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Grand Canyon University Graduate Programs

Overview
Grand Canyon University is an accredited, private, Christian university located in Phoenix, AZ. The institution offers online and on-site graduate programs through the Ken Blanchard College of Business, College of Education, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and College of Liberal Arts. GCU emphasizes individual attention for both traditional undergraduate students as well as the working professional.

Student Appeal
GCU is consistently listed in the Student Guide to America's 100 Best College Buys. Students enrolling in any online program are assigned to a virtual instructor and a virtual community of fellow learners where they can discuss educational issues and participate in peer reviewed class projects. Through the use of advanced and emerging technologies, the same educational standards of traditional programs have been adapted to all of the University's online programs.

The degree program takes 1.5 years to 2 years to complete. Transfer credits may allow students to complete the program in less time. Students attend classes at their convenience, and receive all assignments when they receive the course syllabus on the first day of class, enabling them to work ahead if they wish.

Financial
GCU has one of the lowest tuitions of online schools while retaining highly qualified instructors and classes under 20 students in size. Financial aid is available to those who qualify in the form of grants, loans, and scholarships.

Programs Offered*:
Programs are only available to US residents.

    Business & Helping Professional
    *NOTE: *Master degrees require a bachelor degree.

    • MBA and MS in Leadership (dual degree)MBA and MS in Leadership (dual degree)
      This dual-degree program combines the broad-based, general management curriculum of the MBA program with specialized study in leadership theory and application. The courses include operations management, managerial accounting, managerial finance, and information systems.
    • MBA with an Emphasis in AccountingMBA with an Emphasis in Accounting
      This emphasis features coursework that addresses financial accounting and reporting, management accounting and reporting, auditing, regulation, specialized accounting, and emerging topics, designed to prepare students for advanced management positions in corporate or public accounting.
    • MBA with an Emphasis in FinanceMBA with an Emphasis in Finance
      Students of this program develop the essential proficiency necessary to ensure corporate solvency, profitability, and efficiency in the field of corporate financial management and investments. The topics covered throughout the coursework include operations management, quantitative tools and technique for modeling business applications, marketing management, financial statement analysis, and more.
    • MBA with an Emphasis in General ManagementMBA with an Emphasis in General Management
      Designed for working professionals, this program enables students to individually develop a custom emphasis on strong foundations across accounting, economics, finance, information systems, management, and marketing provided in the core courses. Featuring flexible elective course selection, this degree provides a broad management perspective in addition to the analytical and interpersonal skills needed to succeed in a competitive business environment.
    • MBA with an Emphasis in LeadershipMBA with an Emphasis in Leadership
      This emphasis combines the broad-based, general management curriculum of the MBA program with specialized study in leadership theory and application, designed to prepare students for leadership roles among the complexities of organizational system and cultures.
    • MBA with an Emphasis in MarketingMBA with an Emphasis in Marketing
      Intended for students seeking advanced management positions in corporate marketing or brand management, this emphasis encompasses all essential topics, from services marketing and marketing management to technology as tool.
    • MS in Criminal Justice - Law EnforcementMS in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
      For students seeking to expand their understanding of the law, social order, and justice, as well as law enforcement personnel with a desire for advancement in their field, this program examines in details the aspects of criminal investigation. The coursework also cover terrorism, homeland security, ethics and liability for policing and corrections to round out a program suitable for all decision makers who address questions of public policy, social research, and administration of justice in the public sphere.
    • MS in Criminal Justice - Legal StudiesMS in Criminal Justice - Legal Studies
      This emphasis presents a comprehensive study of the law and legal system, from in-depth analysis of historical and contemporary issues of constitutional rights, to international law and the procedural workings of international law enforcement organizations, to legal research using both hard copy and electronic resources.
    • MS in LeadershipMS in Leadership
      This program provides a specialized study in leadership theory and application, offering coursework in strategic management, leadership styles and development, managerial economics, finance principles, organizational behavior, applied business probability and statistics, and more.

    Education
    *NOTE: *Master degrees require a bachelor degree.

