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From Paraprofessional to Licensed Teacher With a Degree From GCU
The National Center for Teacher Preparation at GCU
With knowledgeable faculty, practical learning experiences and flexible online options, GCU can empower paraprofessionals to make a meaningful impact on students' lives and have the opportunity to take their careers to new heights. Discover the power of a bachelor's or master's degree in education from Grand Canyon University and position yourself to potentially unlock possibilities for your future.
Position yourself to potentially take your career to the next level by building on your skills as an instructional assistant and earning your teaching license with an undergraduate or graduate degree.
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Grand Canyon University
GCU is a private Christian university. We are dedicated to helping our students potentially 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
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Grand Canyon University's online1 programs offer flexibility, providing a quality education to help you navigate today's complex world.
From Paraprofessional to Licensed Teacher With a Degree From GCU
Most Online1 Classes Starting Weekly
Position yourself to potentially take your career to the next level by building on your skills as an instructional assistant and earning your teaching license with an undergraduate or graduate degree.
32% OFF TUITION
25% Off for Graduate Education Students§
Up To
32% Off for Undergraduate Education Students‖
Receive up to 32% off Tuition for Those Who Qualify§‖
GCU's Online1 Teaching Degrees Can Prepare You for Tomorrow's Classrooms
Prepare 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, we offer a variety of online education degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels to help you reach your goals.
Build and develop the skills necessary to meet the diverse demands of tomorrow's classrooms or shift into educational leadership roles. With GCU’s online education degrees, you take one class at a time to gain more in-depth learning and to help maintain a work-life balance.
- We offer initial teacher preparation options for bachelor's and master's education degrees.
- Field experience, exam preparation and student teaching are part of your learning journey.
- Our curriculum aligns with national standards.
Why Do Future Educators Choose GCU?
College of Education Promise
The College of Education firmly believes in the excellence of our administration and teaching degree programs. Since 1984, we have delivered on our promise to provide assistance to graduates of our educator and administrator preparation programs during their first year of teaching or leading in schools, at no expense. We continue to honor this pledge and hope to support you in your development as an outstanding educator.
Teaching Certification and Credential Center
GCU offers online programs leading to initial licensure for teaching and/or administration. Such programs provide institutional recommendation (IR), which recognizes graduates as "eligible for a credential" or initial certification in their area of study. If seeking licensure or certification, applicants to the program are responsible for contacting their state department of education for licensure requirements and program approval. In addition, fingerprint and background clearance is required.
Teacher Candidate Exam Preparation
The College of Education aligns its curriculum with components required for teacher candidate testing. The curriculum that you study in your courses along with clinical practices all work together to help prepare you for your state-required teacher certification exam(s).
Accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)4
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)
Online1 Bachelor's Degrees That Lead to Licensure for Teaching
If you want to prepare to become a teacher, you can equip yourself for the task at hand by specializing in one of the many subjects offered such as mathematics or English, that can be taught in high schools through a secondary education degree. Additionally, you may choose to teach elementary education and learn how to effectively teach at a younger age range.
Online1 Master's Degrees That Lead to Licensure for Teaching
If you are an 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 education, a master’s in education online can lead to teaching licensure as you transition into the education field.
Online1 Degrees at Grand Canyon University
GCU's online programs are developed 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.
GCU has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1968
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Over 100 GCU alumni have been recognized in the field of education, with some receiving Superintendent, Administrator or Teacher of the Year awards as of February 2024.
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§ MOU 9237: This scholarship is only valid for applicants who are currently working for an accredited school or district, seeking initial teacher licensure, not already a licensed teacher and applying for one of the following Master of Education programs: Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, Elementary Education and Special Education, Secondary Education (any emphasis), Special Education (any emphasis). This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other GCU scholarships. This scholarship will be applied toward your tuition only, and you will not receive funds in excess of your charges.
‖ MOU 9238: This scholarship is only valid for applicants who are currently working for an accredited school or district, who are seeking initial teacher licensure and who are not already a licensed teacher, and who are applying for one of the following bachelor’s programs: Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education (any emphasis), Elementary Education and Special Education, Educational Studies, Secondary Education (any emphasis). This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other GCU scholarships. This scholarship will be applied toward your tuition only, and you will not receive funds in excess of your charges.
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.
4 Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation, P.O. Box 7511 Fairfax Station, VA 22039-9998. Email: [email protected] aaqep.org.
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