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Grand Canyon University
Why Grand Canyon University?
- Campus and online program options
- 100+ Degree Options
- Flexible scheduling
About Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon University (GCU) is a private Christian University that caters to traditional students and working professionals. Students can earn degrees in art and science, education, business, nursing, and doctoral studies.
Grand Canyon University offers both campus-based programs and fully online programs. Students can choose either option or a combination of both. The campus is located in Phoenix, Arizona.
100+ Degree Programs
Grand Canyon University offers more than 60 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs in education, nursing and health sciences, fine arts and production, liberal arts, and business. Continuing education courses for teachers are also available. Program formats vary depending on the degree you are earning, but many programs are available on campus, online, and through GCU's satellite campus.
Online Learning
Grand Canyon University does everything possible to make it easy to earn a degree online. Students have access to course materials 24/7 and can complete coursework at their convenience. Class sizes are small so that you can receive personal attention from the faculty. Students are required to take only one 4-credit class at a time. Earning four credits per class will allow you to earn your degree in less time and with less stress. You'll also know exactly when you can plan to graduate before you even enroll.
The GCU Difference
Grand Canyon University has a reputation for excellence. The university is consistently ranked among top colleges offering online courses by noteworthy sources including Fortune Small Business, Technology & Learning Magazine, FoxNews.com, Online Education Database (OEDb), and is known for churning out qualified graduates in the field of education. Learners in all programs are prepared to become effective communicators, critical thinkers, global citizens, and responsible leaders with practical, real-world skills.
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Colangelo College of Business (CCOB)
- B.S. in Applied Entrepreneurship
- B.S. in Applied Human Resources Management
- B.S. in Business Analytics
- B.S. in Finance
- B.S. in Finance with an Emphasis in Financial Planning
- B.S. in Homeland Security and Emergency Management
- B.S. in Hospitality Management
- B.S. in Risk Management
- B.S. in Sports and Entertainment Management
- B.S. in Supply and Logistics Management
- Bachelor of Arts in Communications with an Emphasis in Broadcasting and New Media
- Bachelor of Arts in Communications with an Emphasis in Interpersonal Communication and Human Relationships
- Bachelor of Arts in Digital Film with an Emphasis in Editing and Visual Effects
- Bachelor of Arts in Social Media
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Business Analytics
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Business Information Systems
- Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems
- Bachelor of Science in Economics
- Bachelor of Science in Professional Sales and Marketing
- Bridge (D.B.A with an Emphasis in Innovation and Corporate Entrepreneurship - Qualitative)
- Bridge (D.B.A with an Emphasis in Innovation and Corporate Entrepreneurship - Quantitative)
- Bridge (D.B.A. with an Emphasis in Data Analytics - Qualitative)
- Bridge (D.B.A. with an Emphasis in Data Analytics - Quantitative)
- Bridge (D.B.A. with an Emphasis in Marketing - Qualitative)
- Bridge (D.B.A. with an Emphasis in Marketing - Quantitative)
- D.B.A. Innovation and Corporate Entrepreneurship (Qualitative Research)
- D.B.A. Innovation and Corporate Entrepreneurship (Quantitative Research)
- D.B.A. with an Emphasis in Data Analytics - Qualitative Research
- D.B.A. with an Emphasis in Data Analytics - Quantitative Research
- D.B.A. with an Emphasis in Management - Qualitative Research
- D.B.A. with an Emphasis in Management - Quantitative Research
- D.B.A. with an Emphasis in Marketing - Qualitative Research
- D.B.A. with an Emphasis in Marketing - Quantitative Research
- M.B.A. with an Emphasis in Business Analytics
- M.B.A. with an Emphasis in Cybersecurity
- M.B.A. with an Emphasis in Project Management
- M.B.A. with an Emphasis in Sports Business
- M.S. in Accounting with an Emphasis in Tax Compliance and Planning
- MBA
- MBA and MS in Leadership (Dual Degree)
- MBA: Finance
- MBA: Health Systems Management
- MBA: Leadership
- MBA: Marketing
- MBA: Strategic Human Resource Management
- Master of Business Administration with an Emphasis in Supply Chain Management
- Master of Public Administration with an Emphasis in Non-Profit Management
- MBA: Accounting
- Master of Public Admin - Government and Policy
- Master of Public Admin - Health Care Management
- Bachelor: Accounting
- Bachelor: Applied Management
- Bachelor: Business Admin
- Bachelor: Entrepreneurial Studies
- Bachelor: Finance and Economics
College of Doctoral Studies
The College of Doctoral Studies offers three distinct doctorate degree programs tailored toward the specific interests of our students: the Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership, Doctor of Business Administration and Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology.
- Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership: Christian Ministry (Qualitative Research)
- Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership: Christian Ministry (Quantitative Research)
- Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership: Health Care Administration (Qualitative Research)
- Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership: Health Care Administration (Quantitative Research)
- Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership: Special Education (Qualitative Research)
- Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership: Special Education (Quantitative Research)
- Doctor of Health Administration: Operational Leadership (Qualitative Research)
- Doctor of Health Administration: Operational Leadership (Quantitative Leadership)
- Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership: Behavioral Health - Qualitative Research
- Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership: Behavioral Health - Quantitative Research
- Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership: Organizational Development - Qualitative Research
- Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership: Organizational Development - Quantitative Research
- M.S. Psychology with an Emphasis in Gerontology
- M.S. in Psychology with an Emphasis in Forensic Psychology
- M.S. in Psychology with an Emphasis in Health Psychology
- M.S. in Psychology with an Emphasis in Life Coaching
- Master of Science in Instructional Design
College of Education
As a professional educator, or someone considering education as a profession, you know the importance of education and the role it can play in a student's life. Educators from across the country will tell you that since 1949 Grand Canyon University has maintained a strong reputation as a quality Teacher's College. You can choose from a large variety of educational programs, including TESOL, elementary, secondary, special education, and educational administration. Join thousands of other students enrolled in GCU's cutting edge programs, built to meet the diverse needs of today's classrooms.
- B.S. in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education
- B.S. in Educational Studies (Does Not Lead to Teacher Licensure)
- B.S. in Elementary Education with an Emphasis in Christian Education
- B.S. in Elementary Education with an Emphasis in STEM
- B.S. in Elementary Education with an Emphasis in Teaching Reading
- B.S. in Information Technology
- B.S. in Information Technology with an Emphasis in Cybersecurity
- B.S. in Psychology with an Emphasis in Performance and Sports Psychology
- BS in Early Childhood
- BS in Elementary Education / Special Education (Dual Major)
- Bachelor of Arts in English for Secondary Education
- Bachelor of Arts in History for Secondary Education (ITL)
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an Emphasis in English as a Second Language
- Bachelor of Science in Math for Secondary Education
- Bridge to the M.S. in Information Technology Management
- Ed.D in Organizational Leadership: Higher Education Leadership (Qualitative Research)
- Ed.D in Organizational Leadership: Higher Education Leadership (Quantitative Research)
- Ed.D in Organizational Leadership: K-12 Leadership (Qualitative Research)
- Ed.D in Organizational Leadership: K-12 Leadership (Quantitative Research)
- Ed.D in Teaching and Learning with an Emphasis in Adult Learning - Qualitative Research
- Ed.D in Teaching and Learning with an Emphasis in Adult Learning - Quantitative Research
- EdS in K-12 Leadership
- Education Specialist in Teaching and Learning
- M.A. in Autism Spectrum Disorders
- M.A. in Communication with an Emphasis in Education
- M.A. in English with an Emphasis in Education
- M.A. in Higher Education Student Affairs
- M.A. in History with an Emphasis in Education
- M.A. in Reading with an Emphasis in Elementary Education
- M.Ed. in Early Childhood
- M.Ed. in Educational Administration
- M.Ed. in Educational Administration Specializing in School Business Finance
- M.Ed. in Educational Administration with an Emphasis in Christian Education
- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
- M.Ed. in Elementary Education
- M.Ed. in Elementary Education and Special Education (ITL)
- M.Ed. in Elementary Education and Special Education (NITL)
- M.Ed. in Master of Education in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education-ITL
- M.Ed. in Master of Education in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education-NITL
- M.Ed. in School Counseling (ITL)
- M.Ed. in Secondary Education with an Emphasis in Humanities (ITL)
- M.Ed. in Secondary Education with an Emphasis in Humanities (NITL)
- M.Ed. in Secondary Education with an Emphasis in STEM (ITL)
- M.Ed. in Secondary Education with an Emphasis in STEM (NITL)
- M.Ed. in Special Education: Cross-Categorical
- M.Ed. in Special Education: Moderate to Severe (ITL)
- M.Ed. in Special Education: Moderate to Severe (NITL)
- M.S. in Computer Science
- M.S. in Data Science
- M.S. in Instructional Technology
- M.S. in Sociology with an Emphasis in Education
- MA in Curriculum and Instruction
- MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Master of Arts in Reading Education K-12
- Master of Science in Biology with an Emphasis in Education
- Master of Science in Chemistry with an Emphasis in Education
- Master of Science in Cyber Security
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
- B.A. in Digital Design with an Emphasis in Animation
- B.A. in Professional Writing for New Media
- B.S. in Behavioral Health Science with an Emphasis in Childhood and Adolescence Disorders
- B.S. in Behavioral Health Science with an Emphasis in Infancy and Early Childhood Studies
- B.S. in Behavioral Health Science with an Emphasis in Substance Use Disorders
- B.S. in Psychology with an Emphasis in Forensic Psychology
- BS in Psychology
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Bridge (Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision - Qualitative Research)
- Bridge (Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision - Quantitative Research)
- M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an Emphasis in Childhood and Adolescence Disorders
- M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an Emphasis in Christian Counseling
- M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy
- MS in Psychology: General Psychology
- MS in Psychology: Industrial & Organizational Psychology
- Master of Social Work
- Master of Social Work (Advanced Standing)
- Bachelor: Communications
- BA in Digital Film - Production
- BA in Digital Film - Screenwriting
- Bachelor: Sociology
College of Law and Legal Studies
- M.S in Forensic Science
College of Nursing and Health Care Professions
The College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Grand Canyon University has been providing outstanding health care education for over 25 years. The College prides itself on the ability to create degree programs based on the demand for highly qualified health care professionals.
