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EC-Council University

Student Catalog

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Year 2011/2013


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The UniversityMission Statement ........................................................................... 7University History ............................................................................. 7Institutional Values .......................................................................... 7Licensure ........................................................................................ 8The Catalog ..................................................................................... 8Academic Calendar .......................................................................... 8 EC-Council Administration ................................................................ 9Contact Information ......................................................................... 10EC-Council Board of Regents ............................................................. 11Faculty ............................................................................................. 12

AdmissionsApplying for Admission ..................................................................... 14Admissions Requirement ................................................................. 14Foreign Student Admission and Visa Services ..................................... 16Criminal Background Check .............................................................. 17Fees and Payment ............................................................................. 17Academic Services ............................................................................ 17Recognition ...................................................................................... 18

ProgramsMaster of Security Science (MSS) Program Description ....................... 19 Course Descriptions .......................................................................... 21Transfer Credits ................................................................................ 25Master of Security Science (MSS) Tuition Fees ................................... 29


Additional Fees (only if applicable) ................................................................. 29Master’s Degree Requirements ...................................................................... 29Registering for a Course ................................................................................ 30 Mode and Duration of Study ........................................................................... 30 Course Delivery ............................................................................................. 31Credits ........................................................................................................ 31Textbooks ..................................................................................................... 32

Academics Program Procedures ..................................................................................... 33Academic Load ............................................................................................ 33Attendance and Participation ........................................................................ 33Missed or Late Assignments ........................................................................... 33Leaves of Absence ......................................................................................... 33Academic Honesty Policy ............................................................................... 34Student Conduct ........................................................................................... 35Student Responsibilities ................................................................................ 37 Grading System ............................................................................................. 40Credits ......................................................................................................... 42Course Numbering ......................................................................................... 42 Grade Appeal ................................................................................................ 43Cancellation of Program or Course ................................................................. 43 Refund Policy ................................................................................................ 44Application Fee ............................................................................................. 47Enrollment Fee .............................................................................................. 47Library Fee .................................................................................................... 47Tuition Fee .................................................................................................... 47Graduation Fee ............................................................................................. 48Total Cost of the Degree ................................................................................. 48 Scholarships ................................................................................................. 48

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Satisfactory Academic Progress ..................................................................... 48Termination of Agreement .............................................................................. 51Appeal of Probation and or Dismissal .............................................................. 52Student Complaints ....................................................................................... 52

Rights and ResponsibilitiesGeneral ........................................................................................................ 55Third Parties ................................................................................................. 55Rights Reserved............................................................................................. 55Student Records/Right of Privacy ................................................................... 56 Non-Directory Information...............................................................................58Electronic Files ............................................................................................. 58Access to Records ......................................................................................... 58Disability ...................................................................................................... 59Student Rights .............................................................................................. 60Anti-Harassment ........................................................................................... 60Non-Discrimination ....................................................................................... 61 Copyright ...................................................................................................... 61

Contact UsContact ECCUNI............................................................................................. 62

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Message from the President

At EC-Council University, we have high aspirations for our students. We want them to be tomorrow’s technology leaders.

We strive to prepare our graduates to embrace the challenging positions of Information Security and Information Assurance Specialists in international organizations worldwide. We consider this to be a school where Chief Security Officers and e-Business Architects of world-class stature are born and trained.

We have built this institution on four main principles. First, we understand the Technology Revolution and aim to prepare our students to excel in the new future. Second, we embrace a new learning paradigm where knowledge is shared across space, time, and medium using our Learn Anywhere Anytime model. Third, we provide learning contents and materials that are highly relevant and fresh out of many research and development labs. Finally, we believe in a professional faculty who openly share their experience and knowledge with our students.

It is these principles and sense of mission that drive all my colleagues and associates of EC-Council University to provide not only the most high-tech contents and learning resources, but also a learning system and environment which allows every student of EC-Council University to learn, lead, and leapfrog into the digital age.

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Mission StatementEC-Council University is an educational and industry leader in Information Security. It demands of itself to lead through, quality distance education programs, inquiry, scholarship, excellence in teaching, and ethical practice. It strives to grow and evolve as an institution through innovative technological advances, while envisioning and influencing future trends. Our students of today will become the information security leaders of tomorrow.

University HistoryInformation Security has always played a vital role in the growth and development of what is now EC-Council University. Haja Mohideen and Sanjay (Jay) Bavisi pioneered initial research under the auspices of the EC-Council, and founded EC-Council University in 2006. Over 2 years of research was dedicated to creating the best of the breed program to combat the latest threat to the world posed by information security breaches, this established the launch of the Master of Security Science program. The culmination of their efforts led to the founding of the EC-Council University which is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Institutional ValuesECCU places particular value on the qualities of ethical behavior, innovative thinking, critical thinking, scholarship, leadership, global advancement, cutting edge technology and quality distance education programming. In a field as narrow and yet far-reaching as Information Security, these values promote and advance the ultimate goal of educating information security experts who will be prepared to make the world safer and more secure for everyone. By incorporating these values with our course content and assessment rubrics, the present educational environment will evolve into a more dynamic and multi-dimensional

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process. The evolution in programming will create an environment that will empower our students to become critical and innovative thinkers, research-oriented problem solvers who embody high ethical standards, the ability to lead, and an understanding of the global impact of their work.

LicensureEC-Council University is licensed by the New Mexico Higher Education Department. For more information, contact the New Mexico Higher Education Department at:

New Mexico Higher Education Department2048 Galisteo StSanta Fe, New Mexico USA 87505-2100 505-476-8400

The CatalogThis catalog and student handbook reflects the regulations, policies, programs, and fees for the University. Our student enrollment agreement consists of all the terms and conditions required to attend the University. Prospective students need to contact the admissions office for changes to the catalog and current students should contact the administrator. For additional information, please visit our website at http://www.eccuni.us.

