General Studies

Associate of Arts in General Studies

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Increase Your Employment Opportunities

EKU’s online associate degree in general studies is designed to prepare students to quickly and successfully enter the workforce in a number of entry level jobs. Graduates are well positioned to complete their bachelor’s degree and further increase their employment opportunities.

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Benefits of EKU Online

EKU’s curriculum blends academic and professional preparation with a real-world focus, providing the opportunity to design a degree plan that’s meaningful to each student’s interests and career path.

General Studies Concentration Options

Choose between specialty concentrations, giving you a competitive edge in the job market. Options include:

  • Homeland Security
  • Psychology
  • Political Science
  • Pre-Business
  • Security Operations

Certificates

Select from numerous undergraduate certificates in specialty areas that complement and enhance your major as you work toward your degree. Suggested online certificates for General Studies include:

  • Public Administration
  • Social Intelligence & Leadership
  • Veteran Studies

Career Opportunities

Higher education is a critical component of advancing in the workforce. Earning a degree requires not only hard work, but a significant time commitment and sometimes life gets in the way. If you started your degree and had to stop for any reason, EKU’s online general studies degree could be the first step to reaching your goals. 

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Curriculum

EKU’s curriculum blends academic and professional preparation through meaningful coursework with a real-world focus.

Degree Requirements

A total of 60 credits are required to graduate.

View the general studies program degree requirements:

Please review the admissions requirements before applying for this or any program. If you have questions about the program or are planning to register for classes, please speak to the program advisor.

Transfer Credits

Students may transfer up to 49 hours of credit from accredited institutions. Please note that a minimum of 15 credit hours in this degree program must be completed at Eastern Kentucky University.

Previously earned credits must be reviewed upon admittance to EKU for appropriate articulation. Learn more about transferring to EKU.

Sample Courses

For a full list of course descriptions please see section 7 of the University undergraduate catalog.

 

Enrollment

Steve Emmel

Steven Emmel

Enrollment Advisor

Call or email Enrollment Advisor Steven Emmel for information about the EKU Online General Studies program.

Contact Info:
859-622-7428
Steven.Emmel@eku.edu

Application Deadlines

 

Term Application Deadline Classes Begin
Fall A  July 5 August
Fall B  August 31 October
Spring A  November 30 January
Spring B  January 31 March
Summer A  April 5 May
Summer B   May 31 June

 

Additional Contact Information

Admissions: 859-622-2106
Academic Testing: 859-622-1281
Big E Central (Financial Aid & Student Account Services): 859-622-2361
Military & Veterans Affairs Office: 859-622-2345

Student Success

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Online Military Students

EKU Online offers veterans and active duty military students an unparalleled online learning experience that provides accessibility, convenience and flexibility.

Special Tuition for Active Duty* Military
Eastern Kentucky University offers reduced tuition expenses to $250 per credit hour for undergraduate and $325 per credit hour for graduate courses to all service members currently serving on active duty.

*Active duty is defined as on federal orders for 180 days or more.

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