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Grand Canyon University's reputation for academic excellence has been built over decades; our strengths are what set us apart from our competition.
Founded in 1949, we are a university with a rich history of academic excellence, but with our continued growth and expansion, we are also pioneers in delivering private, Christian education in an affordable way. As we continue to build upon our rich history, having a strong image helps us convey our strengths, our uniqueness and the spirit of our institution. GCU offers online based degree programs within a dynamic learning environment for both traditional students as well as working professionals: Business and Management Nursing and Health Care Teaching and School Administration Psychology and Counseling Theology and Ministry Performing Arts and Creative Design Medical Studies and Athletic Sciences Criminal, Political and Social Sciences Engineering and Technology Language and Communications Our courses are appropriately sized for each content area and offer engaging interaction with classmates as well as individual attention from instructors who care about your success.
Grand Canyon University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Grand Canyon University's Master of Science in Sociology with an Emphasis in Education prepares students for teaching undergraduate courses at the 2-year or 4-year institution in both ground and online modalities. Balancing sociology content with pedagogy and classroom techniques, this unique program offers a pathway to obtaining advanced training in the field of sociology while satisfying the requirements for ongoing professional development. Graduates of this program will be able to fulfill the graduate course requirements necessary for opportunities in teaching at the post-secondary level.
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