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CCAF General Education Mobile GEM Program

Keiser University is proud to serve our nation’s military members! GEM is a partnership between the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) and civilian academic institutions to offer general education courses to meet CCAF Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree requirements. GEM allows Air Force students to complete general education courses at Keiser University via online distance coursework (anytime/anywhere) for faster degree completion. Visit the Air Force Virtual Education (AFVEC) website to learn more about CCAF. If you have any questions, please contact Marian Shelpman, Director of Military Education at (321) 430-0748 or email at mshelpman@keiseruniversity.edu.

Get Started

Visit the following websites for information on CCAF and GEM:

Note: When enrolling in a course, please be sure to complete your tuition assistance form within the Air Force Virtual Education Center.

Application/Enrollment

Students must enroll through the Patrick Air Force Base (PAFB) or Melbourne Campus only. PAFB and Melbourne are approved for a special active duty discounted tuition rate of $250 per credit hour.

Gem students should apply as a non-matriculated/non degree seeking student. There is a one-time application fee of $55.00.

Approved Courses for GEM

CCAF students have two options to complete the communications requirement. Option 1 is to complete 3 semester hours of written communication and 3 semester hours of oral communication courses. Option 2 is to complete 6 semester hours of non-duplicative written communication courses. Please see your local base education office advisor for further details.

  • SPC 1017 | Speech Communications (3.0 credit hours)
    Focuses on preparation and delivery of various types of speeches. Topics include techniques to improve interpersonal communication skills, job interviewing and working in teams.
  • ENC 1101 | English Composition I (3.0 credit hours)
    Develops writing skills to achieve career goals. Topics include using principles of pre-writing, drafting, revising and editing to write clear, well-developed paragraphs, essays and a documented research paper. Prerequisite: ENC 0001 or demonstration of proficiency in Basic English (appropriate score on English placement test.) Gordon Rule course requiring a grade of “C” or higher. Keiser University requires a minimum of 4,000 written words.
  • ENC 2102 | English Composition II (3.0 credit hours)
    Continues ENC1101. Topics include essay writing techniques with emphasis on literary analysis, persuasive writing, basic research and documentation methods. Prerequisite: ENC1101 (Gordon Rule course requiring a grade of “C” or higher. Keiser University requires a minimum of 4,000 written words.)
  • MAT 1033 | Intermediate Algebra (3.0 credit hours)
    Presents algebra concepts and operations. Topics include factoring, operations with rational expressions, absolute value, exponents, radicals and roots, linear and quadratic equations, and linear inequalities and graphs, all with applications. Prerequisite: MAT0020 or demonstrated proficiency (appropriate score on math placement test.)
  • MAC 2105 | College Algebra (3.0 credit hours)
    Prepares students for disciplines involving quantitative calculations. Topics include operations with algebraic expressions, radicals, exponents, linear and quadratic equations with applications, graphs of linear, quadratic, cubic and rational functions, combinations of functions, composite functions, direct, inverse and joint variation, radical equations, absolute value equations and inequalities, exponential and logarithmic equations and applications, systems of linear equations, and complex numbers. Prerequisite: MAT1033
  • MGF 2106 | College Mathematics (3.0 credit hours)
    Delivers a broad overview of applications of mathematics as they relate to the fields of set theory, logic, informal geometry, probability and statistics. Prerequisite: MAT1033
  • STA 2023 | Statistics (3.0 credit hours)
    Introduces statistics. Topics include statistical methods dealing with data collection, grouping and presentation, organization of data, measures of central tendency and dispersion, normal distributions, probability, correlation and regression, estimation, hypothesis testing, and contingency table analysis. Prerequisite: MAT1033
  • AMH 1010 | American History Pre 1877 (3.0 credit hours)
    Examines American history from 1492 to 1876, focusing on political, economic and diplomatic events.
  • AMH 1020 | American History Since 1876 (3.0 credit hours)
    Examines American history since 1876, focusing on political, economic and diplomatic events.
  • POS 1041 | Political Science (3.0 credit hours)
    Addresses how America has evolved from an agrarian to a post-industrial society. Topics include the Constitution and its three branches of government.
  • ECO 1023 | Microeconomics (3.0 credit hours)
    Presents microeconomics theories. Topics include theory and application of supply and demand elasticity, theory of consumer demand, utility, and indifference curve analysis, law of diminishing returns in production ranging from pure competition to pure monopoly, production theory and the theory of income distribution, comparative advantage, trade policies, exchange rates and balance of payments
  • ECO 2013 | Macroeconomics (3.0 credit hours)
    Presents basic economic concepts emphasizing the part the United States plays in a global economy. Foundations of economic theory are presented, using topics from television news and mass media. Topics include GDP, National Income Accounting, United States fiscal policy and economic growth.
  • PSY 1012 | Introduction to Psychology (3.0 credit hours)
    Introduces terms and concepts dealing with basic psychological research methods, human and animal behavior, life-span development, states of consciousness, learning, memory, intelligence, motivation, personality structure, stress and coping, behavior disorders, social pressures and cultures. Students are encouraged to apply critical thinking strategies through their participation in various discussions of psychological theories and concepts throughout this course. (Gordon Rule course requiring a grade of “C” or higher. Keiser University requires a minimum of 4,000 written words for the course.)
  • SYG 1000 | Sociology (3.0 credit hours)
    Explores human society and introduces the discipline and methods of sociology. Topics include customs, groups, organizations, institutions, classes and social processes. (Gordon Rule course requiring a grade of “C” or higher. Keiser University requires a minimum of 4000 written words.)
  • AML 1000 | American Literature (3.0 credit hours)
    Explores select American authors and literary texts. Topics include historical background, social forces, literary genres and elements. (Gordon Rule course requiring a grade of “C” or higher. Keiser University requires a minimum of 4,000 written words.)
  • CWL 1000 | Contemporary World Literature (3.0 credit hours)
    Explores select authors from several genres in twentieth century world literature. Topics include historical background, social, cultural, and political forces, literary genres and elements. Gordon Rule course requiring a grade of “C” or higher. Keiser University requires a minimum of 4,000 written words.)
  • ENL 1000 | English Literature (3.0 credit hours)
    Explores select English authors and literary texts. Topics include historical background, social forces, literary genres and elements. (Gordon Rule course requiring a grade of “C” or higher.) Keiser University requires a minimum of 4,000 written words.)

