Grand Canyon University

In 1949, Grand Canyon University was established in Phoenix, Arizona, as a private, accredited Christian institution. GCU offers on-campus and online bachelor's and master's degrees through four colleges:
  • The Ken Blanchard College of Business
  • College of Education
  • College of Nursing and Health Sciences
  • College of Liberal Arts

Grand Canyon University supports both traditional undergraduates and working professionals. Campus students enjoy Phoenix's 300 sunny days per year as well as the culture, recreation and major league sports of a modern metropolis. And of course, the actual Grand Canyon is just four hours away. GCU boasts contemporary dormitories, a wide range of campus activity groups, a state-of-the-art exercise and wellness center, ten NCAA sports programs, and countless community outreach programs that empower students to genuinely make a difference.

Online Degrees at Grand Canyon University

Thousands of working professionals and students across the country enjoy GCU's respected online degree programs. Ranked among the top ten online colleges by the Online Education Database, Grand Canyon University strives to provide a rigorous educational experience that meets the needs of working adults. Online students discuss academic issues and contribute to peer-reviewed team projects with qualified instructors and classmates around the world.

Through the use of sophisticated, emerging technologies, our online degree programs maintain the same elevated academic standards that apply to our traditional programs. Courses are taught by experienced industry professionals who excel in both research and teaching. GCU graduates are able to use their new skills right away to enhance their job performance and make contributions to their communities.

Grand Canyon University is regularly listed in US News and World Report's school rankings, and is also found in the Student Guide to America's 100 Best College Buys. GCU is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.

Accreditation
Grand Canyon University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. This is a regional accrediting body as mentioned above. (30 N. LaSalle St. Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504 tel. 800-621-7440; http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/.)
Grand Canyon University, through its Ken Blanchard College of Business, is nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs to offer the following business degrees:
- The Bachelor of Science (BS) with majors in Accounting, Business Administration, and Marketing
- The Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Grand Canyon University is the only university in Arizona to hold this accreditation. (7007 College Boulevard, Suite 420, Overland Park, KS 66211, (913) 339-9336)
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington DC 20036, (202) 887-6791 and the Arizona State Board of Nursing accredit the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program.

Grand Canyon University offers the following Bachelor's programs:

Education
  • B.S. in Early Childhood
  • B.S. in Elementary Education: Early Childhood
  • BA in English for Secondary Teachers
  • BS Elementary Ed - English Emphasis (Eligible for IR/Cred)
  • BS Elementary Ed - Math Emphasis (Eligible for IR/Cred)
  • BS Elementary Ed - Science Emphasis (Eligible for IR/Cred)
  • BS in Elementary/Special Education (Dual Major)
  • BS in Math for Secondary Teachers
  • BS in Secondary Education: Business Education
  • BS in Social Studies for Secondary Teachers
Health
  • B.S. in Counseling with an Emphasis in Addiction, Chemical Dependency, and Substance Abuse
  • B.S. in Health Care Administration
  • BS Health Sciences: Prof. Development & Advanced Patient Care
  • RN to BS in Nursing
Liberal Arts & Humanities
  • BA in Christian Studies
Social Science
  • B.S. in Counseling with an Emphasis in Addiction, Chemical Dependency, and Substance Abuse

Grand Canyon University offers the following Master's programs:

Education
  • M.A.: Teaching - Professional Learning Communities (No IR, No Cert.)
  • M.A.: Teaching - Teacher Leadership (No IR, No Cert.)
  • M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction: Technology
  • M.Ed. Education Admin (Eligible for IR/Credential)
  • M.Ed. Elementary Ed (Eligible for IR/Credential)
  • M.Ed. Elementary Ed (Not Eligible for IR/Non-Credential)
  • M.Ed. In Early Childhood (IR)
  • M.Ed. in Early Childhood (Non-IR)
  • M.Ed. In Educational Leadership
  • M.Ed. Secondary Ed (Eligible for IR/Credential)
  • M.Ed. Secondary Ed (Not Eligible for IR/Non-Credential)
  • M.Ed. Special Ed (Eligible for IR/Credential)
  • M.Ed. Special Ed (Not Eligible for IR/Non-Credential)
  • M.Ed. Special Ed for Certified Special Educators
  • M.Ed. TESOL (Not Eligible for IR/Non-Credential)
  • M.Ed.: Curriculum and Instruction: Reading - Elementary Education (No IR, No Cert.)
  • M.Ed.: Curriculum and Instruction: Reading - Secondary Education (No IR, No Cert.)
Health
  • Master of Public Health
  • MS in Addiction Counseling
Law & Criminal Justice
  • M.S. in Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement
  • M.S. in Criminal Justice: Legal Studies
Liberal Arts & Humanities
  • MA in Christian Studies with an Emphasis in Christian Leadership
  • MA in Christian Studies with an Emphasis in Pastoral Ministry
  • MA in Christian Studies with an Emphasis in Urban Ministry
  • MA in Christian Studies with an Emphasis in Youth Ministry
Science
  • M.S.: Leadership: Disaster Preparedness & Executive Fire Leadership
Social Science
  • MS in Addiction Counseling

Grand Canyon University offers the following Doctoral's programs:

Business
  • D.B.A. with an Emphasis in Management
Education
  • Ed.D in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Organizational Development
  • Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Behavioral Health
  • Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Effective Schools
  • Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Higher Education Leadership
  • Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Instructional Leadership
Social Science
  • Ph.D. in General Psychology with an Emphasis in Cognition and Instruction
  • Ph.D. in General Psychology with an Emphasis in Industrial and Organizational