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EC-Council Administration

Vice PresidentDr. Karyl LyneDoctor of Education, Texas Tech UniversityMaster of Arts, Eastern New Mexico UniversityBachelor of Arts, Washburn University DeanDr. Kim FreelandDoctor of Philosophy, Texas Woman’s UniversityMaster of Education, University of Texas, El PasoBachelor of Science, Angelo State University Associate DeanDr. Michael SutliffDoctor of Arts, Middle Tennessee State UniversityMaster of Science, National UniversityBachelor of Science, Biola University. Director of Student ServicesDr. Joan FranklinBachelor of Arts, Master of Business and Doctor of Philosophy, Texas Woman’s University. Associate Director of Student ServicesCarrie McCullochBachelor of Arts, The University of New Mexico

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Contact InformationEC-Council University6330 Riverside Plaza, NW, Suite 210,Albuquerque, New Mexico 87120 USATel: 1-505-341-ECCU (3228)Fax: 1-505-341-0050

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EC-Council Advisory Board

Sanjay Bavisi (Chairman)President and CEO of EC-CouncilLLB (Hons), Middle Temple [United Kingdom]

Gwen BrittonProgram Coordinator, Information Technology Programs at Western Governors UniversityBA, University of MaineMS, Thomas CollegeEdS, Nova Southeastern UniversityPhD candidate, Nova Southeastern University

Michael GoldnerChair, School of Information Technology at ITT Technical Institute (Norfolk, VA)BA, JD, Stetson University

Julia KalmusLawyer in Private PracticeJD, Pace University

Allan BergMaster of Education, The American UniversityBachelor of Science, Towson State University

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Blaine P. Dooley [Dean]Master of Business Administration, Johns Hopkins UniversityBachelor of Arts, The American University

Max S. KushMaster of Science, Georgia CollegeMaster of Science, Lehigh UniversityBachelor of Science, Chapman University

Jean N. McKayMaster of Science Computer Information Systems, University of PhoenixBachelor of Science Management of Computer Training, University of New Hampshire

Keith ParsonsMaster of Business Administration, Brigham Young UniversityBachelor of Science, Brigham Young University

Eric W. YocamDoctor of Business Administration, University of PhoenixMaster of Science, California State UniversityMaster of Science, Seattle UniversityMaster of Business Administration, University of San DiegoBachelor of Science, University of the PacificM

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Arnold Webster Master of Science, Network Security, Capitol College, Laurel, MDBachelor of Science, City University, Bellevue, WashingtonAssociates Degree, University of Maryland, Asian Division Kevin CardwellMS in Software Engineering, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas.BS in Computer Science, National University, La Jolla, California.

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Admissions

Applying for AdmissionApplicants are required to complete the appropriate EC-Council University application form. The University accepts applications by post, facsimile or via e-mail. The Associate Director of Student Services and/or the Dean will review all applications and will send an admission decision letter to each applicant advising them of their acceptance into or denial from the requested program for which the student has applied. The application fee is $100.00 USD and is non-refundable. Application forms and information on application procedures are available from the administration office and at our website at http://www.eccuni.us. EC-Council University reserves the right to reject any and all applicants. In addition, the University reserves the right to reject documentation and to request verification of documents as necessary. Additional documentation in support of an applicant’s candidacy may be requested as deemed necessary by EC-Council University. The University will check all applicants for any criminal convictions. Application documents are the property of the University and will not be returned to the applicant.

Admission Requirements

Graduate Admission RequirementsAny individual may apply for admission to EC-Council University if he/she meets the standards for admission. A person with the following qualifications could be eligible for admission to the graduate program at EC Council University:

A) All applicants must have an earned a Bachelor’s degree (or the foreign equivalent).B) Any applicant with a degree from a non-US institution must submit his

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or her academic credentials to EC-Council University for evaluation by a third party. All documents written and issued in a foreign language must have a certified English translation attached.

C) International applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English by satisfying one of the following requirements:

1) Submit official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 530;

2) Submit official transcripts stating the student’s completion of six (6) semester hours (or equivalent) of college-level English (excluding English as a Second Language [ESL] courses) with a grade of C or higher; or

3) Submit documentation that the student has taken courses conducted in the English language.

D) Students must have obtained a bachelor’s degree with an overall grade point average of 2.3 or better from a college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

E) International or domestic students whose undergraduate degrees are not in or related to the subject of Information Technology will be further evaluated based on work experience in the field and/or certifications achieved in Information Technology prior to an admission decision.

F) Applicants who are denied admission can appeal the decision to the Dean.

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Foreign Student Admission and Visa ServicesThe University does not provide any immigration status sponsorship or any type of student visa (INS Form I-20). Students who have obtained student visas while attending other American colleges or universities in the United States cannot maintain their student visa status based on enrollment at EC-Council University.

Criminal Background CheckWhen applying to the University, applicants must disclose any prior criminal convictions. Failure to disclose prior convictions is grounds for immediate dismissal from the University. The University reserves the right to conduct criminal background checks on any applicant or student at any time.

Fees and PaymentIt is the responsibility of the student to ensure tuition, fees, and all other expenses relating to the individual’s program are paid. The tuition and fees amounts are made available to the students prior to the academic year and are subject to review and revision each academic year. The student is bound by the University’s regulations on the payment of fees, the refund of tuition in the event of termination of the student’s studies, and the consequences of non-payment.

Academic ServicesStudents enrolled in the institution will have access to academic consultation services. Students are able to interact with academic advisors via telephone, e-mail, printed materials, and other forms of communication. Additionally, the instructors will have virtual office hours during which time they will answer any questions and concerns of individual students.

Students have access to individual sources of information about non-academic and other matters via the student portal. Students will be informed about whom

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to contact regarding specific types of questions or concerns. In addition, students have access to the online library.

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Recognition

Students will graduate with honors if they have a cumulative GPA of:

• Cum Laude - for grade point averages of 3.75 through 3.84; • Magna Cum Laude - for grade point averages of 3.85 through 3.94; and • Summa Cum Laude - for grade point averages of 3.95 and above

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Master of Security Science (MSS) Program DescriptionThe Master of Security Science (MSS) Program prepares information systems professionals for careers in information security and assurance. The program consists of topical areas dealing with computer security management, incidence response, and security threat assessment which require the students to be creators of knowledge and inventors of processes—not merely users of information. Projects address security implementation and processes which today’s business environment requires. In addition to completing the required courses, students must research, write, and submit an approved thesis or project and pass the oral Project Presentation.

