Need More Credits?
Earn a full bachelor’s degree online at George Fox
Online General Education Courses
To earn your bachelor’s degree, you’ll need 36 credits of general education coursework. If you’ve taken courses at another college, you can transfer those in. If you still need credit, we offer convenient, online general education courses that you can take before or alongside your major-specific classes.
By completing your general education classes at George Fox, you will:
- Learn alongside committed students in a time-efficient, cost-effective, adult-learning format
- Equip yourself to join the major of your choice:
Format
Each semester (fall, spring and summer) is 16 weeks long. We break the semester into two eight-week sessions. This enables you to take classes in both sessions while making it possible to take just one class at a time. Nearly all classes are three semester credits.
Take a class in Session 1 (weeks 1-8), then take a new class in Session 2 (weeks 9-16). Students can take up to two classes during each session if their schedule allows.
Your transferable coursework will apply to the categories below or will help satisfy elective credit.
Elective Credit
-
Credit for Life Experience
You can earn as many as 30 credits of prior learning credit through prior learning essays or professional training submissions. Most of our students earn around nine prior learning credits toward their degree. Learn more
-
Online Certificates
Earn a certificate (or two) as part of your degree! Certificates count toward your elective credits and give you credibility and expertise in a subject.
Choose from six online certificates:
- Behavioral Health
- Conflict Resolution
- Cybersecurity Management
- Data Analytics
- Mission Advancement
- Project Management
All certificates are offered fully online with the flexibility to do the work on your own schedule. No special technology or additional course fees are required.
-
Transfer Credit
You can also transfer elective credit from another institution. To find out how your existing college credits would apply toward your online bachelor’s at George Fox, schedule a transcript evaluation today!
Jenn McUne, Project Management Major
I have thoroughly enjoyed my electives and general education courses at George Fox. Each professor has been thoughtful and acknowledging of the challenges adult working students face. While I love my major, I often find myself looking forward to my general education courses too!
Your Next Steps
Find out exactly how many transferable college credits you have by requesting a transcript review from your admissions counselor. They can help you make a plan for how to get from here to graduation.
Or if you’re ready to apply, follow the steps on our application process page to submit your application to take accelerated online general education or elective classes.