Lower Division Course Selections

Rasmussen University's General Education program is designed to foster well-rounded graduates who possess the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary for lifelong learning and career success. The program emphasizes communication, critical thinking, scientific and information literacy, and diversity awareness.

The “+” symbol following a course code indicates there is an equivalent self-directed assessment for this specific course. See Self-Directed Assessments for details.

The “++” symbol following a course code indicates an offering is available only as a self-directed assessment. A traditional faculty-led course is not available. See Self-Directed Assessments for details.

Italicized courses are offered in competency-based education (CBE) format but may also be available in the traditional modality. An italicized course must be completed in the traditional modality unless the student is enrolled in a competency-based education program.

¹This course is not eligible for selection as a General Education elective. This course is a required General Education course in some programs.

⁺ = Self-Directed Assessment available. View Self-Directed Assessments →