Grand Canyon University

Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University is Arizona's private university. The prestigious Christian university is regionally accredited and is recognized as offering some of the best online education programs in the nation by noteworthy sources including Fortune Small Business, Technology & Learning Magazine, Fox.com, Online Education Database (OEDb), and more. Grand Canyon University offers online and campus-based bachelors and master's degree programs through the Ken Blanchard College of Business, College of Education, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and College of Liberal Arts. GCU emphasizes individual attention for both traditional undergraduate students as well as the working professional.

If you are driven to pursue a higher standard of success and require flexibility in your schedule to get there, Grand Canyon University is the right choice for you! With an online and campus-based enrollment of more than 16,000, GCU emphasizes individual attention for both traditional undergraduate students, as well as the working professional. With our cutting-edge curriculum, you will gain the real-world experience you need to succeed in today's global marketplace. Online and campus-based bachelor's and master's degree programs are offered at Arizona's only private Christian University through the following colleges:

Ken Blanchard College of Business
College of Education
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Grand Canyon University's asynchronous scheduling format gives working adults maximum flexibility to access course content at any time, while maintaining interactive communication with peers and instructors. Classes are offered year-round. Students can earn their degrees in less time than is usually required for on-campus programs.

Grand Canyon University maintains a tradition of values-based education and personal mentorship to help every student achieve their academic and professional goals. Faculty members actively work in the fields they teach, bringing real-world knowledge and applications into the classroom.

In addition, Grand Canyon University is affordable. GCU continues to offer the highest quality education through our Online and Phoenix Campus at a fraction of the cost of our competitors.

To find out more about Grand Canyon University and the online degree program that is right for you, request more information today.

Program Listings:

Business

Criminal Justice

Education/Teaching

Healthcare

Human Services

Liberal Arts

Nursing

Psychology

Religious Studies

Social Services

Master of Public Administration in Government and Policy

Technology

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Management Information Systems

Accreditation

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; http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/.)

Grand Canyon University, through its Ken Blanchard College of Business, is nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs to offer the following business degrees:

The Bachelor of Science (BS) with majors in Accounting, Business Administration, and Marketing
The Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Grand Canyon University is now one of only two schools in Arizona to have this accreditation. (7007 College Boulevard, Suite 420, Overland Park, KS 66211, (913) 339-9336)

The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington DC 20036, (202) 887-6791 and the Arizona State Board of Nursing accredit the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program.

The Arizona State Department of Education has given formal approval of the work done at the University for the certification of elementary and secondary teachers and for the renewal of certificates.

School Facts

Institutional Accrediting Agency Agency that determines the quality of education and training for an institution of higher education.
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

Address Physical location of institution's main/corporate office or headquarters.
3300 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix AZ 85017

Calendar Type When you can enroll in/take classes.
Online programs are currently operating on a semester basis. Students can take more than one course per semester.

Delivery Format Is learning completed entirely online, and are there any special teaching methods?
Our online programs are delivered by dedicated professionals in a multimedia format and will help you acquire the most current knowledge and skills. We are committed to providing academic support whenever you need it.

Technical Requirements Required hardware/software that you'll need in order to run the course software.
1.2 GHz (Pentium/Celeron/AMD Athlon); Windows 98/XP/2000; Office 2000; anti-virus software; 256 MB RAM, 20 GB hard drive, 56.6/DSL/cable modem, 1024x768 monitor, video card, sound card, speakers, CD-ROM drive, printer, e-mail address, ISP account

Geographic Restrictions Can you take the programs anywhere?
Must live in the United States. Minor state restrictions based on program.

Loans Offered The types of loans can you make use of to help fund your education.
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)