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110 Years of Academic Excellence2010-11 CATALOG & STUDENT HANDBOOKEffective August 9, 2010. This edition replaces previous editions.MINNESOTAMinnesota Campus Locations: Blaine Brooklyn ParkEagan Eden Prairie Lake Elmo/WoodburyMankato Moorhead St. CloudINSIDE THIS CATALOG Programs Of Study Course Descriptions College Policies Administration Faculty & Staffwww.Rasmussen.edu
R A S M U S S E NCO L L E G EMISSION2Rasmussen Collegeis dedicatedto serving ourcommunities byrecognizing thediverse needs ofindividuals.We encouragepersonal andprofessionaldevelopmentthrough respect,appreciation, anda commitment togeneral educationas a foundation forlifelong learning.As an institutionof higher learning,the Collegeis committedto preparingstudents to beactive, productiveand successfulcontributors to aglobal community.CA T A L O G&M i n n e s o t Aw w w . R A S M U S S E N . E D UPURPOSETo accomplish our mission, Rasmussen College has establishedthese purposes:1 Educational Excellence: Rasmussen College creates a teaching/learning community that is challenging, stimulating, and studentfocused. This is accomplished through an integrated system ofaccessible resources, interactive classes, and a rigorous curriculum.2 Learning Environment: Rasmussen College provides learningopportunities in an environment of mutual respect in an unbiasedatmosphere that prepares students for challenging careers andlifelong learning.3 Professional Development: The institutional culture of RasmussenCollege provides and supports ongoing opportunities forprofessional growth for students and employees, preparing wellrounded individuals who contribute to our global community.4 Modern Technology: Rasmussen College supports the use ofmodern technology as a tool to enhance student learning andenrich the classroom environment, as well as empower studentsto adapt in an ever-changing workforce. The College is committedto student development through the implementation of virtualclassrooms utilizing the online learning modality.5 Service to Communities: Rasmussen College creates and maintainsa collaborative community where students, employees, business,industry, professional associations/communities, and otherinstitutions of higher learning benefit from shared knowledgeand experience.6 Assessment and Planning: Rasmussen College students, bothresidential and online, engage in an active assessment programthat evaluates student learning, effective teaching, and institutionalprogress. The information gathered assists the College as itformulates long and short-range plans, anticipates challenges,and strives to meet the goals of the institution.S T U D E N TH A N D B O O K20 1 0 - 2011
w w w . R A S M U S S E N . E D UB oard o f D irectorsR A S M U S S E NCO L L E G EM i n n e s o t ATable o f C ontentsRobert E. KingEnrollment Procedures4– Chairman, Rasmussen, Inc.– Chairman, Salt Creek VenturesCalendar4Henry S. BienenFinancial Aid5– Vice Chairman, Rasmussen, Inc.– President Emeritus, Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IllinoisScholarship and Grant Programs6School of Allied Health7Herman BullsSchool of Business15School of Education20School of Justice Studies21School of Nursing28School of Technology and Design31Course Descriptions35Academic Information and College Policies53Faculty and Staff65– CEO, Public Institutions, Jones Lang LaSalleJohn A. Canning, Jr.– Chairman and CEOMadison Dearborn Partners, LLCJames E. Cowie– Managing Director, Frontenac CompanyTherese A. Fitzpatrick– Executive Vice President andChief Operating Officer,Assay Healthcare SolutionsStanford J. Goldblatt, Esq.– Partner, Winston & Strawn, LLPBernard Goldstein– Founder, Broadview International, LLCJ. Michael Locke– CEO, Rasmussen College, Inc.Thurston E. Manning– Formerly Executive Directorof the Commission on Institutionsof Higher Education of theNorth Central AssociationJack C. Staley– Former Managing Partner, Ernst & YoungLake Michigan AreaKristi A. Waite– President, Rasmussen College20 1 0 - 2011CA T A L O G&S T U D E N TH A N D B O O K3
