to fit your schedule and allow you to earn your Bachelor’s degree in as few as 18 months.¹

Offered at an accelerated pace, our program provides flexible, affordable and fully online courses. That means you can do more with your healthcare career sooner—with the confidence you need to make a greater impact. If your educational goals include a Master’s degree, you can take up to four Master’s courses as part of your Bachelor’s degree—setting you up to complete your Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA), for example, in as little as one additional year while saving up to $3,300.²

Or, if you choose to pursue a Master of Public Health, you can save up to $2,820.³

¹Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and courses completed each term.
²Time and cost savings depend on the eligible student enrolling in and completing both the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree at Rasmussen University through the accelerated Master’s pathway. Completion time is dependent on transfer credits and the number of courses completed each term. Please speak to an admissions advisor for details.
³Time and cost savings depend on the eligible student enrolling in and completing both the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree at Rasmussen University through the accelerated Master’s pathway. Completion time is dependent on transfer credits and the number of courses completed each term. The Master of Public Health degree program is not available to residents of CA and IL. Please speak to an admissions advisor for details.

Pursue a leadership role in health information in as few as 18 months.¹ With a CAHIIM-accredited² online Health Information Management (HIM) Bachelor’s degree from Rasmussen University, you’ll have the chance to deepen your skills, prepare for the RHIA® exam and pursue higher-level positions in your field.

• Access your fully online courses anytime and anywhere
• Save time and money with transfer credits and Flex Choice® Credit by Assessment
• Speed through material you already know and slow down to master new skills with competency-based education
• Prepare for the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA®) exam³
• Demonstrate skills in a real work setting with AHIMA virtual labs and professional practice experience in your community
• Learn the latest in health information technology and management skills, from staffing models to Tableau data visualization⁴

Already have your Health Information Technician Associate’s degree? You may be qualified to transfer your credits and be nearly halfway to completing your HIM Bachelor’s degree.

Request information and enroll today with no application fees—classes start soon!

¹Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and the number of courses completed each term.
²Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) The Health Information Management Bachelor’s degree program at Rasmussen University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Additional accreditation details Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education
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If you’ve got a mind for business and a heart for healthcare, consider this: the Rasmussen University Healthcare Management Bachelor’s degree-completion program prepares you for a leadership role managing healthcare facilities in as few as 18 months.1 With your strong background in leadership, analytics, financial management and healthcare policy, combined with a thorough knowledge of diverse healthcare settings, you’ll be prepared to manage teams, initiate projects and steer policy through almost any organization.

You’ll benefit from small classes taught by healthcare industry professionals who help you refine the skills employers are hiring for. Hands-on projects allow you to gain relevant experience. Plus, students in all programs and at all credential levels study six employer-valued transferable skills, or soft skills: critical thinking, digital fluency, information literacy, communication, diversity and teamwork, and ethics and professional responsibility.

This degree is offered entirely online and classes start every six weeks at flexible times, letting you balance work, school and life. Rasmussen’s generous transfer policy allows you to transfer your Associate’s degree or other college credits toward a Bachelor’s degree.2 Flex Choice® learning options allow you to save on tuition and accelerate your program by combining traditional courses, self-directed assessments and competency-based education—the best of all worlds—so you can receive credit by demonstrating what you know and can do. When you pursue your future at Rasmussen University, online doesn’t mean you’re on your own. Rasmussen provides robust student support services, such as academic advising, tutoring, library and learning services, 24/7 tech support and career services.

At Rasmussen University, our Medical Billing and Coding Certificate prepares you for a career in the rapidly growing healthcare industry — in as few as nine months in a fully online program.¹
 
Our small class sizes and experienced instructors ensure you gain the in-demand skills employers value most, including proficiency in medical coding software and systems, and the ability to navigate health records systems and health information privacy. To give you a competitive edge in the job market, our Medical Billing and Coding Certificate program prepares you to take the CCA or CCS certification exam offered by AHIMA, and the application fee is included in your tuition costs.^{2, 3} In addition, you can continue advancing your education by transferring your Certificate into our Health Information Technician Associate’s degree where you can finish in as few as nine months.¹

1Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and courses completed each term.
2The CCA and CCS certification exams are offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). For qualified students, the first attempt of the CCA is included in the total program costs. The first attempt of the CCS exam may be included in lieu of the CCA if you can demonstrate a minimum of two years’ coding experience directly applying codes. 
3The fee for each student’s first attempt at the certification exam is included in the total cost of the program. Should you need to take the exam more than once to receive a passing score, you will be responsible for all subsequent exam application fees.

