Cyber Security Bachelor's Degree
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Cyber Security Bachelor's Degree Course List
Major and Core Courses
Upper Division
Criminal Investigations
Students will learn to conduct full criminal investigations. They will examine various techniques, methods, and processes for interviewing and interrogating crime suspects and witnesses. They will also explore techniques for conducting investigations with special populations. Prerequisite: Constitutional Law | Course ID: J320 |
Criminal Evidence
This course will familiarize students with the fundamentals of criminal evidence as it pertains to the legal presentation of evidence in criminal trials, and with the role of legal counsel. Constitutional issues involving evidence are examined. Different varieties of evidence, from hearsay to physical evidence, are examined. Trial procedures such as expert-witness testimony, police testimony, and testimonial privileges are analyzed. Prerequisite: Criminal Law and Procedures: Crime and the Courtroom (except for students enrolled in the Cyber Security Program) | Course ID: J325 |
Criminal Behavior: Profiling Violent Offenders
This course will examine serial behavior by crime type and criminal profile. Crimes such as stalking, arson, murder, and sexual assault will be examined through case files to enhance investigative methods. Students will analyze psychological profiles and behavior patterns. Prerequisite: Criminology: Motives for Criminal Deviance (except for students enrolled in the Cyber Security Program) | Course ID: J326 |
Constitutional Law
This course challenges students to examine the complexities of the Bill of Rights and the application of those rights to the criminal justice system. The analysis of case studies will allow students to apply criminal law and procedure to fieldwork examination of criminal-justice issues. Prerequisite: Criminal Law and Procedures: Crime and the Courtroom (except for students enrolled in the Cyber Security Program) | Course ID: J331 |
Special Offenders: Sex Offenders
This course will examine the causes of sexual offenses and treatment of offenders. Laws and policy pertaining to sex offenders will be analyzed. Research on sex offenders, including recidivism, treatment, and re-entry into the community, will be examined. Prerequisite: Introduction to Criminal Justice (except for students enrolled in the Cyber Security Program) | Course ID: J440 |
Introduction to Information Systems Security
This course provides an overview of security challenges and strategies of countermeasure in the information systems environment. Topics include definition of terms, concepts, elements, and goals incorporating industry standards and practices with a focus on availability, vulnerability, integrity, and confidentiality aspects of information systems. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: N313 |
Legal and Security Issues
This course offers an overview of the legal processes involved in implementing and maintaining an E-commerce website. In addition, this course examines the security issues involved in maintaining a web or intranet/internet site and potentials for misuse. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: N326 |
Managing Risk for Information Systems
This course addresses the broad topic of risk management and how risk, threats, and vulnerabilities impact information systems. Areas of instruction include how to assess and manage risk based on defining an acceptable level of risk for information systems. Elements of a business impact analysis, business continuity plan, and disaster recovery plan will be discussed. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: N332 |
Security Policies and Implementation
This course includes a discussion on security policies that can be used to help protect and maintain a network, such as password policy, e-mail policy, and internet policy. The issues include organizational behavior and crisis management. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: N343 |
Security Strategies for Web Apps and Social Networking
This course addresses how the internet and web-based applications have transformed the way businesses, organizations, and people communicate. With this information came new risks, threats, and vulnerabilities for web-based applications and the people who use them. This course presents security strategies to mitigate the risk associated with web applications and social networking. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: N363 |
Auditing Information Technology Infrastructure
This course covers the principles, the approaches, and the methodology in auditing information systems to ensure the processes and the procedures are in compliance with pertinent laws and regulatory provisions especially in the context of information systems security (ISS). Prerequisite: none | Course ID: N409 |
Access Controls, Authentication, and PKI
This course introduces the concept of access control to information systems and applications. Access, authentication, and accounting for end-users and system administrators will be covered. In addition, security controls for access control including tokens, biometrics, and use of public key infrastructures (PKI) will be covered. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: N416 |
Network Security and Cryptography
This course examines threats to computer networks, network vulnerabilities, techniques for strengthening passive defenses, tools for establishing an active network defense, and policies for enhancing forensic analysis of crimes and attacks on computer networks. Topics include private and public key cryptography, digital signatures, secret sharing, security protocols, formal methods for analyzing network security, electronic mail security, firewalls, intrusion detection, Internet privacy and public key infrastructures. Prerequisites: Computer Applications and Business Systems Concepts; Networking Fundamentals | Course ID: N420 |
