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The College of Humanities and Social Sciences promotes research, creativity, ethical formation and inquiry through critical, analytic and interdisciplinary study. Our college's mission cultivates leaders in various fields of study through critical thinking and applied experience. We link theoretical foundations with practical application, which prepares you for today's diverse and evolving workplace.
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Online Degrees at GCU
Pursue a next-generation education with an online degree from Grand Canyon University. Earn your degree with convenient and flexible online courses that let you study anytime, anywhere. GCU offers the most experienced leadership in delivering online degree programs. Full-time faculty members and fully trained adjunct instructors, equipped with strong academic backgrounds and practical experience in their fields, support you every step of the way.
"My program has exceeded my expectations. I took a high school psychology course which piqued my interest in the subject, but I never thought I’d enjoy the more in-depth material this much. The Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Grand Canyon University is a fun, interesting program that expands one’s mind and is a gateway to numerous careers.”
Breanna Winston
BS in Psychology
Undergraduate Psychology & Counseling Degrees You Can Earn 100% Online
Bachelor of Science in Counseling
With an Emphasis in Addiction, Chemical Dependency, and Substance Abuse
Addiction is a disease that tears apart families, ruins lives and adversely affects whole communities. As an aspiring substance abuse counselor, you can make a difference. Study the root causes and contributing factors of addiction and substance abuse and examine the many ways in which chemical dependency affects children, adolescents and adults.
Students benefit from learning a blend of theoretical knowledge and applied skills, including hands-on learning experiences. Some of the courses included with this degree program include the following:
- Foundations of Addiction and Substance Abuse
- Psychopharmacology in Treatment of Addiction and Substance Use Disorders
- Multicultural Counseling in a Diverse Society
- Relapse Prevention in the Treatment of Addiction and Substance Use Disorder
- Trauma, Addiction and Substance Use Disorders
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
With an Emphasis in Performance and Sport Psychology
Combine your passion for sports with your desire to understand human behavior. The Bachelor of Science in Psychology with an Emphasis in Performance and Sport Psychology degree at Grand Canyon University is a dynamic program that prepares students to excel in this field. Offered by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, this sport psychology degree is ideal for students with an interest in the performing arts, mental health, fitness and sports industries.
The core competencies and key concepts in sport psychology are applicable to diverse aspects of human life, beyond sports achievements. Examine the factors that lead people to strive for inner greatness. Explore how people are motivated to pursue objectives, and how to conduct assessments and implement interventional strategies to drive personal growth and improvement.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
A passion for helping others and an interest in the inner workings of the human mind are two of the factors that draw students to a psychology degree. Psychology is a dynamic field of study that includes many specialization possibilities.
The online psychology degree covers the foundational knowledge necessary to gain an understanding of this discipline. The core psychology courses include the following:
- Introduction to Psychological Research and Ethics
- Child and Adolescent Psychology
- Social Psychology and Cultural Applications
- Adult Development and Aging
- Abnormal Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Health Science
The online Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Health Science provides a general perspective on the field of behavioral health from the context of a Christian worldview. Explore a broad range of topics from addiction and substance abuse to psychology and counseling. With this behavioral health degree program, you have an opportunity to gain a strong foundation in human services to prepare you for a position as a behavioral health technician.
You also have the option of choosing an emphasis in one of the following to help you gain specialized knowledge within your field:
- Childhood and Adolescence Disorders
- Family Dynamics
- Infancy and Early Childhood Studies
- Substance Use Disorders
- Trauma
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
With an Emphasis in Forensic Psychology
Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Psychology with an Emphasis in Forensic Psychology degree program provides an overview of the intersection of psychology and the criminal justice system. Students gain insight into the psychological experiences of victims and abnormal behavior while also engaging in the study of general psychology, human behavior criminology and other justice-related areas.
