Minnesota 2015-2016 Catalog - Rasmussen University

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MINNESOTA2015 - 2016 CATALOG

MISSIONRasmussen College is an institution of higher learning dedicated to globalenrichment and meeting the evolving needs of our diverse communities.With an emphasis on innovative programs, dynamic curriculum, and general educationskills, we are committed to being a pioneer in the field of career-focused education.We empower our students, faculty and staff to exceed the expectations of society throughacademic excellence, community enrichment, and service to the public good.PURPOSESTO ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION, RASMUSSEN COLLEGE ESTABLISHED THESE PURPOSES:1. Educational Excellence and Assessment: Rasmussen College fosters a learning andteaching community that is challenging, stimulating and student-focused. TheCollege uses continuous evaluation and a number of assessment tools andmethods to ensure student learning, effective teaching, studentpersistence and institutional effectiveness.2. Teaching, Learning, and Development: Rasmussen College provides learningopportunities in an environment of mutual respect in an unbiased atmosphere,preparing students and team members for success, lifelong learning and continuedimprovement in a global environment.3. Mission and Service: Rasmussen College publicly states its mission and demonstratesits commitment to the public good by supporting career-focused education thatempowers local communities. The College builds community through education andinteracts with its constituency with integrity and transparency.4. Resources and Effectiveness: Rasmussen College allocates resources to humancapital, facilities and technology in its commitment to accuracy, connectedness andtimeliness. The College is dedicated to effective use and investment of resources anda quality learning and teaching environment for students, staff and faculty.5. Diversity and Inclusion: Rasmussen College promotes diversity awareness, respectfor multiple perspectives, and inclusion among all College stakeholders in andout of classrooms.

2015-2016ACADEMIC CALENDARTABLE OF CONTENTSLetter from the President2Flex Choice3 Summer Term IJuly 6 – August 11SUPPORT 4 Summer Term IIAugust 12 – September 19School of Business5Summer Quarter 2015July 6 – September 19Fall Quarter 2015October 5 – December 19 Fall Term IOctober 5 – November 10 Fall Term IINovember 12 – December 19Winter Quarter 2016January 4 – March 19 Winter Term IJanuary 4 – February 9 Winter Term IIFebruary 10 – March 19Spring Quarter 2016April 4 – June 18 Spring Term IApril 4 – May 10 Spring Term IIMay 11 – June 18School of Design11School of Education15School of Health Sciences17School of Justice Studies25School of Nursing30School of Technology33General Education Course Selections38Flex Choice Option: Self-Paced CompetencyCourse Selections39General Education Course Descriptions41Course Descriptions42Academic Information and College Policies63Faculty and Staff86COLLEGE HOLIDAYS(residential courses do not meet) Labor Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Dayand the following Friday Martin Luther King Jr. Day Memorial Day Independence DayThis catalog is effective August 2015 and is subject to change by addenda.888-5-RASMUSSEN1

RASMUSSEN COLLEGEWELCOME TORASMUSSEN COLLEGEI am honored that you have selected Rasmussen College. We are consistentlyresearching and developing new programs and course delivery models thatmeet the needs of our students and are relevant for the careers of today.Whatever your reasons may be for returning to school—whether it isto create career advancement opportunities, make yourself more indemand in the job market, or even fulfill a personal life goal that you haveset for yourself—you have taken the right step toward accomplishingyour goals. Rasmussen College has an impressive lineup of facultyand our network of student support services provides you with a solidfoundation of customized academic support tools and resources, soyou can be successful on your path toward earning your degree.As a Public Benefit Corporation, we serve the diverse needs of our communities andcontinue to make an impact on their social welfare through career-focused educationand volunteer efforts that are not only sustainable, but potentially life-changing.I personally welcome you to the greater Rasmussen College community, and I wish you thebest of luck achieving your educational goals. I look forward to seeing you at graduation!Sincerely,Dr. Trenda Boyum-BreenPresident, Rasmussen College2rasmussen.edu

