East Carolina University (Division of Continuing Studies)

Distance Learning Program

East Carolina University (ECU) offered its first off-campus class in 1947. Today, the school offers more than 60 distance learning programs, including 20 undergraduate degree completion programs, 38 graduate degree programs, 17 graduate certificate programs, 7 post-master's certificate programs, and 4 licensure programs.

Students with an associate degree can earn a bachelor's degree through the undergraduate degree completion program. Distance education students can access the campus library, academic advisers, the campus network, and other university services.

Costs and Financial Aid

Undergraduate tuition fees are $100 per credit for residents of North Carolina and $466 per credit for non-residents. Resident graduate students pay $162 per credit, and non-resident graduate students pay $668 per credit. Graduate M.B.A. and M.S.A. courses cost $262 per credit for residents and $768 per credit for non-residents. Financial aid is available to distance learners who qualify through the FAFSA.

Applications

Prospective undergraduate students must submit a completed online application with a $60 nonrefundable application fee, official SAT or ACT scores, and official high school transcripts. Graduate applicants must submit a completed application with an application fee of $60 and official transcripts from all schools attended. Some programs require a statement of purpose, GRE scores, and letters of recommendation.

Undergraduate applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The graduate application deadlines for the fall and spring semesters are June 1 and October 15, respectively.

NONDEGREE PROGRAMS Alternative Teacher Licensure Program

The Alternative Teacher Licensure Program allows student to pursue licensure in a wide variety of subjects either before teaching, while teaching, or in addition to existing licenses. All programs may be completed in 3 years or less.

Graduate-level Substance Abuse and Clinical Counseling Program

The Graduate-level Substance Abuse and Clinical Counseling Program helps students fulfill requirements for North Carolina licensure as a Clinical Addiction Specialist (CAS) or certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC). This certificate program requires 12 semester hours of coursework.

Graduate-level Web Site Developer Certificate Program

The Web Site Developer Certificate Program requires 15 hours and can be completed in 18 months. The program, offered completely online, prepares students to work as Web site developers and/or managers.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAMS Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.)

Online students may complete a B.S.B.A. with a concentration in management, management information systems (MIS), or marketing, operations, and supply chain management.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Communication

The B.S. in Communication program requires a total of 126 credit hours. This degree carries a concentration in public relations.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Education

Undergraduates in education may choose to pursue a B.S. in Birth-Kindergarten Education or a B.S. in Business Education (B.S.B.E.), for a total of 126 credit hours. Not all requirements for the B.S.B.E. are offered online.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Services Management

Graduates of the 126-hour online B.S. in Health Services Management program will qualify for mid-level management positions in allied health care settings such as hospitals, ambulatory care centers, and long term care facilities.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Hospitality Management

The B.S. in Hospitality Management offers concentrations in conventions and special events, food and beverage, and lodging. Each program requires 123 credit hours. Not all required classes are available online.

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (B.S.I.T.)

The B.S. in Industrial Technology carries degree concentrations in bioprocess manufacturing, industrial distribution and logistics, industrial supervision, information and computer technology, and manufacturing systems. The program requires a total of 126 credit hours.

Bachelor of Science in Business Education (B.S.B.E) in Information Technologies

The B.S.B.E. in Information Technologies program requires 127 hours of coursework. It prepares student to work in hardware and software support or sales, office management, and traditional office support positions. Not all classes are available online.

Registered Nurse/Bachelor of Science in Nursing (R.N./B.S.N.)

Students entering the R.N./B.S.N. program should already hold an unrestricted license to practice as an R.N. in North Carolina or an NCSBN-compact state. Entrance is dependent on prerequisite course completion and other requirements.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Students in the M.B.A. program can complete the degree completely on-campus, completely online, or a combination of the two, which is also changeable on a semester-by-semester basis. Students take between 1 to 5 classes each semester, for a total of 20 classes, or 60 credit hours.

Master of Construction Management (M.C.M.)

Prerequisites for the M.C.M. program include an undergraduate degree in construction management or an industry-related discipline and a minimum of 3 years of construction experience. Students with an undergraduate degree in another field must have at least 10 years of experience in construction. The master's degree requires at least 30 hours of coursework.

Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.)