R A S M U S S E N4CO L L E G EM i n n e s o t Aw w w . R A S M U S S E N . E D UE nrollment P roceduresP icking a S tart D ateCongratulations on taking thefirst steps to earning your degreeand achieving your professionalgoals. If you haven’t already doneso, schedule a time to discuss youreducational and career objectiveswith a member of our admissionteam, contact information is atthe end of this document and onour website at www.Rasmussen.edu . Our staff is skilled in helpingyou select the right major toprepare you for your desired career.Whether you are looking at campus,online, or a blended learning model,they will also assist you in planningyour course schedule and connectyou with our student financialservices team to make sure you canfit education into your busy life.2010 - 2011 Academic CalendarWhen you’ve chosen the optionthat best meets your needs, you canapply for admission by submittingthe following: Application Form (Apply early forbest class choices and scholarshipopportunities.) 60 fee for entire program or 20 per course An attestation of high schoolgraduation or equivalency College placement exam results Required credentials for foreignstudents, including TOEFL testscore of 500 paper-based or173 computer-based, plus firstquarter tuition. Graduates of High Schoolsoutside of the United Statesneed to provide a copy of theirtranscript or diploma alongwith the standard attestation.Additionally, if the transcript/diploma is not in English, it needsto be evaluated by an academiccredential evaluation agency toindicate the students educationlevel equivalent to U.S. standards. Individuals applying for admissionto the Law Enforcement, MedicalLaboratory Technician, SurgicalTechnologist, or School ofNursing programs must meetprogram-specific admissionsrequirements, in addition toall general Rasmussen Collegeadmissions requirements. Seethe admissions policies for theseprograms under AcademicInformation and College Policies. In addition, some programsrequire applicants to completea criminal background check.Please see College Acceptanceor Rejection of Application forAdmission for more details.Rasmussen College will notify you in writing of your acceptance orrejection. All money paid to the College will be refunded if you are notaccepted except any non-refundable test fees required for the MedicalLaboratory Technician, Surgical Technologist, or School of Nursingprograms. All new students will complete an orientation programprior to beginning classes which includes an experiential course andan informational session covering college policies and services.This required orientation program provides students with valuabletools and knowledge necessary for success at Rasmussen College.CA T A L O G&S T U D E N TH A N D B O O K 2010 Summer QuarterJuly 6 – September 19 2010 Early Fall QuarterAugust 9 – September 19 2010 Fall QuarterOctober 4 – December 19 2010 Early Winter QuarterNovember 8 – December 19 2011 Winter QuarterJanuary 3 – March 20 2011 Early Spring QuarterFebruary 7 – March 20 2011 Spring QuarterApril 4 – June 19 2011 Early Summer QuarterMay 9 – June 19 2011 Summer QuarterJuly 5 – September 19College Holidays New Year’s Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Memorial Day Independence Day Friday prior to Labor Day(Employee Appreciation Day) Labor Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Dayand the following Friday Christmas Day20 1 0 - 2011
w w w . R A S M U S S E N . E D UR A S M U S S E NCO L L E G EM i n n e s o t AP rimar y S ources o f Financial A id and H o w to A pply.Each campus has aprofessionally staffed financialaid department designed tohelp you apply for federal, state,and private assistance. Theprimary purpose of financialaid is to help students whootherwise would not be ableto attend a post-secondaryinstitution meet the cost ofhigher education. The basicresponsibility for financing youreducation lies with you andyour family. Aid is based upondocumented financial need— the difference betweenthe cost of college and yourability to pay for it. Potentialcosts include books, tuition,supplies, room and board,transportation, living expenses,and child care costs.There are three basic typesof aid available to Rasmussenstudents: Various state and federalstudent loan programs. Gift Aid, also known as grants,is assistance you do not haveto