Aspen University

Aspen University's Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Studies program is a comprehensive and flexible online program for those passionate about working with young children. The program's curriculum covers essential topics in early childhood education, from child development to curriculum planning, and it provides a strong foundation for a career in the field. One of the program's strengths is its user-friendly online platform, which accommodates students with various life commitments. The faculty... Read More is knowledgeable and readily available to provide guidance and support. Additionally, the emphasis on practical application ensures that students are well-prepared to work effectively in early childhood education settings. Affordability is another advantage of this program, making it a cost-effective choice for quality education in early childhood studies. While the online format may not provide the same level of in-person interaction, the program's flexibility and competitive tuition make it an attractive option for those looking to pursue a career in early childhood education while managing other responsibilities.

I highly recommend Aspen University for the DNP program. Although the program was challenging, the organized curriculum, the advisors, the Doctoral Student Support Webinar series, and the instructors got me through. The DNP project is broken into sections and the student is not left on their own to complete the project. The advisor, The faculty mentor, and the faculty reviewer is there to assist you every step of the way. This help was so encouraging and gave me the confidence and the tools needed... Read More to complete the program. A previous review stated that the DNP at Aspen is useless; however, I disagree, I learned so much and I am still applying what I have learned to ensure continuous quality improvement at the clinic I work for. This university is an excellent school.

This was my first online learning experience and I was surprised at how much I've learned during this program. Instructors are approachable and encouraging. The online availability was the reason I chose Aspen. The flexibility allowed me to work full-time while completing my degree. Another bonus is that they will finance with no interest. This is unheard of in Canada where I live. I am very satisfied with my overall experience and recommend anyone else who is thinking about advancing their education... Read More to enroll with Aspen University.

Aspen University has allowed me to pursue my lifelong journey of education in nursing by enabling me to complete online courses at a time that worked for me to obtain my MSN in administration and leadership. An MSN was a benchmark for excellence and my personal growth, as I can now pursue other jobs that value my competence. My practicum and capstone experience faculty members challenged me to be the change agent, step outside my comfort zone, and use the skills and knowledge acquired to create innovations... Read More for our practice and someday transfer this wisdom by mentoring others. The cost allowed me to obtain my MSN where other schools would not have been an option at my stage in my career; Aspen provided an affordable payment plan! Aspen prepares the grad nurses of the future.

I started this program about 2 months before the Covid 19 pandemic, and I just completed it. I took off quite a bit of time in-between. Everyone was so accommodating. This was such a great program, it got me back to writing papers, something I hadn't done in over 25 years, since that's the last time I was in school. The instructors were great, and a few were a little tough, but it all paid off. My least favourite subject was research and I dropped that class twice before completing it and getting... Read More an A. The instructor was amazing. I was able to use a lot of what was going on in the pandemic during my program as well. I have to say if they offered a FNP program, this would have been my choice in school. However they do not, but my goal is to return and do the DNP program.

I got both my Bachelor's and Master's in Addiction Psychology from Aspen University. Overall, my experience was good with most professors being knowledgeable and kind. Furthermore, Aspen charges substantially less than other colleges allowing a student to get a degree, even a Master's, and not be drowning in debt. My issue with the program was the final proctored exam for my Master's. All other proctored exams were either done at a local college or during Covid they were online with a Word document,... Read More a timer, and questions for essays you couldn't see until you started the timer. My last proctored exam, however, was done online like the others except it was in a simple format like a comment box for an Amazon review. No way to change headings, have correct headers, no font change for size or style, no double space, no options at all in fact, yet they wanted full APA format. Copy pasting from Word didn't work either it would paste but wouldn't keep the correct format and looked all scrambled. I went back and forth with the college leadership on what to do with promises it would be fixed but nothing was changed. I asked why not go back to using a Word document but they claimed with a Word document the time limit could be manipulated or you could have another person write it for you. I argued that was an absurd excuse because you could still type it beforehand or have another write it for you and paste it into the box so what would be the difference besides actually being able to use APA format? No dice, these people were adamant on using the simplest window box for a final proctored test on a darn Master's degree like I was simply leaving a review for an electric pencil sharpener! Eventually, using the spacebar and enter key I got double spacing and indents close and the headers centered enough that I passed on my 3rd try. I also had to pay for the 2nd and 3rd attempt out of pocket. The experience with the higher ups while trying to get this issue resolved was terrible. I was kind and patient for months and it got me nowhere. The people I talked to were rude and not helpful in the least. In one instance they gave me a contact email for help, and it was the email of the instructor that graded my previous test which they then scolded me for because it was unethical to contact the grading instructor! They gave me that email and I had no way of knowing it was for the instructor who graded my test. Absolutely horrific experience at the end of my Master's which is why I do not recommend this school.

Don't bother. The DNP degree is a joke. We do a "project" as though we are third grade science fair entrants (which is not the fault of Aspen, rather, that is the idiocy of the AACN). However, the IRB requires hack "projects." Anything with any type of originality is shot down immediately. Also, unless you are affiliated with a corporation, you don't have a chance to obtain your degree. The DNP through Aspen is solely unpaid quality improvement (and weak, at that!) for your employer. Go the PhD route,... Read More not the DNP route. The DNP degree is useless, actual education or learning is discouraged.

I have been a Registered Nurse for 19.5 years working with an associate's degree. The recent COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for an advanced degree. I am so glad I chose Aspen University. The faculty have been there to guide me every step of the way and ensure my success in the program. The RN to BSN program is intense and will impact your professional development. The program is set up for you to succeed. The key to your success in the program is your level of commitment to academics and... Read More the nursing profession. This program helped form that bridge between clinical practice and academics/education. It helped improve my assessment skills (using a holistic approach), communication skills, team dynamics, charge nurse, and leadership skills. I learned how to make a significant difference within a healthcare organization using the Iowa Model. I can list so many more ways that this program can be beneficial to nurses looking to advance their education and profession but I will stop here and simply say that taking this step will only help you and you will not be sorry you did. The only regret you may have is not having made this decision sooner. Good luck to everyone.

The main reason I would not recommend this school to someone pursuing a DNP degree is because after your final defense, you have to pass a written comprehensive exam. Also, whoever is grading the exam expects that every doctoral project should meet every DNP essential and this is not always true. Also, the instructions for the exam should be clearer e.g. put the main questions in a bold font. I think the written comprehensive exam requirement should be achieved in another manner. I have heard that... Read More some DNP schools allow their students to write the exam based upon the courses that have been taken in the program. This sounds more reasonable to me.