General Studies

Bachelor of Arts in General Studies

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Up To 90 Hours

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Increase Your Promotion and Earning Potential

EKU’s online bachelor’s degree in general studies allows you to align your previous coursework and current classes with your interests and career goals. This program balances the critical skills needed to advance in the workforce with a thorough background in the liberal arts. Graduates have broad employment and graduate/professional school 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.

Make the most of your work experience and previous credits by aligning your educational experience with your career goals! Select one of our preferred areas of study based on the direction you want your future career to take, and gain the skills and knowledge needed to exceed expectations and stand out in a competitive job market.

  • Communication
  • Leadership and Management
  • Safety and Security
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Certificates

Select from a wide range of minors, allowing you to explore interests or make use of prior credits. Suggested minors available online for this program include:

  • Psychology
  • Criminal Justice
  • Political Science

You can also choose 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

View the full list of certificates available for completion as you earn your degree

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 120 credits are required to graduate, including 42 upper-division credits.

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 90 hours of credit from accredited institutions. Please note that a minimum of 30 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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