This addendum modifies catalog content as indicated and supersedes all previous addenda. Page 3 / 41 2023-2024 ADDENDUM to the Rasmussen University Catalog and Student Handbook June 27, 2024 P. 44 Human Services Associate’s (3/28/2024) Effective with the July 1, 2024 start date, remove the background check requirement as an admissions requirement for this program. Add the following statement after Career Opportunities: Applicants for careers in this field may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as, but not limited to, criminal background checks, and drug/or alcohol testing. Employment decisions, including whether to require background checks and other tests, are made at the discretion of the employer. Rasmussen does not pre-screen for enrollment in this program. Any prospective student must consider their history, lifestyle and future actions before enrolling in the program, and carefully consider whether their actions may prevent them from attaining employment in the field they choose to pursue. Additional requirements, such as industry-specific training may be required to obtain employment in this field. P. 45 Human Services Bachelor’s (3/28/2024) Effective with the July 1, 2024 start date, remove the background check requirement as an admissions requirement for this program. Add the following statement after Career Opportunities: Applicants for careers in this field may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as, but not limited to, criminal background checks, and drug/or alcohol testing. Employment decisions, including whether to require background checks and other tests, are made at the discretion of the employer. Rasmussen does not pre-screen for enrollment in this program. Any prospective student must consider their history, lifestyle and future actions before enrolling in the program, and carefully consider whether their actions may prevent them from attaining employment in the field they choose to pursue. Additional requirements, such as industry-specific training may be required to obtain employment in this field. P. 51 Paralegal Associate’s (3/28/2024) Effective with the July 1, 2024 start date, remove the background check requirement as an admissions requirement for this program. Add the following statement after Career Opportunities: Applicants for careers in this field may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as, but not limited to, criminal background checks, and drug/or alcohol testing. Employment decisions, including whether to require background checks and other tests, are made at the discretion of the employer. Rasmussen does not pre-screen for enrollment in this program. Any prospective student must consider their history, lifestyle and future actions before enrolling in the program, and carefully consider whether their actions may prevent them from attaining employment in the field they choose to pursue. Additional requirements, such as industry-specific training may be required to obtain employment in this field. P. 52 Paralegal Certificate (3/28/2024) Effective with the July 1, 2024 start date, remove the background check requirement as an admissions requirement for this program. Add the following statement after Career Opportunities: Applicants for careers in this field may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as, but not limited to, criminal background checks, and drug/or alcohol testing. Employment decisions, including whether to require background checks and other tests, are made at the discretion of the employer. Rasmussen does not pre-screen for enrollment in this program. Any prospective student must consider their history, lifestyle and future actions before enrolling in the program, and carefully consider whether their actions may prevent them from attaining employment in the field they choose to pursue. Additional requirements, such as industry-specific training may be required to obtain employment in this field. P. 56 Medical Assisting Diploma (7/20/2023) Effective with the October 2, 2023 start date and beyond, Florida campuses are required to meet the stated Acceptance Requirements. Remove the last statement in the Acceptance Requirement section, which is: Students enrolling through Central Pasco, Fort Myers, Ocala, and Tampa/Brandon campuses in Florida who begin their program in May, July or August of 2023 will be exempt from the eight- credit coursework requirement.
