Online Military Associate’s Degree in Small Group Management

As Few As 5

Courses Required

55% for Active Duty
38% for Veterans

Tuition Reduction

10-Week Terms

Course Length

100% Online

Course Delivery

Associate’s in Small Group Management Overview

Servicemembers and veterans — it’s time get the recognition you deserve. Use your military training to earn your associate’s degree faster.

Build upon your training and receive college credit — this innovative program was designed specifically to offer Army active-duty, National Guard, Reserves, and veterans a direct path to a valuable degree.
Apply EPME and additional learning to graduate in as few as:
- 5 courses for Army
- 6 courses for Marines
- 7 courses for Coast Guard
Air Force, Space Force, and Navy: Receive a no-cost review of your CCAF, JST, and/or civilian transcripts to determine credit awards.
Develop key management skills including communication within small groups, conflict management, risk management, ethical decision-making, problem-solving, employee development, team synergy, and effective goal setting.
Gain practical experience managing small groups within the military through a hands-on final capstone course.

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Note: To be eligible for this program, servicemembers must have completed military learning that can fulfill the program’s small group management elective requirements.

Reach your career goals sooner. Credits earned in the AAS in Small Group Management can be transferred into a Purdue Global bachelor’s degree program.

You could earn your Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies with just 13 additional courses.

Military Transfer Credit

Servicemembers and veterans, get the recognition you deserve and earn your degree faster with our PME2Degree^® program. Use our Military Transfer Credit Estimator to see how much of your occupational and military training counts as college credit.

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Purdue Global Is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

The HLC (HLCommission.org) is an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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What Courses Will I Take?

Apply professional military education and additional learning toward degree requirements to get to graduation faster.

Sample Courses

General Education Courses
Academic Strategies for the Military Professional
Introduction to Management
Capstone in Small Group Management

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Program Requirements

Core Courses

Major Courses

Elective Courses

Total Courses

Total Quarter Credits

1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours

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How It Works

Students who choose to continue at Purdue Global will be billed for the full first term's tuition, including the 3-week trial. See Notes and Conditions below.

You must be a high school graduate or possess a General Educational Development (GED) certificate or other equivalency diploma. You must also complete orientation before you start classes.

Refer to the University Catalog or speak to an Advisor to learn more.

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Upcoming Start Dates

We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.

Army Soldiers: Earn Your Degree in as Few as 5 Courses, Then Your Bachelor's in a Shortened Amount of Time

Complete the Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies in as few as few as 12 additional courses. View the transfer pathway.
Complete the Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management in as few as 14 additional courses. View the transfer pathway.

No-Cost Transcript Review

All servicemembers receive a no-cost review of their JST and/or civilian transcripts to determine credit awards.

Tuition Reductions

We offer significantly reduced tuition rates for servicemembers, including Guard and Reserve, and veterans.

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Marines: Earn Your Degree in as Few as 6 Courses, Then Your Bachelor's in a Shortened Amount of Time

We have completed an extensive review of USMC NCO training from Corporals Course through Advanced Course to award the maximum number of credits toward the degree program. With all likely training considered, an Infantry Rifleman Sergeant (E-5) can receive 60 credits and earn an associate’s degree in as few as 6 courses.

Complete the Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies in as few as few as 13 additional courses. View the transfer pathway.
Complete the Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management in as few as 15 additional courses. View the transfer pathway.

No-Cost Transcript Review

All servicemembers receive a no-cost review of their JST and/or civilian transcripts to determine credit awards.

Tuition Reductions

We offer significantly reduced tuition rates for servicemembers, including Guard and Reserve, and veterans.

Learn More

Coast Guardsmen: Earn Your Degree in as Few as 7 Courses, Then Your Bachelor's in a Shortened Amount of Time

After reviewing the training and education that a Boatswain’s Mate rating receives, we have determined that a BM1 (E-6) can receive 55 credits and earn this associate's degree in as few as 7 courses.

Complete the Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies in as few as few as 12 additional courses. View the transfer pathway.
Complete the Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management in as few as 14 additional courses. View the transfer pathway.

No-Cost Transcript Review

All servicemembers receive a no-cost review of their JST and/or civilian transcripts to determine credit awards.

Tuition Reductions

We offer significantly reduced tuition rates for servicemembers, including Guard and Reserve, and veterans.

Learn More

Airmen, Guardians, and Sailors: Get Credit for Your Military Training and Prior Learning

Receive a no-cost review of your JST and/or civilian transcripts to determine credit awards. The average Purdue Global military graduate is awarded credit toward 54% of an associate’s degree and 45% of a bachelor’s.

