Options for Adult Learners

East Carolina University, the third largest of the 16 universities that make up the UNC system, is a regionally accredited public doctoral university committed to meeting the educational needs of North Carolina and beyond.   ECU has been a leader in distance education in North Carolina for 60 years. ECU recognized the potential of online learning early and was among the first schools in the nation to develop and offer a degree completely over the Internet. Since then, the university has developed more than 60 degrees and certificate programs in business, education, health care, technology and other areas. Please take some time to discover your options, and don't hesitate to contact us should you need assistance.

• What is distance education?
• What degrees and certificate programs are offered?
• What courses are offered?
• How much will it cost?
• How do I start?
• Contact Us

East Carolina University (ECU) is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of ECU.