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Air Force and Space Force GEM Program
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Program at a Glance
- 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.
Course Delivery
100% Online
Course Length
10-Week Terms
Courses Required
As Few As 5
Tuition Reduction
55% for Active Duty
38% for Veterans
38% for Veterans
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.
See Notes and Conditions below for important information.
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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Ways to Save
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Financial Aid
Title IV federal financial aid is available for many of our degree programs.
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Military Tuition Reduction
55% reduction per credit for current servicemembers, 38% per credit for veterans for undergraduate programs.
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.
See All GEM CoursesSample Courses
- Public Speaking for the Professional
- Ethics
- Humanities and Culture
- Survey of Mathematics
- Sociology
Program Requirements
- Core Credits25
- Total Credits25
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NOTES AND CONDITIONS
Purdue Global Military Contacts: If you need immediate assistance, please contact Advising at 866-583-4412 or email militarystudentrelations@purdueglobal.edu.
Air Force GEM Program: The CCAF associate's degree combines college courses with your Air and Space Force training. Please visit the Air Force Virtual Education Center or your education office to determine what training is required to complete your degree, in addition to the five GEM courses. Approval to participate in these programs should not be taken as an endorsement by the United States Air and Space Force.