About Grand Canyon University online

Based in Arizona, Grand Canyon University is a regionally accredited, private, non-denominational, private Christian college offers online and campus-based bachelor's and master's degree programs. The education you will receive at Grand Canyon University emphasizes community, character, and citizenship. We feel that these values will allow you to succeed personally, academically, and professionally.

Our online programs allow you the flexibility to work at your own pace and schedule to receive the same quality degrees as our campus-based students. GCU is committed to offering our online students the up-to-date technology and curriculum you will need to successfully advance in your career. With degree options in fields such as Liberal Arts, Sciences, Business, Christian Studies, Education and Nursing, we truly offer something for everyone.

What distinguishes Grand Canyon University from the rest?

• Grand Canyon University is ranked as one of the top online education programs by the Online Education Database (OEDb)
• We are also ranked as one of the top five online colleges for entrepreneurs by Fortune
• Our online degree programs offer top-notch education to the working professional, as well as those who are unable to attend traditional campus-based classes
• Angel technology is used in all of our online courses, meaning you will experience consistent formats in all of the classes you take
• Online courses are eight weeks long, and students typically take two during each 16 week semester
• Online class time is spent writing, reading, responding to others in online discussion groups, working on projects, or researching

Helpful School Details

Calendar Type:
Online programs work on a semester basis. Students can take multiple courses per semester.

Locations:
You must live the United States. Some minor state restrictions based on program.

Delivery Format:
Online programs are delivered in a multimedia format by dedicated professionals.

Loans Offered:
Grand Canyon University participates in several federal student aid programs, including Perkins Loan, Stafford Student Loans, PLUS Loans, Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) State Grant, Arizona Post-Secondary Education Voucher Program State Grant, Federal Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

Programs Offered at Grand Canyon University:

Bachelor Degrees
BA in Christian Studies
BA in Christian Studies - Biblical/Theological Studies
BA in Christian Studies - Christian Leadership
BA in Christian Studies - Pastoral Ministry
BA in Christian Studies - Youth Ministry
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 Addiction Counseling
BS in Applied Management
BS in Business Administration
BS in Business Administration - Healthcare Management
BS in Business Administration - Management of Information Systems
BS in Business Administration - Sport Management
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 Education/Special Education (Dual Major)
BS in Elementary Education: Early Childhood
BS in Entrepreneurial Studies
BS in Finance and Economics
BS in Health Care Administration
BS in Health Sciences: Professional Development & Advanced Patient Care
BS in Justice Studies
BS in Marketing
BS in Medical Imaging Science
BS in Psychology
BS in Public Safety Administration
BS in Public Safety and Emergency Management
BS in Respiratory Care
BS in Secondary Education - English
BS in Secondary Education: Business Education
BS in Secondary Education: Math
BS in Secondary Education: Social Studies
BS in Sociology
RN to BS in Nursing

Master Degrees
Bridge to MS in Nursing: Leadership in Health Care Systems (RN License Required)
Bridge to MS in Nursing: Nursing Education (RN License Required)
MA in Christian Studies
MA in Christian Studies - Christian Leadership
MA in Christian Studies - Pastoral Ministry
MA in Christian Studies - Urban Ministry
MA in Christian Studies - Youth Ministry
MA in Teaching - Professional Learning Communities (No IR, No Cert.)
MA in Teaching - Teacher Leadership (No IR, No Cert.)

MBA Degrees
MBA and MS in Leadership
MBA and MS in Nursing: Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems (dual degree)
MBA in Accounting
MBA in Finance
MBA in Leadership
MBA in Marketing
MBA in Strategic Human Resource Management
MED in Curriculum and Instruction: Reading - Elementary Education (No IR, No Cert.)
MED in Curriculum and Instruction: Reading - Secondary Education (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 Elementary Education (No IR, No Cert)
MED in Elementary Education (With IR and Cert)
MED in Secondary Education (No IR, No Cert)
MED in Secondary Education (With IR and Cert)
MED in Special Education (No IR, No Cert)
MED in Special Education (With IR and Cert)
MED in Special Education: Certified Special Educators (No IR, No Cert.)
MED in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (No IR, No Cert)
MS in Addiction Counseling
MS in Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement
MS in Criminal Justice: Legal Studies
MS in Leadership
MS in Leadership: Disaster Preparedness & Executive Fire Leadership
MS in Nursing: Nursing Education
MS in Nursing: Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems
MS in Professional Counseling
MS in Psychology: General Psychology
MS in Psychology: Industrial & Organizational Psychology

Doctorate Degrees
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership in Behavioral Health
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership in Effective Schools
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership in Higher Education Leadership
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership in Instructional Leadership