“Aspen University Announces $4,800 CCNE Accredited Online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree” plus 3 more |
- Aspen University Announces $4,800 CCNE Accredited Online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree
- Jefferson online-degree firm faces 2nd lawsuit
- GVSU's first online degree ready for accreditation review results
- The University of Scranton Supports Graduate Education for Teachers With More Than $68,000 in Scholarships for Online ...
| Aspen University Announces $4,800 CCNE Accredited Online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree Posted: 23 Aug 2010 01:16 PM PDT Posted on: Monday, 23 August 2010, 12:05 CDT DENVER, Aug. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Aspen University, a leading provider of affordable online education, announced today it is lowering its tuition for its CCNE accredited Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program. The program now has a total tuition cost of $4,800. Aspen is a 100% online, accredited university with a rich history dating back almost 40 years. "The MSN program at Aspen University is great for nurses who want to further their career, and who need the flexibility to balance professional, educational, and family obligations," noted Kathleen Schachman, RN, Ph.D., and the Dean of Aspen's School of Health Professions and Studies. "The potential for upward mobility provided by a graduate degree in nursing opens up many opportunities. With the recent addition of an RN-to-MSN 'bridge' program, Aspen University continues to seek new and exciting avenues to reach out to nurses who are interested in advancing their career." The program addresses the needs of the practicing professional nurse seeking to attain an MSN degree with the flexibility of online delivery. Theory courses combine the basic foundation of traditional education in a convenient distance-learning format, enabling practicing nurses to meet their academic, professional and personal goals. Schachman also added that "The nursing program at Aspen University offers small class sizes, which allows for individualized attention from faculty with diverse areas of expertise in nursing." Aspen University, the first accredited university to offer a 100% online MBA, 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). Most Aspen programs currently have tuition that blends to $100 per credit hour. For example Aspen's 36 credit-hour MBA degree is only $3,600. Located in Denver, Colorado, Aspen's Chairman is Patrick C. Spada; its President/CEO is Dr. David E. Lady. The Aspen University Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the Distance Education and Training Council. Please visit www.aspen.edu for more information. SOURCE Aspen University Source: PR Newswire This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jefferson online-degree firm faces 2nd lawsuit Posted: 23 Aug 2010 02:15 PM PDT CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. -- American Public Education is facing a second class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of shareholders. New York law firm Bernstein Liebhard said it sued the Charles Town-based company Monday in U.S. District Court in Martinsburg. The lawsuit is the second filed on behalf of American Public Education shareholders in August. American Public operates online, for-profit universities primarily for military personnel. The new lawsuit accuses the company of using improper tactics to lure students to enroll to prop up financial results, among other things. The earlier lawsuit filed by an Oklahoma law firm likewise accuses American Public of making misrepresentations to investors. An American Public spokesman did not immediately return a call seeking comment.
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. -- American Public Education is facing a second class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of shareholders. New York law firm Bernstein Liebhard said it sued the Charles Town-based company Monday in U.S. District Court in Martinsburg. The lawsuit is the second filed on behalf of American Public Education shareholders in August. American Public operates online, for-profit universities primarily for military personnel. The new lawsuit accuses the company of using improper tactics to lure students to enroll to prop up financial results, among other things. The earlier lawsuit filed by an Oklahoma law firm likewise accuses American Public of making misrepresentations to investors. An American Public spokesman did not immediately return a call seeking comment.
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| GVSU's first online degree ready for accreditation review results Posted: 23 Aug 2010 04:44 AM PDT (GRAND RAPIDS BUSINESS JOURNAL) - Grand Valley State University is awaiting accreditation approval for its first degree program that will be delivered entirely online. Three years in the making, the master's degree in educational technology would set the standard for future GVSU online degrees, said Associate Professor of Education Andrew Topper, who crafted the curriculum and shepherded it through the approval process. For the rest of the story, visit the Grand Rapids Business Journal website. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 23 Aug 2010 04:00 AM PDT Press Release Source: The University of Scranton On Monday August 23, 2010, 7:00 am EDT TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Scranton, in partnership with Bisk Education and University Alliance Online, is pleased to announce that applications are currently being accepted for new Bisk Foundation Teacher Education Scholarships to be awarded this fall. Teachers enrolling for the first time in one of The University of Scranton's two online master of science in education degree programs are eligible to apply for these prestigious awards, which are designed to help them expand their expertise and advance their careers. A total of 16 teacher education scholarships will be awarded during the 2010-2011 academic year. Valued at one-quarter of tuition costs, the awards will be at least $3,960 for recipients enrolled in the Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction program and $4,290 for those in the Master of Science in Educational Administration program. The scholarships are valid for tuition only and will continue as long as the beneficiary is an active, degree-seeking student in good academic standing at The University of Scranton. In case of tuition increases, the awards will be adjusted to remain at 25% of the current tuition. "The Bisk Foundation Teacher Education Scholarships will reward some of the nation's most outstanding educators," said W. Jeffrey Welsh, Ph.D., dean of the College of Graduate and Continuing Education. "The University of Scranton is proud to assist these committed teachers in furthering their education, enabling them to attain valuable new skills that will transform tomorrow's classrooms and improve the lives of countless students." Important Application Deadlines for Interested Candidates Teachers entering either of the master of science in education degree programs can apply for one of four graduate scholarships awarded each session. Application deadlines are:
Applicants for the Bisk Foundation Teacher Education Scholarships must have earned a minimum 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA from a regionally accredited undergraduate or graduate university. In addition, they must be first-time students in The University of Scranton's Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction or Master of Science in Educational Administration online program. All applicants must submit an essay on how they have made a difference in the lives of others, as well as a written recommendation from the principal of their school. Graduate scholarships will be awarded as determined by The University of Scranton representatives. The University of Scranton's online master of science in education degree programs are ideal for busy, working teachers who want to enhance their effectiveness in the classroom or transition into administrative positions. In addition to benefiting from a top-quality education and the convenience of 100% online, video-based e-learning, teachers now have the opportunity to earn thousands of dollars in scholarships to fund their graduate degree. For more information and to download an application, please visit http://www.universityalliance.com/info1/General/ScrantonTeacherEducationScholarship2010.pdf. About The University of Scranton Nestled in the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania, The University of Scranton was founded in 1888 and has been educating students in the Jesuit tradition since 1942. It is consistently ranked among the top 10 Master's Universities in the North by U.S. News & World Report. The University of Scranton is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) as well as the Commission of Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The College of Graduate and Continuing Education is accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. About Bisk Education, Inc. and University Alliance Online Founded in 1971, Bisk Education is the world's leading provider of professional education online. The University Alliance (UA), a division of Bisk, facilitates the promotion and online delivery of associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees as well as professional certificate programs from the nation's leading traditional universities and institutions. Powered by UA's technology and support services, our university partners have surpassed 450,000 online enrollments and a million credit hours - making UA the largest facilitator of e-learning in the country.
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