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Core Requirements (4 courses required for graduation)

ECU 521 Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures .............................3 creditsECU 522 Investigating Network Intrusions and Computer Forensics ..........................................................3 creditsECU 526 Managing Secure Network Systems ...................................3 creditsECU 529 Security Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment .................3 credits

Electives (6 courses + ECU 533 & ECU 534 required for graduation)

ECU 523 Disaster Recovery ..............................................................3 creditsECU 524 Principles of E-Business Security .......................................3 creditsECU 525 Securing Wireless Networks ..............................................3 creditsECU 527 Cyber Law ........................................................................3 creditsECU 528 Linux Networking and Security ........................................3 creditsECU 530 Conducting Penetration and Security Tests .......................3 creditsECU 531 Secure Programming .........................................................3 creditsECU 532 Project Management in IT Security ..................................3 creditsECU 533 Special Topics in Management...........................................3 creditsECU 534 Special Topics in Management...........................................3 credits

Final Projects (Both classes required for graduation)

ECU 535 Project Research and Development ...................................3 creditsECU 536 Project Presentation ..........................................................3 credits

Total credit hours required for the MSS program: 42 Semester Hours

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ECU 521 Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures (3 credits)This course focuses on how perimeter defenses work; how intruders escalate privileges, and methods of securing systems. Additional topics include intrusion detection, policy creation, social engineering, DoS attacks, buffer overflows, and virus creation.

ECU 522 Investigating Network Intrusions and Computer Forensics (3 credits)This course focuses on cyber-attack prevention, planning, detection, and incident response with the goals of counteracting cyber crime, cyber terrorism, and cyber predators, and making them accountable. Additional topics include fundamentals of computer forensics, forensic duplication and analysis, network surveillance, intrusion detection and response, incident response, anonymity, computer security policies and guidelines, and case studies.

ECU 523 Disaster Recovery (3 credits)This course focuses on disaster recovery principles including assessment of risks to an enterprise, development of disaster recovery policies and procedures, the roles and relationships of various members of an organization, preparation of a disaster recovery plan, testing and rehearsal of the plan, implementation of the plan, and recovering from a disaster. Additional emphasis is placed on identifying vulnerabilities and taking appropriate countermeasures to prevent information failure risks.

ECU 524 Principles of E-Business Security (3 credits)This course focuses on exploring security technique fundamentals involved in minimizing E-Business security risks. Topics include securing Web clients, secure server configuration, CGI scripting, active content security issues, remote

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authoring, firewalls, digital certificates, administration, and legal issues and appropriate responses when security has been breached.

ECU 525 Securing Wireless Networks (3 credits)This course focuses on the various methods of securing wireless networks including authentication, authorization, and encryption. Topics include radio frequency communications, infrared, Bluetooth, low-speed wireless local area networks, high-speed WLANs and WLAN Security, digital cellular telephone, fixed wireless, and wireless communications in business.

ECU 526 Managing Secure Network Systems (3 credits)This course focuses on evaluating network and Internet security issues, designing, implementing successful security policies and firewall strategies, exposing system and network vulnerabilities, and defending against them. Topics include network protocols, network attacks, intrusion detection systems, packet filtering and proxy servers, Bastion host and honey pots, hardening routers, hardening security, E-Mail security, virtual private networks and creating fault tolerance.

ECU 527 Cyber Law (3 credits)This course focuses on the legal issues affected by on-line criminal conduct and electronic evidence and the legal ramifications of neglecting trademarks, copyrights, patents, and digital rights. Topics include laws, regulations, and international standards; privacy laws governing law enforcement investigations in cyberspace; implications of cyber crimes upon the traditional notions of sovereignty; and current events that affect cyber laws.

ECU 528 Linux Networking and Security (3 credits)This course focuses on configuring a secure Linux network using command line and graphical utilities. Emphasis is placed on file sharing technologies such as the Network File System, NetWare’s NCP file sharing, and File Transfer Protocol.

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Additional topics include making data secure, user security, file security, and network intrusion detection. Students will be required to take on the role of problem solvers and apply the concepts presented to situations that might occur in a work environment.

ECU 529 Security Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment (3 credits)This course focuses on testing methods and techniques to effectively identify and mitigate risks to the security of a company’s infrastructure. Topics include penetration testing methodologies, test planning and scheduling, information gathering, password cracking penetration testing and security analysis, social engineering penetration testing and security analysis, internal and external penetration testing and security analysis, router penetration testing and security analysis, and reporting and documentation.

ECU 530 Conducting Penetration and Security Tests (3 credits)This course focuses on the mastery of the international standard for penetration testing. Topics include customers and legal agreements, penetration testing planning and scheduling, information gathering, external and internal network penetration testing, router penetration testing, firewalls penetration testing, intrusion detection system penetration testing, wireless networks penetration testing; password cracking penetration testing, social engineering penetration testing, PDA and cell phone penetration testing, and penetration testing report and documentation writing. Prerequisites: ECU 529 and ECU 521.

ECU 531 Secure Programming (3 credits)This course provides the essential and fundamental skills for secure programming. The most prevalent reason behind buggy code and vulnerabilities being exploited by hackers and malicious code is the lack of adoption of secure coding practices. This program will ensure that students are exposed to the inherent security drawbacks in various programming languages or architectures. They will be

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exposed to exercise secure programming practices to overcome these inherent drawbacks in order to pre-empt bugs from the code.

ECU 532 Project Management in IT Security (3 credits)This course looks at project management from a security planning perspective—specifically IT Project Management. Students will learn how to use IT framework to develop an effective IT security project plan. This will help reinforce IT project management skills while providing the student with a roadmap for implementing IT security in an organization.

ECU 533 Special Topics in Management (3 credits)

ECU 534 Special Topics in Management (3 credits)

ECU 535 Project Research and Development (3 credits)This course is designed to teach students how to apply research methods in their master’s thesis. Students will be required to select a research problem, develop a thesis proposal, and write the first three chapters of their thesis after the topic has been approved by an appropriate faculty thesis committee.

ECU 536 Project Presentation (3 credits)This course is a continuation of the project research described in ECU 535. Students will be required to finalize their thesis project and defend the complete report in a thesis final oral examination.

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Transfer CreditsEC-Council University is a private institution that accepts transfer credits for college-level coursework from accredited institutions. Course transfers are accepted on an individual basis, but limited to 12 credit hours. Previously attended institutions must be approved by regional or professional accrediting associations or be otherwise recognized by the University (e.g., articulation agreements).

