Rasmussen University - Orlando

Ready to protect and serve your community? Rasmussen University faculty have years of experience in the field and our online program provides the path for you to gain the working knowledge and skills to:

Understand the history and development of the criminal justice system and its effect on society, as well as the theory and practice of criminal justice procedures.
Develop an awareness and understanding of critical relationship issues between the Criminal Justice system and the diverse populations of the communities served.
Apply critical-thinking skills to appropriately react to fast-paced, constantly changing issues in criminal justice, such as security, juvenile justice and domestic violence.
Understand what criminal law is and the legal procedures required to enforce the law.

Through career-focused curriculum and practical, hands-on opportunities in your online Paralegal coursesÑincluding a virtual capstone courseÑyou can prepare for a stable, successful paralegal career. In as few as 18 months, you can complete your Paralegal AssociateÕs degree and prepare to become a certified paralegal.2

Courses cover modern legal issues such as intellectual property, as well as emerging technologies such as blockchain and cryptocurrency. YouÕll develop the strong writing and critical-thinking skills necessary to excel in our online Paralegal program and in your career after youÕve earned your degree. From conducting research and preparing legal documents for hearings, trials or corporate meetings to being involved in courts, law firms and government agencies, you will become part of an important, fast-paced team within the legal system.

You can earn your Paralegal degree online with Flex Choice¨, which allows you to combine traditional online coursework and self-directed assessmentsÑa more affordable way to receive credit for what you already know

Paralegals and legal assistants play an integral role in assisting lawyers and their clients with a variety of tasks. From conducting research and preparing legal documents for hearings, trials or corporate meetings to being involved in courts, law firms and government agencies, you will become part of an important, fast-paced team within the legal system.

Train to become a certified paralegal through online instruction rooted in real-world situations, leveraging legal-specific databases and software that cover modern legal issues such as intellectual property, as well as emerging technologies such as blockchain and cryptocurrency.

If you have already earned an AssociateÕs or BachelorÕs degree, our Paralegal Certificate online courses are designed to give you the core legal knowledge and skills you need to start your paralegal career in as few as 8 months.

Gain the skills you need to help create a positive learning environment for children. With our online Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate, you can lay the foundation for a career as an educator working with young children in as few as 9 to 12 months.2
You will also be academically prepared to apply for the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential during your certificate coursesÑallowing you to build your resume while you complete your program.

Our ECE programs do not prepare students for licensed teaching positions in any public school setting, but students will have the opportunity to help shape the futures of young children from birth to age eight in a childcare and non-public school setting or leadership role.

Make a positive difference in the lives of children as a well-equipped early childhood educatorÑearn your AssociateÕs degree in as few as 18 months.2
With career-focused learning and flexible online courses, our Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education prepares you to meet the academic requirements for the CDA Credential application. And if you already have your CDA, you can request a course waiver for up to 12 credits, allowing you to finish in as few as 15 months.

Our ECE programs do not prepare students for licensed teaching positions in any public school setting, but students will have the opportunity to help shape the futures of young children from birth to age eight in a childcare and non-public school setting or leadership role.

Gain the skills you need to start helping promote a positive environment for young children and their families. A Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE) can help you lay the foundation for a career fostering healthy development in as few as 15 months.2
With a schedule designed for working adults, you can combine traditional online coursework and self-directed assessments for a more affordable way to receive credit for what you already know.

Our ECE programs do not prepare students for licensed teaching positions in any public school setting, but students will have the opportunity to help shape the futures of young children from birth to age eight in a childcare and non-public school setting or leadership role.

A Human Services Associate's degree might be right for you if you lead your life with your heart! Through career-focused curriculum and practical, real-world scenarios in your Human Services classes online, you can prepare for a human and social services career helping others and creating a positive impact in your community. A Human Services Associate's degree can act as a smooth pathway toward a Human Services Bachelor's degree and furthering your career while making a positive impact in the lives of others. This online Human Services Associate's degree is available with Flex Choice¨, which allows you to combine traditional online coursework and self-directed assessmentsÑa more affordable way to receive credit for what you already know.

This Human Services Associate's degree is designed for non-licensed positions and does not academically qualify graduates for any state professional license. It is not intended for those seeking employment as a licensed social worker.

How do you become a cyber security analyst? In as few as six months and for less than $8,500 for full-time students, you can expand your career options with an online Pre-Bachelor's Cyber Security Certificate specializing in Administrative or Technical skills.1
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Start your Certificate when itÕs convenient for you thanks to fully online curriculum and eight start dates a year. Plus, youÕll feel prepared to sit for the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) and the Cisco¨ Certified Network Professional (CCNP), industry cyber security certification exams that employers are looking for.

IT careers get powered here. Prepare to reboot and begin an information technology career. IT expertise is highly valued in hundreds of industries worldwideÑyou can choose the path that suits you best at Rasmussen University. In as few as 18 months, our online Information Technology AssociateÕs degree helps you learn to provide technical assistance and resolution strategiesÑtaught with insight from industry-tested faculty.2
YouÕll be showing your skills in hands-on projects, gaining crucial, practical experience common in the workplace.

As a pioneer in the field of career-focused education, Rasmussen University recruits and leverages industry leadersÕ expertise to ensure program innovation and dynamic curriculum. This is why our IT AssociateÕs degree program content and structure was created and reviewed by a team of industry experts in roles including technical support specialist, IT specialist, technical integration specialist, security officer, IT helpdesk support, network engineer and information security and business analyst.