Students in the M.A.Ed. program may choose a concentration in art education, birth-kindergarten education, business education, family and consumer sciences education, health education, instructional technology, science education, special education, and vocational education. The M.A.Ed. requires 39 hours of coursework.

Master of Arts (M.A.) in English

The M.A. in English program offers degree concentrations in technical and professional communication and multicultural and transnational literatures (MTL). The M.A. in English is offered completely online and requires 33 hours of coursework.

Master of Science in Environmental Health (M.S.E.H.)

Students interested in pursuing a career in environmental health can earn an M.S.E.H. online. The program requires 34 semester hours and may include an additional 3-hour practicum, depending on a student's prior experience in the field.

Master of Science (M.S.) in Instructional Technology

Students pursuing an M.S. in Instructional Technology can take 1 to 3 classes per semester, following a required degree sequence for a total of 36 credit hours.

Master of Library Science (M.L.S.)

Upon completing the 39-hour online M.L.S., students become eligible for NC Public Library Certification. M.L.S. students may choose a school library media, public library, or academic library pathway, each with specific requirements.

Master of Science (M.S.) in Nutrition

The M.S. in Nutrition program offers a thesis option and a research-based non-thesis option. The program requires 33 hours and can be completed within 6 years.

Master of Science (M.S.) in Technology Systems

The M.S. in Technology Systems program offers degree concentrations in computer networking management, digital communications, industrial distribution and logistics, information security, manufacturing systems, performance improvement, and quality systems. Students may complete the 30-hour program in 2 years.

• Architecture
• City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
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• Area and ethnic studies
• African American/Black Studies
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• Women's Studies
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• Biological/life sciences
• Biology/Biological Sciences
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• Biochemistry
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• Exercise Physiology
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• Business/marketing
• Business Administration and Management
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• Accounting
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• Accounting and Business/Management
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• Business Automation/Technology/Data Entry
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• Finance
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• Hospitality Administration
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• Management Information Systems
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• Marketing/Marketing Management
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• Communication/Journalism
• Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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• Broadcast Journalism
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• Computer and information sciences
• Information Technology
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• Information Science/Studies
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• Computer Science
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• Education
• Special Education
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• Special Education Related
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• Elementary Education
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• Middle School Education
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• Kindergarten/Preschool Education
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• Art Teacher Education
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• Business Teacher Education
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• English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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• Health Teacher Education
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• Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
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• Sales and Marketing/Marketing and Distribution Teacher Education
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• Mathematics Teacher Education
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• Music Teacher Education
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• Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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• Science Teacher Education
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• Social Studies Teacher Education
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• Drama and Dance Teacher Education
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• French Language Teacher Education
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• German Language Teacher Education
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• Spanish Language Teacher Education
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• Engineering
• Engineering
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• Engineering technologies
• Industrial Technology
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• Manufacturing Engineering Technology
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• Drafting and Design Technology
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• Engineering Technologies and Engineering Related
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• English
• English
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• Family and consumer sciences
• Child Development
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• Family and Community Services
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• Apparel and Textiles
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• Foreign languages and literature
• German
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• French
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• Spanish
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• Health professions and related sciences
• Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
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• Health/Health-Care Administration
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• Health Information/Medical Records Administration
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• Athletic Training
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• Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology
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• Environmental Health
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• Public Health Education and Promotion
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• Music Therapy
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• Therapeutic Recreation
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• Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
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• Dietetics
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• Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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• History
• History
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• Public/Applied History
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• Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
• Criminal Justice/Safety
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• Liberal arts/general studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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• Mathematics and statistics
• Mathematics
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• Parks and recreation
• Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
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• Health and Physical Education Related
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• Philosophy and religious studies
• Philosophy
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• Physical sciences
• Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology Related
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• Chemistry
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• Geology/Earth Science
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• Physics
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• Psychology
• Psychology
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• Public administration and social services
• Social Work
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• Social sciences
• Anthropology
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• Economics
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• Geography
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• Political Science and Government
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• Sociology
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• Visual and performing arts
• Dance
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• Interior Design
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• Dramatic/Theater Arts
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• Art
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• Fine/Studio Arts
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• Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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• Music Performance
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• Music Theory and Composition
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• Acceptance Rate
• Applied15,299
• Accepted9,283
• Acceptance Rate60%
• Enrolled21,589
• Female Applicants9,144
• Females Accepted5,407
• Female Acceptance Rate59%
• Male Applicants6,155
• Males Accepted3,876
• Male Acceptance Rate62%
• Applying
• Application Fee$70
• Required for All Transcript of high school record
  Minimum high school GPA of 2
  