pay back and is usuallybased upon financial need. Employment through workstudy programs may providerelevant work experienceand decrease the necessityof borrowing student loansfor living expenses.Tuition RatesPlease see the TuitionStructure section underAcademic Information andCollege Policies for completeinformation on tuition rates.ProgramType of AwardFederal Pell GrantProgramGrant based on financial need. 555 - 5550Free Application forFederal Student Aid(FAFSA)MN State GrantGrant based on financial need and thestudent’s individual tuition and fees.Must be an undergraduate studentwith MN residency. Student is notifiedby the College regarding eligibility.Amounts calculatedbased on length ofdegree and current statelegislative provisionsFree Application forFederal Student AidFederal Supplemental Grant based on financial need awardedEducationalby the institution. Notification is madeOpportunity Grantby the College regarding eligibility.(SEOG) 100 - 4,000,based on availabilityFree Applicationfor Federal StudentAid – Awarded bythe CollegeAcademicCompetitivenessGrant (ACG)Award based on Pell Grant eligibilityand academic rigor requirementsof state high school courseworkeligibility. 750 for first year; 1300 for second yearFree Application forFederal Student AidMN State Work StudyPart-time jobs on campus orat local non-profit agencies.Based on financial need andskill level for positions available.VariesFree Applicationfor Federal StudentAid – Awarded bythe CollegeFederal Work StudySame as State Work Study.VariesFree Applicationfor Federal StudentAid – Awarded bythe CollegeFederal SubsidizedStafford LoanProgramPayment deferred until six monthsafter student leaves college orattends less than half time.Need-based calculation.1st Year - 3,5002nd Year - 4,5003rd Year - 5,500Free Applicationfor Federal StudentAid and PromissoryNote processedthrough Collegeand LenderFederal UnsubsidizedStafford LoanProgramPrincipal and interest may bedeferred until after studentleaves college or attends lessthan half-time.Same as subsidized limitswith additional 2,000 forDependent. Independent:1st & 2nd Year 60003rd Year & above 7000.Free Applicationfor Federal StudentAid and PromissoryFederal Parent Loanfor UndergraduateStudents (PLUS)For credit-worthy parents ofdependent undergraduates.Up to college costof attendance.PLUS applicationand PromissoryNote processedthrough Collegeand LenderMinnesotaState LoanProgramsStudent EducationalLoan Fund (SELF)Supplemental, variable interest rateloan, allows deferment of principalwhile in college, requires creditworthy co-signer. 7,500 per grade levelSELF applicationprocessed thoughCollege and theHigher EducationServices OfficeVeterans’BenefitsVeterans’ BenefitsVeterans and dependents of veterans,including Guard and ReserveComponent.Monthly benefit basedon service contributionsVeteransAdministrationor VeteransService OfficerGift AidEmploymentFederal LoanPrograms20 1 0 - 2011CA T A L O G&S T U D E N TAmount Per YearH A N D B O O KApplicationNote processedthrough Collegeand Lender5
R A S M U S S E NCO L L E G EM i n n e s o t Aw w w . R A S M U S S E N . E D US cholarship and G rant P rograms6Rasmussen College offersthe following institutionalscholarship and grant programs.All scholarships are non-cashscholarships. Some campuseshave additional scholarshipsavailable; please contact yourFinancial Aid Office for moreinformation.Grade Point AchievementScholarshipsIf you are like most students, youdon’t have a pile of cash lyingaround to pay for college. Soyou’ll be glad to know that basedon your high school cumulativeGPA, Rasmussen College offersscholarship opportunities of upto 10,000 for incoming firstyear students. Below is a quicklook at the available Grade PointAchievement scholarships. Askyour Admissions Representativefor all the details and anapplication form.Grade point average is basedupon a 4.0 scale. Other gradepoint scales will be converted toa 4.0 scale to determine award.Eligibility guidelines for theGrade Point AchievementScholarships are as follows: Eligible students must becurrent-year graduating highschool seniors. Students must apply forand begin classes duringthe summer quarter, earlyfall quarter or fall quarterimmediately