Online Psychology Bachelor's Degrees
Prepare for a variety of career opportunities while studying human behavior and thought processes with an online bachelor's degree in psychology from GCU. Discover how each person's cognitive thinking is formed and influenced through social and cultural environments, and improve critical thinking and communication. GCU's Bachelor's of Science in Psychology coursework aligns with degree objectives set forth by the American Psychological Association (APA), making this online psychology degree a perfect option for those who are considering an advanced degree upon graduation.
Specific program topics include:
- Cognitive neuroscience, including cognitive development throughout a lifespan
- Experimental and abnormal psychology
- Adult development
- Psychological research and ethics
- Causal determinants of human personality
- Probability and statistics including testing of statistical hypotheses
Online Psychology Doctoral Degrees
The College of Doctoral Studies allows you to pursue accelerated doctoral degrees within a collaborative community of faculty and scholars. The dissertation process begins early in each program, helping you move quickly toward completing your doctoral degree. Our doctorate programs are designed in collaboration with authorities in their respective disciplines. Whether you choose one of our online degree programs or evening classes, we encourage you to benefit from helpful research assistance, close mentoring and exceptional grant opportunities.
GCU's online PhD programs prepare you to contribute to your field by developing new psychological research and studying emotional responses in different environments. We offer several emphases, including performance psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, and cognition and instruction. Learners in our PhD program study under the guidance of expert faculty within a unique community that connects learners with their peers.
Online Psychology Master's Degrees
GCU’s master’s in psychology programs are aligned to the standards and recommendations set forth by the American Psychological Association and are designed to provide continued academic exposure to the field of psychology. Whether you are seeking career advancement or greater insight into the field of psychology, you will find that the Master of Science in Psychology degree can be applicable to a large number of fields and career opportunities.
Master's degree emphases include:
- Forensic Psychology
- General Psychology
- GeroPsychology
- Health Psychology
- Human Factors Psychology
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Life Coaching
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
- Trauma
Substance abuse counselors can work in a variety of settings, including private practices, hospitals, mental health clinics and rehabilitation facilities. Some jobs may require professional licensure or certification. The BS in Addiction Counseling degree at GCU may qualify you to become eligible to pursue professional credentials. It may also provide a foundation for enrollment in a graduate degree program in substance abuse counseling.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WITH AN EMPHASIS IN
Health Systems Management
Combine Your Passions for Leadership and Healthcare with an MBA in Health Systems Management
Prepare for an advanced role in health systems management with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with an Emphasis in Health Systems. Offered by the Colangelo College of Business, this MBA helps healthcare professionals acquire the analytical skills necessary to lead ethically. This health systems management degree program offers a logical progression of learning. Begin with introductory coursework in accounting, finance, economics and marketing before delving into management theories and policies.
In the MBA in health systems management degree program, learn to lead and manage a business with evidence-based models. You are encouraged to master learning objectives and cultivate competencies in decision-making, financial analysis and streamlined operations processes. The program culminates with an in-depth evaluation of healthcare in the 21st century.
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.