2015-2016 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOKFLE CHOICE Earn Your Degree—Your Way.Rasmussen College offers a more flexible way to earn your degree—your way. With Flex Choice, you enroll in our online, faculty-led courses andyou can choose to take self-paced competency courses at no additional cost to help you save money and graduate sooner.WHY COMBINE FACULTY-LED ANDSELF-PACED COURSES?YOUR SCHEDULE. YOUR CHOICE.Self-paced competency courses are fully onlinewant to learn through a combination of faculty-led and self-paced competency courses.and designed to be completed on your own time.The more ambitious your schedule is, the more you can save and the sooner you’llWith Flex Choice, you can take them alongsidegraduate.your faculty-led courses to:Students enrolled in the Flex Choice option take a minimum of six credits per quarter andWe reinvented our online approach to give you flexible options so you choose the way you Choose Your Own Pace: move quicklythrough concepts you understand or slowdown and receive support to learnnew materialgain access to a library of self-paced courses that are available to them at no additional Make Progress at Your Convenience: proveyou have mastered concepts and receivecredit toward your degree on a schedulethat works best for youpaced courses are optional and students can complete this degree without completing Save Money: enroll in faculty-led coursesand gain access to our library of self-pacedcharge. Faculty-led courses are delivered in 5.5-week, 11-week, or 6-week format, andtuition plus a course resources fee is charged for each faculty-led course. Students maychoose to take self-paced courses as they apply to their program requirements. The selfself-paced courses. If self-paced courses are selected, they must be taken alongsidefaculty-led courses and be completed within 60 days. No other discounts or scholarshipscan be applied.The degree will be awarded upon successful completion of the program requirementscompetency courses at no additional costto help you save money on tuitionor after all requirements have been met by a combination of course completion and Save Time: taking these flexible courses inthe same term or quarter as your facultyled courses can help you graduate soonercompletion of the requirements in each self-paced competency course, Rasmussencredit transfer based on an assessment of the student’s prior learning experience. UponCollege will evaluate the student’s documentation for transfer credit acceptance towardthe degree in which the student is enrolled under our existing prior learning/credit transferpolicy. Credit by examination (TO) or transfer (TR) credit will be granted, as applicable.Please note self-paced courses and TO/TR credit are likely not transferrable to othercolleges; credit transfer decisions are always at the discretion of the receiving institution.888-5-RASMUSSEN3

RASMUSSEN COLLEGEQuestions? Start here.Answers, planning and resources for everything College.Support connects you with the answers, planning and resources you need to be successful in yourcollege career—no extra trips or web searches needed. As a Rasmussen College student, you haveboth in-person and virtual access to everything you need, from academics to financial aid.Student PortalAdvisorYour online Student Portal is your gateway to avariety of tools and resources that you canaccess immediately. Keep tabs on your coursesand grade book, message faculty, view youraccount ledger and financial aid, and more.Your advisor is your personal guide throughoutcollege. They can assist you with coursescheduling, financial aid, learning support, andconnect you with a variety of our other Support resources.Your Support resources also include:Online ClassroomLibrary and Learning ResourcesStudent Account CenterPersonal Support CenterCareer ServicesSupport provides you with in-person andon-demand resources that connect you witheverything you need to be successful in yourcollege career and beyond.4rasmussen.edu

