Accreditation & Recognition

Licensure

EC-Council University is a fully accredited U.S.-based institution of higher education that offers a range of online degree and non-degree programs focusing on cyber security.

EC-Council University is licensed by the New Mexico Higher Education Department at 2044 Galisteo Street, Suite 4, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA. 87505-2100, 505-476-8400.

Accreditation

EC-Council University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).

The DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. The DEAC is also recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
DEAC mailing address:
Distance Education Accrediting Commission
 1101 17th Street NW Suite 808
Washington, DC 20036
DEAC website:

www.deac.org

DEAC contact number:
202-234-5100
DEAC disclosure form:

DEAC Student Achievement Disclosure for the Public

Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)

A national advocate and institutional voice for promoting academic quality through accreditation, CHEA is an association of 3,000 degree-granting colleges and universities. It recognizes approximately 60 institutional and programmatic accrediting organizations.

National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)

The National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) is an agreement among member states, districts, and territories that sets national standards for interstate offering of postsecondary distance education courses and programs. EC-Council University (ECCU) is an NC-SARA-approved Institution, and the New Mexico Higher Education Department (NHMED) is the NC-SARA Portal Entity for New Mexico.
Professional Licensure Disclosure:
EC-Council University does not have any programs that lead to professional licensure.
This information is provided in compliance with the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) Manual (version 20.3. / Section 5.2) – Programs Leading to Professional Licensure.

American Council on Education (ACE)

The American Council on Education (ACE) is a membership organization that mobilizes the higher education community to shape effective public policy and foster innovative, high-quality educational practices. As the major coordinating body for the nation’s colleges and universities, ACE’s strength lies in a diverse membership of more than 1,700 colleges and universities, related associations, and other organizations in the U.S. and abroad. ACE is the only major higher education association to represent all types of U.S.-accredited, degree-granting institutions.

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE)

The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) is a collaboration between government, academia, and the private sector that’s dedicated to helping the U.S. overcome ongoing and future cyber security education and workforce challenges by defining universal standards and best practices. EC-Council University’s courseware has been mapped to the NICE framework.

Accreditation

EC-Council University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).

The DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. The DEAC is also recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
DEAC mailing address:
Distance Education Accrediting Commission
 1101 17th Street NW Suite 808
Washington, DC 20036
DEAC website:

www.deac.org

DEAC contact number:
202-234-5100
DEAC disclosure form:

DEAC Student Achievement Disclosure for the Public

Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)

A national advocate and institutional voice for promoting academic quality through accreditation, CHEA is an association of 3,000 degree-granting colleges and universities. It recognizes approximately 60 institutional and programmatic accrediting organizations.

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE)

The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) is a collaboration between government, academia, and the private sector that’s dedicated to helping the U.S. overcome ongoing and future cyber security education and workforce challenges by defining universal standards and best practices. EC-Council University’s courseware has been mapped to the NICE framework.

National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)

The National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) is an agreement among member states, districts, and territories that sets national standards for interstate offering of postsecondary distance education courses and programs. EC-Council University (ECCU) is an NC-SARA-approved Institution, and the New Mexico Higher Education Department (NHMED) is the NC-SARA Portal Entity for New Mexico.
Professional Licensure Disclosure:
EC-Council University does not have any programs that lead to professional licensure.
This information is provided in compliance with the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) Manual (version 20.3. / Section 5.2) – Programs Leading to Professional Licensure.

American Council on Education (ACE)

The American Council on Education (ACE) is a membership organization that mobilizes the higher education community to shape effective public policy and foster innovative, high-quality educational practices. As the major coordinating body for the nation’s colleges and universities, ACE’s strength lies in a diverse membership of more than 1,700 colleges and universities, related associations, and other organizations in the U.S. and abroad. ACE is the only major higher education association to represent all types of U.S.-accredited, degree-granting institutions.

Recognitions

EC-Council University has been ranked among ‘The Top 10 Best Online Master’s in Cybersecurity’ by Fortune®, underscoring our commitment to excellence, innovation, and ethical practices in cyber security education.

EC-Council University has been ranked among the ‘The Top 45 Online Master’s in Internet Security Degree Programs’ by Intelligent.com, highlighting the quality of our world-class cyber security education.

The Knowledge Review Magazine included EC-Council University in their annual listing of ‘The 20 Most Valuable Online Colleges in America’, which recognizes online universities that use advanced technology to shape curriculum, alongside innovative educational practices and empowering students with rewarding careers.

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