following theirgraduation from high school. Award amounts are determinedupon receipt of the student’sofficial final transcript fromhigh school. All recipients will be notifiedof the award in writing and allfunds are paid directly to theCollege. Award amounts forAssociate Degree students aredivided equally among thestudent’s first 5 quarters ofattendance. Award amountsfor Bachelor Degree studentsare divided equally among thestudent’s first 10 quarters ofattendance.CA T A L O G Student must carry a minimumof 9 credits per full quarter or 7for a mid-start term, maintainsatisfactory academic progress,and not be on AcademicWarning/Probation, or theaward is forfeited from thatpoint forward. Awards are forfeited ifattendance is discontinuedor interrupted for AssociateDegree seeking students.Bachelor’s Degree seekingstudents may interruptattendance a maximum of2 instances, with each instanceno more than one quarter andnot more than once in any onecalendar year.Early Start ProgramRasmussen College is proud tooffer select high school juniorsand seniors the opportunityto begin their professionalcareer training early. The EarlyStart Program is designed toreward those who have a strongacademic background and adesire to succeed.10% Military DiscountAll current and retiredmilitary personnel, as wellas veterans, enrolling in aDegree, Diploma, or Certificateprogram are eligible for a 10%tuition discount. In order toqualify for the discount, alladmission requirements mustbe completed, and applicantsmust provide proof of serviceby submitting an actual orfaxed copy of their military IDcard, including expiration date.Retired military personnel mustprovide valid military retireeID or DD 214 form. In addition,the College will extend the 10%discount to the spouse anddependents, age 18-21, of anyservice member as outlinedabove. These individuals mustprovide an actual or faxed copyof their dependent militaryID card, which includes anexpiration date.&S T U D E N TIf you applyfor admissionbetweenJanuary 30,and April 30,your award is:If yourcumulativeGrade PointAverage upongraduationis between:You willreceive thefollowingScholarship:If you applyfor admissionprior toJanuary 30,your award is:2.00 – 2.74Success AwardAssociates 1,000Bachelors 2,000 600 1,2002.75 – 2.99Achievement AwardAssociates 1,500Bachelors 3,000 1,000 2,0003.00 – 3.24Silver Circle AwardAssociates 2,000Bachelors 4,000 1,500 3,0003.25 – 3.49Gold Circle AwardAssociates 2,500Bachelors 5,000 2,000 4,0003.50 – 3.74Platinum Circle AwardAssociates 3,000Bachelors 6,000 2,500 5,0003.75 – 3.99Director’s AwardAssociates 4,000Bachelors 8,000 3,000 6,0004.00President’s AwardAssociates 5,000Bachelors 10,000 4,000 8,000Corporate DiscountSome companies receive atuition discount from RasmussenCollege for eligible employees.Contact your campus for details.On-Time GraduationScholarship and AcceleratedGraduation ScholarshipRasmussen College is committedto helping students get theirdegree and start their newcareers. To help our studentsreach that goal faster, Rasmussenoffers two scholarships tostudents to help make on-timegraduation a reality. Studentswho take thirteen (13) or morecredits a quarter will receive a 500 Accelerated GraduationScholarship each quarter.Additionally, students who takenine (9) to twelve (12) creditsper quarter will receive a 300On-Time Graduation Scholarshipeach quarter. Students whostart in February, May, August,or November and take seven (7)or eight (8) credits will receivea 200 On-Time GraduationScholarship their first quarter.H A N D B O O KRestrictionsStudents are eligible for only oneof the following scholarship andgrant programs at a time: Grade Point AchievementScholarship Early Start Program 10% Military Discount Corporate DiscountStudents may combine anyof these scholarships with theOn-Time Graduation Scholarshipand/or the AcceleratedGraduation Scholarship.20 1 0 - 2011
