2014-2015 ACADEMIC CATALOG - MINNESOTA MISSION AND COLLEGE CALENDAR

Sep 10, 2026

2014-2015 Minnesota Mission academic catalog presents Rasmussen College’s mission-driven education approach, emphasizing innovative programs, dynamic curriculum, and general education skills. It outlines key purposes including educational excellence and assessment, teaching and student development, mission and public service, resource allocation and effectiveness, and diversity and inclusion. The catalog also includes the 2014-2015 academic calendar with quarter dates, college holidays, and a detailed table of contents covering schools, general education course selections, policies, and faculty and staff information.

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CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages100

Reading Time4 h 12 min

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Letter from the President

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School of Business

School of Design

School of Education

School of Health Sciences

School of Justice Studies

School of Nursing

School of Technology

General Education Course Selections

Course Descriptions

Academic Information and College Policies

Faculty and Staff

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2014-2015 ACADEMIC CATALOG MINNESOTA MISSION Rasmussen College is an institution of higher learning dedicated to global enrichment and meeting the evolving needs of our diverse communities. With an emphasis on innovative programs, dynamic curriculum, and general education skills, we are committed to being a pioneer in the field of career-focused education. We empower our students, faculty and staff to exceed the expectations of society through academic excellence, community enrichment, and service to the public good. PURPOSES TO ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION, RASMUSSEN COLLEGE ESTABLISHED THESE PURPOSES: 1. Educational Excellence and Assessment: Rasmussen College fosters a learning and teaching community that is challenging, stimulating and student-focused. The College uses continuous evaluation and a number of assessment tools and methods to ensure student learning, effective teaching, student persistence and institutional effectiveness. 2. Teaching, Learning, and Development: Rasmussen College provides learning opportunities in an environment of mutual respect in an unbiased atmosphere, preparing students and team members for success, lifelong learning and continued improvement in a global environment. 3. Mission and Service: Rasmussen College publicly states its mission and demonstratesits commitment to the public good by supporting career-focused education that empowers local communities. The College builds community through education and interacts with its constituency with integrity and transparency. 4. Resources and Effectiveness: Rasmussen College allocates resources to human capital, facilities and technology in its commitment to accuracy, connectedness and timeliness. The College is dedicated to effective use and investment of resources anda quality learning and teaching environment for students, staff and faculty. 5. Diversity and Inclusion: Rasmussen College promotes diversity awareness, respect for multiple perspectives, and inclusion among all College stakeholders in and out of classrooms. 2014-2015 ACADEMIC CALENDAR • Summer Quarter July 7–September 21 • Early Fall Quarter August 11–September 21 • Fall Quarter October 6– December 21 • Early Winter Quarter November 10– December 21 •Winter Quarter January 5– March 22 • Early Spring Quarter February 9– March 22 • Spring Quarter April 6–June 21 • Early Summer Quarter May 11–June 21 • Summer Quarter July 6–September 20 COLLEGE HOLIDAYS • New Year’s Day • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day • Memorial Day • Independence Day • Labor Day • Veterans Day • Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday • Christmas Day 2 014-2015 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter from the President 2 SUPPORT+ 3 School of Business 4 School of Design 12 School of Education 16 School of Health Sciences 18 School of Justice Studies 27 School of Nursing 32 School of Technology 35 General Education Course Selections 41 Course Descriptions 42 Academic Information and College Policies 69 Faculty and Staff 90 888-5-RASMUSSEN 1 RASMUSSEN COLLEGE WELCOME TO RASMUSSEN COLLEGE I am honored that you have selected Rasmussen College as your institution to achieve your educational goals. At Rasmussen College, we are constantly researching and developing new programmatic offerings and course delivery methodologies that meet the needs of employers in our communities and our ever-changing student body. It is with this consistent programmatic focus that Rasmussen College continuously updates existing programs and launches new programs in order to stay relevant with the careers of today. We understand there are many reasons that aided in your decision to complete your education. Whether it was for career advancement opportunities, to make yourself more in-demand in the job market or even a personal life goal that you set for yourself—our programs are specifically designed for students like you to af

FAQs

What is Rasmussen College’s mission focus in the 2014-2015 catalog?

The catalog describes a career-focused education model emphasizing innovative programs, dynamic curriculum, and general education skills. It highlights supporting diverse communities through academic excellence, community enrichment, and public service.

How does the catalog explain Rasmussen College’s purpose for educational quality?

It lists purposes including educational excellence and assessment through continuous evaluation, teaching and development in a respectful environment, and ongoing improvement. It also includes resources and effectiveness, as well as diversity and inclusion across college stakeholders.

What information about SUPPORT+ student services is included?

The catalog states that SUPPORT+ offers a customized support network at no additional cost, including program management, student financial services advising, and career support. The goal is to help students succeed in classes and in their chosen careers while earning their degrees.

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