Grand Canyon University

Bachelor's Degree Programs

• BA in Christian Studies

  Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies will utilize biblical studies as the foundation, and an understanding of theology, philosophy, and Christian history as the framework, for communicating Christ to various audiences. In addition to spiritual formation and exegetical skills essential to Christian studies, graduates will be able to employ communication, leadership, and organizational skills necessary for effective ministry.

  Request more info …
• BA in Christian Studies with a concentration in Biblical/Theological Studies

  Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies will utilize biblical studies as the foundation, and an understanding of theology, philosophy, and Christian history as the framework, for communicating Christ to various audiences. In addition to spiritual formation and exegetical skills essential to Christian studies, graduates will be able to employ communication, leadership, and organizational skills necessary for effective ministry. Concentrations are available in: Biblical/Theological Studies, Christian Leadership Studies, Pastoral Ministry and Youth Ministry.

  Request more info …
• BA in Christian Studies with a concentration in Christian Leadership

  Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies will utilize biblical studies as the foundation, and an understanding of theology, philosophy, and Christian history as the framework, for communicating Christ to various audiences. In addition to spiritual formation and exegetical skills essential to Christian studies, graduates will be able to employ communication, leadership, and organizational skills necessary for effective ministry. Concentrations are available in: Biblical/Theological Studies, Christian Leadership Studies, Pastoral Ministry and Youth Ministry.

  Request more info …
• BA in Christian Studies with a concentration in Pastoral Ministry

  Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies will utilize biblical studies as the foundation, and an understanding of theology, philosophy, and Christian history as the framework, for communicating Christ to various audiences. In addition to spiritual formation and exegetical skills essential to Christian studies, graduates will be able to employ communication, leadership, and organizational skills necessary for effective ministry. Concentrations are available in: Biblical/Theological Studies, Christian Leadership Studies, Pastoral Ministry and Youth Ministry.

  Request more info …
• BA in Christian Studies with a concentration in Youth Ministry

  Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies will utilize biblical studies as the foundation, and an understanding of theology, philosophy, and Christian history as the framework, for communicating Christ to various audiences. In addition to spiritual formation and exegetical skills essential to Christian studies, graduates will be able to employ communication, leadership, and organizational skills necessary for effective ministry. Concentrations are available in: Biblical/Theological Studies, Christian Leadership Studies, Pastoral Ministry and Youth Ministry.

  Request more info …
• BA in Communications

  Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Arts in Communications program develops leaders in the fields of human communication and media. The program is built on a values-based liberal arts foundation. Students develop the knowledge, creativity, and technical skills necessary to design and deliver compelling messages.

  Request more info …
• BA in Communications: Digital Film Productions

  Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Arts in Communications program develops leaders in the fields of human communication and media. The program is built on a values-based liberal arts foundation. Students develop the knowledge, creativity, and technical skills necessary to design and deliver compelling messages. Concentrations are available in Digital Film Production, Graphic Design/Animation and Public Relations.

  Request more info …
• BA in Communications: Graphic Design

  Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Arts in Communications program develops leaders in the fields of human communication and media. The program is built on a values-based liberal arts foundation. Students develop the knowledge, creativity, and technical skills necessary to design and deliver compelling messages. Concentrations are available in Digital Film Production, Graphic Design/Animation and Public Relations.

  Request more info …
• BA in Communications: Public Relations

  Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Arts in Communications program develops leaders in the fields of human communication and media. The program is built on a values-based liberal arts foundation. Students develop the knowledge, creativity, and technical skills necessary to design and deliver compelling messages. Concentrations are available in Digital Film Production, Graphic Design/Animation and Public Relations.

  Request more info …
• BA in English Literature

  The English Literature Program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to gain the knowledge and professional competence to communicate effectively in written and oral discourse. They also gain a wider knowledge in American literature, English literature, linguistics, grammar, and the history of English.

  Request more info …
• BA in History

  The History program presents students with chronological and theoretical frameworks that enable them to properly contextualize the human cultural, social, political, and economic experience. The department seeks to equip its majors and minors with the basic skills for historical research and reflection.

  Request more info …
• BA in Interdisciplinary Studies

  The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies enables students to individualize their program of study while emphasizing different disciplines the impact they have in an interdisciplinary model.

  Request more info …
• BS in Accounting

  The Bachelor of Science in Accounting is designed to prepare students for professional practice in corporate accounting, corporate finance, or public accounting. Completing the requirements for the accounting major qualifies students to sit for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) examination.

  Request more info …
• BS in Addiction Counseling

  The Bachelor of Science in Addiction Counseling is designed to train practitioners in the field of addiction counseling and substance abuse treatment. The program includes courses designed to provide students with knowledge of the field through focusing on the development of counseling skills specific to the needs of chemically dependent clientele as identified by appropriate agencies. Students/applicants are responsible for contacting their state counseling certification agency for certification requirements and program approval. Check the University Catalog for requirements for Institutional Recommendation.

  Request more info …
• BS in Applied Management

  The Applied Management Program is a Bachelor degree completion program designed for the adult working professional 25 years and older that has completed at least two years of college. The program emphasizes organizational behavior, real-world management, leadership and supervision, marketing concepts, managerial accounting, and effective oral and written business communications required of business managers.

  Request more info …
• BS in Business Administration

  The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is broad-based and cross-functional in nature. The degree requirements are designed to prepare students for general careers in business, with specific emphasis placed on management skill development.

  Request more info …
• BS in Business Administration: Health Care Management

  The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Healthcare Management major is a broad-based degree that emphasizes technical, human, and conceptual skills that encompass all functional areas of business. The emphasis prepares students for entry level management and administrative roles in the healthcare industry sector.

  Request more info …
• BS in Business Administration: Management of Information Systems

  The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Management of Information Systems major is a broad-based degree that emphasizes technical, human, and conceptual skills that encompass all functional areas of business. The emphasis prepares students for entry-level professional information systems-related roles in a variety of different organizational contexts.

  Request more info …
• BS in Business Administration: Sport Management

  Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Sport Management program prepares students to compete for entry-level positions in business as well as Sport Management through coursework that addresses the areas of business as well as sport management, sport marketing, sport law, and sport finance. Sport Internships are strongly recommended; students may contact the college for information on possible internships.

  Request more info …
• BS in Elementary Education & Special Education (Dual Major)

  Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Elementary/Special Education (Dual Degree) is a degree that leads to teaching in an elementary or a cross-categorical K-12 setting. It is designed for any individual who wishes to seek a elementary or cross-categorical teaching certificate to teach children with special needs in the K-12 setting. The format and courses of the state and regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner and to maximize strengths that the teaching candidate already possesses. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disabilities, and other physical and cognitive impairments. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the program. Assignments within each course guide students through observational and practice-based experiences. Teacher candidates must have access to a K-12 special education classroom to complete the program assignments. Graduates of the program are prepared to work with special needs populations and implement individualized educational plans to accommodate the students’ various learning, behavioral, and social needs. Teacher candidates must be prepared to complete a full-time, 16-week student teaching component at the end of the program. Eight weeks of student teaching is completed in a regular education setting and 8 weeks is completed in a resource room, self-contained class, or in a special school for students with disabilities. These special education settings must include at least 3 or more of the following disability categories: mental retardation, learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, physical/health impairments; and they must be completed with a certified special education teacher. Teacher candidates are responsible for contacting their state department of education for certification requirements and program approval. Teacher candidates should consult the Grand Canyon University Catalog and an academic advisor to obtain information regarding current policies and procedures inherent in a teacher credentialing program.

  Request more info …
• BS in Elementary Education: English (With IR and Cert.)

  The Bachelor of Science in Education in Elementary Education (Eligible for Credential) is a program designed for any individual interested in the education of children in the Grade K-8 setting, and is seeking a teaching certificate. The format and courses of the state and regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner and to maximize the content knowledge that the student already possesses. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of educational psychology, reading strategies, teaching methods, and curriculum development. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the program. Assignments within each course guide students through observational and practice-based experiences. Students must have access to a Gr. K-8 classroom to complete the program assignments. Students must be prepared to complete a full-time 16 week student teaching component at the end of the program. Graduates of the program are prepared to become informed educators in public and private schools and other settings requiring a teaching credential. The student should consult the Grand Canyon University Catalog and academic advisor on current policies and procedures inherent in a teacher credentialing program.

  Request more info …
• BS in Elementary Education: Math (With IR and Cert.)

  The Bachelor of Science in Education in Elementary Education (Eligible for Credential) is a program designed for any individual interested in the education of children in the Grade K-8 setting, and is seeking a teaching certificate. The format and courses of the state and regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner and to maximize the content knowledge that the student already possesses. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of educational psychology, reading strategies, teaching methods, and curriculum development. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the program. Assignments within each course guide students through observational and practice-based experiences. Students must have access to a Gr. K-8 classroom to complete the program assignments. Students must be prepared to complete a full-time 16 week student teaching component at the end of the program. Graduates of the program are prepared to become informed educators in public and private schools and other settings requiring a teaching credential. The student should consult the Grand Canyon University Catalog and academic advisor on current policies and procedures inherent in a teacher credentialing program.

  Request more info …
• BS in Elementary Education: Science (With IR and Cert.)

  The Bachelor of Science in Education in Elementary Education (Eligible for Credential) is a program designed for any individual interested in the education of children in the Grade K-8 setting, and is seeking a teaching certificate. The format and courses of the state and regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner and to maximize the content knowledge that the student already possesses. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of educational psychology, reading strategies, teaching methods, and curriculum development. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the program. Assignments within each course guide students through observational and practice-based experiences. Students must have access to a Gr. K-8 classroom to complete the program assignments. Students must be prepared to complete a full-time 16 week student teaching component at the end of the program. Graduates of the program are prepared to become informed educators in public and private schools and other settings requiring a teaching credential. The student should consult the Grand Canyon University Catalog and academic advisor on current policies and procedures inherent in a teacher credentialing program.

  Request more info …
• BS in Entrepreneurial Studies

  GCU’s Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurial Studies program is built on the principles of personal integrity, values, and innovation. Emphasizing the philosophy of being an “Entrepreneurial School by Entrepreneurs,” the program provides students with the skills to think analytically, ask the right questions, solve problems, and function as an entrepreneur in both small and large companies. Students are prepared to be self-motivated, self-managed, and self-disciplined entrepreneurs with the skill-set to manage their own careers either by starting their own business venture or working within a start-up, entrepreneurial business environment. Interaction with successful entrepreneurs, business consulting opportunities, and individual venture capital projects are highlighted in the program.

  Request more info …
• BS in Finance and Economics

  The Bachelor in Science in Finance and Economics is designed to prepare students for entry level positions in banking or corporate finance through major coursework that addresses advanced issues in finance and economics.

  Request more info …
• BS in Health Care Administration

  The Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration (BSHA) is an undergraduate professional degree designed to prepare students for entry-level supervisory roles in health care organizations. Ideal candidates for the BSHA program are those students looking for career entry in health care administration and those looking to advance from clinical/technical roles to supervisory roles. The BSHA program emphasizes both the conceptual and analytical skills required to manage in contemporary health care organizations. Graduates prepare themselves for administrative positions in hospitals, long-term care, outpatient facilities, physician offices, mental health organizations, insurance companies, public health agencies, and other types of health organizations. The BSHA program also prepares students who wish to eventually seek their master’s degree in order to obtain senior health care executive positions.
  
  The BSHA program features investigative and experimental opportunities in project management, teamwork,and leadership. Students of this program will have the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the following:
  
  • The organization and structure of components of the health care sector to permit development and
  implementation of successful management strategies within the industry
  • The managerial skills needed to work in teams, build cross-functional teams, and facilitate collaborative
  decision making
  • The industry-specific business knowledge and skills related to finance management, human resources,
  strategic planning, marketing, information management, and quality improvement
  • The impact that various dynamics (e.g., regulatory, legal, ethical, public policy, and political) can have on health service organizations and the management or administration of any specific sector of the health care industry
  • The manner in which public, private, and social forces can shape the health care system and affect health care providers
  • The financial options and strategies within and between component sectors of the health care industry

  Request more info …
• BS in Health Sciences: Professional Development & Advanced Patient Care

  The Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Sciences: Professional Development and Advanced Patient Care Program is a degree completion program designed for health care professionals who graduated from accredited certificate and/or associate degree programs and who wish to acquire baccalaureate level competencies in health sciences theory and in health care professional issues.

  Request more info …
• BS in Justice Studies

  Justice Studies is an interdisciplinary field that embraces those aspects of the social sciences and the humanities that are relevant to an understanding of law, justice, social control, and political change. Courses aid students in developing their own values and seeing how they apply to the field of justice studies.

  Request more info …
• BS in Marketing

  The Bachelor of Science in Marketing prepares students for entry-level positions in marketing. The degree requirements are designed to equip students with advanced skills in the areas of advertising and promotion, marketing research, consumer behavior, and marketing strategy.

  Request more info …
• BS in Medical Imaging Science

  The Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences offers an opportunity for Imaging Technologists to advance their education by acquiring a Bachelors degree and skills that are relevant to their current vocation. This program offers the Technologist an opportunity for advancement in employment and enables the motivated professional to serve the community at a higher level of healthcare.

  Request more info …
• BS in Nursing (Registered Nurse - RN to BSN)

  The RN to BSN program is designed for registered nurses with an associate’s degree or diploma in nursing. The format and courses of the regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner RN, and to maximize strengths that the working RN possesses. A bridge course facilitates the transition of the working RN into the baccalaureate program. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of clinical patient care, healthcare management, and professional nursing practice and leadership. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research in the RN’s clinical practice. Both the science and art of nursing are integral components of the program and are woven throughout. Graduates of the program are prepared to become leaders in the nursing profession.

  Request more info …
• BS in Psychology

  The psychology major offers a broad array of courses that increase our understanding of human actions in the past and present. With this understanding comes the responsibility to improve our relationships with others and to help others to achieve similar understanding and insight into their own behaviors. The program helps prepare the student for entry-level positions in agencies and organizations which seek to help those in need. It should be understood that the requirements for employment in many positions in the helping professions include advanced education beyond the bachelor degree.

  Request more info …
• BS in Public Safety Admin.

  A Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Administration degree from Grand Canyon University prepares graduates for careers or promotional advancement in public safety industries. You will solve management problems, fine-tune strategic plans, enhance human resource potential, increase productivity, and address internal organizational issues. This degree prepares graduates for careers and advancement in public safety industries where a high level of understanding in organizational dynamics and interpersonal skills are required.

  Request more info …
• BS in Public Safety and Emergency Management

  Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Public Safety and Emergency Management program is a bachelor’s degree completion program that provides a theoretical and applied approach to the professional education of students, while ensuring relevance to the homeland security and public safety industries. The program emphasizes the fundamentals of emergency management while providing an interdisciplinary course of study in the skills and practices of emergency planning and management. Candidates for the degree include those working in or desirous of working in one of several fields, including emergency management, fire protection, emergency medical response, law enforcement, environmental health and safety, and other related fields. The program highlights the application of research methodology; the utilization of communication skills at the personal, professional, and public level; and the development of professional skills and knowledge in the fields of public safety and emergency management.

  Request more info …
• BS in Respiratory Care

  The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care offers an opportunity for Respiratory Therapists to advance their education by acquiring a Bachelors degree and skills that are relevent to their current vocation. This program offers the therapist an opportunity for advancement in employment and enables the motivated professional to serve the community at a higher level of healthcare.

  Request more info …
• BS in Secondary Education: Business Education

  The Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with an Emphasis in Business Education and Technology is a degree offered by the College of Education in conjunction with the Ken Blanchard College of Business for candidates desiring to prepare for a career in teaching business courses in grades 7 – 12. The business education program is designed to prepare candidates for careers as business teachers and/or corporate training.

  Request more info …
• BS in Secondary Education: English

  The Bachelor of Arts in English for Secondary Teachers is a degree offered by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences in conjunction with the College of Education for students desiring to prepare for a career in teaching English subjects in grades 7 – 12. The English Education program is designed to prepare students for careers in public education. Students/applicants are responsible for contacting their state department of education for certification requirements and program approval. The student/applicant should consult the Grand Canyon University Catalog and academic advisor on current policies and procedures inherent in a teacher credentialing program.

  Request more info …
• BS in Secondary Education: Math

  The Bachelor of Science in Mathematics for Secondary Teachers is a degree offered by the College of Liberal Arts (COLA) in conjunction with the College of Education for students desiring to prepare for a career in teaching Mathematics in grades 7 – 12. The Mathematics Education program is designed to prepare students for careers in public education. Students/applicants are responsible for contacting their state department of education for certification requirements and program approval. The student/applicant should consult the Grand Canyon University Catalog and academic advisor to obtain information regarding current policies and procedures inherent in a teacher credentialing program.

  Request more info …
• BS in Secondary Education: Social Studies

  The Bachelor of Science in Social Studies for Secondary Teachers is a degree offered by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences in conjunction with the College of Education for students desiring to prepare for a career in teaching Social Science subjects in grades 7 – 12. The Social Sciences Education program is designed to prepare students for careers in public education. Students/applicants are responsible for contacting their state department of education for certification requirements and program approval. The student/applicant should consult the Grand Canyon University Catalog and academic advisor to obtain information regarding current policies and procedures inherent in a teacher credentialing program.

  Request more info …
• BS in Sociology

  The Bachelor of Science in Sociology seeks to encourage students to think deeply and seriously, using both the Christian and scientific perspectives, about the consequences of social structures upon human social behavior in its many diverse contexts.

  Request more info …
• Non-Degree Bound Undergraduate Courses

  Single courses offer students the ability to enroll in a university course without intention to complete a degree program. Grand Canyon University has a vast offering of individual courses that can fulfill academic need, professional development, and/or personal interest.

  Request more info …