Ready to Register?

Ready to register for a general education course?  Contact Marian Shelpman, Director of Military Education at (321) 430-0748 or email at mshelpman@keiseruniversity.edu.

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Associate Degrees

Accounting, AA (ACCTG)Applied Engineering, ASAsociado en Artes Administración de Servicios de Salud – AAHSASAsociado en Artes Contabilidad – AAACSAsociado en Ciencias de Tecnologia de la Informacion – ASITSBaking and Pastry Arts, ASBiotechnology, ASBusiness Administration, AA *Business Analytics, AACinematic Arts, AACrime Scene Technology, AS (CST)Criminal Justice, AA (CJ)Culinary Arts, ASDiagnostic Medical Sonography, AS (Ultrasound)Exercise Science, ASFire Science, ASGeneral Studies, AAGeneral Studies, AA - Asociado en Artes en Estudios Generales (en Español)Golf Management, ASGraphic Arts and Design, ASHealth and Human Performance, ASHealth Services Administration, AA (HSA)Histotechnology, ASHomeland Security, AAHospitality, AAInformation Technology and Programming, ASInformation Technology, AS (IT)Massage Therapy, ASMedical Administrative Billing & Coding, ASMedical Administrative Billing & Coding, AS - Asociado en Codificación y Facturación Administrativa Médica ( en Español )Medical Assisting Science, ASMedical Assisting Science, AS - Asociado en Ciencias de Asistencia MedicaMedical Assisting, AS (MA)Medical Laboratory Technician, AS (MLT)Nuclear Medicine Technology, AS (NMT)Nursing, ASOccupational Therapy Assistant, AS (OTA)Paralegal Studies, AAPhysical Therapist Assistant, AS (PTA)Radiation Therapy, ASRadiologic Technology, ASRespiratory Therapy, ASSurgical Technology, ASVideo Game Design, AS