Certification Credit

EC-Council University will accept credits from EC-Council certifications if students complete the following steps:

Step 1: Submit an Admission Application together with the application fee and a letter stating a desire to transfer EC-Council certification credits.Step 2: Submit copies of exam transcripts and a certified, true copy of the certification.Step 3: EC-Council University will then process the credit transfer request.Step 4: Notification of the University’s decision will be sent to the student via email.

Certification credit can also be awarded using certifications from EC-Council or other verified certifications with approval from the Dean. Up to 4 certifications or any combination of courses and certifications may be accepted; but not to exceed 12 credit hours (4 courses). Students must follow the steps below. Remember that transfers must be approved and are not guaranteed.

As of January 1, 2012, the acceptance of certifications for graduate credit will no longer be allowed.


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Credits Awarded for Master of Security Science (MSS) ProgramEC-Council Certification Title: CEH (312-50)

MSS Course Title: ECU 521: Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures

Credits awarded: 3 credits

EC-Council Certification Title: CHFI (312-49)

MSS Course Title: ECU 522: Investigating Network Intrusions and Computer Forensics


EC-Council Certification Title: ECSA (412-79)

MSS Course Title: ECU 529: Security Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment


EC-Council Certification Title: LPT (License)

MSS Course Title: ECU 530: Penetration Testing


EC-Council Certification Title: Linux Security (212-77)

MSS Course Title: ECU 528: Linux Networking and Security



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EC-Council Certification Title: Cyber Law (212-61)

MSS Course Title: ECU 527: Cyber Law


EC-Council Certification Title: Network Security (312-38)

MSS Course Title: ECU 526: Managing Secure Network Systems


EC-Council Certification Title: Wireless Network Architect (212-30)

MSS Course Title: ECU 525: Securing Wireless Networks


EC-Council Certification Title: E-Business Security (212-25)

MSS Course Title: ECU 524: Principles of E-Business Security


EC-Council Certification Title: Disaster Recovery (312-76)

MSS Course Title: ECU 523: Disaster Recovery


Certifications older than three years will not be accepted for credit if the student has failed to maintain continuing education credits.



University CreditsEC-Council University will accept transfer credits for classes taken from accredited institutions upon approval. The classes must closely correspond with EC-Council University courses, and the student must have earned a grade of “B” or higher.

Step 1: Submit the Admission Application together with the application fee and a letter stating a desire to transfer external university credits.

Step 2: Show that the class is equivalent to a class within EC-Council University. To do this, a student must submit a copy of the course description or a course syllabus with the letter requesting transfer credit.

Step 3: EC-Council University will then process the credit transfer request.

Step 4: Notification of the University’s decision will be sent to the student via email.

Students must request transfer credit for prior university learning immediately upon application to the institution or as soon as the course has been completed to ensure that the students will receive accurate advisement. A student advisor cannot know which transfer credits a student has until he or she submits them to the University.

Students may receive a maximum of 12 graduate credit hours of transfer credit. Transfer credits, which cannot be core courses, do not figure into the calculation of a student’s GPA.

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Master of Security Science (MSS) FeesThe cost breakdown of fees appears below.

Enrollment Fee $2,000.00 (one-time fee)Application Fee 100.00 (non-refundable)Tuition Fee 450.00 (per credit hour)Library Access Fee 200.00 (one-time fee)Graduation Fee 300.00 (one-time fee)

Additional Fees (only if applicable)Apostille Service Fee $100.00Transcript Fee 50.00

Tuition and fees are subject to change each academic year at the discretion of the University.

Master’s Degree RequirementsIn addition to the specific degree requirements, each candidate for graduation must meet the following requirements:

1) Completion of a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours of 500 level courses in which the candidate has earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better.2) The satisfactory completion of 12 semester hours of final projects.3) All degree requirements must be completed within one and a half times the normal course length or within the maximum of four years from the date the student enrolls in the University and begins his or her program.

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Registering for a CourseStudents must individually and actively register for all coursework. Students are required to accept the terms of the Enrollment Agreement and arrange for payment to EC-Council University before they are able to register for coursework.

Mode and Duration of Study All courses are currently offered in an online format (via the myECCUNI portal) for a total of eight weeks. To be considered a full-time student, a student must take at least two courses in each term—Spring, Summer, and Fall. Students taking less than two courses a term will be considered part-time. The Master’s program is designed to be completed in a maximum of four years.

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Course DeliveryEC-Council University uses a variety of educational models that maximize student learning outcomes. As with all types of education, the various educational modules are built around the central components of the instructional processes: presentation of content; interaction with faculty, peers, and resources; practical application; and assessment. Each EC-Council University course uses technologies in various ways to address some or all of these components.

The various distance education modules differ not only in the types of technologies that are used but also in the focus of control over the pace and place of instruction. In some models, the faculty and institution have primary control—as is the case in a traditional classroom environment. In other cases, the control rests jointly with the student and the instructor.

Students are provided a variety of materials for each course, including a course outline and detailed syllabus, the list of textbooks and reference materials for the course, and information on how to communicate with the faculty mentor assigned for the course. The faculty member provides guidance, answers questions, and evaluates the individual student’s work. Contact between the student and the faculty mentor is achieved through one or a combination of the following methods: website, email, EC-Council University’s web portal, telephone, voicemail, fax, and/or video-conferencing.

CreditsAll credits awarded by EC-Council University are semester hour credits. Grades and credits awarded will become official once they are recorded on the student’s permanent record in the University’s administrative office. At the end of each academic period, grades and credits earned will be sent to the student at the address specified by the student. Credits will only be awarded upon successful completion of course or project requirements.



TextbooksAppropriate textbooks, course syllabi, and course outlines are used for each course. Required texts are indicated in the course outline and on the website by title, author, publisher, and ISBN. Students are required to obtain their own texts for the individual classes; however, most texts are provided to the student in a digital format in the online library.

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Program Procedures

Academic LoadStudents may take no more than 9 graduate credits in any academic semester.

