RASMUSSEN COLLEGE See specific options listed on program pages, as denoted by the “+” symbol. The “+” symbol following a course title indicates that there is an equivalent Credit by Assessment option specifically for this course. The “+” symbol appearing after a General Education category heading indicates that there is at least one Credit by Assessment option available to fulfill an elective within this category. Lower Division Flex Choice Credit by Assessment Courses on this chart may only be selected in place of designated courses listed in the certificate-, diploma-, and associate-level curricula of a Flex Choice Credit by Assessment eligible program. Upper Division Flex Choice Credit by Assessment Courses on this chart may only be selected in place of designated baccalaureate-level courses (generally identifiable by course numbers in the 3000s and 4000s). FLEX CHOICE CREDIT BY ASSESSMENT COURSE OPTIONS Course Equivalent Assessment Course Credit by LOWER DIVISION – MAJOR AND CORE CGS 1240 Computer Applications and Business Systems Concepts E242 Career Development Computer and Microsoft Productivity Virtual Career Center Course Description Transfer (TR) or Test-Out (TO) Credits 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. Prerequisites: None 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. Prerequisites: None MNA 1161 Customer Service Customer Loyalty and Retention LOWER DIVISION – GENERAL EDUCATION Conflict Resolution Lower Div. – Communications Lower Div. – English Composition (or ENC 1101 English Composition)¹, ² Lower Div. – Humanities Approaches to Studying Religions Lower Div. – Humanities Lower Div. – Math (MAT 1222 Algebra or MAT 1106 Advanced Algebra¹) Lower Div. – Natural Science Lower Div. – Math (or STA 1625 Essential Statistics and Analytics)¹ Lower Div. – Social Sci. (or PSY 1012 General Psychology)¹ Lower Div. – Social Sci. (or SYG 1000 Introduction to Sociology)¹ 108 rasmussen.edu Introduction to Art History Algebra English Composition I 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. Prerequisites: None The course objective is to gain mastery in the basic concepts of conflict resolution and learn how to apply these concepts in real-world situations and one’s own life; explore key theories and skills associated with conflict resolution in a variety of contexts, including organizational, intercultural, family and interpersonal. Prerequisites: None The course objective is to learn the core skills of English composition and how to apply those skills to become effective writer and engaged reader; gain proficiency with all of the steps in the writing process while creating original compositions in the narrative, the informative, and the argumentative modes; and learn how to read in an active, inquisitive manner and analyze the rhetorical situation of a text or the student’s own compositions. Prerequisites: None The course objective is to demonstrate understanding of the basic concepts integral to the study of religion and apply the concepts in real-world situations; analyze key components of religions as they apply to a range of different belief systems; and examine the role of religion in modern society. Prerequisites: None The course objective is to gain mastery of the basic art history elements of the Western world from prehistoric to modern times; explore art exhibits, analyze buildings and architecture, and examine art in everyday life. Prerequisites: None The course objective is to build mastery around linear, non-linear, and other mathematical functions that include algebraic, graphic, and numeric properties. The student will demonstrate the application of these concepts to real life scenarios. Prerequisites: None Human Biology This competency course is not available to students enrolled in any School of Nursing program, or to Illinois students. Introduction to Statistics The course objective is to introduce topics from the subject of human anatomy and physiology. Pathway topics include the molecular and cellular basis of life, genetics, organ systems, and the impact of nutrition and exercise on human health. Prerequisites: None The course objective is to gain mastery of the basic principles of statistics. Students will learn a variety of topics including statistical principles, research methodologies, data analysis, and hypothesis testing. The student will demonstrate the application of these topics in statistics to everyday situations. Prerequisites: None Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Sociology The course objective is to familiarize with the basic principles of psychology and the scientific methods. Students study a variety of topics including the brain, learning and memory, personality, social influence, child and lifespan development, and psychopathology. Students will demonstrate the application of these psychology topics to everyday situations. Prerequisites: None The course objective is to gain mastery of the basic principles of sociology. Students will learn a variety of topics including sociological theories, cultural deviance, social interaction, diversity, stratification, as well as education, technology, and health in modern society. Students will demonstrate the application of these topics in sociology to everyday situations. Prerequisites: None 3 (TO) 2 (TO) 4 (TO) 4 (TR) 4 (TR) 4 (TR) 4 (TR) 4-5 (TR) 4 (TR) 4 (TR) 4 (TR) 4 (TR)
