Ignite Learning's Early College program serves students and increases opportunities for individuals to earn an Associate degree. Get a head start on your college journey today!
Who we are
Early College
Through partnerships with colleges and universities Ignite Learning helps educational entities develop and offer online mastery based options, while providing significant student support and increased enrollment using the Ignite Online Program Management System. Ignite believes that students succeed when they have the right tools and resources to excel.
Associate of Arts, General Studies Program
The Associate of Arts degree (AA) from Southeastern University online partnership offers students a strong foundation in general education, empowering them to succeed now and in the future.
This program is a great option for high school students pursuing an early college education, recent high school graduates looking to continue their education, non-traditional students looking to earn their Associate degree and those with full-time work schedules trying to improve their employment opportunities.
What we offer
Support
We provide a lot of support! Our classes have mentors and faculty available to answer questions, provide guidance and help students succeed in their courses.
Mastery-Based Learning
We want students to master the materials. This approach encourages students to take ownership of their learning and promotes long-term retention of the material.
Flexibility
Online, self-directed education enables students to have complete control over when learning takes place.
Affordability
We provide highly affordable options, particularly for non-traditional and high school students. The majority of our students can access our courses through funding opportunities that cover their tuition.
Transferability
Through our partners, students can not only earn their Associate degree, but can transfer their earned credits to other schools to continue their education journey.
Tuition
The Associate of Art (AA) degree from Southeastern University provides students with a solid foundation of general education knowledge that equips them to thrive in the present and pursue a successful path in the future.
Self Pay:
$190 a credit
$1900 a semester (10 Credits or More)
The large majority of our students that participate in our Early College Program attend for free through their high school.
If you want your high school to participate in this program, fill out this form with your school information and our team will reach out to them.
How To Get An Associate Degree
Required Courses
Foundational Core Elective | 3 |
English Composition I | 3 |
English Compostion II | 3 |
Biology I and Lab | 4 |
Intro Psychology | 3 |
Intro to Sociology | 3 |
(Select one below)
3
Photography | 3 |
Introduction to Literature | 3 |
Music Appreciation | 3 |
(Select one below)
3
College Algebra | 3 |
Intro to Probability and Statistics | 3 |
Total Foundational Core Hours Needed:
25
Additional course options
to reach at least 60 credits
United States Government | 3 |
Critical Issues in American History | 3 |
World Civilization to 1600 | 3 |
Introduction to Business Concepts | 3 |
Personal Finance | 3 |
Intro to Chemistry & Lab | 4 |
Intro to Communication | 3 |
Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
Survey of Western Art | 3 |
Developmental Psychology | 3 |
Introduction to Visual Arts | 3 |
Total Elective Core Hours Needed:
35
Total Program Hours:
60 (Minimum)
**While SEU's college courses through Ignite Learning are affiliated with Southeastern University (a private Christ-centered institution of higher learning), our college courses with this partnership do not teach religious doctrine and welcome students of any faith or no religious faith. Degree-seeking enrollment beyond the Ignite partnership will integrate faith components in alignment with the university's faith positions and faith integration.
Additional Planning Tools
Here are some schedule planning tools that we share with our students as they are planning their upcoming semester
Course Catalog - Descriptions of each course
Contact us
Ignite Learning Team
Michelle Gardner
480-227-9760
Gardner@learningignite.com
Instructors
Ignite Learning Team
Agnieszka Kozlowska
Lead Math Instructor
Robert Oldroyd
Lead Music Instructor
Jayden Cordier
Lead Business Instructor