Attendance and ParticipationStudents are expected to attend all scheduled virtual class sessions. Extenuating circumstances may occur, however, which are beyond the control of the student. If a student will miss a virtual session, he or she must ask permission from the instructor. At the faculty member’s discretion, the student may be required to make up the absence with extra assignments to achieve the allotted participation points. Students are allowed to be absent from no more than one scheduled virtual session per course.

Missed or Late AssignmentsMissed or late assignments will only be accepted with prior approval from the instructor. Acceptance of missed or late assignments is solely at the discretion of the faculty member within the established guidelines of the Faculty Handbook.

Leaves of AbsenceStudents may request a leave of absence from the institution for no longer than one semester by submitting the Leave of Absence Request Form. Requests will be subject to the approval of the Dean. Students are required to enroll in the semester immediately following the semester of absence, or they will be required to re-apply for admission to the institution.



Academic Honesty PolicyAs a institution of higher learning, EC-Council University expects its students to conduct themselves with the highest level of honesty and integrity. Academic dishonesty includes but is not limited to:

Cheating—Use of material, information, or study aids not permitted by the instructor.Plagiarism—Use of another person or group’s words or ideas without clearly acknowledging the source of the information.Falsification or fabrication—Changing or altering data, quotes, or citations.Unauthorized collaboration—Intentional sharing of information or working together on an academic exercise when such collaboration is not approved by the instructor.

Citing SourcesIn academic communities, the ethics of research demand that writers be credited for their work and their writing. Not to do so is to plagiarize, to intentionally or unintentionally appropriate the ideas, language, or work of another without sufficient acknowledgement that such material is not one’s own. Whenever a student quotes, paraphrases, summarizes, or otherwise refers to the work of another, the student is required to cite his or her source—either by way of parenthetical citation or by means of a footnote.

EC-Council University will take action in all cases of academic dishonesty which may include but is not limited to disenrollment from a course, suspension, expulsion or other administrative action. When actions must be taken, the following will occur:

1) The instructor will contact the student to inform the student of the allegation and the evidence offering the student ample opportunity

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to respond. The instructor should contact the student as soon after the incident as possible.

2) Once the student has had a chance to respond, the instructor must determine if academic dishonesty has occurred. If the instructor concludes that academic dishonesty has occurred, he or she may impose academic sanction or contact the Dean to impose a more severe penalty.

3) When a decision has been reached, the incident must be documented and sent to the Dean.

Student ConductStudents are expected to be familiar with all published policies and procedures of EC-Council University and will be held responsible for compliance with these policies. The following is a code of conduct that has been written by the Distance Education and Training Council:

A Code of Conduct for the Distance Education Student

I recognize that in the pursuit of my educational goals and aspirations I have certain responsibilities toward my fellow distance learners, my institution, and myself. To fulfill these responsibilities, I pledge adherence to this Code of Conduct.

I will observe fully the standards, rules, policies, and guidelines established by my institution, the State Education Agency, and other appropriate organizations serving an oversight role for my institution.

I will adhere to high ethical standards in the pursuit of my education, and to the best of my ability will:



1. Conduct myself with professionalism, courtesy and respect for others in all of my dealings with the institution staff, faculty and other students.

2. Present my qualifications and background truthfully and accurately for admission to the institution.

3. Observe the institutional policies and rules on submitting work, taking examinations, participating in online discussions and conducting research.

4. Never turn in work that is not my own, or present another person’s ideas or scholarship as my own.

5. Never ask for, receive, or give unauthorized help on graded assignments, quizzes, and examinations.

6. Never use outside books or papers that are unauthorized by my instructor’s assignments or examinations.

7. Never divulge the content of or answers to quizzes or examinations to fellow students.

8. Never improperly use, destroy, forge, or alter my institution’s documents, transcripts, or other records.

9. Never divulge my online username or password.

10. Always observe the recommended study schedule for my program of studies.

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11. Always report any violations of this Code of Conduct to the appropriate institution official, and report any evidence of cheating, plagiarism or improper conduct on the part of any student of the institution when I have direct knowledge of these activities.

(Source: the Distance Education and Training Council)

Student ResponsibilitiesStudents must comply with the obligations outlined in the University Enrollment Agreement and in accordance with any reasonable instructions issued from time to time by or on behalf of the University, listed below, but not limited to:

• Attend lectures, courses, tutorials, examinations, and other activities which form the pieces of the program, subject to absence for medical or other agreed reasons,

• Submit required course work and other assignments required for the program prior to the prescribed deadlines, subject to exceptional circumstances such as illness,

• Reach the level of academic attainment required for the program by the faculty board,

• Behave appropriately within the University environment,

• Be adequately prepared for any activity required as part of the program outside the University, at all times conducting oneself in a proper manner,



• Comply with any professional standards applicable to the program,

• Abide by any special conditions relating to the program set out in the prospectus, or otherwise notified by the University,

• Provide the faculty office with an emergency contact name and details which the University may use at its discretion,

• Notify the faculty office of any changes to the information, which have been submitted on the application or enrollment form; for example, change of address.

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FacultyThe University faculty members will take all reasonable steps to ensure that:

• Students have access to necessary facilities and resources,

• Appropriate equipment relevant to each course is available when required,

• Students are aware of all relevant academic services available to them (particularly the library and information technology services), and

• New students receive appropriate information on procedures, services, and personnel relevant to their introduction to the University and their continued studies.



Grading SystemThe grading system used at EC-Council University is the A-F system (see definitions below). Unless otherwise stated for a particular department or program, the University awards letter grades in recognition of academic performance in each course. Grade points are used to calculate G.P.A.

A Excellent 4.00 grade pointsB Good 3.00 grade pointsC Average 2.00 grade pointsD Poor 1.00 grade pointsF Failing 0.00 Grade points

S Satisfactory indicates completion of a practicum course with academic work equivalent to a B grade or better. The grade does not contribute to the calculation of G.P.A.

U Unsatisfactory indicates completion of a practicum course with academic work equivalent to less than a B grade. A student who receives a “U” may not be allowed to continue with the program. The grade does not contribute to the calculation of G.P.A.

DR Dropped course during the add/drop period (first week of the course session).

