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Online General Studies Degree
Advance your career with a B.A. in General Studies. You can align your coursework with your interests and career goals. This degree is ideal if you have earned some college credits but not yet earned a degree.
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Why Choose Eastern Kentucky University Online?
100% Online 8-Week Terms
Complete your coursework according to your schedule. Courses are offered in two 8-week terms in the fall and spring semesters and two 6-week terms in the summer, allowing you to focus on two classes per term and still carry a full-time load.
Free Textbooks & Free Application
Textbooks are free for all students with EKU BookSmart! And there’s no fee to apply. With a wide variety of financial aid and scholarship opportunities, there’s no better time to earn your degree and begin the career of your dreams.
Free Tutoring & Career Services
Easily access the resources and services you need to excel. EKU Online provides free online tutoring, as well as the tools and support to achieve your career goals after graduation.
Confidence in Your Degree
EKU has been ranked one of the best online colleges by U.S. News & World Report. Earn your online degree from a regionally accredited university that has been an online education leader for more than 15 years.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Schedule a call with the advisor for our online general studies programs. They can walk you through financial aid options, how to apply, and let you know what kind of classes you’ll take in the program.
Lindsey Turner
Online Enrollment Advisor
Eastern Kentucky University
The Online Student
EKU is consistently recognized as one of the best online colleges in the nation. A brick-and-mortar accredited institution, EKU began offering online degrees in 2006 and continues to service all students with our on-campus offerings.
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