ECU Online: Flight Path Programs

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Ready to Finish Your Degree? Experience ECU Flight Path Programs.

In ECU Online: Flight Path Programs, we offer an educational experience built around you. From supportive faculty to flexible coursework, you’ll have the resources and freedom to finish your degree on terms that make sense for you.

Here, your personal and professional growth is our priority. You’ll graduate ECU Online with not only a degree but also a powerful, community-driven network that empowers you to thrive in your career endeavors.

The opportunity to complete your degree and advance your career has arrived. Are you ready to take advantage?

BA in Psychology Flight Path Program

Study human behavior and mental processes for application in fields such as business, communication, mental health services, and nonprofit work.

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BS in Criminal Justice Flight Path Program

Explore the legal system and criminal behavior to apply your knowledge in areas such as law enforcement, legal services, corrections, and community advocacy.

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BS in Information & Cybersecurity Technology, Cybersecurity Concentration Flight Path Program

Learn the critical skills that today’s employers need to protect sensitive information and property.

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BS in Security Studies Flight Path Program

Learn to evaluate both human-made and natural disaster threats to develop responses that protect communities.

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Additional Online Degree Offerings

Looking for a different program? Learn about additional online programs available from ECU.

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ECU Flight Path Programs

Flexible Degrees for Today’s Learners

At ECU, we understand that pursuing higher education as an adult learner comes with unique challenges and aspirations. That’s why we’ve developed Flight Path programs — a suite of fully online, career-aligned programs specifically designed to empower working adults to achieve their educational and professional goals.

Flight Path programs are built with your busy life in mind, offering a focused and flexible learning experience that prioritizes your success. While ECU offers a variety of excellent online programs, our Flight Path offerings provide a specialized approach tailored to the unique needs of adult learners seeking to advance their careers, change industries, or complete their degrees without interrupting their work or family commitments.

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Our Flight Path programs have key features designed to provide a supportive and streamlined educational journey — specifically for adult learners:

✓ Flexible, condensed 8-week terms, designed to help you integrate education seamlessly into your busy work and personal life.
✓ Personalized success coaching, offering tailored strategies for success, time management tips, and connections to valuable resources.
✓ Curriculum designed for working professionals, emphasizing practical, career-aligned applications and teaching strategies that acknowledge your professional experience.
✓ Tailored support, including 24/7 IT assistance, tutoring, and wellbeing resources like mental health counseling and stress management support.
✓ Directly applicable, career-focused learning, aligned with current workforce demands, providing the skills and credentials ideal for adult learners seeking career advancement, industry changes, or efficient degree completion.

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Exceptional Online Education

ECU is proud to offer incredible online experiences for students, and we’ve been recognized for it. Newsweek recently ranked ECU as the best online educator in North Carolina and one of the top 10 online educators in the entire country. Our flexible and accessible online learning platform allows you to earn your degree from wherever you want, whenever you want.

Why Choose ECU Online: Flight Path Programs?

INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION

Our focus on student support and career services ensures that you leave with the tools for career advancement.

COMMUNITY DRIVEN

ECU is more than a university—it’s a community. Even as an online student, you’ll benefit from a powerful network of peers and faculty who truly care about your success.

LEGACY OF SUCCESS

Our alumni demonstrate ECU’s commitment to student success as many have climbed the ladder of leadership and made significant contributions to community growth.

HIGH-VALUE EDUCATION

As a state institution, we pride ourselves on offering competitive pricing without compromising on quality. At ECU, your investment pays off.

About ECU

ECU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC) and was the first university in North Carolina to offer online degrees. We’ve continued to enhance the online experience ever since. As an established institution in North Carolina, we pride ourselves on offering a student-first, community-centric experience that empowers graduates to complete their online degrees from a reputable institution that employers recognize.

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