Earn your Medical Assisting Diploma from a hands-on program and quickly start your healthcare journey. Select campuses are also accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).¹ Gain the direct patient care knowledge, administrative office skills, and transferable skills you need in as few as 12 months (or as few as 9 months for Overland Park/Kansas City students).²

Our Medical Assisting program is delivered in two ways, depending on your campus location: online/on-campus hybrid or campus-based competency-based education.

As a Medical Assisting Diploma student, you will:

• Attend virtual lectures live or at a time that’s convenient for you
• Gain experience using healthcare digital tools
• Watch online video tutorials to learn new skills before labs
• Build confidence demonstrating skills first-hand on campus
• Work side-by-side with peers in small class sizes
• Receive real-time feedback from experienced, supportive instructors
• Practice skills directly in mock clinicals, simulations and an externship

Overland Park, Kansas, offers the first campus-based, competency-based education Medical Assisting program in the nation, allowing you to progress at your own pace.

After graduation, your Medical Assisting Diploma can help you confidently sit for your CMA or RMA certification exam.³

No matter how you learn—you will feel prepared to support your communities and pursue your healthcare career.

¹The Medical Assisting Diploma programs at the Aurora/Naperville, Rockford and Romeoville/Joliet campuses in Illinois; the Fort Myers, Ocala, New Port Richey/West Pasco and Tampa/Brandon campuses in Florida; the Green Bay and Wausau campuses in Wisconsin; and the Blaine, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park/Maple Grove, Eagan, Lake Elmo, Mankato and St. Cloud campuses in Minnesota are accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) | 7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 314 | North Falls Church, VA 22043 | 703-917-9503.
²Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and the number of courses completed each term.
³Graduates of our programmatically-accredited programs can sit for the CMA or RMA exam; graduates of our non-programmatically-accredited programs can sit for the RMA exam. Visit the Accreditation page for full details regarding programmatic accreditation.

At Rasmussen University, the online Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) Entrance Option is for currently registered nurses looking to prepare and train for a leadership role. The CCNE-accredited degree program features curriculum focused on Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies that emphasize patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, safety, informatics and quality improvement. You can complete your BSN in as few as 18 months and with Flex Choice®, you can combine traditional courses and optional self-directed assessments to earn your degree with more flexibility and affordability.*

*Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and courses completed each term.
See rasmussen.edu/SID for information about educational debt, earnings and completion rates.

Help advance your skills—earn your Human Services degree in as few as 18 months with our Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree-completion programs.* This fully online program is designed to provide engaging, hands-on learning opportunities in this rewarding field. Curriculum is focused on outcomes that articulate skills, knowledge and attitudes that enrich your leadership and service abilities and enable you to make an impact in your community. Students with an Associate’s degree or previous college experience can transfer into our Bachelor’s degree-completion program, which prepares you to serve diverse populations. Our program is built to help you gain the skills needed by today’s human services professionals by providing applied learning opportunities and internships that immerse you in this multidisciplinary field. To learn about entrance requirements for this program, please speak with an admission advisor.

*Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and courses completed each term.
See rasmussen.edu/SID for information about educational debt, earnings and completion rates.

Help advance your skills—earn your Human Services degree in as few as 18 months with our Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree-completion programs.* This fully online program is designed to provide engaging, hands-on learning opportunities in this rewarding field. Curriculum is focused on outcomes that articulate skills, knowledge and attitudes that enrich your leadership and service abilities and enable you to make an impact in your community. Students with an Associate’s degree or previous college experience can transfer into our Bachelor’s degree-completion program, which prepares you to serve diverse populations. Our program is built to help you gain the skills needed by today’s human services professionals by providing applied learning opportunities and internships that immerse you in this multidisciplinary field. To learn about entrance requirements for this program, please speak with an admission advisor.

*Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and courses completed each term.
See rasmussen.edu/SID for information about educational debt, earnings and completion rates.