Aspen University
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Aspen University is a nationally-accredited
, distance learning university located in the United States that was established in 1987. Aspen offers degrees in technology management, information systems, business, project management, addictions counseling, nursing, and criminal justice. Aspen offers programs at the bachelors, masters, and doctoral level.
(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's master of science in nursing (MSN) program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
(CCNE). CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate and graduate education programs preparing effective nurses. Aspen University’s bachelors & masters degrees in Psychology of Addiction and Counseling are approved by the National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC). NAADAC approved education providers offer training and education for those who are seeking to become certified and those who want to maintain their certification.
Additionally, the Colorado Commission on Higher Education
(CCHE) has authorized Aspen University to operate in Colorado as a private university under the Degree Authorization Act. The Colorado Commission on Higher Education is the state policy and coordinating board for Colorado's higher education system.
Educational accreditation
Educational accreditation is a type of quality assurance process under which services and operations of educational institutions or programs are evaluated by an external body to determine if applicable standards are met...
, distance learning university located in the United States that was established in 1987. Aspen offers degrees in technology management, information systems, business, project management, addictions counseling, nursing, and criminal justice. Aspen offers programs at the bachelors, masters, and doctoral level.
History
Aspen University grew from the International Academy created in the 1960s. During the next two decades, the academy provided education in information management. In 1987, the Academy established the Information Institute focused on emerging information technologies.Accreditation and Licensure
Aspen University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training CouncilDistance Education and Training Council
The Distance Education and Training Council is a non-profit national educational accreditation agency in the United States specializing in the accreditation of distance education institutions.- History :...
(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
Council for Higher Education Accreditation
The Council for Higher Education Accreditation is a United States organization of degree-granting colleges and universities. It identifies its purpose as providing national advocacy for self-regulation of academic quality through accreditation in order to certify the quality of higher education...
(CHEA).
Aspen University's master of science in nursing (MSN) program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education is an autonomous nursing education accrediting agency that contributes to the improvement of the public's health. The CCNE is recognized by the U.S...
(CCNE). CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate and graduate education programs preparing effective nurses. Aspen University’s bachelors & masters degrees in Psychology of Addiction and Counseling are approved by the National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC). NAADAC approved education providers offer training and education for those who are seeking to become certified and those who want to maintain their certification.
Additionally, the Colorado Commission on Higher Education
Colorado Commission on Higher Education
The Colorado Commission on Higher Education was established in 1965 by the Colorado General Assembly. The Commission replaced an association which met informally to consider matters related to higher education....
(CCHE) has authorized Aspen University to operate in Colorado as a private university under the Degree Authorization Act. The Colorado Commission on Higher Education is the state policy and coordinating board for Colorado's higher education system.