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Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University
3300 West Camelback Road, PO Box 11097, PO Box 11097
Phoenix, AZ 85017-1097

Official telephone: (602) 249-3300
Fax number: (602) 589-2580
Website: https://www.gcu.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students is held prior to start of fall term.
Number and length of summer sessions: A summer session is offered for credit.

Grand Canyon University
REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
double majors, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships, distance learning
Cooperative programs are offered: yes
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Study abroad opportunities:
Study-abroad program offered.
Army ROTC: offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC: offered off-campus ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution.

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Advertising
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General
  • Athletic Training/Trainer
  • Bible/Biblical Studies
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biology Teacher Education
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
  • Chemistry Teacher Education
  • Chemistry, General
  • Christian Studies
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Community Organization and Advocacy
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Computer Engineering, General
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Software Engineering
  • Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
  • Dance, General
  • Digital Arts
  • Drama and Dance Teacher Education
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Education, Other
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Engineering, General
  • Engineering, Other
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other
  • Finance, General
  • Financial Risk Management
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
  • Forensic Science and Technology
  • General Literature
  • General Studies
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • History, General
  • History, Other
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General
  • Human Nutrition
  • Human Resources Management and Services, Other
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Human Services, General
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Keyboard Instruments
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
  • Management Science
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • Music Teacher Education
  • Music, General
  • Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • Physical Sciences, Other
  • Political Science and Government, Other
  • Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
  • Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
  • Psychology, General
  • Public Health, General
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Religion/Religious Studies
  • Religious Education
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Social Sciences, Other
  • Social Work
  • Sociology, General
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Certificates

  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Diplomas

  • Bible/Biblical Studies
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Communication, General
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Education, Other
  • Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
  • Health and Wellness, General
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • History Teacher Education
  • Homeland Security
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
  • Project Management
  • Psychology, Other
  • Reading Teacher Education
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Social Science Teacher Education
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Doctorates

  • Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Education, Other
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
  • Nursing Practice
  • Psychology, General
  • Psychology, Other
Master's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Biology Teacher Education
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Chemistry Teacher Education
  • Communication, General
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Software Engineering
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
  • Dietetics/Dietitian
  • Divinity/Ministry
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Education, General
  • Education, Other
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
  • Educational/Instructional Technology
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Engineering, Other
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
  • Forensic Science and Technology
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
  • History Teacher Education
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
  • Human Services, General
  • Information Technology
  • Management Science
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
  • Nursing Administration
  • Psychology, Other
  • Public Administration
  • Public Health, General
  • Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
  • Reading Teacher Education
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Religious Education
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Social Science Teacher Education
  • Social Work
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Statistics, General
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 2 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for DANTES
  • credit for relevant life experience
  • credit for international baccalaureate

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
  • True
 
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