See how far your training takes you. Contact an Admissions Advisor.

No-Cost Transcript Review

All servicemembers receive a no-cost review of their JST and/or civilian transcripts to determine credit awards.

Tuition Reductions

We offer significantly reduced tuition rates for servicemembers, including Guard and Reserve, and veterans.

Learn More

The determination of courses remaining is specific to each branch cited. Credit awards will vary based on military branch, occupation, skill level/rank/rate, completed military courses as listed on your official Joint Services Transcript(s), and applicable prior learning that can apply toward degree requirements.

See Notes and Conditions below for important information.

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.

Corporate Partner Benefits

Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.

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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Tuition Case Study: Active-Duty Servicemember

See how one student saved more than $11,000 in tuition. What could your military training save you?

A servicemember joined the military right out of high school and wasn’t sure if their training would help them earn a degree. After contacting a Purdue Global Advisor, they learned their infantry experience and prior Sophia Learning courses would award them 67 transfer credits, putting them on track to graduate with their associate’s degree in as few as 2 terms.

Estimated Remaining Classes: 4

Estimated Remaining Terms to Graduation: 2

	Tuition	Quarter Credits
AAS in Small Group Management	$14,355*	90
U.S. Army Training Credits	-$9,900	-60
Sophia Learning Credits	-$1,155	-7
Total Savings/Credits Awarded	$11,055	67
Remaining Tuition/Credits	$3,300	23

*Based on active-duty tuition rate of $165 per quarter credit hour. See Notes and Conditions below for important information.

You could be closer to your degree than you think. Contact an Advisor for a free evaluation of your prior learning, work experience, military training, and other life experiences.

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General labor market and salary data are provided by Lightcast and may not represent the outcomes experienced by Purdue Global graduates in these programs. Purdue Global graduates in these programs may earn salaries substantially different or less than the amounts listed above. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education, and opportunities for employment that are outside of Purdue Global's control.

Lightcast average salary ranges can be explored further using Lightcast’s SkillsMatch tool. Purdue Global does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.

99%

Faculty members who have advanced degrees

54%

Faculty members who hold a doctorate

484

Faculty publications in 2022–2023

More Than 40,000

Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2022–2023

Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school- or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, July 2023. 2022–2023 academic year.

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NOTES AND CONDITIONS

*Estimated Graduation Date and Average Completion: Estimated graduation date is based on the assumption that you will enroll in time to begin classes on the next upcoming start date, will remain enrolled for each consecutive term, and will maintain satisfactory academic standing in each term to progress toward completion of your program. Completion time is based on a full-time schedule. Programs will take longer for part-time students to complete.

Average Military College Credit Award: Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, September 2021. 2020–2021 academic year. Includes all types of prior learning (military and other articulations, transfer credit from prior institutions) as well as experiential portfolio credit. Credit earned in an associate’s degree program through Purdue Global applied earlier as part of a pool of prior degree credit is not included in this calculation. The actual percentage may be slightly higher for students enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs. Individual experiences will vary. Purdue Global does not guarantee transferability of credit from any of these sources. See University Catalog for Prior Learning policy. Speak to an Admissions Advisor to find out how many credits may be eligible to transfer.

Credit for Prior Learning: Coursework reduction reflects an educational mapping based on the completion of enlisted professional military education (EPME), credit for occupation/rating duties, and credit for additional sources of prior learning (such as functional training, CLEP/DSST exams, and other college credit). Purdue Global does not guarantee transferability of credit from any of these sources. All credits must be validated on official transcript(s) to be eligible for transfer.

Three-Week Trial: Students who inform Purdue Global they do not wish to pursue the program during the 3-week trial will not be charged. Students who choose to continue at Purdue Global will be billed for the full first term's tuition, including the 3-week trial, and will need to meet other specific requirements. Classes will be applied toward a degree if satisfactorily completed and students select to continue their studies at Purdue Global. No credits are earned if the student withdraws during the introductory period (3 weeks for new qualifying undergraduate students), which begins day one of the first term. Graduate programs and BS in Professional Flight not included. Additional terms may apply to international and non-U.S. citizen students. For further information, see the University Catalog.

Tuition Case Study: Source: Purdue Global Office of the Registrar, September 2023. Totals paid to Purdue Global for the degree do not include amounts paid to other institutions. Individual experiences and savings will vary. Purdue Global does not guarantee transferability of credit. See the University Catalog for the Prior Learning policy.

Online Associate’s Degree in Small Group Management

Associate’s in Small Group Management Overview