School of Technology
Relevant Degrees Tailored to Today’s Technology
There is a surge in demand for technology professionals in today’s technology-driven society. At Rasmussen College, our School of Technology offers a range of technology Bachelor’s and Associate’s degrees, Diplomas and Certificates that prepare you for real world careers through:
- Hands-on learning, including programming, network design, maintaining servers, PC troubleshooting, and project management
- Dedicated faculty members with real-world experience, from start-up to Fortune 500 companies, prepare you for industry-relevant certifications:
- CompTIA®
- Microsoft®
- Cisco®
- Earn credit for select technology certifications and waive related courses for qualifying degrees
- Strong combination of hands-on IT skill development and customer-focused curriculum, so you are better prepared for client interaction
As a School of Technology student, you can start or advance your IT career as a software engineer, network administrator, information systems manager, or game and simulation programmer.
Cisco is a registered trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc.
CompTIA is a registered trademark of CompTIA Properties, LLC.
Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Spring Quarter 2013
Traditional Programs Calendar
Traditional programs are 11 weeks, with two week break in-between quarters.
- April 8
- Spring Quarter 2013 begins
- May 27
- Holiday — Memorial Day, campuses closed
- June 23
- Spring Quarter 2013 ends
AcceleratED Programs Calendar
AcceleratED programs are 6 weeks, with a one week break in-between quarters.
- April 8
- Spring Quarter 2013 begins
- May 19
- Spring Quarter 2013 ends
Summer Quarter 2013
Traditional Programs Calendar
Traditional programs are 11 weeks, with two week break in-between quarters.
- July 4
- Holiday — Independence Day, campuses closed
- July 8
- Summer Quarter 2013 begins
- September 2
- Holiday — Labor Day, campuses closed
- September 22
- Summer Quarter 2013 ends
AcceleratED Programs Calendar
AcceleratED programs are 6 weeks, with a one week break in-between quarters.
- May 20
- Early Summer Quarter 2013 begins
- May 27
- Holiday - Memorial Day, campuses closed
- June 30
- Early Summer Quarter 2013 ends
- July 4
- Holiday - Independence Day, campuses closed
- July 8
- Summer Quarter 2013 begins
- August 18
- Summer Quarter 2013 ends
Fall Quarter 2013
Traditional Programs Calendar
Traditional programs are 11 weeks, with two week break in-between quarters.
- October 7
- Fall Quarter 2013 begins
- November 11
- Holiday - Veteran's Day, campuses closed
- November 28
- Holiday - Thanksgiving Day, campuses closed
- December 22
- Fall Quarter 2013 ends
- December 25
- Holiday - Christmas Day, campuses closed
AcceleratED Programs Calendar
AcceleratED programs are 6 weeks, with a one week break in-between quarters.
- August 19
- Early Fall Quarter 2013 begins
- September 2
- Holiday - Labor Day, campuses closed
- September 29
- Early Fall Quarter 2013 ends
- October 7
- Fall Quarter 2013 begins
- November 11
- Holiday - Veteran's Day, campuses closed
- November 17
- Fall Quarter 2013 ends
Winter Quarter 2014
Traditional Programs Calendar
Traditional programs are 11 weeks, with two week break in-between quarters.
- January 1
- Holiday - New Year's Day, campuses closed
- January 6
- Winter Quarter 2014 begins
- January 20
- Holiday - Martin Luther King Day, campuses closed
- March 23
- Winter Quarter 2014 ends
AcceleratED Programs Calendar
AcceleratED programs are 6 weeks, with a one week break in-between quarters.
- November 18
- Early Winter Quarter 2014 begins
- November 28
- Holiday - Thanksgiving Day, campuses closed
- December 25
- Holiday - Christmas Day, campuses closed
- December 29
- Early Winter Quarter 2013 ends
- January 1
- Holiday - New Year's Day, campuses closed
- January 6
- Winter Quarter 2014 begins
- January 20
- Holiday - Martin Luther King Day, campuses closed
- February 16
- Winter Quarter 2014 ends
Listed below are some examples of the advanced industry-standard hardware and software that Rasmussen College provides to our School of Technology students.
Technology changes quickly, and at the School of Technology, we pride ourselves on keeping current with these changes; as such, the list below will change from time to time as we update our offerings. Check with your program manager for the most recent list of hardware and software offered to our School of Technology students.
Software
Adobe® Creative Suite®
This master collection of software includes every major Adobe product: Photoshop®, Illustrator®, Dreamweaver®, Flash®, Premiere Pro®, After Effects®, Soundbooth®, Indesign®, Fireworks®, and Director MX®.
Each student is provided with this software package to use throughout their degree program and throughout their career without restriction.
Degree programs that use this software
- Information Systems Management Associate's Degree
- specialization in Web Programming
Microsoft® software via the Microsoft Developer's Network Academic Alliance (MSDNAA)
Includes Microsoft® Visual Studio®, Microsoft® Visio®, and Microsoft® XNA® game license software that allows for Xbox® programming. Various Microsoft® Desktop & Server operating systems.
Each student is provided with this software package to use throughout their degree program and for non-commercial use after graduation.
Degree programs that use this software
- All programs in the School of Technology will use this software
VMware® Academic Program
Includes VMware Workstation, VMware Fusion, VMware Player.
Each student is provided with this software package to use throughout their degree program.
Degree programs that use this software
- Information Technology Management Bachelor's Degree
FTP space
Server location where students can build a commercial website.
Degree programs that use this software
- All Associate's and Bachelor's degree programs
Hardware
PC kit (does not include a monitor, keyboard, or mouse)
This PC kit includes all parts required to build a fully operational PC, including a Processor, RAM, Motherboard, and Video Card.
Each student is provided with this hardware to use throughout their degree program and throughout their career without restriction.
Degree programs that use this software
- Information Systems Management Associate's Degree and Diplomas
- specialization in Computer Information Technology
- specialization in Network Administration
- specialization in Network Security
Trademark information
*Adobe, After Effects, Director MX, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Soundbooth and are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
*Microsoft, Visual Studio (Basic, C++), Visio, Vista, Windows, Xbox, XNA, XP Pro and other products listed are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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With so many IT degree options out there, how do you know which degree is right for you? The following video from the "What Should I Do With My Life?" series breaks down the different IT degree programs available to you.
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