Students enter EKU seeking wisdom and knowledge. They leave with the passion and purpose to make a difference in their lives, their communities, and the professions they discover through more than 100 degrees offered at EKU. Prepare for a variety of rewarding careers and learn from professors who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
Eastern Kentucky University is a regional, coeducational, public institution of higher education offering general and liberal arts programs, pre-professional and professional training in education and various other fields at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Don’t worry! It’s common to be unsure, and just because you pick something as a freshman doesn’t mean that’s the degree you’ll graduate with. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, about 80% of college students change their major at least once during their undergraduate career.
If you aren’t ready to declare a major at the time of admission, you’ll enroll as an exploratory student. This gives you some time to take general education courses and explore areas of interest. However, you must declare a major before completing 45 credit hours.
You can also use our Career Coach tool that uses short assessments to identify careers and majors that match your skills and interests.
General Studies
Make the most of the college credits you’ve already earned with a general studies degree. This program is best for students who have completed a number of college credits and are ready to finish up a degree. EKU offers associate and bachelor’s degree options in general studies so you can achieve your educational goals and be prepared to take your next step.
Eastern Kentucky University offers more than 100 programs available either online, on-campus, or both. With a variety of interest areas and options ranging from undergraduate certificates to doctoral degrees, you’re sure to find the perfect program. Use the filtering options below to find the option that best meets your needs.
Need help deciding on a career area?
Visit our Career Coach and take a quick quiz to find out what careers best suit your goals and interest.
