General Studies

University Programs
Group of Students

Degree Options

On-Campus Degrees

  • Associate Degree in General Studies
  • Bachelor's Degree in General Studies

Online Degrees

Who Would be Interested in General Studies?

A degree in general studies builds critical thinking, communication and quantitative skills and is ideal for individuals who have some college credits, but have not yet earned a degree

Why General Studies?

A general studies degree provides students with a strong academic foundation and is applicable to a number of career fields.

Where Are Recent Graduates Employed?

  • 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.
  • The general studies degree program has a generous credit transfer policy and is ideal for individuals with previous college credits.
  • The degree is also flexible and can be applied to jobs in a variety of fields including:
  • Business
  • Education
  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Real estate
  • Social services
  • Technology

How Do I Get More Information?

On-Campus Program Information

Contact our General Studies Coordinator, Sharon Lee
Sharon.Lee@eku.edu
859-622-8812

Online Program Information

ekuonline.eku.edu/general-studies
Contact Steven Emmel, Online Enrollment Advisor
859-622-7428
Steven.Emmel@eku.edu