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.

Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University quickly developed into a teacher education college, and soon formed other exceptional programs in the sciences, nursing, business, music, Christian studies and the arts. As the city of Phoenix expanded around Grand Canyon University, the University grew along with the city to become one of the premier metropolitan private universities in the nation. Grand Canyon University consistently maintains its tradition of excellence in all disciplines, and preserves that exceptional tradition in its online programs, which began in 2000.

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 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.