Overview
Founded as a private Christian University in 1949, Grand Canyon University developed into a premier teacher education college, with exceptional programs in business, Christian studies, and arts & sciences. Grand Canyon provides a flexible education to accommodate traditional students and working professionals through advanced curriculum. Graduates are prepared for success in a competitive global marketplace.
Student Appeal
Grand Canyon University consistently maintains its tradition of excellence in all disciplines, and now offers that same exceptional tradition through its online education programs, which began in 2000. Online discussion boards, virtual classrooms, and cohort learning enable online students to receive the same caliber of education enjoyed by campus students. The flexibility of online learning allows students to earn bachelor or master’s degrees without interrupting their busy schedules.
Financial
Financial Aid programs are available to students interested in attending online college courses at Grand Canyon University. These funds are intended to help pay for some of the costs associated with educational expenses (i.e. tuition & fees, books, supplies, etc.) Financial aid programs include Federal Stafford Student Loan, the Federal PLUS Loan, and the Federal Pell Grant. For further details about your eligibility, and to receive an application please fill out the form and an Enrollment Counselor will contact you.
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.)
Programs Offered*:
Business & Helping Professional
*NOTE: *Master degrees require a bachelor degree; bachelor degrees require some college.
- BS in Accounting
- BS in Applied Management
- BS in Business Administration
- BS in Business Administration - Health Care Management
- BS in Business Administration - Management of Information Systems
- BS in Marketing
- BS in Psychology
- BS in Public Safety Administration
- MBA and MS in Leadership (dual degree)
- MBA - Accounting
- MBA - Finance
- MBA - General Management
- MBA - Leadership
- MBA - Marketing
- MBA - Management Information Systems
- MBA - Six Sigma
- MS in Executive Fire Service Leadership
- MS in Leadership
- MS in Leadership - Disaster Preparedness and Crisis Management
- BS in Entrepreneurial Studies
- BS in Emergency Management
- BA in Communications
- BS in Justice Studies
- BA in English Literature
- BS in Business Administration - Sport Management
- BA in Christian Studies
- BA in Interdisciplinary Studies
- BS in Sociology
- BA in History
Education
*NOTE: *Master degrees require a bachelor degree; bachelor degrees require some college.
- BS in Elementary Education - English (With IR and Cert.)
- BS in Elementary Education - Math (With IR and Cert.)
- BS in Elementary Education - Science (With IR and Cert.)
- MA in Teaching (No IR, No Cert.)
- MED in Curriculum and Instruction - Reading (No IR, No Cert.)**
- MED in Curriculum and Instruction - Technology (No IR, No Cert.)**
- MED in Education Administration (With IR and Cert.)**
- MED in Education Administration - Organizational Leadership (No IR, No Cert.)**
- MED in Education Administration - School Leadership (No IR, No Cert.)
- MED in Elementary Education (With IR and Cert.)
- MED in Elementary Education (No IR, No Cert.)
- MED in Secondary Education (With IR and Cert.)
- MED in Secondary Education (No IR, No Cert.)
- MED in Special Education (With IR and Cert.)
- MED in Special Education (No IR, No Cert.)
- MED in Special Education for Certified Special Educators (No IR, No Cert.)**
- MED Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (No IR, No Cert.)**
- BS in Social Studies for Secondary Teachers
- BA in English for Secondary Teachers
- BS in Math for Secondary Teachers
- BS in Early Childhood Education (Eligible for Credential)
- BS in Secondary Education - Business Education & Technology
- BS in Elementary/Special Education (Dual Major)
**Students applying for this program must possess a bachelor degree and must be certified to teach K-12.