Grand Canyon University

Since 1949, Grand Canyon University has been helping students find their purpose and achieve their potential by preparing them to pursue the profession of their dreams, advance in their current occupation, or re-career into a different field. As a Christian university, GCU also encourages students to find their purpose in Christ, with an emphasis on applying Christian values and ethics to their studies and to the workplace.

Our online programs allow you to study at the times and places you choose while still enjoying the close connection with your classmates and instructors via online discussions. But unlike exclusively online universities, our programs are supported with the integrity and prestige of a traditional campus.

Our classes are appropriately sized and offer engaging interaction with classmates as well as individual attention from instructors who care about your success. Grand Canyon University is regionally accredited and consistently ranked among top colleges offering online courses by noteworthy sources including Fortune Small Business, Technology & Learning Magazine, Fox.com, Online Education Database (OEDb) and more. For more information, visit www.gcu.edu.

College of Education

For over 60 years, Grand Canyon University has maintained a strong reputation as a prestigious Teaching College.  The primary goal of GCU's College of Education is to provide you with the confidence to achieve excellence in your career as a teacher or administrator. At GCU, you will gain a real-world knowledge that can be directly applied to your classroom. Our intentionally-small class sizes allow our instructors to provide you with a comprehensive foundation to build your confidence in the classroom. Earning a degree from GCU's College of Education provides the essential knowledge and in-demand skills needed for today's demanding and diverse classrooms.

Key Advantages

• Earlier graduation: Our 4-credit programs allow you to complete your degree program faster.
• Dynamic Learning Environment: Our dynamic learning environment ensures students are learning the most vital and current information in their given field.
• Academic excellence: Quality academic programs provide the essential knowledge and skills needed to be effective in today's complex business world.
• Transfer friendly: We will request your transcripts, evaluate your graduate coursework and determine in 48 hrs your anticipated graduation date. (No GRE or entrance exam required).
• Financial options: Your financial options include financial aid, scholarships, direct bill and military benefits.

Accreditation

The Higher Learning Commission and its predecessor have continually accredited Grand Canyon University since 1968, obtaining its most recent ten-year reaccreditation in 2007. In addition, the University has obtained specialized accreditations and approvals for our core programs.