Windows Security Strategies
This course discusses security implementations for various Windows platforms and applications. Areas of study involve identifying and examining security risks, security solutions, and tools available for various Windows platforms and applications. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: N423 |
Computer Forensics
This course examines computer literacy and criminal investigation legal issues regarding seizure and chain of custody, and technical issues in acquiring computer evidence. Popular file systems are examined. Reporting issues in the legal system are discussed. Prerequisite: Computer Applications and Business Systems Concepts | Course ID: N430 |
Linux Security Strategies
This course is an introduction to the securing of Linux platforms and applications. Areas of study include identifying and examining methods of securing Linux platforms and applications and implementing those methods. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: N437 |
Hacker Techniques, Tools, and Applications
This course is an introduction to hacking tools and incident handling. Areas of instruction include various tools and vulnerabilities of operating systems, software, and networks used by hackers to access unauthorized information. This course also addresses incident handling methods used when information security is compromised. Prerequisites: none | Course ID: N442 |
ISS Capstone
This course encompasses all the accumulated knowledge obtained from the entire ISS curriculum and requires the student to respond to a RFP for information systems security consulting. Prerequisite: This course is designed to be taken at the end of the program | Course ID: N459 |
Lower Division
Customer Service
This course covers the basic concepts of essential communication skills needed in business to interact/work effectively with individuals and/or groups. Special areas of emphasis include solving problems, developing a customer service strategy, coping with challenging customers, increasing customer retention and surveying customer satisfaction. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: B119 |
Introduction to Business
This course is a study of the characteristics and functions of business in a free enterprise environment and how business impacts the economy in which we live. Characteristics studied may include opportunities, organizations, management, marketing, analysis and any other activities related to general ownership and operation. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: B136 |
Project Planning and Documentation
This course encompasses timelines, deadlines, team-building, communication issues and problem solving. The course is set with pre-defined scenarios to assist with the definition of project roles and phases. The students work through related issues and produce a resolution in a well written format. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: B220 |
Professional Communication
This course teaches communication theory and skills for developing professional documents and oral presentations for audiences in diverse communities and disciplines. To equip students to communicate effectively, this course emphasizes thinking and writing within global contexts, in collaborative situations, and in various electronic environments. Prerequisite: Passing grade in Foundation coursework or placement determined by Rasmussen College entrance placement exam score | Course ID: B271 |
Business Ethics
This course presents an examination of current moral and ethical issues that arise in the world of business, as well as an analysis of the main theories of moral obligation, right and wrong action, and good and bad values. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: B293 |
Computer Applications and Business Systems Concepts
This course teaches students basic to advanced computer concepts and skills, including creating and modifying Word documents, designing databases, spreadsheet creation and analysis, using the Internet and E-Commerce tools, and creating presentations with enhanced features and web tools. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: D132 |
Career Development
This course is designed to study the personal and professional characteristics necessary for obtaining and maintaining suitable employment. The student will assemble a complete job-seeking portfolio including his/her resume and references, letters of application and appreciation, documentation of work and educational history, and demonstration of skills through examples of student work. The course includes an in-depth study of self-marketing approaches, job interviewing techniques and professionalism as well as participation in a mock interview. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: E242 |
Microsoft Windows Workstations
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install and configure a Windows Workstation. The course gives the student the ability to provide technical support to a Windows Workstation. This course uses a combination of lectures, demonstrations, discussions, online assignments, and hands-on labs to reinforce the course materials. Further, the course helps prepare students to take the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Exam. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of PC Hardware and Software | Course ID: N127 |