w w w . R A S M U S S E N . E D UR A S M U S S E NCO L L E G EM i n n e s o t ASchool of Allied HealthEXERCISE SCIENCE AAS DegreeStandard Length of Program 7 Quarters Full-Time 10 Quarters Part-TimeCareer Areas Personal Trainer Fitness InstructorFoundation CoursesNumberCourseB098B099Foundations of English IIFoundations of MathMajor and Core CoursesCredits44Students must either demonstrate mastery of the subject matter inFoundation Courses through a STEP placement exam or by successfulcompletion of B098 and/or B099.General Education CoursesNumberCourseCreditsEnglish Composition (Required course)G124English CompositionCommunication (Select 1 course)G141Introduction to CommunicationG227Oral CommunicationHumanities (Select 2 courses)G125HumanitiesG145Film AppreciationG201Creative WritingG220Writing About LiteratureG224Introduction to Critical ThinkingG225EthicsG230Introduction to LiteratureG238Conversational SpanishMath (Required course)G233College AlgebraNatural Sciences (Required course)G215Introduction to Human BiologySocial Sciences (Select 2 courses)NOTE: Students who take Principles of Economics may not takeMacroeconomics or ciples of EconomicsIntroduction to SociologyHuman GeographyGeneral . National GovernmentUnited States History: 1900 to the Present44444444444NumberCourseB136D132Introduction to BusinessComputer Applicationsand Business Systems ConceptsCareer DevelopmentIntroduction to Exercise ScienceFitness Theory and AssessmentExercise PhysiologyResistance Training TechniquesExercise for Special PopulationsExercise Science CapstoneMedical TerminologyHuman Anatomy and Physiology IHuman Anatomy and Physiology IIKinesiologyNutrition for Exercise ScienceBiomechanicsGroup MA242MT245ES205ES210ES235CreditsTotal Degree Credits432334334455444390** Credit totals do not include Foundations of English IIor Foundations of Math. These courses may be requiredof some students based upon placement examinations.This program is only available at the Eagan campus.444444444420 1 0 - 2011CA T A L O G&S T U D E N TObj e c t i v eGraduates of this degree programknow the concepts and skillsnecessary to find entry-levelemployment in the fitness industry.They have a basic understandingof anatomy, physiology, andkinesiology, and their relationshipto exercise. They also know therelationship of nutrition to healthand fitness. Graduates can performhealth and fitness assessmentsand develop training regimens forpeople with a variety of health andfitness needs. They value criticalthinking, communication, diverseperspectives, technology andinformation literacy, and thewell-being of their clients.H A N D B O O K7
R A S M U S S E NCO L L E G EM i n n e s o t Aw w w . R A S M U S S E N . E D USchool of Allied HealthHEALTH INFORMATION TECHNICIAN AAS Degree**Standard Length of Program 6 Quarters Full-Time 9 Quarters Part-TimeCareer Areas Health Information Technician Medical Data Analyst Medical Coder Health Information WorkflowSpecialist Medical Records Coordinator Coding Analyst Electronic Health Record Specialist8Obj e c t i v eFoundation CoursesGraduates of this degree programunderstand the healthcare systemand how to communicate withthe healthcare team. They knowbasic human anatomy, medicalterminology, and pathology,as well as techniques for healthinformation management andquality improvement. Graduatescan perform medical coding andbilling, analyze data, use andunderstand scanning technology,navigate an electronic healthrecord, manage a file room, andrelease medical informationunder appropriate circumstances.They value critical thinking,communication, diverseperspectives, technology andinformation literacy, ethical andprofessional behavior in theworkplace, and the confidentialityof patient information.CA T A L O GNumberCourseCreditsB098B099Foundations of English IIFoundations of Math44Students must either demonstrate mastery of the subject matter inFoundation Courses through a STEP placement exam or by successfulcompletion of B098 and/or B099.General Education CoursesNumberCourseCreditsEnglish Composition (Required course)G124English CompositionCommunication (Select 1 course)G141Introduction to CommunicationG227Oral CommunicationHumanities (Select 2 courses)G125HumanitiesG145Film AppreciationG201Creative WritingG220Writing About LiteratureG224Introduction to Critical ThinkingG225EthicsG230Introduction to LiteratureG238Conversational SpanishMath (Required course)G233College AlgebraNatural Sciences (Required course)G150Structure and Function of the Human BodySocial Sciences (Select 2 courses)NOTE: