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About Distance Education Co.
Distance Education Company is the owner and operator of three online schools:
- New York Institute of Photography
- New York Institute of Art and Design
- New York Institute of Career Development
All three schools are licensed by the New York State Education Department (NYSED), accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) and have an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
We are committed to providing the highest quality online education to students all over the world. Our courses are convenient and affordable, allowing students to pursue their passion anywhere, anytime, and at their own pace.
Our Mission
At DEC, we strive to be the leading non-traditional academic institution educating people motivated to improve their lives. We empower students to achieve their self improvement goals through flexible, convenient, affordable, and highly relevant educational programs.
Core values:
Access - We believe anyone who wants to learn should have access to affordable, quality education any time, any place.
Accountability - We set measurable goals and are accountable to students, and to each other, for our actions, performance and results.
Integrity - We operate with the utmost integrity, and treat both our fellow colleagues and our students with dignity and respect.
Passion - We believe we can make a difference in people’s lives and want to help all students, faculty and staff members realize their individual potential.
Teamwork – we believe collaboration and communication among students, faculty, and staff are essential to achieving great outcomes for students and our company.
Excellence – we strive to uphold high standards in our academic programs, student experience, and support services, and are continually seeking ways to improve each of these areas.Partnership Information
Our goal is to provide the best educational experience possible for students all over the world, and to make our courses affordable and accessible to everyone. We are interested in partnering with companies who can help us accomplish that goal.
If you are interested in partnering with one or more of our schools in any of the following ways, we want to hear from you. Partnership agreements vary and can include:
- Exclusive overseas licensing of brand name(s) and trademarks, with non-English rights available in select territories
- Offering your products to our students and graduates as part of a larger student benefits kit or affiliate program
- Providing technological or logistic solutions to help us service our students
- Advertise your products or services to our students via email, newsletter sponsorships, or ads on our websites
Email us at partners@decnyc.com to get started.
Contact Us
192 Lexington
Suite 701
New York, NY 10016
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NYIP
The New York Institute of Photography is the world’s largest online photography school, allowing students to pursue their passion for photography anytime, anywhere, at their own pace.
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NYIAD
The New York Institute of Art and Design is a fully-accredited, online school for creative professionals. We offer online courses in Interior Design, AutoCAD, Event Planning, Wedding Planning, Event Planning, Personal Style, Jewelry Design and Feng Shui.
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NYICD
The New York Institute of Career Development offers accredited online career training. Get certified in a new field in a matter of months with online courses you can take anywhere, anytime, at your own pace.