2015-2016 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOKSCHOOL OF BUSINESSACCOUNTINGCERTIFICATE DIPLOMA ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE BACHELOR’S DEGREEASSOCIATE’S DEGREECAREER OPPORTUNITIES:CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Accounting Clerk Bookkeeper Accounting Clerk Bookkeeper Bank Teller Accounts Management TraineeAssociate of Science Degree in Florida, Associate ofApplied Science Degree in Kansas, Minnesota,North Dakota, and WisconsinOBJECTIVE:Graduates of this program learn to manage accounts receivableand accounts payable. They learn to prepare tax returnsand financial statements, and use computer applicationsproficiently. They know financial and managerial accountingconcepts as related to the business environment. Graduatesvalue the ability to effectively communicate in a variety ofsituations, in the workplace and in their communities.DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION COURSESB080B087Reading and Writing StrategiesPractical Math44GENERAL EDUCATION COURSESLOWER DIVISIONCommunication (Required course)COM 1388 Communicating in Your Profession4CERTIFICATE COURSESLOWER DIVISIONACG 1022 Financial Accounting IACG 1033 Financial Accounting IIACG 2062C Computer Focused PrinciplesAPA 1500 Payroll AccountingCGS 1240 Computer Applications and BusinessSystems ConceptsCTS 2511 ExcelE242Career DevelopmentGEB 1011 Introduction to BusinessMAN 2021 Principles of ManagementTAX 2002 Income TaxTotal Certificate CreditsGeneral Education CreditsMajor and Core CreditsTOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDITS4434OBJECTIVE:Graduates of this program learn to manage accountsreceivable and accounts payable. They learn to preparetax returns and financial statements, and use computerapplications proficiently. They know financial andmanagerial accounting concepts as related to thebusiness environment. Graduates value the importanceof effective written and interpersonal communicationand critical thinking in a variety of professional contexts.IN ADDITION TO ALL CERTIFICATE COURSESGENERAL EDUCATION COURSESLOWER DIVISIONEnglish Composition (Required course)ENC 1101 English CompositionCommunication (Select 1 course)Math/Natural Sciences (Select 1 Math course;Algebra recommended)444MAJOR AND CORE COURSESLOWER DIVISION435165739TOTAL DIPLOMA CREDITS73This program has not been approved by any state professionallicensing body, and this program is not intended to lead to any stateissued professional license. For further information on professionallicensing requirements, please contact the appropriate board oragency in your state of residence.In addition to the courses listed, at designated points in theirprograms of study, students are required to complete with apassing grade a seminar course. Students must complete the E185Freshman Seminar as part of certificate course requirements duringthe quarter in which they finish the certificate course requirements,generally it is scheduled in the same quarter as the E242 CareerDevelopment course.Developmental Education Courses do not count toward total programcredits, and are not calculated in GPA. Students must demonstratemastery of the subject matter in Developmental Education Coursesthrough a Rasmussen College entrance placement exam, approvedexemption based on previously completed coursework, or bysuccessful completion of Developmental Education Courses.STUDENT INVESTMENT DISCLOSURE:CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:ACG 2680 Financial InvestigationACG 2930 Accounting CapstoneBUL 2241 Business LawFIN 1202 Financial Markets and InstitutionsMAN 2062 Business EthicsMAR 2011 Principles of MarketingTotal Diploma CreditsGeneral Education CreditsMajor and Core Credits332444SCHOOL OFDIPLOMABUSINESSCERTIFICATE424444SEE PAGE 38 FOR GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE SELECTIONS.This program has not been approved by any state professionallicensing body, and this program is not intended to lead to any stateissued professional license. For further information on professionallicensing requirements, please contact the appropriate board oragency in your state of residence.In addition to the courses listed, at designated points intheir programs of study, students are required to completewith a passing grade a seminar course. Students mustcomplete the E270 Sophomore Seminar during the quarterin which they finish the diploma course requirements.Developmental Education Courses do not count toward total programcredits, and are not calculated in GPA. Students must demonstratemastery of the subject matter in Developmental Education Coursesthrough a Rasmussen College entrance placement exam, approvedexemption based on previously completed coursework, or bysuccessful completion of Developmental Education Courses. Accounting Clerk Auditing Clerk Bookkeeper Bank Teller Account Management TraineeOBJECTIVE:Graduates of this degree program learn to manage accountsreceivable and accounts payable. They learn to preparetax returns and financial statements, and use computerapplications proficiently. They know financial and managerialaccounting concepts as related to the business environment.Graduates value written and interpersonal communication,critical thinking and problem solving, information andfinancial literacy, and the significance of diversityawareness skills in academic and workplace situations.IN ADDITION TO ALL DIPLOMA COURSESGENERAL EDUCATION COURSESLOWER DIVISIONHumanities (Select 2 courses)Math/Natural Sciences (Select 1 course)Social Sciences (Select one pairing)ECO 1000 Principles of EconomicsSelect 1 Social Sciences elective other thanMacroeconomics or MicroeconomicsORECO 2013 MacroeconomicsECO 2023 MicroeconomicsTotal Associate’s Degree CreditsGeneral Education CreditsMajor and Core Credits8483657TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS93SEE PAGE 38 FOR GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE SELECTIONS.This program has not been approved by any state professionallicensing body, and this program is not intended to lead to any stateissued professional license. For further information on professionallicensing requirements, please contact the appropriate board oragency in your state of residence.In addition to the courses listed, at designated points in theirprograms of study, students are required to complete with a passinggrade a seminar course. Students must complete the E320 JuniorSeminar during the quarter in which they finish the associate’s degreerequirements to graduate from an associate’s degree program.Developmental Education Courses do not count toward total programcredits, and are not calculated in GPA. Students must demonstratemastery of the subject matter in Developmental Education Coursesthrough a Rasmussen College entrance placement exam, approvedexemption based on previously completed coursework, or bysuccessful completion of Developmental Education Courses.For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completedthe program, and other important information, please visit our website at rasmussen.edu/SID.888-5-RASMUSSEN5