Forensic psychology is a broad field as specialists may work in a variety of settings such as rehabilitation or research centers, hospitals, forensics labs, medical examiners’ officers, police departments, law firms, education institutions, government agencies, prisons/jails and private practices for independent consulting.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WITH AN EMPHASIS IN
Leadership
Earn Your Master's Degree in Leadership
Develop the confidence and decisiveness of an executive leader. In our Master of Business Administration (MBA) with an Emphasis in Leadership degree program, you learn the principles of conducting and building your business, while the emphasis in leadership option prepares you to lead your team. In this program, offered by the Colangelo College of Business, you cultivate the skills and traits to ethically help you drive effective change, production and growth.
This MBA in leadership program includes a range of topics relevant to 21st century corporations. Review the fundamentals of business, including finance, accounting, economics and quantitative studies, in addition to operations management. In small dynamic learning environments, you evaluate departmental functions from a managerial stance and discuss innovative strategies with expert faculty and professionals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Final coursework guides you through best practices that help you maneuver through development, growth and change stages in your organization.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WITH AN EMPHASIS IN
Marketing
Increase Your Opportunity with an MBA in Marketing
Gain the skills to compete for high-level corporate positions in branding and advertising with Grand Canyon University's Master of Business Administration (MBA) with an Emphasis in Marketing. Offered by the Colangelo College of Business, this online or evening MBA in marketing program incorporates technology and scholarly research to help you make an impact in corporate marketing. With a curriculum embedded in strategy development, this program fosters your creative spirit and encourages ethical practices in your service.
In the MBA in marketing degree program, you analyze current trends and issues facing international corporations. Embark on strategies to target diverse markets by comparing language, aesthetics, religions, business customs and attitudes on the marketing concepts and strategies are explored. In small, academically stimulating learning environments, discuss formulation and execution strategies within organizations and sustainability in the global marketplace. Research departmental functions from a managerial stance, and discuss behaviors and techniques that impact operations and embrace diversity.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WITH AN EMPHASIS IN
Project Management
Prepare for your Project Management Institute (PMI)® Certification
With Grand Canyon University’s (GCU) Master of Business Administration (MBA) with an Emphasis in Project Management, you can bolster your competency in efficient business practices. Offered by the Colangelo College of Business, this project management degree program incorporates research-based strategies with business fundamentals to nurture your skills in traditional and agile project management. Coursework to prepare you for functional management is logically embedded throughout your program to support your development into an adept project manager.
In this MBA in project management degree program, you learn the core functions of a project manager and apply research based concepts to improve your effectiveness. You use your interpersonal skills to address each business function and discuss innovative methods to minimize processes and enhance productivity. If you choose to pursue GCU’s Master of Business Administration with an Emphasis in Project Management, you have access to intense academic training to help you prepare for the competitive certification process from the Project Management Institute (PMI)®.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WITH AN EMPHASIS IN
Sports Business
Accelerate Your Learning with an MBA in Sports Business
Take your passion for sports to the next level. The Master of Business Administration (MBA) with an Emphasis in Sports Business, offered by the Colangelo College of Business, is specifically designed for students passionate about athletics. In this sports business MBA program, strengthen your business skills for a career within the multibillion-dollar global sports business industry.
Course content delivers a mix of business and sports industry discussion. This MBA sports management online program delivers a rigorous business-oriented curriculum that aims to enhance your existing skills in sales and marketing, finance, revenue generation, analytics, accounting and management.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WITH AN EMPHASIS IN
Strategic Human Resource Management
Earn a Graduate-Level Degree in Human Resource Management
An effective and knowledgeable employee can drive a business to success. In the Colangelo College of Business' Master of Business Administration (MBA) with an Emphasis in Strategic Human Resource Management, you learn to develop and foster the human capital essential to organizational progress. In the classes, you mature in your ability to process, integrate and apply knowledge in relevant ways.
With an MBA in human resources, you explore and discuss diversity in the workplace, employee development and the management of talent with peers in class discussions. You develop a strategic view of the human resources and evaluate the link between decision-making, management practices and the business bottom lines. You examine modern complexities such as mergers, acquisitions, downsizing and globalization as they relate to managing human resources.
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