Networking Fundamentals
This course has been designed to teach the foundations of networking. The course covers Local Area Networks and Wide Area Networks and how communications are accomplished in those environments. Students will learn the different Protocols used in networking. The course will cover the designing networks both cabled and wireless. Students will learn basic troubleshooting of a network and how to maintain it. To reinforce the material in this course the instructor will assign direct hands-on projects to be performed in a lab setting. Further, this course helps prepare students to take the CompTIA Network+ certification exam. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of PC Hardware and Software | Course ID: N133 |
Logic and Troubleshooting
This course provides students with a thorough understanding of the process, tools, and techniques to efficiently diagnose computer hardware and software issues and failures. Through the application of logic, students will complete puzzle-solving exercises and activities that illustrate effective reasoning processes. Students will be exposed to multiple real-world scenarios in which they will troubleshoot technological problems, and apply lessons learned in order to anticipate potential failure concerns. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to evaluate actual issues, use logic to identify the variables contributing to failure, and finally determine the proper course of action to correct the failure issue(s) at hand. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: N140 |
Networking Security
This course introduces students to general security concepts including authentication methods, cryptography basics, and common network attacks and how to safeguard against them. Students will learn to create secure communications for remote access, e-mail, the Web, directory and file transfer, and wireless data. They will understand the concepts of physical security and disaster recovery. This course uses a combination of lectures, demonstrations, discussions, online assignments, and hands-on labs to reinforce the course materials. Further, this course helps prepare students to take the CompTIA Security+ exam. Prerequisite: Networking Fundamentals | Course ID: N141 |
Fundamentals of PC Hardware and Software
In this course, students are introduced to the installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of personal computer hardware and the software used to support the hardware. Additional topics covered include the relationship between computer hardware and software, computer networks and peripherals, virus protection, disaster recovery and maintenance planning. Finally, the student will learn about and conduct the responsibilities of a professional PC technician. To reinforce the materials in this course, the instructor will assign direct hands-on projects to be performed in a physical or remote lab setting. This course helps prepare students to take both parts of the A+ certification exam. Each student will assemble a computer using prescribed parts and materials. Prerequisite: Logic and Troubleshooting | Course ID: N145 |
Technology's Role in the 21st Century
This course provides a broad overview of major technology trends and developments in the late 20th and 21st centuries along with their cultural, economic, and societal impact. Topics include the uses of technology tools in science, industry, education, and the arts. Categories such as communications, commerce, and quality of life will be explored as students review the scope of and application of technology within the context of everyday life. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: N150 |
Windows Active Directory
The course will teach the concepts of utilizing Microsoft Windows Active Directory. Students will learn to install, set up, configure, utilize, maintain and trouble shoot Windows Active Directory. To reinforce the material in this course the instructor will assign direct hands on projects to be performed in a lab setting. Further, this course helps prepare students to take the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist exam. Prerequisite: Microsoft Windows Server | Course ID: N226 |
Microsoft Windows Server
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install and configure Windows Servers and perform post-installation and day-to-day administrative tasks. The course gives the student the background needed to provide technical support for Windows Servers. This course uses a combination of lectures, demonstrations, discussions, online assignments, and hands-on labs to reinforce the material covered. Further, the course helps prepare students to take the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist exam. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of PC Hardware and Software | Course ID: N228 |
Cisco Networking Fundamentals and Routing
In this course students will learn the skills necessary to deploy a new Cisco network or manage an existing network. The course provides a wide range of information, starting with a review of the basic building blocks of networks through advanced Cisco networking topics such as access control list, WAN connectivity, and virtual LANs. The lab assignments included in this course give students adequate hands-on experience with Cisco equipment, allowing them to gain confidence in working with live networks. This course uses a combination of reading, lecture, and lab work to reinforce student learning. Further, this course helps prepare students to take the Cisco CCENT exam. Prerequisites: Networking Fundamentals; Microsoft Windows Server | Course ID: N235 |
Managing Information Security
