Grand Canyon University

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Grand Canyon University Description

Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University is a school of over 4,000 students located in Phoenix, Arizona. Grand Canyon University is a liberal arts institution that emphasizes academic excellence in a Christian environment.

Grand Canyon University offers numerous programs though its four colleges - Education, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Ken Blanchard College of Business, and Nursing. GCU offers four-year liberal arts, sciences, business, Christian studies and nursing undergraduate degrees as well as master's degree programs in business, education, Christian studies, and nursing.

In addition, GCU's Grand Canyon University Online also offers the same high-quality education in an online format. The online programs are delivered using state-of-the-art Internet technologies. GCU Online maximizes flexibility and ease-of-use, allowing students to "attend" classes at a pace and time that fits their busy schedule. To further enhance flexibility, courses are offered continuously, year-round. This flexibility makes it easy for individuals with substantial work and life commitments to obtain the education necessary to start a new career or to further an existing career. Students can complete some degree programs in as little as 18 months. Because GCU Online allows the transfer of credits from other accredited institutions, it is possible to complete a GCU Online degree program in less than 18 months.

Grand Canyon University has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g., Direct Loans). Additional aid options open to qualifying students of GCU include employer reimbursement programs, grants, loans, scholarships, work/study programs, and Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits. GCU also offers an installment payment plan. Approximately 61% of GGU students receive some form of financial assistance.

Grand Canyon University offers the following student services: academic services, alumni services, career services, a health center, and student life services. In addition, GCU also offers an online form for individuals to request, at no obligation, more information about their innovative programs. Click on the "Quick Info" link to access the form and ask the school for more information.

Grand Canyon University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. In addition, Grand Canyon's Ken Blanchard College of Business is nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. The nursing program is accredited by both the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and the Arizona State Board of Nursing. The Arizona State Department of Education has also given approval to GCU's programs for the certification of elementary and secondary school teachers for the renewal of their certificates.

Grand Canyon University athletics competes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) through the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA), a Division II conference, in men's and women's basketball and soccer, men's baseball and golf, and women's tennis and volleyball.

Grand Canyon University Programs

Note: Programs may vary by location or schedule. Please contact the school for details.

• BA Christian Studies Applied Ministry Emphasis: Pastoral
• BA Christian Studies Applied Ministry Emphasis: Worship
• BA Christian Studies Applied Ministry Emphasis: Youth
• BS Accounting
• BS Business Admin
• BS Business Admin with Emphasis in Mgmt of Info Systems
• BS Marketing
• BS Psychology
• BS Public Safety Administration
• M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction: Reading
• M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction: Technology
• M.Ed. Education Admin (Eligible for IR/Credential)
• M.Ed. Education Admin Organizational Leadership Emphasis
• M.Ed. Education Admin School Leadership Emphasis
• M.Ed. Elementary Ed (Eligible for IR/Credential)
• M.Ed. Elementary Ed (Not Eligible for IR/Non-Credential)
• 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)
• Master of Arts in Teaching (Not Eligible for IR/Non-Credential)
• MBA & MS in Leadership
• MBA & MS in Nursing: Leadership in Health Care Systems
• MBA Health Systems Management Emphasis
• MBA with Emphasis in Finance
• MBA with Emphasis in General Management
• MBA with Emphasis in Leadership
• MBA with Emphasis in Management Info Systems
• MBA with Emphasis in Marketing
• MBA with Emphasis in Six Sigma
• MS in Executive Fire Service Leadership
• MS in Leadership
• MS in Leadership - Disaster Preparedness & Crisis Mgmt
• RN to BS in Nursing

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