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*:
Undergraduate programs are NOT available to residents of MS.
Business & Helping Professional
*NOTE: *Bachelor degrees require some college (Bachelor degrees not available to MS residents).
- BA in Communications
- BA in Communications: Digital Film Production
- BA in Communications: Graphic Design
- BA in Communications: Public Relations
- BA in English Literature
- BA in History
- BA in Interdisciplinary Studies
- BS in Accounting
- BS in Applied Management
- 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 Business Administration: Sport Management
- BS in Entrepreneurial Studies
- BS in Marketing
- BS in Psychology
- BS in Sociology
Education
*NOTE: *Bachelor degrees require some college (Bachelor degrees not available to MS residents).
- BA in English for Secondary Teachers
- BS in Early Childhood Education (Eligible for Credential)
- 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.)
- 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
Healthcare
*NOTE: *RN to BS in Nursing program requires RN.
- BS in Addiction Counseling
- BS in Health Care Administration
- RN to BS in Nursing
Single-Course Programs
*NOTE: *Undergraduate courses require some college.
- Non-Degree Bound Undergraduate 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
