Rasmussen College

Accreditation

Rasmussen College is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

The health information technician program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education.

Academics

Through Rasmussen College's online programs, students can earn Bachelor of Science, Associate of Applied Science, and Associate of Science degrees. Students may also earn diplomas and certificates in a variety of career-focused areas.

Rasmussen's online academic program is structured in four schools:

• Allied Health
• Business
• Justice Studies
• Technology and Design

Through these schools, students can obtain degrees in accounting, business administration, financial investigations, banking, homeland security, marketing, child development and web design.

Admission

Rasmussen College Online applicants must meet the basic requirement of having a high school diploma or GED. From there, the requirements for each program vary. International applicants should score 500 or more on the TOEFL or its equivalent on the computer-based exam.

Prospective students should contact the school for detailed information on admissions requirements for the particular program they are interested in.

Five Features that Make Rasmussen Stand Apart

1. Real-World Focus. Rasmussen College curriculum is devised to suit the working world, assuring that students' academic pursuits will have professional relevance. The programs at Rasmussen are designed to prepare students for growing careers. The goal of Rasmussen's specially designed programs is not only to provide students with degrees, but also to provide them with education that they can practically use.
2. Career Assistance. Rasmussen recognizes that its role should not cease after graduation. Thus, the College's career services staff assists both students and graduates with their job hunt. The career placement services staff will help students with their resumes, cover letters, interviewing techniques, and how to search for a great career. Students may continue to use these services even after graduation.
3. EdVantage Support System. The Rasmussen College EdVantage Support System is available 24/7 to assist students with any technical issues that might hinder their education. Students can access trained staff through email, phone or chat. Computing professionals are ready to assist students with:
• Installing provided software for courses
• Access to courses
• Browser configuration issues
• Internet connection problems
• General campus and college information
• Connecting to campus and college resources
• Resetting passwords


4. No Hidden Costs. A commendable thing about tuition at Rasmussen is that there are no hidden costs or fees. According to the College's website, the price students are quoted is the price they pay. Tuition includes costs for textbooks, computer software and necessary course materials.
5. Student Service Coordinators. Students have ready access to student service coordinators who are dedicated to answering students' questions and helping them with any issues or obstacles they may encounter throughout their time as a Rasmussen student. Whether students have questions about courses, time management, finding a tutor, books, financial aid, instructor issues, or anything else, student service coordinators are there to supports students until graduation and even after that. In particular, the student service coordinator will conduct New Student Orientations, help with scheduling issues and even help find no-cost tutoring for students.