Rasmussen College Launches Human Services Bachelor's Degree Completion Program

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Rasmussen College, a regionally accredited private college, today launched a Human Services Bachelor's degree program in the College's AcceleratED format. The fully online bachelor's degree completion program is designed to help human services professionals advance their careers in as few as 18 months. The new program is also being offered at an affordable $260 per credit, saving students money on the total cost of their degree. Students can enroll in the Human Services AccelertatED Bachelor's degree program immediately, with classes beginning in January 2015.

"The curriculum for our AcceleratED Human Services Bachelor's degree program is based on national industry standards and best practices and prepares students for success in a wide range of roles in the human services field," said Currie Myers, dean of the School of Justice Studies at Rasmussen College. "Graduates will be prepared to work in career opportunities such as social service manager, human services assistant and community service manager, and in settings that range from courts and victim advocacy organizations to foster homes, juvenile justice centers and health facilities."

Human Services Professionals in Demand
The Rasmussen College Human Services AcceleratED Bachelor's degree program comes as the demand for social and community service managers is on the rise. Nationally, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 21 percent job growth by 2022. The College's program is designed to meet the needs of today's human services professionals by providing experiential learning opportunities that immerse students in the multi-disciplinary field of human services. The fully online degree option also allows those currently working in the field to fast-track their careers by applying new knowledge and leadership skills to their current job or internship.

"The program was designed with important transferable skills in mind," Myers said. "Those skills are critical thinking, digital fluency, information literacy, ethics and professional responsibility, communication and teamwork. Together, these skills will prepare our graduates to serve diverse populations and contribute to local and global communities."

To learn more about the Human Services AcceleratED Bachelor's degree program, please visit http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/justice-studies/human-services/.    

ABOUT RASMUSSEN COLLEGE:
Rasmussen College is a regionally accredited private college and Public Benefit Corporation that is dedicated to changing lives through high-demand educational programs and public service. Rasmussen College offers Certificate and Diploma programs through Associate's and Bachelor's degrees online and across its 24 Midwest and Florida campuses in a supportive, student-centered and career-focused environment. Since 1900, Rasmussen College has been dedicated to being a primary contributor to the growth and development of the communities it serves. As a Public Benefit Corporation, Rasmussen College is committed to helping change lives through education and making a positive impact on society through public service and a variety of community-based initiatives. For more information about Rasmussen College, please visit www.rasmussen.edu.

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