• Required for Some
• Average high school GPA for first-year freshman3.62
• Application Deadlines
• Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
• Fall freshmen March 15th --
• Out-of-state Fall freshmen March 15th --
• Early decision plan Not Reported
• Other early decision plan Not Reported
• Transfer April 15th --
• Test Scores Accepted
• Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
• SAT Critical Reading 519 480 560
• SAT Math 538 500 570
• SAT Writing 501 460 540
• ACT Composite 22 20 24
• * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

• Tuition
• In-state tuition *$3,348
• Out-of-state tuition *$15,927
• In-district tuitionNot Reported
• * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
• Fees
• Full-time student fees$2,016.00
• Room and board *$7,950.00
• Room only *$4,550.00
• * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Other Payment Considerations
• Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
• Tuition pre-payment planNo
• Tuition payment plans offeredDeferred paymentsDeferred payments and Installments
• Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionEmployees or children of employees, Senior Citizens

• Gender
• Total Undergraduate Students21,589
• Male Student Percentage42%
• Female Student Percentage58%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic/Latino2.61%
• Black or African American14.3%
• White or Caucasian70.58%
• American Indian or Alaska Native.46%
• Asian2.34%
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.06%
• Two or more races1.7%
• Unknown3.52%
• Other Student Statistics
• International Breakout.5% representing 38 other countries
• Out-of-state Students12% out-of-state student

• Housing
• College-owned housing available Yes
• Housing Requirements Not Reported
• Housing options Coed housing , Female-only housing, Special housing for disabled
• Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 24%
• Student Activities
• Student-run campus newspaper Yes
• Drama / theater group Yes
• Student-run radio station Yes
• Student-run television station Yes
• Marching band Yes
• Choral groups Yes
• Student Services
• Legal services Yes
• Health clinic Yes
• Personal / psychological counseling Yes
• Women's center No
• Student Organizations
• Greek fraternities Yes
• Greek sororities Yes
• Local fraternities No
• Local sororities No
• Other organizations Not Reported
• Most popular organizations Student Government Association, Student Union, Residence Hall Association, Student Pirate Club, Black Student Union
• Campus Security and Safety
• 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
• 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
• Students patrols Yes
• Late-night transport / escort services Yes
• Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
• Other Operation ID, Staff and Faculty Eyes, Campus Community Watch program

• Men's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Badmington Yes No No
• Baseball Yes Division 1 Yes
• Basketball Yes Division 1 Yes
• Bowling Yes No No
• Cross-country running No Division 1 Yes
• Equestrian sports Yes No No
• Fencing Yes No No
• Field hockey Yes No No
• Football Yes Division A Yes
• Golf Yes Division 1 Yes
• Ice hockey Yes No No
• Lacrosse Yes No No
• Racquetball Yes No No
• Rugy Yes No No
• Skiing Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division 1 Yes
• Softball Yes No No
• Swimming Yes Division 1 Yes
• Tennis Yes Division 1 Yes
• Tennis Yes No No
• Track No Division 1 Yes
• Ultimate Frisbee Yes No No
• Volleyball Yes No No
• Women's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Badmington Yes No No
• Baseball No No No
• Basketball Yes Division 1 Yes
• Bowling Yes No No
• Cross-country running No Division 1 Yes
• Equestrian sports Yes No No
• Fencing Yes No No
• Field hockey Yes No No
• Football Yes No No
• Golf Yes Division 1 Yes
• Ice hockey No No No
• Lacrosse Yes No No
• Racquetball Yes No No
• Rugy Yes No No
• Skiing Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division 1 Yes
• Softball Yes Division 1 Yes
• Swimming Yes Division 1 Yes
• Tennis Yes Division 1 Yes
• Tennis Yes No No
• Track No Division 1 Yes
• Ultimate Frisbee Yes No No
• Volleyball Yes Division 1 Yes

• Faculty Breakout
• Total Faculty1,463
• Full-time Percentage82%
• Part-time Percentage18%
• Female Percentage39%
• Male Percentage61%
• Student:Faculty Ratio18:1 or 23,191 students to 1,286 faculty