Air Force and Space Force GEM Program
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Get Closer to Your CCAF Degree
Backed by the power of Purdue, Purdue Global gives you the flexibility to complete your required associate’s degree courses 100% online.
- The General Education Mobile (GEM) program can be completed with only five online courses at Purdue Global.
- GEM courses are taught 100% online.
- Each course corresponds to a general education area requirement for a degree.
- When taking two courses per term, you can complete the Air Force and Space Force GEM program in 8 months.
- Courses are 10 weeks in length and each term lasts 10 weeks.
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GEM Program Overview
The GEM program was designed to help you fulfill your Community College of the Air Force Associate in Applied Science general education requirements in a mobile, nontraditional classroom format. Completing the GEM program is a key step toward earning your associate's degree through the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF).
After completing GEM, you can focus on earning credits within your specific discipline through additional college courses, training you have taken with DANTES and CLEP exams, and credits earned through your military work.
Other Courses to Support Your CCAF Degree
We offer additional courses beyond the GEM program, which may help you complete other elements of your CCAF associate's degree. Please check with your local base education office to determine whether you need any of the courses offered.
Military Transfer Credits
Maximize your military career experience and earn a bachelor’s degree faster with our PME2Degree® program. Use our Military Transfer Credit Estimator to see how much of your training counts as credit.
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What Courses Will I Take?
General education courses prepare you for the degree-specific and higher-level courses you will need to earn your degree and are the foundation of your college studies. Even if you can't attend classes in a traditional school setting, the GEM program allows you to build that foundation.
Sample Courses
- Public Speaking for the Professional
- Ethics
- Humanities and Culture
- Survey of Mathematics
- Sociology
Program Requirements
1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours
Ways to Save on Time and Tuition
Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.
Transfer Credits
Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions, including community colleges.
Prior Work Experience Reduction
You could earn undergraduate credit for your life and professional career experiences.
Financial Aid
Learn about federal financial aid programs available for many of our degree programs.
Grants and Loans
Learn about federal and state grants and loan programs that may be available.
Military Tuition Reduction
Undergraduate tuition savings for military include a 55% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and 38% per credit for veterans.
Prior Military Experience
Earn credit for your military training. The average Purdue Global military student is awarded 54% of the credits needed for an associate's and 45% of the credits needed for a bachelor's.
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