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Everything You Need to Know About Our Programs

Rasmussen University’s mission is to provide education for growing careers in in-demand fields and to impact lives inside and outside the classroom. Pursue your future career in one of our areas of study—online or on one of our campuses across six states. Get information about our programs by downloading the catalog below.

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You’re ready to take the next step toward your dream career, but you want a closer look at the educational path in front of you. Explore over 60 programs by first selecting the area of study below that you are interested in most.

Business

The business world is constantly changing, but a Certificate, Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree or Master's degree can help you become the experienced business professional the digital economy needs. Learn more about an online degree in Accounting, Business, Business Management, Finance, Healthcare Management, Human Resources and Organizational Leadership, Marketing, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Human Resources Management, and Supply Chain and Logistics Management.

School of Business

Design

Develop proficiency with the latest graphic design tools and challenge the limits of creativity with an online Design degree. Earn your Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design to help start or advance your career in an industry that explores many types of media, including 3D animation, digital video and audio, and web and print design.

School of Design

Education

Make a lasting impression on a child’s life with a Certificate, Diploma, Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Built fully online for busy working adults looking to start or advance their career, these fulfilling programs are perfect for students who have a passion for working with young children.

School of Education

Health Sciences

The world of healthcare is vast and demanding, but earning your Diploma, Certificate, Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Health Sciences can help give you the skills and knowledge to succeed. Whether you want to work directly with patients or behind the scenes, you can find the right degree for you, from Health and Wellness, Health Information Management, Health Information Technician, Health Sciences, and Healthcare to Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Laboratory Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic Technology, and Master of Healthcare Administration.

School of Health Sciences

Human Services

We offer Human Services Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees that help you gain the skills and experience you need on your journey of helping others. Our online Human Services degrees apply critical thinking to issues in human services such as education, training and self development, facilitation of services and advocacy. Strengthen your interpersonal, leadership and organizational skills with relevant curriculum led by experienced faculty.

School of Human Services

Justice Studies

Serve your community and help advance your career at the same time with a Certificate, Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Justice Studies. In-depth training and fieldwork in the Law Enforcement programs help prepare you for real-world experience looking after your community. Learn conveniently online in our Criminal Justice and Paralegal degree programs, enhanced with detailed curriculum and hands-on experience to help fulfill your career goals.

School of Justice Studies

Nursing

From undergraduate to graduate education, Diplomas to degrees, we offer a broad portfolio of Nursing programs to meet you where you are in skill and experience. We offer reputable, fast-paced, on-campus Nursing programs designed to get you into the field quickly with a strong, real-world foundation. You can also earn your Master of Science in Nursing degree fully online with relevant curriculum and progressive learning strategies.

School of Nursing

Technology

Stay current with the evolving world of technology with a fully online Certificate, Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree or Master's degree from the School of Technology. From Computer Science, Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Information Technology, Information Technology Management, IT Support and IT Project Management to Network Support, Network Systems Administration, Software Application Development and Master of Science in Data Science, you can meet the demands of this industry while pursuing the career you want most.

School of Technology

Faculty Directory

Our faculty members use their real-world experience to help prepare you for relevant, in-demand careers. With industry experience and advanced degrees, our accomplished team of faculty are dedicated to helping you succeed.

Let our faculty help prepare you for professional success through:

Incorporating specialized industry experience to an online classroom setting
Providing instruction to help you learn course material
Helping you master concepts and deliver career skills

To find more about Rasmussen University's faculty, download the current faculty directory.

Additional Information: Refund Policies of All States

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Archived Course Catalogs

2022 - 2023 Course Catalog

(effective January 2023)

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Addendum: Please note that an addendum is located at the end of the digital catalog and can be accessed directly by clicking on the bottom "bookmark" tab in the catalog reader.

2022 - 2023 Course Catalog

(effective July 2022)

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2021-2022 Course Catalog

(effective July 2021)

View 2021 - 2022 catalog

2021 Course Catalog

(effective January 2021)

View 2021 catalog

2020–2021 Course Catalog

(effective August 12, 2020)

View 2020–2021 catalog

2019–2020 Course Catalog

(effective August 12, 2019)

View 2019–2020 catalog

2018–2019 Course Catalog

(effective August 8, 2018)

View 2018–2019 catalog

2017–2018 Course Catalog

(effective August 9, 2017)

View 2017–2018 catalog

2016–2017 Course Catalog

(effective July 12, 2016)

View 2016–2017 catalog

2015–2016 Course Catalogs

(effective August 13, 2015)

2014–2015 Course Catalogs

(effective October 1, 2014 – August 12, 2015)

Minnesota

View 2014–2015 Minnesota's catalog
View 2014–2015 addendum to Minnesota's catalog

Illinois

View 2014–2015 Illinois' catalog
View 2014–2015 addendum to Illinois' catalog

Florida

View 2014–2015 Florida's catalog
View 2014–2015 addendum to Florida's catalog

Wisconsin

View 2014–2015 Wisconsin's catalog
View 2014–2015 addendum to Wisconsin's catalog

North Dakota

View 2014–2015 North Dakota's catalog
View 2014–2015 addendum to North Dakota's catalog

Kansas

View 2014–2015 Kansas' catalog
View 2014–2015 addendum to Kansas' catalog

AcceleratED

View 2014–2015 AcceleratED's catalog
View 2014–2015 addendum to AcceleratED's catalog

2013–2014 Course Catalogs

(effective October 7, 2013 – September 30, 2014)