W Withdrawal from a course requested by the student within the first 4 weeks of a course session. The student’s request to withdraw from a course must be sent by EC-Council University’s messaging system to his or her academic advisor. After the first 4 weeks of a course session, but before the

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WN Withdrawal, non-participation–withdrawal from a course initiated by EC-Council University after the student has been found not to have participated in a scheduled academic activity in the course over the past month AND either the student has indicated to the University that the student does not intend to complete the course at this time or the student has not responded to the University’s inquiry about intentions regarding completion of the course.

I Under some circumstances (i.e. other than lack of effort and study), if all assignments in a course are not completed before its conclusion, the student may request an Incomplete for the course. If the instructor agrees, an I will be placed on the student’s transcript. The student will have 6 months to complete the work, to remove the “I”, and replace it with the assigned letter grade. The granting of the Incomplete is at the discretion of the instructor. If the work is not complete within 6 months from the time the “I” is assigned, the “I” will automatically become an “F”. As always, the student has the right to appeal the instructor’s decision to the Dean.

IP In Progress applies to special topics or practicum courses. If a student has not completed the requirements for a course by the end of the 8-week course session but is making progress, the faculty mentor will issue a grade of “IP”. Students who receive an “IP” must re-enroll in the course, and pay the additional tuition. Zero grade points will be awarded for the “IP”.

R Retaken course. An “R” grade is indicated on the transcript when the course grade has been superseded by a later grade. Only the later grade will be used in computing the G.P.A.



GPA CalculationGrade point average (GPA) can be calculated by dividing the number of hours in all classes attempted in which a grade of A, B, C, D, F or WF have been received into the number of grade points earned in those hours.

CreditsAll credits awarded by EC-Council University are semester hour credits. Credits are only awarded upon successful completion of course or project requirements.

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Grade Appeal A student may appeal a course grade issued by a faculty member. The appeal must be made to the faculty member from whom the grade was received in writing and must be postmarked or emailed no later than 15 days after the student received notification of the grade. If the appeal is denied, or if the faculty member does not respond within 15 days after receiving the appeal, the student may appeal directly to the Dean within an additional 15-day period. The Dean will render a final decision on the grade within 15 days after receiving the student’s appeal.

Withdrawal from Program or CourseThe student has the right to withdraw from the University by notifying the EC-Council University in writing at:

EC-Council UniversityAttn: Withdrawal Program6330 Riverside Plaza, NW, Suite 210, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87120(505) 341-3228

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The date by which the notification is postmarked or e-mailed is the effective date of the withdrawal. Any tuition or fees owed to the student will be refunded

within 30 days of the receipt of the withdrawal notice.



Refund PolicyTuition refunds may be paid when a student pre-pays a portion or all of the tuition for the course session or the program, and a refund is due per the schedule below. Tuition refunds will be made within 30 days of notice of withdrawal. The student will be notified if a balance is due to the University. Tuition refunds are based on the following policies and schedule.

Five Day Right of RecisionThe student has five days after signing the Enrollment Agreement to choose to cancel the agreement and receive a full refund of any monies paid. The recision must be done in writing, or personal appearance at the institution, or verified e-mail.

Refunds Prior to the Beginning of InstructionFollowing the recision period of five days, but prior to the beginning of instruction, a student may withdraw from enrollment and EC Council University will be entitled to retain no more than $100.00 or 5% in tuition and fees, whichever is less, as registration charges. Withdrawal must be done in writing, or personal appearance at the institution, or verified e-mail.

Refunds for Withdrawal after the Beginning of InstructionOnce classes have begun, refunds to the student will be calculated as follows:

Week of class / Refund due to Student1 90%2 70%3 50%4 30%5 0%

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After the Completion of a CourseStudents are not eligible for any refunds following a completed course. If a student does not submit a withdrawal form DURING the class, he or she will receive a grade based on the work completed. Students who withdraw from more than three (3) courses after the fourth (4th) week will be required to speak to an Academic Advisor regarding their progress through the program

Special CircumstancesIn the case of a student’s illness, accident, death in the family, or other circumstance beyond the control of the student, he or she shall be entitled to special consideration; and the University may settle the account for a greater amount than the amount required by the established policy. To be considered for special circumstances, an individual should contact his or her Student Advisor.

Scholarships and DiscountsThe amount refunded to an individual is based upon the amount of tuition actually paid by the student (after any scholarships or discounts have been deducted from the schedule of fees).

Fees for a new Master’s program student registering for one, three-credit class, without scholarship, are as follows:

Enrollment fee $2000Library Fee $200Class tuition (3 credit class) $1350Total $3550

The following scenario may occur:1) If the student sends an e-mail requesting to cancel his or her program

five (5) days after signing the enrollment agreement, that student would receive a full refund of $3550



2) If the student sends a letter postmarked three (3) weeks after he or she signed the Enrollment Agreement but two (2) days before the class begins, this student would receive a refund of $3450. ($3550 minus the $100 registration fee = $3450)

3) If the student begins the class yet decides to withdraw from the class, the student would receive a refund of the tuition only based on the following scale: (Class tuition paid [in this case, $1350] minus $100 registration fee multiplied by the percentage refund due to the student as determined by the week of class in which the student requests to withdraw.)

Week of class Percentage of Refund Refund due to Student1 90% $1215.002 70% 945.003 50% 675.004 30% 405.005 0% $0.00

All refunds are based on the amount paid for the current course(s) less any registration fee(s) due. The University will refund the amount of any overpayment. The student is responsible for paying any amount due to the University as a result of underpayment. There are no refunds when the student completes courses or the program in a shorter time period.Request for refunds must be made in writing by the student and mailed to:

EC-Council University6330 Riverside Plaza NW, Suite 210Albuquerque, New Mexico 87120 USA

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Application FeeThe application fee covers the administrative costs associated with processing an application. An application is not considered complete without the accompanying, non-refundable application fee.

Enrollment FeeAfter returning the enrollment agreement, a student is required to pay the enrollment fee prior to registering for classes. Once the non-refundable enrollment fee is paid, a student will receive his or her login ID for the MyECCUNI student online learning portal.

Library FeeThe non-refundable library fee provides students with access to the online library. Most of the courses’ required readings will be accessible via the online library. The library fee must be paid at the same time as the enrollment fee.

Tuition FeeTuition for one credit hour of graduate instruction is $450. Classes are 3 credit hours. The Master of Security Science program require 42 credit hours for

graduation at a total cost of $18,900.