Students who take Principles of Economics may not takeMacroeconomics or nciples of EconomicsIntroduction to SociologyHuman GeographyGeneral . National GovernmentUnited States History: 1900 to the PresentS T U D E N TH A N D B O O K444444444444444444444Major and Core CoursesNumberCourseD132Computer Applicationsand Business Systems ConceptsSuccess StrategiesCareer DevelopmentMedical TerminologyBasic ICD-9-CM CodingIntermediate ICD-9-CM CodingAmbulatory Care CodingIntroduction to Health InformationManagementMedical Insurance and BillingQuality Analysis and ManagementManagement of Health Information ServicesHealthcare Information TechnologiesPathophysiologyHealth Information Laws & EthicsMedical Coding PracticumHealth Information PracticumPharmacology for the Allied Health M218M229M232M243M251M252MA135Total Degree CreditsCredits3424433434445412490*This Degree Program is also offered online* Credit totals do not include Foundations of English IIor Foundations of Math. These courses may be requiredof some students based upon placement examinations.** The Health Information Technician Associate DegreeProgram offered at the Brooklyn Park, Eagan, EdenPrairie, Lake Elmo/Woodbury, Mankato, Online, andSt. Cloud Campuses in Minnesota – the Rockford Campusin Illinois – and the Green Bay Campus in Wisconsin - isaccredited by the Commission on Accreditation forHealth Informatics and Information ManagementEducation (CAHIIM). The Health Information Technician Associate’s Degreeoffered at the Aurora campus is in Candidacy Status foraccreditation by the Commission on Health Informaticsand Information Management Education (CAHIIM). In addition to meeting all other admissionsrequirements, applicants to this program mustalso complete a criminal background check.20 1 0 - 2011
w w w . R A S M U S S E N . E D UR A S M U S S E NCO L L E G EM i n n e s o t ASchool of Allied HealthMASSAGE THERAPY AAS DegreeStandard Length of Program 7 Quarters Full-Time 11 Quarters Part-TimeCareer Areas Private Practice Spas and Resorts Health Clubs Wellness Centers Clinics Chiropractic OfficesFoundation CoursesNumberCourseB098B099Foundations of English IIFoundations of MathMajor and Core CoursesCredits44Students must either demonstrate mastery of the subject matter inFoundation Courses through a STEP placement exam or by successfulcompletion of B098 and/or B099.General Education CoursesNumberCourseCreditsEnglish Composition (Required course)G124English CompositionCommunication (Select 1 course)G141Introduction to CommunicationG227Oral CommunicationHumanities (Select 2 courses)G125HumanitiesG145Film AppreciationG201Creative WritingG220Writing About LiteratureG224Introduction to Critical ThinkingG225EthicsG230Introduction to LiteratureG238Conversational SpanishMath (Required course)G233College AlgebraNatural Sciences (Required course)G215Introduction to Human BiologySocial Sciences (Select 2 courses)NOTE: Students who take Principles of Economics may not takeMacroeconomics or ciples of EconomicsIntroduction to SociologyHuman GeographyGeneral . National GovernmentUnited States History: 1900 to the 0MT237MT238MT245MT246MT250Introduction to BusinessCareer DevelopmentMedical Law and EthicsHuman Anatomy and Physiology IHuman Anatomy and Physiology IIIntroduction to Massage TherapyDeep Tissue MassageTechniques for Special ClientsPathology for Massage TherapySports MassageMyofascial ReleaseAlternative ModalitiesTrigger Point TherapyClinic IClinic IIKinesiologyKinesiology IIBusiness and WellnessTotal Degree Credits42455333433332444394** Credit totals do not include Foundations of English IIor Foundations of Math. These courses may be requiredof some students based upon placement examinations. This program is only available at the Eden Prairie campus. In addition to meeting all other admissionsrequirements, applicants to this program mustalso complete a criminal background check.4444444420 1 0 - 2011CA T A L O G&S T U D E N TObj e c t i v eGraduates of this program knowbasic concepts in kinesiology,human anatomy, pathology,and the theory behind massagetherapy techniques. They canperform a variety of massagetechniques, including Swedishmassage, sports massage,myofascial release, trigger-pointtherapy, and additional techniques.In addition, they can choose andperform techniques for clients withindividualized needs. They valuecritical thinking, communication,diverse perspectives, technologyand information literacy,professionalism and ethicalbehavior, and the appreciationof other massage therapistsin the industry. This programprepares graduates to take theNational Certification Exam fromthe National Certification Boardfor Therapeutic Massage andBodywork (NCBTMB).H A N D B O O K9
