Why Rasmussen College should be the first step toward your new career:

In-Demand Programs: Rasmussen College offers career focused Bachelor and Associate degree programs that will teach you the skills necessary to find a new job or advance in your current career. Accreditation is an assurance of educational quality, and Rasmussen College has received approval from the Higher Learning Commission to be recognized as a Regionally Accredited** institution of higher learning.

Program Areas*

• Accounting
• Business Management
• Computer Information Technology
• Criminal Justice
• Digital Design and Animation
• Health Information Technician
• Human Resources
• Internet Marketing
• Massage Therapy
• Medical Lab Technician
• Medical Transcription
• Office Management
• Practical Nursing
• Surgical Technician
• Website Design
• Many More Programs Available

*Program availability varies by campus

Ultimate Student Support: We have the right people in place to help you before, during, and after you earn your degree from Rasmussen College.

On campus or online, there are people that will help you with:

• Financial Aid
• Campus and Online Tutoring
• Continual Career Placement Assistance
• 24/7 Helpline

Rasmussen College will be here to support your needs every step of the way. We want to see you succeed!

Campus Locations:

National Online Division

• Minnesota
  • Brooklyn Park campus
  • Eagan campus
  • Eden Prairie campus
  • Lake Elmo / Woodbury campus
  • Mankato campus
  • Moorhead campus
  • St. Cloud campus
• Illinois
  • Aurora campus
  • Rockford campus
  • Romeoville / Joliet campus
• Wisconsin
  • Green Bay campus
• North Dakota
  • Bismarck campus
  • Fargo campus
• Florida
  • Fort Myers campus
  • Pasco County campus
  • Ocala campus

**Rasmussen College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA 30 LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL 60602-2504).

Associate's - Information Systems Management (Online)

Take advantage of the exciting opportunities in information technology with an associate's degree from Rasmussen College. At Rasmussen College, you can specialize in web programming, network administration or computer information technology and earn a fantastic degree in one of the nation's leading professions.

Computer Information Technology

Students seeking a generalized education that includes networking, A+, Access, and website design should consider the Information Technology Emphasis. Not only are students able to take courses such as Excel, E-commerce, Website Design, and Microsoft Windows Workstations, but students are also allowed to specialize in the group of their choice. Group I, Information Technician Elective Group, includes the two A+ courses and a Microsoft Windows Server course. The Multimedia Web Elective Group, Group II, includes the Advanced Website Design, Computer Graphics, and Multimedia Technologies courses. No matter which group students choose, they will be prepared for an exciting career in information technology.

Database Administration

With database administration training from Rasmussen College, you will be ready to take on the challenges of storing, organizing and managing data for any organization. This includes creating data backups and testing their effectiveness, verifying the integrity of data and ensuring security of sensitive information within the databases. In addition, you will be able to provide vital support to your organization by helping programmers and engineers efficiently utilize databases and access information in a timely and proficient manner. Strong growth in database administration jobs combined with a limited supply of qualified workers will result in excellent employment prospects and a high demand for their skills.

Network Administration

Computers are some of the most useful tools in almost every industry, and people with technical computer skills are sought-after in today's job market. An Online Information Systems Management Associate's degree will provide you with the understanding of how information systems are used in business and how technology adds value to the business process.

Our Network Administration Specialization Online prepares you to meet the diverse needs of businesses around the country. In this Specialization that can be completed entirely online, you will learn to install, manage, and monitor computer networks using popular network operating systems. You will also build, configure, and troubleshoot computer hardware.

Network Security and Forensics

Having secure information is important to businesses in every industry. By earning your Associate's degree online with a Specialization in Network Security and Forensics you will be prepared to protect networks from unauthorized access, misuse, and malfunction as well as from the improper disclosure of information.

Your online computer forensics courses will prepare you to find data that has been lost or purposefully deleted from computing devices. The online curriculum for this specialization will provide you with many of the tools you need to become successful in the world of IT. Once you graduate, you could begin a career helping to protect the confidential information within an organization.

Web Programming

Web programmers are in high demand as businesses continue to move towards internet commerce. Students in the Rasmussen College Information Systems Management AS degree have the opportunity to emphasize in web programming and take courses such as Visual Basic, HTML, Multimedia Technologies, and Java. Graduates of the program are prepared for the challenging and creative world of web development.

Associate's - Multimedia Technologies (Online)

Rasmussen College is pleased to offer career training in multimedia technologies. In today's environment of online buying and digital media, more professionals than ever are needed to fill multimedia positions. Take your place in this high-tech and in-demand career area.

In your new career, you'll create or program elements such as:

• Virtual environments
• Animation
• Digital designs
• Video game components
• Websites
• Flash animation
• Other audio and video projects

When you complete Rasmussen College's multimedia program, you'll be armed with the knowledge and skills necessary to land your new career, but you'll also have a portfolio of projects you completed along the way. This portfolio will be yours to showcase during the interview process.

The Associate's in Multimedia Technologies program offers the following concentrations:

Web Design

Web design students will leave Rasmussen College with the knowledge they will need to be a web designer, work in Internet advertising, or to work as a content manager for multiple industries. Students who choose the web design emphasis will take courses in networking and internet technologies, server side scripting, and dynamic content management.

Digital Design & Animation

Creative. Visionary. Insightful. These are all descriptions of a good candidate for the digital design and animation emphasis student. Students will take courses in:

• Drawing
• Design
• Art theory
• 3-D arts
• Animation

Plus, students will have the opportunity to create art projects both digitally and by hand. Graduates of this program will be prepared to work as a graphic designer, a video game artist, and illustrator, or in an advertising career.

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Information Technology (Online)

We live in a fast-paced information age where computer skills and a solid understanding of the technology behind them are valued and in-demand. Business professionals with a foundation of knowledge in information technology are needed in every phase of business operations. Develop communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills that are necessary in business and in-demand in today's job market. You will not only earn a valuable credential after graduation, you can take the information you learn in class today and apply it at work tomorrow!

Bachelor of Science - Digital Design and Animation (Online)

Digital Design and Animation is found in many different aspects of all media industries. An Online Digital Design and Animation degree will prepare you to create three-dimensional models, camera motion paths, animated objects and videos, and graphics for a variety of mediums (TV, DVDs, Websites, etc).

The Online Digital Design and Animation program will prepare you for a career where you can let your creative juices flow.

Digital Design and Animation can be used in advertising, forensic animation, custom design work, commercial products, home design, virtual walk-through animations, and just about anything else you can think of. After you graduate with your Bachelor's degree, you'll leave Rasmussen College with a professional portfolio filled with highlights of your work to show potential employers.

Bachelor of Science - Game and Simulation Programming (Online)

Video games have evolved since the original Pong, continually changing and becoming more innovative and entertaining every day. After you earn your Online Game and Simulation Programming Bachelor's Degree, you will be prepared to be a part of that evolution and work to make games better. No matter which aspect of gaming you decide to tackle, you will have confidence in the skills you have earned from your Online Game Design degree coursework.

In the Online Game and Simulation program, you will understand and be able to apply the technical concepts and knowledge needed to develop games and simulation projects from concept to finished product. This Online Bachelor's degree will enhance your critical thinking and reasoning abilities, information literacy, and communication skills. The knowledge you gain will enable you to begin a career in the game and simulation production industry.

*Financial aid available to those who qualify.

**NCA, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, (800) 621-7440.

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