Information security is not only an IT, but a management issue. Therefore, this course introduces students to a detailed examination of the systems-wide perspective of information security. They begin with the strategic planning process for security, which includes an examination of the policies, procedures and staffing functions necessary to organize and administrate ongoing security functions in an organization. Course subjects include security practices, security architecture and models, continuity planning and disaster recovery planning. Prerequisite: Networking Security | Course ID: N253 |
Information Technology Capstone
This course summarizes key learning throughout the student's program. Students apply what they've learned by solving a real-world programming problem. This problem-solving exercise encompasses timelines, deadlines, team-building, and communication issues. Prerequisite: This course is intended to be completed in last quarter of diploma | Course ID: N290 |
General Education Courses
Upper Division
Communication (Select 1 course)
Advanced Composition
This advanced writing course is intended to help students further develop and refine their writing, researching, and analytical skills, through the application of these skills to various rhetorical situations. To achieve these goals, students will be expected to develop their ability to present their views in an organized, unified, and coherent manner to diverse audiences. Prerequisite: English Composition | Course ID: G324 |
Visual Communication in the Media
This course examines how people understand their world through visual images. Students will examine how people visually gather, process, and interpret information presented through media sources. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: G332 |
Humanities (Select 2 courses)
American Literature
This course surveys authors, genres, and movements in American literature from 1865 to the present, including representative works of Realism, Naturalism, Modernism, and Post- Modernism/Post-Structuralism. Students will engage in critical readings of exemplary literary texts from a diverse group of authors that have influenced American literature since the Civil War. Students will analyze how these works of literature exemplify particular historical moments in U.S. history, as well as how they communicate pertinent cultural issues such as gender, race, ethnicity, class, religion, sexual identity, community, region, and nation. In their study of the broad range of American fiction, poetry, and drama since 1865, students will analyze literary, aesthetic, and critical developments. Prerequisites: English Composition; Introduction to Literature | Course ID: G330 |
Contemporary World Literature: 1900 to the Present
This course explores how authors from around the world have engaged with important themes and historical events throughout the twentieth century. In studying these texts, students will examine the interplay of fiction and history, the varieties of literary style, and the qualities that link as well as distinguish works from different cultures. Students will respond to texts critically in discussion and essays, as well as research critical evaluations of literary topics, authors, etc. Prerequisite: English Composition | Course ID: G335 |
Literature of American Minorities
This course introduces students to a variety of texts by American minority authors from the mid- 19th century to the present. The central focus of this course will be on literary responses to social marginalization based on race/ethnicity, gender, national origin, sexuality/sexual orientation, ability, and other factors. Students will study the effects of exclusionary and oppressive practices, both historical and present day, on writers' perceptions and literary representations of their times, contexts, and identity. Students will also be introduced to samples of the most common critical-theoretical approaches to the primary texts they will study in this class Prerequisite: English Composition | Course ID: G435 |
Political Thought
The aim of this course is to understand and appreciate some important authors and traditions of political thought. The course will cover such topics as authority, consent, freedom, and obligation. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: G440 |
Math/Natural Sciences (Select 1 course)
Human Uses of the Environment
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the integrated relationship between human life and the surrounding environment, beginning with a study of the fundamental concepts and principles of ecology. Topics that are interwoven throughout the course include principles of ecology as seen in the structure and function of the ecosystem; pollution of air, soil and water resources; population explosion and the relationship of people, disease, and food production; and environmental controls necessary for survival. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: G328 |
Physical Geography
This course presents a study of the development and distribution of landforms, climates, minerals, soils and water resources. Interrelationships between the physical environment and regional patterns formed by these elements are analyzed against man's utilization of them. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: G346 |
Conservation of Resources
The purpose of this course is to provide students with important principles of ecology and resource management. Emphasis will be on local, national, and global environment problems and possible solutions to these problems. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: G350 |
Gender in Math and Science