R A S M U S S E NCO L L E G EM i n n e s o t Aw w w . R A S M U S S E N . E D USchool of Allied HealthMEDICAL ADMINISTRATION AAS DegreeStandard Length of Program 6 Quarters Full-Time 9 Quarters Part-TimeCareer Areas Medical Office Assistant Medical Business Office Clerk Medical Receptionist Medical Transcriptionist Medical Office Manager Medical Coder/Biller10Obj e c t i v eFoundation CoursesGraduates of this programunderstand the procedures ofmedical offices in a variety ofhealthcare settings. They knowmedical terminology, anatomy,pathology, and basic concepts ofhealth-information management.Graduates can perform medicalcoding, transcription, and billing,and general medical officeprocedures. They value criticalthinking, communication, diverseperspectives, technology andinformation literacy, ethical andprofessional behavior in theworkplace, and the confidentialityof patient information.CA T A L O GNumberCourseCreditsB098B099Foundations of English IIFoundations of Math44Students must either demonstrate mastery of the subject matter inFoundation Courses through a STEP placement exam or by successfulcompletion of B098 and/or B099.General Education CoursesNumberCourseCreditsEnglish Composition (Required course)G124English CompositionCommunication (Select 1 course)G141Introduction to CommunicationG227Oral CommunicationHumanities (Select 2 courses)G125HumanitiesG145Film AppreciationG201Creative WritingG220Writing About LiteratureG224Introduction to Critical ThinkingG225EthicsG230Introduction to LiteratureG238Conversational SpanishMath (Required course)G233College AlgebraNatural Sciences (Required course)G150Structure and Function of the Human BodySocial Sciences (Select 2 courses)NOTE: Students who take Principles of Economics may not takeMacroeconomics or nciples of EconomicsIntroduction to SociologyHuman GeographyGeneral . National GovernmentUnited States History: 1900 to the PresentS T U D E N TH A N D B O O K444444444444Major and Core CoursesNumberCourseD132Computer Applicationsand Business Systems ConceptsSuccess StrategiesCareer DevelopmentMedical TerminologyMedical Writing, Style and GrammarBasic ICD-9-CM CodingIntermediate ICD-9-CM CodingAmbulatory Care CodingMedical Office ProceduresMedical Transcription IIntroduction to Medical TranscriptionMedical Insurance and BillingMedical Law and EthicsPathophysiologyMedical Coding PracticumMedical Administration CapstoneKeyboarding IWord for 09M230M232M251M290S115S120Total Degree CreditsCredits34243433444345113390*This Degree Program is also offered online* Credit totals do not include Foundations of English IIor Foundations of Math. These courses may be requiredof some students based upon placement examinations.44444444420 1 0 - 2011
w w w . R A S M U S S E N . E D UR A S M U S S E NCO L L E G EM i n n e s o t ASchool of Allied HealthMEDICAL ASSISTING AAS Degree**Standard Length of Program 6 Quarters Full-Time 8 Quarters Part-TimeCareer Areas Medical Assistant Medical Office Administrative AssistantFoundation CoursesNumberCourseB098B099Foundations of English IIFoundations of MathMajor and Core CoursesCredits44Students must either demonstrate mastery of the subject matter inFoundation Courses through a STEP placement exam or by successfulcompletion of B098 and/or B099.General Education CoursesNumberCourseCreditsEnglish Composition (Required course)G124English CompositionCommunication (Select 1 course)G141Intr
INSIDE THIS CATALOG Programs Of Study Course Descriptions College Policies Administration Faculty & Staff www.Rasmussen.edu 2010-11 CATALOG & STUDENT HANDBOOK Effective August 9, 2010. This edition replaces previous editions. MINNESOTA Minnesota Campus Locations: Blaine Brooklyn Park Eagan Eden Prairie Lake Elmo .
