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GCU is a private Christian university. We are dedicated to helping our students change their lives 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
Over 255,550 alumni3
Online1 Teaching Degrees Can Prepare You for Tomorrow’s Classrooms
Prepare yourself for a career of learning, leading and serving by earning one of the online teaching degrees from Grand Canyon University’s College of Education. Whether you aspire to teach early childhood, elementary, secondary or special education, or you want to move into administration, GCU's online education degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels can help you reach your goals.
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Our online courses offer a curriculum developed so that you receive an education to help you position yourself for possible career advancement. Backed by the legacy of our traditional campus, GCU is an accredited university with dynamic academic programs, informed by industry and student learning outcomes.
Over 92,000 Fall 2023 online students7
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Grand Canyon University's online1 programs offer flexibility, providing a quality education to help you navigate today's complex world.
Doctoral Teaching & School Administration Degrees
Reach for the pinnacle of education and pursue academic excellence with a doctorate offered online4 to accommodate your busy schedule. Choose from a Doctor of Education or a Doctor of Philosophy degree and embrace the intellectual challenges, rewards and opportunities that can accompany earning a doctoral degree.
Active teachers who hold a master’s degree can enhance their skill sets and broaden their applicable knowledge by earning one of GCU's post-master's education specialist (EdS) degrees from the College of Doctoral Studies. GCU's online education specialist degrees:
- EdS in K–12 Leadership
- EdS in Teaching and Learning
Education Specialist Degrees
If you want to prepare yourself to become a teacher, you can equip yourself for the task at hand by specializing in one of the many subjects offered. You may choose to teach elementary education and learn how to effectively teach at a younger age range or pursue a degree in secondary education and focus on teaching at a high school level.
Bachelor's in Education Degrees
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Whether you are a current or aspiring educator, a master’s in education online could help you position yourself for new career opportunities and foster relationships. If you have a bachelor’s degree in a different field outside of education, a master’s in education online can lead to teaching licensure as you transition into the education field.
Master's in Education Degrees
We strive to assist all College of Education graduates who need additional support or who are experiencing challenges in an educational setting; and since 1984, we have upheld this promise.
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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.
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4 While all courses are completed online, you will need to attend residencies in person locally.
5 Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation, P.O. Box 7511 Fairfax Station, VA 22039-9998. Email: [email protected] aaqep.org.
6 Arizona State Board of Education, 1700 W. Washington St. Executive Tower, Suite 300 Phoenix, AZ 85007. azsbe.az.gov
7 Includes students who have participated in an online class in August or September 2023 and does not include students in a cohort program.
8 The Master of Education in Educational Administration, offered by the College of Education, is a regionally accredited program approved by the State of Arizona. It aligns with the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL, 2015) led by the National Policy Board for Educational Administration (NPBEA, 2018).
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Position yourself to potentially advance in your career as an educator, school administrator or policymaker, learning skills to deliver quality education and enrich lives across academic and community settings.
Accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)5
Grand Canyon University is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The programs listed below have been awarded full accreditation by AAQEP through June 30, 2026.
Initial Programs (Undergraduate)
Advanced Programs (Graduate Licensure/Advanced Degree Programs)
Over 85 GCU alumni have been recognized in the field of education, with some receiving Superintendent, Administrator or Teacher of the Year awards as of May 2023.
GCU has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1968
BS in Elementary Education
The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education degree program can help prepare students for a career as a K-8 elementary teacher and initial licensure. The degree is a potential pathway for entering the field of education to help develop their students' mental, emotional and social development and can provide a foundation in early basic academics.
BS in Early Childhood Education
The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education degree program can help graduates learn the skills necessary to teach children from birth through third grade and work as preschool teachers and daycare providers.
MA in Reading: Secondary Education
The Master of Arts in Reading with an Emphasis in Secondary Education program can help candidates learn to deliver high-quality reading and writing instruction in a literacy-rich environment. Through a combination of coursework and practicum experiences, candidates can examine educational best practices at the secondary level.
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