This course examines the personal and collective educational experiences, career paths, and discoveries of female researchers, teachers, and practitioners in the fields of mathematics and science. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: G434 |
Social Sciences (Select 2 courses)
American Religious History
"A survey of the contribution of religion to American culture, including the differences between rural and urban society, the development of religious freedom and the rise of a ""secular religion."" Examines the emergence of new forms of belief and practice and the variety of religious issues confronting American society today." Prerequisite: none | Course ID: G333 |
Visions of America Since 1945
Since the end of World War II, popular culture has become an especially significant aspect of American history and an important element in many of our lives. Consequently, this course will explore the ways in which popular culture has represented and mediated conflicts and tensions post-World War II. Through this lens, issues of gender and family relationships, as well as class and racial politics, will be discussed. The dual role of television as a reflective and manipulative force in the new suburban family and the role Hollywood films played in the popular culture will be examined. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: G380 |
Comparative Politics
This course will introduce students to the field of comparative politics by examining classification of political systems according to institutional and developmental characteristics. Causes and costs of political stability and instability will be explored. Comparison will be made between contemporary political institutions and processes in various countries. Prerequisite: American/U.S. National Government | Course ID: G401 |
Work and Family
This course focuses on the overlapping worlds of work and family. It examines both the nature of the links that exist between the two major social institutions as well as the issues and problems that result from the combination of individuals' work and family responsibilities. An emphasis is placed on female labor force participation. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: G425 |
Lower Division
English Composition (Required course)
English Composition
This course is designed to guide students in understanding the writing process and developing their ability to write and express ideas in an organized, unified, and coherent manner. Students will produce college-level writing that reflects awareness of rhetorical strategies, writing purpose, student voice, and appropriate grammar, punctuation, and usage skills. Through reading, writing, discussion, research, and collaboration, students will practice effective writing and apply course concepts. Prerequisite: Passing grade in Foundation coursework or placement determined by Rasmussen College entrance placement exam score | Course ID: G124 |
Communication (Select 1 course)
English Composition 2
This course builds on students' understanding of the writing process through an exploration of various writing strategies and research. Students will analyze readings and apply critical reading and writing skills. This course will develop argumentative writing and application of research. Prerequisite: English Composition | Course ID: G126A |
Introduction to Communication
The course will introduce students to basic models and theories of the communication process. Students will learn about a variety of elements involved in communication. They will also explore how factors such as race, ethnicity, age, socioeconomic status, and gender influence communication. Students will focus on developing an awareness of the effects of various types of communication on themselves and others. They will also develop practical skills for improving their ability to communicate in personal, social and professional contexts. Specific topics will include perception, self-concept, verbal and nonverbal communication, effective listening and communicating in culturally diverse settings. Prerequisite: Passing grade in Foundation coursework or placement determined by Rasmussen College entrance placement exam score | Course ID: G141 |
Oral Communication
This course will present students with a broad understanding of communication in a variety of contexts. Students will learn the processes and strategies of oral communication by exploring speech anxiety, audience analysis, and organizational speech patterns. Students will research, use supporting materials, and use effective language to develop and present a narrative, informative and persuasive speech. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: G227 |
Humanities (Select 2 courses)
Humanities
This course investigates human creative achievement. It is designed to increase the student's understanding and appreciation of cultural literacy and the pursuit of humanitarian goals. Representative disciplines may include art, music, literature, architecture, drama, and philosophy. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: G125 |
Film Appreciation
Students will study different elements, forms, techniques and styles of film and will learn a critical approach to film and the motion picture industry. Students will critique films and filmmakers through various approaches and assessments that demonstrate analysis, interpretation, and evaluation skills as well as fostering a deeper appreciation and understanding of film as an art form. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: G145 |
Art Appreciation