    • MA in Teaching (No IR, No Cert.)MA in Teaching (No IR, No Cert.)
      Designed for certified elementary and secondary teachers interested in advanced studies in education, this regionally accredited program provides abundant opportunities for students to apply concepts, theories, and research to instructional leadership, technology enhanced instruction design, curriculum and assessment for school improvement, and legal issues. Students must have access to a K-12 classroom to complete the program assignments.
    • MED in Curriculum and Instruction - Reading (No IR, No Cert.)**MED in Curriculum and Instruction - Reading (No IR, No Cert.)**
      This program is for educators who wish to apply theory and educational best practices to the delivery of curriculum, instructions, and assessment in order to improve the reading abilities of their students. The coursework cover descriptive linguistics and phonics, developmental and corrective reading process, literacy in a multicultural society, practicum in reading, emergent literature, and more. Assignments within each course guide students through observational and practice-based experiences. A student must hold a current Teaching Certificate or have K-12 experience to enroll in this program.
    • MED in Curriculum and Instruction - Technology (No IR, No Cert.)**MED in Curriculum and Instruction - Technology (No IR, No Cert.)**
      This program is designed for educators who wish to learn to use technology to improve the success of their students. The curriculum features topics on educational applications of technology, multimedia instructional strategies, design of print-based media, interactive design for the classroom, and distance learning. The educator must hold a current Teaching Certificate or have K-12 experience to enroll.
    • MED in Education Administration (With IR and Cert.)**MED in Education Administration (With IR and Cert.)**
      This program is intended for individuals interested in educational administration in the K-12 setting and is seeking an administrative certificate. The coursework encompass subjects critical to educational leadership, including organizational theory, K-12 legal issues, public school finance, curriculum development, and instructional leadership. Students must have a teaching certificate or be eligible for certification to be admitted into this program.
    • MED in Education Administration - Organizational Leadership (No IR, No Cert.)**MED in Education Administration - Organizational Leadership (No IR, No Cert.)**
      Individuals interested in the administration of educational and social services settings for children in the Grade K-12 setting will benefit from enrollment in this program. The curriculum features supervision and instructional leadership, organizational theory, leadership styles and development, action research in education administration, and strategic management. This program prepares student to become educational leaders in the home, church, private schools, and other settings not requiring an administrative credential.
    • MED in Education Administration - School Leadership (No IR, No Cert.)**MED in Education Administration - School Leadership (No IR, No Cert.)**
      This program is designed for individuals interested in School Leadership in the K-12 setting but does not need to seek an administrative certificate. The coursework cover school leadership, administrative foundations, organizational theory, K-12 legal issues, public school finance, SEI English language teaching, principalship, instructional leadership, and more. Students must have access to a K-12 school to complete the program assignments.
    • MED in Elementary Ed. (No IR, No Cert.)MED in Elementary Ed. (No IR, No Cert.)
      Intended for individuals interested in the education of children in the K-8 setting without seeking a teaching certificate, this program examines topics pertinent to elementary education, including educational psychology, prescriptive reading, teaching methods, and curriculum development. Students must have access to a K-8 classroom to complete the program assignments.
    • MED in Elementary Ed. (With IR and Cert.)MED in Elementary Ed. (With IR and Cert.)
      Intended for individuals interested in the education of children in the K-8 setting and seeking a teaching certificate, this program feature topics pertinent to elementary education such as classroom management, philosophical and social issues, advanced methodologies of structured English instruction, and educating learners with diverse needs. Assignments within many of the courses guide students through over 130 hours of observational experiences, and the final semester of the program includes a full-time, 16-week student teaching component.
    • MED in Secondary Ed. (No IR, No Cert.)MED in Secondary Ed. (No IR, No Cert.)
      This program is designed for individuals interested in the education of children in the Grade 7-12 setting, but who must postpone student teaching or are not seeking a teaching certificate. The courses of this regionally accredited curriculum cover educational psychology, reading strategies, teaching methods, secondary curriculum development and assessment. Students must have access to a Grade 7-12 classroom to complete the program assignments, and a minimum of 24 units in a content area commonly taught in public Grade 7-12 schools to be admitted.
    • MED in Secondary Ed. (With IR and Cert.)MED in Secondary Ed. (With IR and Cert.)
      Suitable for individuals interested in the education of children in the Grade 7-12 setting and seeking a teaching certificate, this program feature topics pertinent to elementary education, from educational psychology, reading strategies, and teaching methods to curriculum development. Assignments within many of the courses guide students through over 140 hours of observational experiences, and the final semester of the program includes a full-time, 16-week student teaching component. Students must have a minimum of 24 units in a content area commonly taught in public Grade 7-12 schools to be admitted.
