At A Glance
Address:
3300 W. Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85017
Web Site:
http://gcu.edu
Contact:
Mrs. Debi Parris,
International Student Coordinator
Admissions e-mail:
dparris@gcu.edu
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Brief: Grand Canyon University (GCU) is a premier, private, accredited, Christian university located in sunny Phoenix, Arizona. GCU's four colleges offer degree programs in education, nursing, business, and liberal arts and science. Features of the programs include: small classes, an accessible faculty, a challenging curriculum, and hands-on learning experiences. GCU has a small campus with a friendly atmosphere which is very desirable for international students. A part of our mission statement declares a goal of preparing global citizens. One way this is done is by exposing our students to cultures from around the world. Grand Canyon University is consistently listed in the US News and World Report and the Student Guide to America's 100 Best College Buys. Students find tuition rates are 30 - 50% less than comparable universities. The school has an outstanding NCAA division II sports program including baseball, softball, soccer, basketball, tennis, volleyball and golf. |
Other Information
International students are guaranteed a scholarship and on-campus
housing!
Year Founded: 1949
Undergraduate and Graduate degree programs are offered through the following colleges:
College of Education
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Ken Blanchard College of Business
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Undergraduate Degree Programs:
B.A. in Christian Studies: Biblical/Theological
Studies
B.A. in Christian Studies: Pastoral Ministry
B.A. in Christian Studies: Worship Ministry
B.A. in Christian Studies: Youth Ministry
B.A. in Christian Leadership
B.A. in Christian Studies
B.A. in Communication: Digital Media
B.A. in Communication: Graphic Design
B.A. in Communication: Public Relations
B.A. in English Literature (Minor Required)
B.A. in History (Minor Required)
B.A. in International Studies (Minor Required)
B.A. in Political Science (Minor Required)
B.A. in Political Science: Political Thought Emphasis (Minor
Required)
B.A. in Spanish
B.S. in Athletic Training
B.S. in Biology
B.S. in Corporate Fitness & Wellness (Minor Required)
B.S. in Human Biology
B.S. in Justice Studies (Minor Required)
B.S. in Psychology (Minor Required)
B.S. in Public Safety Administration
B.S. in Recreation (Minor Required)
B.S. in Sociology (Minor Required)
B.A. in English for Secondary Education
B.S. in Biology for Secondary Education
B.S. in Chemistry for Secondary Education
B.S. in Elementary Education: English
B.S. in Elementary Education: Math
B.S. in Elementary Education: Science
B.S. in Math for Secondary Education
B.S. in Physical Education (Minor Required)
B.S. in Physical Education for Secodary Education
B.S. in Secondary Education (Additional
Major Required)
B.S. in Special Education & Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science in Biology: Basic Science
Bachelor of Science in Biology: Pre-Occupational
Therapy
Bachelor of Science in Biology: Pre-Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science in Biology: Pre-Physician's Assistant
Bachelor of Science in Biology: Pre-Physical Therapy
Bachelor of Science in Biology: Pre-Medicine
Bachelor of Science in Biology: Pre-Veterinary
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences:
Professional Development & Advanced Patient Care
Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences: Cardiovascular
Imaging Technology
Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences: Computed
Tomography
Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences: Magnetic
Resonance Imaging
Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences: Vascular
Intervention Technology
B.S. in Nursing (Pre-Licensure)
B.S. in Nursing (Pre-Licensure) - Accelerated
B.S. in Nursing (RN required)
B.S. in Accounting
B.S. in Applied Management
B.S. in Business Administration
B.S. in Business Administration: Health Care Management
B.S. in Business Administration: Management of Information
Systems
B.S. in Marketing
B.S. in Entrepreneurship
Graduate Degree Programs:
M.A. in Teaching
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction: Reading
M.Ed. in Education Administration
M.Ed. in Elementary Education
M.Ed. in School Counseling Elementary
M.Ed. in School Counseling: Secondary
M.Ed. in Secondary Education
M.Ed. in Special Education
M.Ed. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
M.B.A. and M.S.N.: Nursing Leadership in Health Care
Systems
M.S. in Nursing: Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist
M.S. in Nursing: Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (Education
Focus)
M.S. in Nursing: Nursing Education
M.S. in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner
M.S. in Nursing: Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems
M.B.A.
M.B.A. and M.S. in Leadership
M.B.A.: Accounting
M.B.A.: Finance
M.B.A.: Health System Management
M.B.A.: Leadership
M.B.A.: Management of Information Systems
M.B.A.: Marketing
M.B.A.: Six Sigma
M.S. in Leadership
M.S. in Leadership: Disaster Preparedness Emphasis
M.B.A. and M.S.N.: Nursing Leadership in Health Care
Systems
U.S. Accreditation Board: The Higher Learning Commission
of the North Central Association
Academic Calendar: September - December / January -
May
Tuition and fees (Average): Before scholarships, US$6,960
per semester for 2007 / 2008
Room/Board (Average): Before scholarships,
US$3,948 per semester for 2007 / 2008
Number and % of foreign students: 269 students; 8% of
student body
Institution: Private