Along with the knowledge youÕll gain through your online Information Technology degree curriculum, youÕll also learn the essential soft skills needed for todayÕs workplace, such as communication and critical thinking. Graduates of our online IT AssociateÕs degree have gone on to work in roles across a variety of industries and you can expect that same well-rounded career preparation in our program.

In as few as six months and for less than $8,000 for full-time students, our Pre-Associate's online IT Support Certificate can help you develop skills in Microsoft¨ tools, technical support and customer service that employers are looking for.1
With eight start dates a year, you can start when itÕs convenient for you, feel prepared to sit for in-demand IT support certification examsÑincluding, CompTIA A+ (Parts 1 and 2), CompTIA Network+ and Windows 10 MD-100Ñand be ready to pursue your IT career.

In as few as six months and for less than $8,200 for full-time students, our online Pre-Associate's Network Support Certificate can give you the skills to sit for network support certification exams that employers are looking for, including the CompTIA A+ (Part 1), CompTIA A+ (Part 2), CompTIA Network+, Windows 10 MD-100 and Cisco¨ CCNA.1
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Start your Certificate when itÕs convenient for you thanks to fully online courses and eight start dates a year.

The growing digital economy means more computer networks, which are critical parts of nearly every organization. Businesses and the technology they utilize continue to change, which is why our online Network Systems Administration degree program helps provide the technical knowledge that is currently in demand. You can graduate in as few as 18 months with the skills and network administrator training to start building a career in technology.2
This online AssociateÕs degree is available with Flex Choice¨, which allows you to combine traditional online coursework and self-directed assessmentsÑa more affordable way to receive credit for what you already know.

When youÕre ready to advance your education and expertise even further, you can transfer your online AssociateÕs degree credits into our online Cyber Security Bachelor's degree program.

Through career-focused online Software Development degree courses and curriculum, you will experience practical applied learning in your courses. In as few as 18 months, you will be prepared for a successful career across a wide range of industries.2
Our program is designed to help you gain relevant programming and coding skills employers seek. This fully online AssociateÕs degree is available with Flex Choice¨, which allows you to combine traditional online coursework and self-directed assessmentsÑa more affordable way to receive credit for what you already know.

When youÕre ready to advance your education even further, you can transfer your online Software Application Development degree credits into our online Computer Science or Data Analytics BachelorÕs degree programs.

Rasmussen University's online Graphic Design program can set you up with the necessary skills that employers are searching for. Our online courses offer great flexibility, and the curriculum was designed by industry experts with over 200 years of experience and major brand backgrounds: The Minnesota Timberwolvesª, the American Museum of Natural History of New Yorkª and Hormelª.3
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Learn a litany of disciplines, including Adobe¨ Creative Cloud, web design, digital image editing and more.5
Craft your career skills with top online Graphic Design college courses, and get the experience it takes to excel.

Prepare for a career that combines healthcare and technology to make a real impact in patientsÕ experience. Our Health Information AssociateÕs degree lays the building blocks for career growth, further education and a future in management. You'll gain advanced skills in information policy, revenue cycle management, data management, healthcare technologies and more.

At Rasmussen University, you can:

Gain practical skills in virtual labs and a real work setting
Use state-of-the-art health information technology and software
Collaborate with experts in the healthcare profession
Prepare for the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT¨) exam4
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Seamlessly transfer into our Health Information Management BachelorÕs degree

With an online medical billing and coding certificate you will prepare to be a confident professional in a variety of healthcare information roles. Thanks to online classes and virtual labs, you'll gain skills in coding systems and billing technology, information security and general healthcare knowledge. You can start here and seamlessly work toward your AssociateÕs and BachelorÕs degree with Rasmussen University. You can also access your online medical billing and coding classes anytime and anywhere, giving you the flexibility to balance work, life and college.

A career in healthcare is a natural choice for you, but you are new to the field and want to further your education without a major time constraint. Be confident in your decision with a Healthcare Certificate from Rasmussen University. A Certificate in Healthcare is just the beginning of your future career in healthcare as you expand your knowledge and skills of this fulfilling industry. With this online Healthcare Certificate program, you will develop an understanding of medical roles, patient interaction and the healthcare field as a whole.

Develop the foundational healthcare knowledge and business proficiency with a Healthcare degree to keep your skills relevant in today's industry. With this Healthcare program, you choose among these specializations: Medical Administrative Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Assisting or Healthcare Administration. You pick your specialization, then take Healthcare courses in core areas of career success in order to stay relevant in todayÕs industry.

Be on your way to becoming a crucial player in a growing healthcare field with our Pharmacy Technician program. Experienced instructors deliver a skills-based curriculum to help you prepare for pharmacy technician certification. The Pharmacy Practicum allows you to rehearse pharmacy technician requirements and real-life scenarios that give you career confidence on day one. YouÕll develop confidence and practical experience that employers value, from preparing and handling medications to managing inventories and using pharmacy software, technology and informatics.

When you decide to become a registered nurse (RN), youÕre making the choice to change lives, including your own. In our ADN program, youÕll develop the skills you need for a career in caregiving.

We get you on track quickly with:

No need for pre-nursing coursework
No waiting list at many campuses
No need to apply twice
Eight start dates per year
With a mix of online courses, on-campus lab simulations and clinical experiences, youÕll be prepared to sit for the NCLEX-RN¨ licensure exam.