Students will examine the historical, social, and technological factors that contribute to understanding the function and meaning of art in this course. Using a global and thematic approach, students will be introduced to the basic elements of art, while learning about a full range of media used to make art, and the fundamental concepts of art criticism. Western and non-Western art is represented, with a strong emphasis on a global perspective in relation to culture, communication, politics, and economics. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: G147 |
Creative Writing
This course will develop the student's talents in creative writing. Various forms of writing will be studied, such as short stories, novels, poems, plays and non-fiction. Works by students and others will be critiqued. Students will also develop editorial skills so that each writer may revise and improve his/her work. Students will compose a minimum of 6000 words over the course of the program. Prerequisite: Passing grade in Foundation coursework or placement determined by Rasmussen College entrance placement exam score | Course ID: G201 |
Introduction to Critical Thinking
A study of the rules of valid judging and reasoning, both inductive and deductive, in a traditional, language-centered context rather than a symbolic context. Logical analysis of both formal and informal fallacies and of the consistency and logical consequences of a given set of statements. Logical analysis is applied to concrete problems dealing with our knowledge of reality. Prerequisite: English Composition | Course ID: G224 |
Introduction to Literature
This course offers an introduction to the most common literary genres: fiction, poetry, drama, and literary non-fiction. Students will study the basic elements of each genre, learn how to compare genres, become familiar with sample texts that illustrate the particularities of each genre, and practice the skills of analyzing and writing about literary texts. Reading and analysis of texts will include a variety of literary forms and periods. Students will engage in approaches to determine literary meaning, form, and value. Prerequisite: none [English Composition recommended] | Course ID: G230 |
Conversational Spanish
This course focuses on common words and phrases students need to develop a working vocabulary which will enable them to communicate with Spanish-speaking individuals in their personal and professional lives. Although oral communication is stressed, included is an overview of Spanish grammar, phonetic pronunciation and Hispanic culture. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: G238 |
Math/Natural Sciences (Select 2 courses)
Structure and Function of the Human Body
This course provides a working knowledge of the structure and function of the human body. A general introduction to cells and tissues is followed by study of the anatomy and physiology of the skeletal and muscular systems. The student is introduced to the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, and endocrine systems. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: G150 |
Scientific Literacy
In this course students will explore the role that science plays in the world. Students will survey different natural sciences such as: biology, health sciences, chemistry, physics, astronomy, and geology; as well as analyze specific case studies from these fields. Throughout the course students will develop their scientific reasoning skills. They will learn about the scientific method as well as how to detect common fallacies and misuses of science. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: G152 |
General Education Mathematics
This course introduces students to topics from modern mathematics that are relevant to everyday life and not typically covered in the standard college math sequence. Students will be exposed to a variety of mathematical tools from diverse branches of mathematics. They will utilize these tools to solve interesting real-world problems. Topics may include, but are not limited to, game theory, graph theory, the mathematics of growth, applications of geometry, probability, and statistics. Prerequisite: Passing grade in Foundation coursework or placement determined by Rasmussen College entrance placement exam score | Course ID: G180 |
Introduction to Human Biology
Students will explore fundamental concepts of human biology. They will examine cell structure and function, body systems, and biochemistry. They will also learn basic concepts of genetics and evolution. Students will explore the relationship of human populations and the ecosystem. Students will complete laboratory exercise coordinated with course content. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: G215 |
College Algebra
This course provides students with the skills to achieve mastery of algebraic terminology and applications including, but not limited to, real number operations, variables, polynomials, integer exponents, graphs, factoring, quadratic equations, and word problems. Prerequisite: Passing grade in Foundation coursework or placement determined by Rasmussen College entrance placement exam score | Course ID: G233 |
Introduction to Astronomy
Examines astronomical phenomena and concepts, including the solar system, stars and galaxies, planetary motions, atoms and radiation, and the origin and evolution of the universe. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: G239 |
Introduction to Geology
Examines basic geologic principles from a physical or historical perspective. Includes such topics as the formation of rocks and minerals; internal and external processes modifying the earth's surface and phenomena; and the evolutionary history of the earth, including its life forms, oceans and atmosphere. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: G245 |