Graduation FeeThe graduation fee is due after a student has submitted the graduation application to his or her academic advisor. The Advisor will verify that the student has completed all necessary requirements for graduation including payment of the graduation fee. The Advisor will approve the graduation request form and submit it to the Dean’s office. When the Dean verifies a student’s graduation application, he or she will confer the earned degree and send the student two (2) official and one (1) unofficial transcripts.

Total Cost of the DegreeThe total cost of master’s degree program is $21,500. The total cost will be less for students who receive transfer credit and more for students who choose to take more than the minimum credit hours required for the degree program.

ScholarshipsScholarships are available for students on a first come, first served basis. Students must request a scholarship in writing prior to the beginning of the academic term. Scholarships will be given on a yearly basis subject to the student’s compliance with the terms of each scholarship.

Satisfactory Academic ProgressA student must meet the minimum standards of academic achievement and course completion while enrolled as a student at the University. A student’s progress will be evaluated at the end of each semester to determine satisfactory academic progress. The University does not allow students who fail to meet the standards of satisfactory progress to remain in school.

Maximum Program Length: A student must complete the entire program

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within one-and-one-half times the program length: 4 years for the each master’s degree.

The percentage of credit hours successfully completed must equal a minimum of two-thirds (2/3) of the credit hours attempted in order to be satisfactorily progressing within the University’s maximum timeframe.

Minimum Academic Achievement: A student must maintain grade point averages (GPAs) of the following: Master’s degree candidates must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher and receive a minimum of a 2.0 in any class or risk being placed on academic probation.

Academic Probation: A student who is making unsatisfactory progress at the end of a grading period will be placed on academic probation for the next grading period. If a student on academic probation achieves satisfactory progress for the subsequent period but has not achieved the required grades for overall satisfactory progress, the student may be placed on continued probation for a subsequent term.

If the student on probation fails to achieve satisfactory progress for a subsequent grading period, the student’s enrollment will be terminated. Any student on academic probation who fails to achieve satisfactory progress for the program following two successive probationary grading periods will be terminated.

When a student is placed on academic probation, the student will be required to communicate with the Dean prior to returning to class; and the date, action taken, and terms of the probation will be clearly indicated in the student’s permanent record.



Academic Dismissal/Suspension: The enrollment of a student who fails to achieve overall satisfactory progress for the program at the end of two successive probationary grading periods will be suspended.

Academic Suspension Reinstatement: A student whose enrollment is suspended for unsatisfactory progress may reapply for admission after a minimum of one grading period. A student returning from a suspension for unsatisfactory progress will be placed on probation for the subsequent grading period. This student will be advised of the action, and the student’s file will be documented accordingly.

Academic Dismissal/Termination: If a student does not maintain satisfactory progress during or by the end of this final probationary period, this student will be terminated without a refund.

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Termination of Enrollment AgreementThe Enrollment Agreement will end automatically, subject to the student’s rights of internal appeal, if the student’s status in the University is terminated as a result of:

a. Action taken against the student in accordance with the University’s disciplinary procedures;

b. A decision of the faculty, based on the student’s academic performance; and/or

c. Non-payment of fees, in accordance with the University’s regulations on payment of fees.

If the student is expelled or dismissed from any university or other organization in which he or she is required to attend or maintain membership as part of this program, the University may end this Agreement immediately with a written notice to the student.

In addition, the University may end this Agreement by written notice to the student in the following circumstances:

a. If, between accepting an offer and starting the program there is a change in the student’s circumstances which, in the reasonable opinion of the University, makes it inappropriate for the student to begin the program;

b. If the University becomes aware of information about a student which was not previously known (for example, criminal convictions) which, in the reasonable opinion of the University, makes it inappropriate for the student to begin the program; and/or

c. If, in the reasonable opinion of the University, the student has failed to provide the University with all relevant information, or has supplied false or misleading information, relating to the application of a program.



Appeal of Probation and or DismissalStudents who have been dismissed from the University due to a failure to keep current with financial obligations to the University must pay any outstanding balance due before appealing a probationary or dismissal decision.

Students have the right to appeal any and all academic probation or dismissal decisions by writing to the Dean. The appeal must be in writing and postmarked or emailed no later than 30 days after the student received notification of the academic probation or dismissal. After receiving the student’s appeal request, the Dean will review the academic probation or dismissal and will make a final decision regarding the appeal. Within 15 days of receiving the student’s appeal, the Dean shall render a final decision.

Student ComplaintsEC-Council University provides a written procedure which details how students or other parties may register a complaint or grievance, how the institution will investigate the complaint, and how the institution will attempt to resolve the complaint.

The University is committed to handling any student complaint in a way which:

• Encourages informal resolution,• Is fair and efficient,• Treats the students with appropriate seriousness and sympathy, and• Is quick and consistent with a fair and thorough investigation.

The University defines a complaint as “a specific concern on the part of a student about the provision of education or other service by the University.” Examples include:

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• Inaccurate or misleading information about programs of study• Inadequate teaching or supervision• Insufficient academic facilities• Service not provided to standard advertised• The behavior of a member of staff• The behavior of another student.

If a student wishes to make a complaint, he or she must do so within 60 days of the date on which the event occurred.

A complaint may only be made by a student or group of students, not by a third party or a representative. Anonymous complains will only be accepted if there is sufficient evidence to support it and will be treated with caution.

The student may have reservations about making a complaint, but the University takes complaints very seriously, and regulations provide that the student cannot be put at risk of disadvantage or discrimination as a result of making a complaint when the complaint has been made in good faith.

Students should note that all staff involved in a complaint will be required to respect the confidentiality of information and documents generated in, or as a result of, the complaint and not to disclose such information to people not concerned with the matters in question.

EC-Council University maintains open files for inspection regarding all complaints lodged within the past three (3) years against faculty, staff, and students.

EC-Council University encourages individuals to take the following steps when handling complaints:



Step 1If possible, the complaint should be given to the individual directly responsible for the situation. EC-Council University will NOT take adversary action against the student who lodged the complaint.

Step 2If the student is dissatisfied or feels unable to confront the individual who is directly responsible, the case will be handed over to the Dean, who will investigate the matter and report back to the student. The investigation will be handled in an impartial manner.