RASMUSSEN COLLEGESCHOOL OF BUSINESSBACHELOR’S DEGREEMAJOR AND CORE COURSESBachelor of Science DegreeUPPER DIVISIONCAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Accountant Auditor Cost Accountant Financial Analyst Managerial Accountant Accounts Payable Accounts ReceivableOBJECTIVE:Graduates of this program know the accounting processes and cycles of professionalaccounting firms, businesses, and government agencies. They can manage accountsreceivable, accounts payable, and payroll, and can also prepare tax returns, prepareand analyze financial statements, and use computer applications proficiently.They can perform advanced accounting tasks pertaining to taxes, auditing, fraudexamination, and international accounting. They can apply, analyze, synthesize,and evaluate facts and theories; locate, evaluate, and integrate appropriate primaryand secondary sources; integrate their ideas with the ideas of others to createnew knowledge; recognize and address complex ethical situations; communicateeffectively in a variety of scenarios; and operate effectively within a continuallychanging environment. Graduates value communication, critical thinking and problemsolving, scientific and information literacy, financial literacy, diversity awareness,knowledge creation skills, and the need to incorporate them in meaningful ways.IN ADDITION TO ALL ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE COURSESGENERAL EDUCATION COURSESUPPER DIVISIONCommunication (Select 1 course)Humanities (Select 2 courses)Math/Natural Sciences (*Required, select 1 additional course)*STA 3140 Advanced Statistics and AnalyticsSocial Sciences (Select 2 courses)488ACG 3080 Managerial Accounting Theory and PracticeACG 3085 Advanced Auditing Concepts and StandardsACG 3110 Intermediate Financial Reporting IACG 3120 Intermediate Financial Reporting IIACG 3130 Intermediate Financial Reporting IIIACG 4010 Cost Accounting Principles and ApplicationsACG 4020 Advanced Financial AccountingACG 4250 International AccountingACG 4402 Accounting Information SystemsACG 4931 Accounting Capstone IIBUL 3247 Business Law IIGEB 3020 Advanced Principles of Financial ManagementISM 3015 Management of Information SystemsMAN 4720 Strategic ManagementTAX 3010 Taxation of IndividualsTotal Bachelor’s Degree CreditsLower Division General Education CreditsUpper Division General Education CreditsLower Division Major and Core CreditsUpper Division Major and Core CreditsTOTAL DEGREE CREDITS44444444444444436285760181SEE PAGE 38 FOR GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE SELECTIONS.This program has not been approved by any state professional licensing body, and this program is notintended to lead to any state issued professional license. For further information on professional licensingrequirements, please contact the appropriate board or agency in your state of residence.In addition to the courses listed, at designated points in their programs of study, students are requiredto complete with a passing grade a seminar course. Students must complete the E410 Senior Seminarduring the quarter in which they finish the bachelor’s degree requirements to graduate from a bachelor’sdegree program.Developmental Education Courses do not count toward total program credits, and are not calculated inGPA. Students must demonstrate mastery of the subject matter in Developmental Education Coursesthrough a Rasmussen College entrance placement exam, approved exemption based on previouslycompleted coursework, or by successful completion of Developmental Education Courses.8BACHELOR’SDEGREESCHOOL OF BUSINESSASSOCIATE’SMISSION STATEMENTDEGREEThe Rasmussen College School of Business preparesstudents to be confident, results-oriented businessleaders who are active contributors in their chosenfields and diverse communities. Our programs focuson building a strong business foundation while helpingstudents acquire the skills employers demand, includingcritical thinking, communication, teamwork, and digitalfluency, as they relate to various business settings.We measure our success through the academicperformance, commitment to lifelong learning, andethical and professional contributions of our graduates.6rasmussen.eduSTUDENT INVESTMENT DISCLOSURE:DIPLOMACERTIFICATEEARN ASYOU LEARNOur Credential Ladder guides you to earnincreasingly advanced academic credentials.For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completedthe program, and other important information, please visit our website at rasmussen.edu/SID.

