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GENERAL INFORMATION
Name of Institution: Aspen University Inc.
Address: 720 South Colorado Blvd., Suite 1150N, Denver,
CO 80246
Year Founded: 1987
First Accredited: 1993
Next Scheduled Review: 2012
Accreditation(s) and Agency E-mail Contact Information:
Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).
http://www.detc.org/contacUs.html
Aspen University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission
of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The
Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training
Council is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as
a nationally recognized accrediting agency, and is a recognized
member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
(CHEA). Aspen University is also a member of The American
Council on Education (ACE) and is authorized by The Colorado
Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) to operate in Colorado
as a private university under the Degree Authorization Act.
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Accreditation/
Aspen University's Master of Science in Nursing program
is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
(CCNE). Officially recognized by the U.S. Secretary
of Education as a national accreditation agency, the CCNE
is an autonomous accrediting agency contributing to the
improvement of the public's health. CCNE ensures the quality
and integrity of baccalaureate and graduate education programs
preparing effective nurses.
Project Management Institute (PMI)
http://www.pmi.org
Aspen University is a Global Charter Education Provider
for the Project Management Institute (PMI). Aspen's Project
Management Program has been reviewed and approved by the
PMI (www.pmi.org)
and prepares the student to take the Project Management
Professional (PMP®) Certification exam, if desired.
The PMP® credential is the project management profession's
most recognized and respected certification credential.
Individuals must qualify to sit for the PMP® Certification
examination. Existing PMPs may also take select courses
to fulfill their Professional Development Unit (PDU) requirements
to maintain PMP status.
State Approval and E-mail Contact Information:
The Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE). http://highered.colorado.gov/Academics/Colleges/privateaccredited.asp
Participation in Funding Programs: G.I. Bill, DANTES,
Title IV, Union Education Trust (Ohio)
MISSION & DESCRIPTION
Institution Mission Statement:
The mission of Aspen University is to become an institution
of choice for adult learners by offering cost-effective,
comprehensive, and relevant online education. Our interdisciplinary
approach fosters theoretical and practical knowledge as
well as critical thinking skills significant to the work
environment.
Description of Institution: Aspen University was
an early pioneer in online education. In fact Aspen was
the first University to offer an accredited, 100% online
MBA. Since then Aspen University has taught over 4000 students,
bringing classes to learners via the internet. We now offer
online programs in information and technology management,
information systems, business, project management, criminal
justice and nursing. Aspen University has, and will continue
to make key strategic moves that allow it to refine its
educational services and keep pace with industry changes.
Student Demographic Profile: Working adult professionals
in business, technology, nursing, education, and criminal
justice.
Programs:
- Doctorate in Education
- Master of Science in Information Management
- Master of Science in Information Technology
- Master of Science in Information Systems
- Master of Education
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Business Administration-Project Management
emphasis,
- Master of Business Administration- Pharmaceutical Marketing
and Management emphasis
- Master of Business Administration-Finance emphasis
- Master of Business Administration-Information Management
emphasis
- Master of Science in Criminal Justice
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (degree
completion)
- Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Also Graduate Certificate Programs in Project Management,
Information Systems Management, and various Information
Technology Certificates.
Average Program Tuition/Cost per credit hour:
- Graduate Programs/courses: $300 per credit hour
- Undergraduate Programs/courses: $250 per credit
hour
SUCCESS INDICATORS
Average Course Completion Rate for Students:
92%
Percentage of Students Surveyed Who Responded that they
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• Achieved their learning goals: 97%
• Would recommend the institution to a friend: 96%
• Were satisfied with their studies: 98%
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