Minnesota

View 2013–2014 Minnesota's catalog
View 2013–2014 addendum to Minnesota's catalog

Illinois

View 2013–2014 Illinois' catalog
View 2013–2014 addendum to Illinois' catalog

Florida

View 2013–2014 Florida's catalog
View 2013–2014 addendum to Florida's catalog

Wisconsin

View 2013–2014 Wisconsin's catalog
View 2013–2014 addendum to Wisconsin's catalog

North Dakota

View 2013–2014 North Dakota's catalog
View 2013–2014 addendum to North Dakota's catalog

Kansas

View 2013–2014 Kansas' catalog
View 2013–2014 addendum to Kansas' catalog

AcceleratED

View 2013–2014 AcceleratED's catalog
View 2013–2014 addendum to AcceleratED's catalog

2013 Course Catalogs

(effective January 14, 2013 – October 6, 2013)

Minnesota

View 2013 Minnesota's catalog
View 2013 addendum to Minnesota's catalog

Illinois

View 2013 Illinois' catalog
View 2013 addendum to Illinois' catalog

Florida

View 2013 Florida's catalog
View 2013 addendum to Florida's catalog

Wisconsin

View 2013 Wisconsin's catalog
View 2013 addendum to Wisconsin's catalog

North Dakota

View 2013 North Dakota's catalog
View 2013 addendum to North Dakota's catalog

Kansas

View 2013 Kansas' catalog
View 2013 addendum to Kansas' catalog

AcceleratED

View 2013 AcceleratED's catalog
View 2013 addendum to AcceleratED's catalog

2012–2013 Course Catalogs

(effective August 2012 – January 14, 2013)

Minnesota

View 2012–2013 Minnesota's catalog
View 2012–2013 addendum to Minnesota's catalog

Illinois

View 2012–2013 Illinois' catalog
View 2012–2013 addendum to Illinois' catalog

Florida

View 2012–2013 Florida's catalog
View 2012–2013 addendum to Florida's catalog

Wisconsin

View 2012–2013 Wisconsin's catalog
View 2012–2013 addendum to Wisconsin's catalog

North Dakota

View 2012–2013 North Dakota's catalog
View 2012–2013 addendum to North Dakota's catalog

AcceleratED

View 2012–2013 AcceleratED's catalog
View 2012–2013 addendum to AcceleratED's catalog

2011–2012 Course Catalogs

Minnesota

View 2011–2012 Minnesota's catalog
View 2011–2012 addendum to Minnesota's catalog

Illinois

View 2011–2012 Illinois' catalog
View 2011–2012 addendum to Illinois' catalog

Florida

View 2011–2012 Florida's catalog
View 2011–2012 addendum to Florida's catalog

Wisconsin

View 2011–2012 Wisconsin's catalog
View 2011–2012 addendum to Wisconsin's catalog

North Dakota

View 2011–2012 North Dakota's catalog
View 2011–2012 addendum to North Dakota's catalog

2010–2011 Course Catalogs

Minnesota

View 2010–2011 Minnesota's catalog
View 2010–2011 addendum to Minnesota's catalog

Illinois

View 2010–2011 Illinois' catalog
View 2010–2011 addendum to Illinois's catalog

Florida

View 2010–2011 Florida's catalog
View 2010–2011 addendum to Florida's catalog

Wisconsin

View 2010–2011 Wisconsin's catalog
View 2010–2011 addendum to Wisconsin's catalog

North Dakota

View 2010–2011 North Dakota's catalog
View 2010–2011 addendum to North Dakota's catalog

2009–2010 Course Catalogs

Minnesota

View 2009–2010 Minnesota's catalog
View 2009–2010 addendum to Minnesota's catalog

Illinois

View 2009–2010 Illinois' catalog
View 2009–2010 addendum to Illinois' catalog

Florida

View 2009–2010 Florida's catalog
View 2009–2010 addendum to Florida's catalog

Wisconsin

View 2009–2010 Wisconsin's catalog
View 2009–2010 addendum to Wisconsin's catalog

North Dakota

View 2009–2010 North Dakota's catalog
View 2009–2010 addendum to North Dakota's catalog

2008–2009 Course Catalogs

Florida

View 2008–2009 Florida's catalog

Illinois

View 2008–2009 Illinois' catalog

Minnesota

View 2008–2009 Minnesota's catalog

North Dakota

View 2008–2009 North Dakota's catalog

Moorhead

View 2008–2009 Moorhead, MN catalog
View 2008–2009 addendum to Moorhead, MN catalog

Wisconsin

View 2008–2009 Wisconsin's catalog

2007–2008 Course Catalogs

Florida

View 2007–2008 Florida's catalog

Illinois

View 2007–2008 Illinois' catalog

Minnesota

View 2007–2008 Minnesota's catalog
View the 2007–2008 Moorhead, MN catalog

North Dakota

View 2007–2008 North Dakota's catalog

Wisconsin

View 2007–2008 Wisconsin's catalog

2006–2007 Course Catalogs

Florida

View 2006–2007 Florida's catalog

Illinois

View 2006–2007 Illinois' catalog

Minnesota

View 2006–2007 Minnesota's catalog

North Dakota

View 2006–2007 North Dakota's catalog

2005–2006 Course Catalogs

Minnesota

View 2005–2006 Minnesota's catalog

North Dakota

View 2005–2006 North Dakota's catalog

2004–2005 Course Catalog

Minnesota

View 2004–2005 Minnesota's catalog

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