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Many working professionals aspire to attain a higher level of education. Grand Canyon University’s (GCU) online degree programs offer the flexibility you need to get ahead, providing a quality education to help you thrive in today’s complex business world.
As an online student at GCU, you will encounter:
- Experienced, full-time faculty members and fully trained adjunct instructors committed to your individual growth and success.
- Flexibility and convenience for working professionals and students with busy schedules.
- A competitive, affordable online tuition rate to encourage higher learning.
- Accredited online degrees in education, business, liberal arts, nursing and health sciences.
- Degree programs designed to foster communication and connectivity through discussion boards and projects.
- Access to web-enhanced learning tools through a Learning Management System including eBooks, forums and helpful calendar reminders.
GCU online students don’t have to miss out on the community that comes with a traditional campus degree. Within the Learning Management System, GCU’s online classroom, each course is designed to promote maximum collaboration through open forums. These forums provide opportunities for students to network with their peers and bring together their ideas to complete their projects. As well, students can chat one-on-one with their professor for any additional help they may need.
Accreditation & Licensing
Grand Canyon University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Grand Canyon University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (https://www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Disclosures
Online courses exclude programs with residencies and field experience.
Grand Canyon University ©2022 – All Rights Reserved. For the most up-to-date information about admission requirements, tuition, scholarships and more, visit gcu.edu. Please note, not all GCU programs are available in all states and in all learning modalities. Program availability is contingent on student enrollment.
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Geographic and Educational Overview
Grand Canyon University is located in Arizona
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Online Programs offered by Grand Canyon University
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Art & Liberal Arts
Business
A Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance and Economics degree from Grand Canyon University (GCU) provides you with an advanced business skillset and knowledge in areas of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, preparing you to become a responsible contributor in the finance and economics areas of the global economy.
This finance and economics degree helps you prepare for entry-level careers in business, finance and economics by covering materials in finance, investments, banking, economics and international trade. Through your studies as a financial economics degree major, you will also study how markets can impact investing and businesses.
Our Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management program is designed to prepare you to become a competitive, qualified candidate for positions in the hospitality and tourism industries. You will be taught to incorporate servant leadership, innovation and ethical decision-making into your work as you complete your core business courses. You will also have the opportunity to develop a strong foundation in many important areas of management, such as accounting, finance, marketing and human resources.
If you’re looking to enter a Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program with a focus on tax compliance and planning and currently have a non-accounting background, this bridge option may be a good fit for you. This bridge program is designed to prepare you for master’s-level accounting tax compliance and planning courses through a set curriculum of accounting, taxation and auditing courses. After you gain admittance and graduate from the correlating master’s program, you will be eligible to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.
This program may be suitable for those looking into a master’s in accounting for non-accounting majors bridge option, as you will be taught the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge and skills needed to enter and complete the master’s program. Prepare to become a CPA and gain specialized planning and tax compliance competency by enrolling in this bridge pathway.
Computer Science & IT
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
A fire science degree provides the essential knowledge and skills for a career in fire protection and emergency services. As firefighters’ roles now encompass emergency response, public education and fire prevention, this degree can offer a comprehensive understanding of fire behavior, prevention techniques and community risk reduction. Students will engage in a curriculum that covers topics like risk assessment and fire research, all needed to manage fire-related incidents effectively.
Education
The Master of Education in Secondary Education Initial Teacher Licensure (ITL) program at Grand Canyon University is designed for individuals interested in educating adolescents to young adults in grades 6-12 and who are seeking initial teaching licensure. This degree is for professionals who desire to teach but need to obtain the proper teaching licensure.
The Master of Education in Secondary Education non-licensure (NITL) program at Grand Canyon University is designed for professionals who have a current teaching license and are interested in teaching students in grades 6–12. This program combines coursework with observational and practice-based learning experiences while maximizing the content knowledge you already possess. If you enjoy planning instruction, working collaboratively with peers and creating engaging learning opportunities for students, a master’s in secondary education online degree may be right for you.
Engineering
Healthcare
Grand Canyon University offers those seeking employment in the occupational therapy field the opportunity to earn their degree through our on-campus OTA program. This degree presents graduates with the chance to qualify for entry into the occupational therapy field by completing a curriculum designed to meet the requirements for eligibility to sit for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy’s (NBCOT) Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) exam.