2015-2016 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOKSCHOOL OF BUSINESSIN ADDITION TO ALL ACCOUNTING BACHELOR’S DEGREE COURSESPUBLIC ACCOUNTING COURSESCAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Certified Public Accountant Public Accountant Management Accountant Government Accountant Internal AuditorUPPER DIVISIONOBJECTIVE:Graduates of this program know the accounting processes and cycles of publicand professional accounting firms, businesses, and government agencies. Theyalso understand concepts in management, marketing, business law and businessethics. They can demonstrate management skills including planning and decisionmaking, organizing, controlling, and leading employees. They can manage accountsreceivable, accounts payable, and payroll, and can also prepare tax returns, prepareand analyze financial statements, and use computer applications proficiently.They can perform advanced accounting tasks pertaining to taxes, auditing, fraudexamination, and international accounting. They can apply, analyze, synthesize,and evaluate facts and theories; locate, evaluate, and integrate appropriate primaryand secondary sources; integrate their ideas with the ideas of others to createnew knowledge; recognize and address complex ethical situations; communicateeffectively in a variety of scenarios; and operate effectively within a continuallychanging environment. Graduates value critical thinking, communication, diverseperspectives, technology and information literacy, leadership, and integrity.ACG 3205 Risk Management for AccountantsACG 3501 Government and Not-for-profit AccountingACG 4022 CPA Exam PreparationACG 4180 Financial Statement AnalysisACG 4303 Advanced Auditing IIACG 4450 Accounting Research Methods and TechniquesACG 4507 Accounting Fraud InvestigationGEB 4505 Organizational DevelopmentMAN 3040 Principles of Management IIMAN 3504 Operations ManagementMAN 4143 Contemporary Leadership ChallengesMAN 4240 Organizational Behavior AnalysisTAX 4011 Advanced Federal Tax TheoryTotal Public Accounting Degree CreditsLower Division General Education CreditsUpper Division General Education CreditsLower Division Major and Core CreditsUpper Division Major and Core Credits362457114TOTAL PUBLIC ACCOUNTING DEGREE CREDITS231SCHOOL OFBachelor of Science DegreeBUSINESSPUBLIC ACCOUNTING BACHELOR’S DEGREE4424444444444SEE PAGE 38 FOR GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE SELECTIONS.The Public Accounting Bachelor’s Degree is offered at Florida, Minnesota, and Wisconsin campusesand Online to residents of some states. Please speak with your Program Manager to determine youreligibility for enrollment. The Public Accounting Bachelor’s Degree is not offered at Kansas or NorthDakota campuses.Graduates of this program meet the educational requirements needed to sit for the Certified PublicAccountant (CPA) examination in FL, IL, MN, and WI. Other eligibility requirements may apply, pleasecheck with the board of accountancy or CPA licensing body in your state of residence. This programmay not meet the educational requirements needed to sit for the CPA exam in states not listed above,please check with the board of accountancy or CPA licensing body in your state of residence for furtherinformation.In addition to the courses listed, at designated points in their programs of study, students are requiredto complete with a passing grade a seminar course. Students must complete the E410 Senior Seminarduring the quarter in which they finish the bachelor’s degree requirements to graduate from a bachelor’sdegree program.Developmental Education Courses do not count toward total program credits, and are not calculated inGPA. Students must demonstrate mastery of the subject matter in Developmental Education Coursesthrough a Rasmussen College entrance placement exam, approved exemption based on previouslycompleted coursework, or by successful completion of Developmental Education Courses.Eligibility to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam is based upon the educational and otherrequirements specific to the state or jurisdiction in which licensure is sought. This program may notqualify graduates to sit for the CPA Exam in all states.SCHOOL OF BUSINESSMISSION STATEMENTThe Rasmussen College School of Business preparesstudents to be confident, results-oriented businessleaders who are active contributors in their chosenfields and diverse communities. Our programs focuson building a strong business foundation while helpingstudents acquire the skills employers demand, includingcritical thinking, communication, teamwork, and digitalfluency, as they relate to various business settings.We measure our success through the academicperformance, commitment to lifelong learning, andethical and professional contributions of our graduates.STUDENT INVESTMENT DISCLOSURE:For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completedthe program, and other important information, please visit our website at rasmussen.edu/SID.888-5-RASMUSSEN7