    • MED in Special Education for Certified Special Educators (No IR, No Cert.)**MED in Special Education for Certified Special Educators (No IR, No Cert.)**
      This program is designed for individuals interested in advanced studies in special education and currently certified to teach special education. The courses cover topics of learning disabilities, mental retardation, emotional and physical disabilities, special education law and litigation, teaching strategies, etc. Students must have access to a K-12 special education classroom to complete the program assignments.
    • MED in Special Ed. (No IR, No Cert.)MED in Special Ed. (No IR, No Cert.)
      This is a cross-categorical program designed for individuals interested in the education of special needs children in the K-12 setting, but who must postpone student teaching, or who does not choose to seek a teaching certificate. The curriculum examines the characteristics of learning disabilities, diagnosis and assessment in special education, educational implication for students with physical and mental impairments, teaching strategies, and more. Students must have access to a K-12 special education classroom to complete the program assignments.
    • MED in Special Ed. (With IR and Cert.)MED in Special Ed. (With IR and Cert.)
      This is a cross-categorical program designed for individuals interested in the education of special needs children in the K-12 setting and seeking a teaching certificate. The coursework highlight the characteristics of emotional and behavioral disabilities, diagnosis and assessment in special education, educational implication for students with physical and mental impairments, teaching strategies, and more. Students must have access to a K-12 special education classroom to complete the program assignments, and the classroom setting must have at least 3 of the 5 following disability categories represented: emotional disability, learning disability, mental retardation, physical impairment, and/or health impairment.
    • MED Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (No IR, No Cert.)**MED Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (No IR, No Cert.)**
      Intended for certified teachers or administrators with an interest in teaching ESL students in the classroom or serving as a district ESL coordinator, this program features coursework in linguistics, second language acquisition, reading theories, teaching in a pluralistic society, and curriculum development.
    • EdD in Organizational LeadershipEdD in Organizational Leadership
      This program aims to develop leaders capable of generating new knowledge and responsibly applying knowledge to achieve organizational outcomes. Students study the major bodies of literature in leadership, reflect critically on existing theory, identify appropriate applications of theory in educational, business, and other organizational environments, in addition to developing academic and organizational research expertise through the study of statistics and research methodology.
    • EdD in Organizational Leadership - Behavioral HealthEdD in Organizational Leadership - Behavioral Health
      Designed specifically for practicing behavioral health professionals, the content of this program includes ethical dilemmas and stewardship, organizational psychology, psychology of motivation, behavioral health clinical supervision, servant leadership, etc., to assist students' development into behavioral health servant leaders. Students must hold a master's degree in a behavioral health-related field to participate in this program.
    • EdD in Organizational Leadership - Effective SchoolsEdD in Organizational Leadership - Effective Schools
      This program ensures that educational leaders apply leadership theory and practice to topics of interest and issues transforming the current educational system. The curriculum–featuring effective schools research, case studies, strategic planning, staff development, and organizational learning–provides the knowledge and skills that educational leaders need to conceive new strategies of practice by forecasting the future of the educational system, the institutions, and the constituencies they serve.
    • EdD in Organizational Leadership - Higher Education LeadershipEdD in Organizational Leadership - Higher Education Leadership
      This program prepares graduates to lead a higher education institution through strategy, financial management, and planning, both of the physical plant and of the human resources within the organization. Students learn about organizational needs and the environment of higher education in order to lead the institutions of today and plan for the institutions of tomorrow.
    • Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership - Instructional LeadershipEd.D. in Organizational Leadership - Instructional Leadership
      Designed for students interested in the Pre-K-12 arena, this curriculum focuses on topics of finance, human resources, operations, change management, decision-making, curriculum and instruction improvement processes, cultural competency, and advocacy. Students will develop the skills required to translate theory into effective, innovative leadership practices and to sustain continuous school improvement measures.

    Healthcare
    *NOTE: *Master degrees require a bachelor degree; MS in Nursing programs require BSN.

    Single-Course Programs
    *NOTE: *Graduate and Teacher Education courses require a bachelor degree; undergraduate courses require some college.

    • Continuing Teacher Education Courses
    • Non-Degree Bound Graduate Courses

    **Students applying for this program must possess a bachelor degree and must be certified to teach K-12.

    Accrediting Agencies

    • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
    • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

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