School of Education
The School of Education offers an online certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in education. Our programs are designed to help students develop skills in vital areas including education theory, curriculum design, and faculty leadership. Aspen’s online courses and customizable class schedules are intended to allow students to pursue higher education at their own pace while still receiving personal attention from a dedicated faculty.
Early Childhood Studies
- Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Studies (Completion Program)
Aspen University supports undergraduate students by providing a well-rounded foundation in the arts and sciences on which to build the balance of their studies. See undergraduate program information in the Academic Catalog to determine the specific general education coursework recommended or required for each undergraduate program.
Certificate Program
Master’s Degrees (M.Ed.)
Education Specialist Degrees (Ed.S)
- Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Leadership and Learning – Organizational Leadership
- Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Leadership and Learning – Organizational Psychology
- Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Leadership and Learning – K-12 Educational Leadership
- Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Leadership and Learning – Higher Education Leadership
- Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Leadership and Learning – Health Care Administration
Doctoral Degrees (Ed.D)
- Doctor of Education in Leadership and Learning with a specialization in Health Care Administration and Leadership
- Doctor of Education in Leadership and Learning with a specialization in Higher Education Leadership
- Doctor of Education in Leadership and Learning with a specialization in K12 Educational Leadership
- Doctor of Education in Leadership and Learning with a specialization in Organizational Leadership
- Doctor of Education in Leadership and Learning with a specialization in Organizational Psychology
Dean: Eva Ballard, Ed.D.
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Dr. Eva Ballard has over 15 years of experience in k-12 and post-secondary education combined. She is a certified teacher and administrator with ten years in the field and seven years developing teacher leadership, licensure, and advanced degree programs in post-secondary education. She has expertise in data-driven instruction, learning outcomes, strategic alignment to standards and curriculum, as well as utilizing technology resources to create the optimal learning environment for online students. Dr. Eva Ballard’s areas of expertise also include institutional compliance, accreditation standards and online processes to scale increased student populations.
Dr. Eva Ballard has a B.A. in Elementary Education from Arizona State University, M.Ed. in Education Administration and Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in Higher Education from Grand Canyon University. Her research interests include quality k-12 teacher and administrator preparation, as well as developing specific strategies for assessing the effective teacher and school leader.
Program Director, Graduate Programs: Donald Dunn, DM
– John Wooden
Dr. Donald Dunn holds a New York State permanent elementary school teaching certificate. Since 2008, he has worked for Aspen University as an adjunct, a full-time doctoral chair, and a committee member. He is currently the program director for the graduate degree programs. Dr. Dunn’s first career was classroom teaching, followed by many years in consulting, working with organizations to achieve organizational transformation, and implementing software solutions to streamline their policies and regulations.
Dr. Dunn has a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Psychology from The Defiance College—and his Master of Education degree in Reading Disabilities from SUNY Cortland. His Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership doctoral degree is from the University of Phoenix.