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Earn Your Education Bachelor's Degree Online From GCU
Prepare To Be an Effective Educator With an Online1 Education Degree From GCU
Take the first step to becoming a teacher by earning a bachelor's degree in education. The College of Education's education degree programs includes a broad liberal arts foundation, followed by education in more specialized subject areas. Topics in our undergraduate education degree programs include education theories and practices, the use of technology in the 21st-century classroom, the roles of cultural awareness and responsivity in education and the theories and principles of psychology.
Most teacher preparation programs leading to licensure require you to spend between 100 and 200 hours in quality practicum or field experiences prior to student teaching. After completing the required field experience hours, which include observation, participation and leadership, you can begin student teaching, where you can gain hands-on experience, practice your professional dispositions and build relationships with schools, staff and teachers.
Graduates from Grand Canyon University's bachelor's in education degree programs that lead to licensure are prepared to sit for their teaching licensure exam and become teachers in public, private and charter schools.
As a future educator, you understand the importance of a quality education and the role it plays in students’ lives. Choosing one of Grand Canyon University’s education degrees affords you the firm foundation needed to potentially shape tomorrow’s future.
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1 Excluding observational and practice-based experiences, and student teaching.
2 Based on the 2021-22 academic year, GCU’s private Christian tuition is 47% more affordable than the average out-of-state tuition of Arizona’s three state universities.
3 alumni2
4 Includes students who have participated in an online class in August or September 2022 and does not include students in a cohort program.
Over 85 GCU alumni have been recognized in the field of education, with some receiving Superintendent, Administrator or Teacher of the Year award as of May 2023.
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Grand Canyon University
GCU is a private Christian university. We are dedicated to helping our students potentially change their lives for the better through education. Our knowledgeable faculty and staff will be with you every step of the way to help you reach your goals.
Competitive, affordable tuition rate so that furthering education is within reach for all2
Online courses offer flexibility and convenience for working professionals and students with busy schedules
GCU has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1968
Over 255,500 alumni3
Early Childhood Education Degrees
The field of early childhood education focuses on teaching fine and large motor skills to infants and young children. You can also focus on early reading, phonics and language acquisition. Earning an early childhood education degree allows you to nurture and teach children from birth through third grade. Our curriculum includes instructional strategies, teaching methodologies, assessment techniques, theories of early childhood growth and development, classroom engagement techniques and the impact of family and cultural diversity on early childhood.
Early Childhood Education Degrees Available:
- Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education
- Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education
Speak with a university counselor to get your questions answered when you complete the form at the top of this page!
Special Education Degrees
Special education is a field that continues to need extraordinary individuals to positively impact and teach students with special needs. The College of Education offers dual special education programs in both early childhood education and elementary education that can help you prepare for a career you may find rewarding. With a special education degree, you learn how to assist students by implementing individualized education plans.
Special Education Degrees Available:
- Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Special Education
Speak with a university counselor to get your questions answered when you complete the form at the top of this page!
Elementary Education Degrees
Graduates of an elementary education degree program are looking to innovate and build relationships with K–8 students. Elementary teachers work with children in developing their academic, social and motor skills. As an elementary teacher, you can develop lesson plans and teaching strategies, teach lessons, lead discussions and learning experiences and assess students.
Elementary Education Degrees Available:
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an Emphasis in Christian Education
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an Emphasis in English as a Second Language
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Special Education
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an Emphasis in STEM
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an Emphasis in Teaching Reading
Speak with a university counselor to get your questions answered when you complete the form at the top of this page!
Online1 Undergraduate Education Degrees at Grand Canyon University
Our online courses offer a curriculum developed so that you receive a well-rounded education to position yourself to potentially take your career to the next level. Backed by the legacy of our traditional campus, GCU is an accredited university with dynamic academic programs, informed by industry and student learning outcomes.
Other Online Undergraduate Education Degree Programs:
- Bachelor of Arts in English for Secondary Education
- Bachelor of Arts in History for Secondary Education
- Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies (Does Not Lead to Initial Teacher Licensure)
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics for Secondary Education
Over 85,500 Fall 2022 online students4
Most online classes starting every week
Grand Canyon University's online programs offer flexibility, providing a quality education to help you navigate today's complex world.
Earn Your Education Bachelor's Degree Online1 From GCU
Most Online Classes Start Weekly
As a future educator, you understand the importance of a quality education and the role it plays in students’ lives. Choosing one of Grand Canyon University’s (GCU) education degrees affords you the firm foundation needed to potentially shape tomorrow’s future.