RASMUSSEN COLLEGESCHOOL OF BUSINESSBUSINESS MANAGEMENTCERTIFICATE ASSOCIATE’S DEGREEBUSINESS CERTIFICATEBUSINESS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE’S DEGREECAREER OPPORTUNITIES:Associate of Science Degree in Florida, Associate of Applied Science Degree inKansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin Entry-Level Business AssistantOBJECTIVE:CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:Graduates of this program know concepts in accounting, business, businessethics, business law, and finance. They can interpret basic financial data andperform basic accounting skills. They can use computer applications for thebusiness environment. Graduates value the ability to effectively communicatein a variety of situations, in the workplace and in their communities. Customer Service Representative Administrative Assistant Call Center Representative Sales RepresentativeOBJECTIVE:DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION COURSESGraduates of this degree program know major concepts in accounting, business,business ethics, business law, and finance. They can demonstrate managementskills including planning and decision making, organizing, controlling, andleading employees. They can interpret basic financial data and performbasic accounting skills. They can use computer applications for the businessenvironment. Graduates value written and interpersonal communication,critical thinking and problem solving, information and financial literacy, and thesignificance of diversity awareness skills in academic and workplace situations.B080B087Reading and Writing StrategiesPractical Math44GENERAL EDUCATION COURSESLOWER DIVISIONEnglish Composition (Required course)ENC 1101 English CompositionCommunication (Required course)COM 1388 Communicating in Your ProfessionHumanities (Required course)PHI 1520 Ethics Around the Globe444LOWER DIVISIONCERTIFICATE COURSESLOWER DIVISIONIN ADDITION TO ALL CERTIFICATE COURSESGENERAL EDUCATION COURSESACG 2209 Principles of Financial Accounting for ManagersBUL 2241 Business LawCGS 1240 Computer Applications and Business SystemsConceptsE242Career DevelopmentGEB 1011 Introduction to BusinessMAN 2021 Principles of ManagementMAR 2011 Principles of MarketingTotal Certificate CreditsGeneral Education CreditsMajor and Core Credits441225TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDITS3732444In addition to the courses listed, at designated points in their programs of study, students are required tocomplete with a passing grade a seminar course. Students must complete the E185 Freshman Seminaras part of certificate course requirements during the quarter in which they finish the certificate courserequirements, generally it is scheduled in the same quarter as the E242 Career Development course.Developmental Education Courses do not count toward total program credits, and are not calculated inGPA. Students must demonstrate mastery of the subject matter in Developmental Education Coursesthrough a Rasmussen College entrance placement exam, approved exemption based on previouslycompleted coursework, or by successful completion of Developmental Education Courses.Communication (Select 1 course)Humanities (Select 2 courses)Math/Natural Sciences (Select 2 courses, one must be aMath course, Algebra recommended)Social Sciences (Select one pairing)ECO 1000 Principles of EconomicsSelect 1 Social Sciences elective other than Macroeconomicsor MicroeconomicsORECO 2013 MacroeconomicsECO 2023 Microeconomics4888MAJOR AND CORE COURSESLOWER DIVISIONACG 2062C Computer Focused PrinciplesFIN 1000 Principles of FinanceGEB 2888 Introduction to Business Analysis and IntelligenceGEB 2930 Business CapstoneMAN 1300 Introduction to Human Resource ManagementMAN 2793 Introduction to Functional and Project ManagementMNA 1161 Customer ServiceTotal Associate’s Degree CreditsGeneral Education CreditsMajor and Core Credits34424444050TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS90SEE PAGE 38 FOR GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE SELECTIONS.In addition to the courses listed, at designated points in their programs of study, students are requiredto complete with a passing grade a seminar course. Students must complete the E320 Junior Seminarduring the quarter in which they finish the associate’s degree requirements to graduate from anassociate’s degree program.Developmental Education Courses do not count toward total program credits, and are not calculated inGPA. Students must demonstrate mastery of the subject matter in Developmental Education Coursesthrough a Rasmussen College entrance placement exam, approved exemption based on previouslycompleted coursework, or by successful completion of Developmental Education Courses.ASSOCIATE’SDEGREECERTIFICATEEARN ASYOU LEARNOur Credential Ladder guides you to earnincreasingly advanced academic credentials.8rasmussen.eduSTUDENT INVESTMENT DISCLOSURE:For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completedthe program, and other important information, please visit our website at rasmussen.edu/SID.

2015-2016 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOKSCHOOL OF BUSINESSHUMAN RESOURCES AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIPCERTIFICATE ASSOCIATE’S DEGREECAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Entry-Level Business AssistantAssociate of Science Degree in Florida, Associate of Applied Science Degree inKansas, Minnesota,

completion of the requirements in each self-paced competency course, Rasmussen College will evaluate the student's documentation for transfer credit acceptance toward . 888 5 RASMUSSEN 201 5-2016 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK SCHOOL OF BUSINESS For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed