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Grand Canyon University
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School Profile
Grand Canyon University (GCU) is one of Arizona’s leading higher learning institutions. Based in Phoenix, the regionally accredited, private, non-denominational Christian university offers online and campus-based bachelor’s 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. The school is ranked as one of the top online education programs by OEDb (Online Education Database)1 and as one of the top five online colleges for entrepreneurs by Fortune2. With a total enrollment of approximately 15,000 students, GCU emphasizes individual attention for both traditional undergraduate students as well as the working professional.
Origin of GCU
Grand Canyon College was born in the wake of World War II as the realization of a dream long held dear by the tiny congregations of Southern Baptists that called the Arizona mission frontier their home. In the fall of 1946, the Baptist General Convention of Arizona voted to organize a college. A few months later, the Convention selected the first trustees for the college, who soon secured an abandoned armory building in Prescott, Arizona, as Grand Canyon’s first campus.
Mission Statement
Grand Canyon University prepares learners to become global citizens, critical thinkers, effective communicators and responsible leaders by providing an academically challenging, values-based curriculum from the context of our Christian heritage.
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Admissions
GRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students interested in enrolling in the graduate business programs must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university, a minimum of 2 years full-time work experience and a cumulative GPA (grade point average) of 2.8. In addition, students interested in the graduate programs in education must also have a current state-approved teaching credential OR be eligible for certification. For those interested in the fire service leadership program, students must meet the standard business admission requirements and also be a graduate of the National Fire Academy ‘s Executive Fire Officer program. However, it also offers an opportunity for fire professionals who have not participated in or completed the NFA-EEOP to complete a graduate degree.
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students who are interested in earning a bachelor’s degree must have a high school diploma or GED. Work experience is also recommended.
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY Online IS AN EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION
Grand Canyon University Online accepts all qualified students without regard to race, color, ethnic origin, religion, gender, political affiliation, marital/family status or sexual preference. We simply ask that you approach your education with integrity. All submissions should be your own work and should not infringe in any way on the rights of others.
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Financial Aid
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Accreditation
In choosing a university, parents and students should pay close attention to whether their university of choice is regionally accredited or not.
Regional accreditation in higher education originated almost a century ago as an American process conferred by a nongovernmental agency. It provides quality assurance and ensures institutional program improvement. The agency has visited Grand Canyon University and all reviews on accreditation have been made by expert and trained peers. During the visit, educational activities, administration, financial stability, admissions and student personnel services, resources, student academic achievement, organizational effectiveness, and relationships with outside constituencies are reviewed.
Six regional agencies provide institutional accreditation on a geographical basis — Middle States, New England, North Central, Northwest, Southern, and Western. While independent of one another, the six regional associations cooperate extensively and recognize one another''s 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 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).
ACBSP is considered to be “one of the top” accrediting bodies for business colleges and Grand Canyon University is proud to hold this accreditation.
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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.
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