Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University was founded in 1949, and is a regionally accredited, private Christian university, 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.

 

Located in Phoenix, Arizona, GCU offers a variety of nursing and health care programs, including undergraduate, graduate and bridge programs. Students can elect to take courses online or through our evening classes, which meet just once a week at the Phoenix campus and other satellite locations throughout Arizona.

By the early 2000s, GCU was struggling with maintaining its operations and the quality of its academic experience in light of dwindling financial support. In 2004, the university transitioned out of non-profit status, implementing new business practices to turn around operations. The university community embraced a renewed emphasis on enhancing curriculum and opportunities for working professionals, particularly in the areas of nursing and education.

Today, the university is in the midst of its most exciting era. GCU has developed a reputation for producing some of the most effective servant leaders in the workforce today by offering bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in diverse fields, from business administration and business management to early childhood education, nursing and engineering. The student population is growing steadily and the campus is undergoing a multi-million-dollar renovation and expansion that is changing the landscape of West Phoenix.

GCU's identity and mission have remained deeply rooted in "the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints" (Jude 3) for nearly 70 years. As an interdenominational university, GCU's community is a product of the wonderful diversity of traditions and denominations that have grown out of the roots of biblical Christianity. Yet in the midst of this rich diversity, the university has consistently cultivated unity around the core doctrines and common practices of the faith.

Grand Canyon University offers over 100 majors and concentrations for bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs in some of the fastest-growing career fields including:

• Business: Accounting, Marketing, Sports Management, MBA
• Education: Elementary Education, Secondary Education,
  Special Education, M.Ed. TESOL
• Liberal Arts: Philosophy, Sociology, Christian Studies,
  Criminal Justice
• Nursing & Health: Nursing, Counseling, Health Care Admin., MHA

Grand Canyon University (GCU) grants you access to learning. Whether you are an undergraduate taking on the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, a graduate pursuing a master's in education or a doctoral scholar performing groundbreaking research, we are here to help you find your purpose. Enhance your learning at our vibrant Phoenix campus and learn from experts in small classes. Or, take courses at one of our campus extensions strategically located throughout Phoenix, Tucson and Albuquerque. Whatever your ambition, GCU offers assorted degree programs with flexible start dates throughout the year at all locations.

Grand Canyon University (GCU) has grown with Phoenix to become one of the nation's premier private universities. For more than 65 years, GCU has welcomed diverse cultures, encouraging our students to share their unique perspectives so they can evolve into global citizens. Some of our international students' native countries include Australia, China, Denmark, Japan, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom and Vietnam. GCU is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students, under the F-1 Student Visa program.