Step 3If the student remains dissatisfied, he or she should fill out the Student Complaint Form and send it to the Vice President of EC-Council University, whose nominated officer will investigate the case and send a written report to the student. The Vice President’s decision will be final.

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GeneralThe University cannot accept responsibility, and expressly excludes liability, for:

• Any loss or damage to personal property and/or• Death or any personal injury suffered by the student

Although the University will attempt to ensure that computer equipment and software available for the student’s use has reasonable security and anti-virus protections, the student should use such computer equipment and software provided by the University at his or her own risk. The University will not be held liable for loss or damage suffered by the student as a result of the use of any computer equipment or software provided by or made available by the University, including any contamination of software or loss of files.

Neither the student nor the University will hold each other liable for failure or delay in performing obligations, if the failure or delay is due to causes beyond the party’s reasonable control (e.g., fire, flood, or industrial dispute).

Third PartiesThe parties to this Agreement do not intend that any of its terms will be enforceable by any person not a direct party to it.

Rights ReservedEC-Council University reserves the right to add or delete from certain courses, programs, or areas of study as circumstances may require, making faculty changes, to modify tuition rates and fees, and to make policy changes it believes will enhance the quality and delivery of educational services.



Student Records/Right of PrivacyFamily Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as Amended

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) afford students certain rights with respect to their educational records. They are: The right to inspect and review the student’s educational records within 45 days of the day the University receives a request for access.

Students should submit to the Registrar, Dean or other appropriate official written requests that identify the records they wish to inspect. The University official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the University official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.

The student’s right to request the amendment of their educational records that the student believes are inaccurate or misleading.

Students may ask the University to amend records they believe are inaccurate or misleading. They should write the University official responsible for the record, clearly identifying the part of the record they want changed and specifying why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the University decides not to amend the record as requested by the student, the University will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of his or her right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.

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The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s educational records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.

One exception permitting disclosure without consent is to University officials with legitimate educational interests. Another exception is a judge’s order as covered in FERPA. A University official is a person employed by the University in an administrative, supervisory, academic, research or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff ); a person or company with whom the University has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another University official in performing his or her tasks.

A University official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an educational record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.

Directory InformationIn compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, the University treats the following student information as directory information, which can be disclosed without a specific release of information from the student: name, field of study, degrees/awards, participation in officially recognized activities, dates of attendance, level of enrollment.

Students may restrict the release of directory information by written request available in the Admissions and Records Office.



Non-Directory InformationIn compliance with FERPA guidelines, a student must provide self-identifying information in a signed and dated written request to the Associate Director of Student Services for the release of non-directory information. The receipt of a written request by fax satisfies this requirement.

Electronic FilesThe Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act does not differentiate between the medium of storage or the method of transmission. There is no legal difference between the level of protection afforded to physical files over those that are stored or transmitted electronically or in any other form.

Access to RecordsAny currently enrolled or former student has a right of access to any and all records relating to the student and maintained by the University. Individuals who applied to the school but did not attend are not covered by FERPA. The full policy and procedure for review of a student’s records are available from the Associate Director of Student Services.

• Students 18 years of age or older may examine all records in their name. These records are not available to any other person other than appropriate University personnel, unless released by the student. Legal exception is provided to the above regulation, and these exceptions will be explained to any person who requests the information from the Associate Director of Student Services.

• Each student has a right to challenge any record, which is kept by the University. The Associate Director of Student Services is responsible for all student records. Challenge of records, if any,

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shall be in writing to the Associate Director of Student Services. A decision will be made within five bussiness days to uphold or reject the challenge of any record. When the challenge of a record is upheld, the record shall be amended. If the challenge of a record is denied, the student may appeal this decision to the Dean.

• The specific regulations governing the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act are available in the office of the Dean and the office of the Associate Director of Student Services.

The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the University to comply with the requirements of FERPA rests with the student. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:

Family Policy Compliance OfficeU.S. Department of Education400 Maryland Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20202-4605

DisabilityThe University uses the definition of disability set forth in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which states that a disabled person is anyone who:

• Has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities;

• Has a record of such impairment;• Is regarded as having such impairment.

In order to receive accommodations, student must meet the following criteria:• Have a documented disability (documentation must be supplied) that



presents a significant barrier to the educational process, and• Request services from the Director of Student Services.

Students are required to provide the Director of Student Services with medical or psychological documentation in order to receive accommodations. All medical information remains confidential and is only released to other University personnel with the student’s written permission.

Student RightsEC-Council University encourages diversity within its student body and strives to provide its students with a secure, safe and conducive learning environment. The student’s rights consist of the following but are not limited to:

• Students will have the web course materials they need to complete assignments and to participate in group or class sessions. This support may be achieved with one or a combination of the following: courier, overnight delivery (FedEx, UPS, and Express Mail), priority mail, electronic file transfer, and fax. With a long lead time, regular mail service may be an alternative.

• EC-Council University ensures that all students will be treated equally.

• EC-Council University will provide students with the necessary services for a required proctored examination.

Anti-HarassmentEC-Council University does not tolerate any form of harassment, sexual misconduct, or inappropriate behavior by students, faculty, instructors, or University staff. Anyone who believes that he or she is the recipient of such behavior must immediately contact the President with a written account and

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details of the incident(s) so that an appropriate investigation can be made. All communications will be held in the strictest confidence, and the constitutional rights of the individuals involved will be protected.

Non-DiscriminationThe institution is in compliance with all requirements imposed by or pursuant to Title VI for the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The institution does not discriminate on the basis of color, religion, sex, or national origin in its activities, programs, or employment policies in accordance with Federal, State, and local laws.

CopyrightEC-Council University follows the copyright law of the United States which prohibits the making or reproduction of copyrighted materials except under certain specified conditions. Acts of copyright infringement include, but are not limited to, misusing copyrighted material in one’s coursework and misusing material for which the institution owns the copyright (i.e., web site materials, course materials, publications, etc.) Copyright infringements involving students and/or employees of EC-Council University may be subject to the disciplinary action including, but not limited to, dismissal from the University.



EC-Council University6330 Riverside Plaza, NW, Suite 210,Albuquerque, New Mexico 87120 USA

Tel: 1-505-341-ECCU (3228)Fax: 1-505-341-0050

[email protected]://www.eccuni.us

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