In this master’s in exercise physiology online program, you’ll explore specialized topics in exercise science, nutrition and therapeutic intervention, gaining a well-rounded understanding of how the body responds to physical activity and diet. You’ll also work toward developing strong communication skills and examine the psychological, spiritual and physical aspects of health, preparing you for a career in wellness, rehabilitation or advanced certifications.
Grand Canyon University offers the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) for those who are passionate about helping various populations tackle a multitude of speech-language cognitive and swallowing disorders in children and adults. This STEM program focuses on training aspiring speech-language pathologists to offer compassionate, effective services to individuals with communication disorders. Through the teaching of scientifically based practices, clinical curricula and critical thinking skills, students will work to become well-rounded speech-language pathology professionals.
Math & Science
The Master of Science in Sustainability program at Grand Canyon University was created to empower students to become leaders and changemakers in the world’s most consequential environmental and societal challenges. This program offers individuals who are interested in advocating for a sustainable future a multidisciplinary curriculum that blends ecological science, economics and engineered systems.
Nursing
Grand Canyon University’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN): Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with an Emphasis in Adult-Gerontology can enable experienced nurses to provide advanced level care in complex, acute and critical settings for adult and geriatric patients. While completing your in-depth gerontology courses, you will be taught advanced competencies in areas such as pharmacology and pathophysiology. An MSN: AGACNP program can be a steppingstone toward pursuing board certification as an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner (AGACNP) — a type of advanced practice registered nurse (APRN).
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree & RN license.
The Master of Science in in Nursing (MSN) with an Emphasis in Health Informatics is designed for BSN-prepared nurses who want to develop graduate-level skills to better understand and apply healthcare data in a way that facilitates better decision-making and evidence-based nursing. Offered by the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions at Grand Canyon University, this nursing health informatics degree teaches you how to prioritize better patient care and favorable patient outcomes while simultaneously improving the operational efficiency and profitability of healthcare organizations. Prepare to position yourself to serve as a potential leader in your hospital or clinic as you examine healthcare data management, healthcare information systems and professional ethics throughout your health informatics online classes.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree & RN license.
There is a critical shortage of nurse educators in the U.S., which is contributing to the ongoing shortage of nursing professionals. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), nursing schools in the U.S. were forced to reject more than 90,000 qualified nursing school applicants in 2021 due in large part to insufficient nursing faculty. As a nurse educator, you could lead the way in delivering high-quality, effective nursing instruction to the generations of new nurses to come — helping to address the ongoing shortage of qualified professionals in the U.S. The Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Nursing Education at Grand Canyon University is designed to prepare registered nurses (RNs) to address the ever-changing and expanding educational needs of the nursing profession. This MSN: Nursing Education emphasis is designed for BSN-prepared RNs interested in pursuing a career in nursing education. Graduates may be prepared for a variety of roles in this subfield, either as a clinical educator or academic educator in both traditional and nontraditional settings in nursing education.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree & RN license.
Grand Canyon University’s Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Systems strives to prepare nurses for leadership in nursing roles in today’s rapidly changing healthcare delivery systems. This program is an avenue for current nurses who want to position themselves for possible career advancement toward leadership and potentially make a greater impact on the field at the management level. To meet expectations at this advanced level, nursing students will have the opportunity to learn to synthesize elements of caring into the nurse-patient relationship — based on advocacy, as well as ethical, social, legal, political and historical perspectives. This program further addresses the importance of client empowerment with unconditional regard for all.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree & RN license.
The Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program is designed to educate more healthcare professionals to help narrow the gap between mental health needs and a shortage of psychiatric care providers. This emphasis may be ideal for experienced nurses who are looking to gain the additional education needed for a career helping to support and treat those with psychiatric disorders and mental illnesses.
In this mental health psychiatric nurse practitioner program, you will work to understand the nurse practitioner (NP) scope of practice, as well as how to consult, assess and ultimately treat psychiatric disorders, while helping patients manage them long-term.
Grand Canyon University's Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Public Health Nursing can prepare you to be actively involved in the coordination, planning, development, implementation and evaluation of health programs and services. It is designed for nurses interested in disease prevention and community and population health. Public health nursing is a nursing specialty that focuses on population health in an effort to prevent disease and disability, and promote wellness. As an aspiring public health nurse, you will have the opportunity to define, assess and help create solutions to current public health concerns. You will also have the opportunity to evaluate emerging treatments and policies that can help change the public health landscape and reduce the prevalence of disease, injuries and other medical conditions.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree & RN license.