Frequently Asked Questions
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HOW ARE ASPEN'S PROGRAMS DELIVERED?
Aspen offers two online study options, referred to as:
Online Interactive and
Online Independent.
The Online Interactive option extends learning opportunities through peer-to-peer learning. Students use the online class platform (www.ecreateyourself.net) to communicate with fellow students and the faculty throughout the course. Peer-to-peer learning is what happens in a learning environment where students-most of them working professionals in business and information technology fields-interact regularly with one another to share insights and experiences. Some online interactive students claim that they learn as much from one another as they do from the instructor and the course materials, and many form lasting friendships that benefit both parties professionally.
Online Interactive classes are 8-weeks in duration and are offered throughout 5 scheduled terms per year. See the academic calendar/schedule.
Online Independent Online Independent students must select a start date that is the 1st or the 16th of any month. They submit the same assignments as their Online Interactive peers and receive feedback from their instructors. Students work one-on-one with the faculty via email, and participate in peer-to-peer learning opportunities (discussions) with their instructor and other students in the course on a weekly basis. Additional flexibility allows for students to take up to 10 weeks to complete each course in this study method.
Students may enroll in up to three courses at a time, and can mix courses in both study methods (Interactive and Independent).
A minimum number of students are required for a cohort group (Online Interactive program). If a sufficient number of students fail to enroll in a cohort group, all students will be enrolled in an Online Independent course.
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