The prestigious College of Nursing and Health Sciences is set in an environment that provides extensive hands on training, top quality health care simulations, low student to teacher ratio, and one of the best undergraduate human dissection and anatomy educations in the nation. Whether you are interested in entry into a career in the health care industry, preparation for graduate studies in medicine, or career advancement opportunities, Grand Canyon University has the health care program you need to shape your future.- B.S. in Health Information Management
- B.S. in Health Sciences
- B.S. in Public Health
- BS in Counseling - Addiction, Chemical Dependency, and Substance Abuse
- BS in Health Care Administration
- BS in Nursing (Registered Nurse - R.N. to BSN)
- Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Health Science
- Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Health Science with an Emphasis in Family Dynamics
- Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Health Science with an Emphasis in Trauma
- Bridge MSN Health Care Quality & Patient Safety
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice with an Emphasis in Educational Leadership
- Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision Qualitative
- Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision Quantitative
- Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology: Cognition and Instruction (Qualitative Research)
- Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology: Cognition and Instruction (Quantitative Research)
- Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology: Industrial and Organizational Psychology (Qualitative Research)
- Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology: Industrial and Organizational Psychology (Quantitative Research)
- Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology: Integrating Technology, Learning, and Psychology (Qualitative Research)
- Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology: Integrating Technology, Learning, and Psychology (Quantitative Research)
- Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology: Performance Psychology (Qualitative Research)
- Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology: Performance Psychology (Quantitative Research)
- M. S in Nursing: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Adult Gerontology
- M.B.A & M.S. Nursing: Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems
- M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.S. in Health Informatics
- M.S. in Mental Health and Wellness
- M.S. in Mental Health and Wellness with Emphasis in Grief and Bereavement
- M.S. in Mental Health and Wellness with Emphasis in Prevention
- M.S. in Mental Health and Wellness with an Emphasis in Christian Ministry
- M.S. in Mental Health and Wellness with an Emphasis in Community Mental Health Administration
- M.S. in Mental Health and Wellness with an Emphasis in Family Dynamics
- M.S. in Mental Health and Wellness with an Emphasis in Integrated Health
- M.S. in Nursing with an Emphasis in Health Care Quality & Patient Safety
- M.S. in Nursing with an Emphasis in Health Informatics
- M.S. in Nursing with an Emphasis in Public Health Nursing
- M.S. in Nursing: Nursing Education
- M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics
- M.S. in Psychology with an Emphasis in Human Factors
- MS in Addiction Counseling
- MS in Nursing: Nursing Education
- MS in Nursing: Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems
- Master of Science in Health Administration
- Master of Science in Health Administration with an Emphasis in Health Care Quality and Patient Safety
- Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Master: Nursing: Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems
- MS in Nursing: Health Care Informatics (Bridge)
- MS in Nursing: Public Health (Bridge)
College of Technology
- B.A. in Advertising and Graphic Design
- B.A. in Digital Design with an Emphasis in Web Design
- B.S. in Applied Cybersecurity Management
- B.S. in Applied Technology
- B.S. in Cybersecurity
- B.S. in Cybersecurity Management
- B.S. in Software Development
- M.S in Software Development
- M.S in Software Engineering
- M.S. in Computer Science (Bridge)
- M.S. in Cybersecurity Management
- M.S. in Data Science (Bridge)
- M.S. in Information Technology
- Master of Science in Business Analytics
College of Theology
Grand Canyon University offers a variety of bachelor's and master's degrees in Christian Studies. These programs help students become global citizens, critical thinkers, effective communicators and responsible leaders by providing an academically challenging, values-based curriculum from the context of a Christian heritage.
- Master of Divinity
Grand Canyon University Online Locations
Grand Canyon University offers a wide range of programs that can be taken online. The advantages to online learning are that you can work at your own pace and learn from anywhere. For more information about specific programs, please click here.