Bachelors' Degrees

Accounting, BA (ACCTG) *Accounting, BA (ACCTG) - Licenciatura en Contabilidad *Animation and Game Design, BSApplied Engineering, BSBiomedical Sciences, BS (BMT, Pre-Med)Biomedical Sciences, BS (Equine Studies)Biomedical Sciences, BS (Pre-Physician Assistant)Biotechnology, BSBusiness Administration, BA ( Mandarin ) *Business Administration, BA (Accelerated)Business Administration, BA (BABA) *Business Administration, BA (BABA) - Licenciatura en Administración de Empresas ( en Español ) *Business Administration: Automotive Dealership Management, BA *Business Analytics, BACinematic Arts, BAComputer Information Systems, BSCriminal Justice (Forensics Concentration), BACriminal Justice, BACyber Forensics/Information Security, BSDietetics and Nutrition, BSElementary Education, BSExercise Science, BSFinancial Crime Investigation, BAForensic Investigations (Investigations Concentration), BSForensic Investigations (Science Concentration), BSGolf Management, BSHealth and Human Performance, BSHealth Information Management, BS (HIM)Health Science, BSHealth Services Administration, BA (HSA)Health Services Administration, BA (HSA) - Licenciatura en Administración de Servicios de Salud ( en Español )Homeland Security, BAImaging Sciences, BSInformation Technology Management, BS (IT)Information Technology Management, BS (Track 2)Integrated Marketing Communications, BSInterdisciplinary Studies (Music Concentration), BSInterdisciplinary Studies Pre-DPT Bridge, BSInterdisciplinary Studies, BSInterdisciplinary Studies, BS* - Licenciatura (Bachillerato) en Estudios Interdisciplinarios (en Español)Law Enforcement Operations, BSLegal Studies, BALicenciatura Administracion de Empresas – BABASManagement Information Systems, BS (MIS)Medical Laboratory Science, BSNetwork Systems and Data Communications, BSNursing, BSN (Accelerated)Nursing, BSN (FastTrack)Nursing, BSN (RN to BSN)Nursing, BSN (Traditional)Political Science (International Relations Concentration), BAPolitical Science, BA (Poli Sci)Psychology, BA (Psych)Public Administration, BAPublic Safety Administration, BSSoftware Engineering, BSSport Management (Leadership), BSSport Management, BS

Graduate Degrees

Accountancy, MAcc (Accounting) *Accounting, MBA ( Mandarin ) *Accounting, MBA *Business Administration, DBA *Business Administration, DBA - Administración de Empresas (Spanish) *Business Administration, MBA ( Mandarin ) *Business Administration, MBA (Accelerated)Business Administration, MBA *Business Administration, MBA - Administración de Empresas (Spanish) *Career College Administration, CertificateChiropractic, DCClinical Mental Health Counseling, MSCriminal Justice and Criminology, PhD *Criminal Justice, MACurriculum and Instruction, PhD (C&I, Curr)DBA Gerencia Global y Negocios Globales – DBASDoctor en Filosofía de Liderazgo en EducaciónEducation-Allied Health Teaching and Leadership, MSEd AHTLEducation-Business Administration, MSEd/MBAEducation-Career College Administration, MSEd CCAEducation-Leadership, MSEd LEducation-Online Teaching and Learning, MSEd OTLEducation-Teaching and Learning, MSEd TLEducational Leadership, EdSEducational Leadership, PhD (EdL)Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN FNPHealth Science, DHScHealth Services Administration, MBA (Mandarin) *Health Services Administration, MBA *Health Services Management, CertificateHomeland Security, MAIndustrial and Organizational Psychology, PhDInformation Security, MSInformation Technology Leadership, MSInstructional Design and Technology, EdSInstructional Design and Technology, PhD (IDT)International Business, MBA (Mandarin) *International Business, MBA *KU Student Applies PTSD Journey, Educational Insights Toward Assisting OthersMaestría en Ciencias de Liderazgo en EducatiónManagement and Leadership Graduate Certificate - Gerencia y Liderazgo Programas de Certificado de Negocios (Spanish)Management and Leadership, Graduate CertificateManagement, MBA (Mandarin) *Management, MBA *Management, MS - Ciencias Gerenciales (Spanish)Marketing, MBA (Mandarin) *Marketing, MBA *MBA Administración de Servicios de Salud – MBASHSANurse Anesthesia Practice, DNAP (Entry-into-Practice)Nurse Anesthesia Practice, DNAP (Post-Master’s)Nurse Anesthesia, MSNursing Practice, DNPNursing, MSNNutrition with Distance Learning Internship, MSOccupational Therapy - Bridge Program, MSOrganizational Leadership, MSOLOrganizational Psychology, MSOrganizational Psychology, MS (Mandarin)Physician Assistant, MSPsychology, MSPsychology, MS (Mandarin)Psychology, PhD (Psych, Psy)School Counseling, MSEdTechnology Management, MBA *Women’s Health and Midwifery, MS

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