Social Sciences (Select 2 courses)
Introduction to Sociology
This course introduces students to basic sociology terms and concepts. Students will understand how to apply sociological concepts and theories and analyze the structure and relationships of social institutions and the process of social change. Students will explore a variety of topics of sociological interest, including socialization, social inequality, social movements, and the impact of technology and social change on society. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: G142 |
Human Geography
This course will introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth's surface. Students will employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human social organization and its environmental consequences. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: G146 |
General Psychology
This course will provide students with a general understanding of basic methodologies, concepts, theories, and practices in contemporary psychology. Areas of investigation may include the goals and research methodologies of psychology, the science of the brain, theories of human development and intelligence, concepts of motivation and emotions, the science of sensation and perceptions, and the current practices pertaining to psychological disorders, therapies, and treatments. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: G148 |
Technology and Society
Students will examine the relationships, benefits, historical significance, and effects technology has on society. This course will investigate the local, national and global impact of technology on both individual and global cultures. This course introduces students to basic diversity and technology terms and concepts. Students will examine the influences that emerging technologies have on diversity awareness, the digital divide, and intercultural knowledge. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: G149 |
Understanding Cultures
This course is a comparative study of societies and cultures around the world and the cultures within the United States, focusing on the effects of ethnicity and race on African Americans, Latino, Asian American and Native Americans living in the United States. Topics include family, marriage, power, religion, values, inequality, social organization, language, social stratification, economic processes, conflicts and cultural and social change over time. Examples will be drawn from Africa, South America, North America, Asia and the Pacific Islands. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: G200 |
Macroeconomics
In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of macroeconomics, which deals with the economy as a whole. An overview of the American economy will be explored through a study of basic supply and demand analysis and a review of fiscal and monetary policy to phases of the business cycle. Unemployment, inflation, GDP, and policy decisions which affect the American economy at home and abroad will be covered. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: G203 |
Microeconomics
Students will be introduced to the field of microeconomics in this course, including theories of production, determination of prices, and distribution of income in regulated and unregulated industries. Other topics may include industrial relations, monopolies, and comparative economic systems. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: G204 |
American/U.S. National Government
This course presents the development and evolution of the American national government with emphasis on the structures and processes of our representative democracy, including its ties to culture, politics and policies, political parties, and state and local governments. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: G242 |
United States History: 1900 to the Present
This course provides an overview of the history of the United States during the 20th century up until the present day. The political, social, and economic aspects of this time will be explored amid a variety of human cultures, values, and perspectives within the United States. Prerequisite: none | Course ID: G270 |
Foundation Courses
Reading and Writing Strategies
This course develops students' reading and writing skills in preparation for college-level coursework. Through review of grammar, punctuation, and the writing process, students will enhance their ability to compose sentences, paragraphs, and short essays. The study of active reading strategies will provide students with the tools necessary for comprehending collegiate level texts. Prerequisite: Placement determined by Rasmussen College entrance placement exam score | Course ID: B080 |
Practical Math
Mathematics is learned through communication. In this course, students will learn to communicate how problems are solved and how solving problems can be applied in real-world settings. Students will have opportunities to learn multiple problem solving strategies. This course also provides practice and skill problems. Prerequisite: Placement determined by Rasmussen College entrance placement exam score | Course ID: B087 |
Total Bachelor's Degree Credits
Lower Division General Education Credits: 32
Upper Division General Education Credits: 24
Lower Division Major and Core Credits: 58
Upper Division Major and Core Credits: 67
Total BS Degree Credits: 181*
* Credit totals do not include Foundation Courses. Students must either demonstrate mastery of the subject matter in Foundation Courses through a Rasmussen College entrance placement exam or by successful completion of Foundation Courses.
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