Grand Canyon University

Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University is Arizona's private university. The prestigious Christian university is regionally accredited and is recognized as offering some of the best online education programs in the nation by noteworthy sources including Fortune Small Business, Technology & Learning Magazine, Fox.com, Online Education Database (OEDb), and more. Grand Canyon University offers online and campus-based bachelor's and master's degree programs through the Ken Blanchard College of Business, College of Education, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and College of Liberal Arts. GCU emphasizes individual attention for both traditional undergraduate students as well as the working professional.

Why Choose Grand Canyon Online?

A Premier Education

Just because you take classes online doesn't mean you won't receive a top-quality education. Grand Canyon University Online is an accredited program that is recognized throughout the nation and the world. We offer the same quality in our online campus programs that so many have come to expect from our Phoenix on-campus programs.

Convenient and Purposeful

Through our asynchronous format, you can learn on your own time and to fit your schedule. That doesn't mean you lose the benefit of peer-interaction though--with our message boards and one-on-one professor feedback--prepare to discuss and learn from other students and to be challenged by your professors.

Affordable

A first-class education does not have to plunge you into lifelong debt. The programs of Grand Canyon University Online offer the right mix of experienced curriculum developers, knowledgeable and personable instructors, and efficient workable technologies to give you everything you need to compete effectively in today's world without the unnecessary "fluff" that would increase the cost of your degree.

New Student Scholarship

In keeping with Grand Canyon University's long-standing tradition of providing excellent educational programs, we are excited to offer the 2010 New Student Scholarship. This scholarship is only valid for those applicants who submit a complete application and enroll to begin classes between August 2, 2010 and September 2, 2010.

Students who enroll in a Bachelor's or Master's program through any of our prestigious colleges will be awarded a $500 scholarship toward tuition (applied over the first academic year).

BS in Addiction Counseling (Online)

Find your purpose helping others. Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors help people who have problems with alcohol, drugs, gambling, and eating disorders. Counselors identify the problems related to addiction and establish healthy behaviors. This recognized and respected degree program trains practitioners in the field of addiction counseling and substance abuse treatment. The program includes courses designed to provide students with knowledge of the field through focusing on the development of counseling skills specific to the needs of chemically dependent clientele as identified by appropriate agencies. Students/applicants are responsible for contacting their state counseling certification agency for certification requirements and program approval. Check the University Catalog for requirements for Institutional Recommendation. Graduates will possess the knowledge, insight and applicable skills to effectively guide, counsel and help individuals struggling with addiction and substance abuse.

BS in Psychology (Online)

The psychology major offers a broad array of courses that increase our understanding of human actions in the past and present. With this understanding comes the responsibility to improve our relationships with others and to help others to achieve similar understanding and insight into their own behaviors. The program helps prepare the student for entry-level positions in agencies and organizations which seek to help those in need. It should be understood that the requirements for employment in many positions in the helping professions include advanced education beyond the bachelor's degree.

BS in Sociology (Online)

The Bachelor of Science in Sociology seeks to encourage students to think deeply and seriously, using both the Christian and scientific perspectives, about the consequences of social structures upon human social behavior in its many diverse contexts.

MS in Addiction Counseling (Online)

As society understands more about addiction, more people are seeking treatment and more drug offenders are being sent to treatment programs rather than prison. As a result, demand for substance abuse counselors is expected to increase much faster than demand for most other occupations through 2018. This next-level degree program is designed to meet the needs of learners who wish to pursue a career as an addiction counseling professional. The program prepares students to treat substance abuse and dependency disorders. Courses provide a comprehensive survey of counseling theories, group counseling, social and cultural issues, psychopharmacology, family issues, and more. In addition, a supervised internship provides 150 contact hours of opportunity for student to develop their counseling skills. In many states, a master's degree is required for the highest level of licensing or certification. Graduates of this program are prepared to meet the academic requirements for licensure in Arizona as a both a Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor (LASAC) and a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC). Additionally, program graduates from most other states will be academically prepared to begin the process of seeking certification and licensure in their home state. Licensing and certification requirements may vary from state to state. It is the student's responsibility to check the requirements in their state.

MS in Marriage and Family Therapy (Online)

A marriage and family therapist (MFT) is a recognized and regulated mental health service provider in California, and a valid state license is required to provide designated therapeutic services and to use the title. This rigorous degree program prepares students for MFT licensure in the state of California. The California MFT licensing requirements reflect relatively high standards of preparation and are among the most stringent in the country (for similar licensure). Although the program courses were chosen at the time of development to meet the academic requirements established within the California Business and Professions Code, Chapter 13, it is the student's responsibility to check the licensing and certification requirements and verify their qualification upon completion of the program. The curriculum provides a broad understanding of counseling theories, marriage and family therapy, group counseling, social and cultural diversity, spousal and child abuse, psychopathology, research and more. In addition, 400 contact hours of supervised practicum experience provide students with the opportunity to develop their counseling skills. Graduates of this program are equipped to provide effective marriage and family therapy, and qualify for licensure in the state of California and other states.

MS in Professional Counseling (Online)

The curriculum offers an in-depth examination of counseling theories, chemical dependency, marriage and family, social and cultural issues, psychopharmacology, diagnostics, assessment and treatment, psychopathology, research methods, and more. In addition, four practicum-internships provide a total of 600 contact hours of opportunity for students to develop counseling skills. Courses in this rigorous program were chosen to meet the academic requirements established by the National Board for Certified Counselors for the National Certified Counselor credential (NCC) and by Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners. A master's degree in counseling is required in 48 states for individuals seeking to become licensed as counselors. Graduates from this program are prepared to meet the academic requirements for licensure in Arizona as a: Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor (LASAC) and Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC). Additionally, graduates from most other states will be academically prepared to begin the process of seeking certification and licensure in their home state. Licensing and certification requirements may vary from state to state. It is the student's responsibility to check the licensing and certification requirements in their state.

MS in Psychology - General Psychology (Online)

The Master of Science in Psychology is a program designed for individuals who desire promotion and/or continued academic exposure in the field of psychology. The program focuses on the development of critical thinking and leadership qualities. Graduates with these attributes impact those around them through leadership, action research, and introduction of programmatic community changes whether they are acting from the perspective of teachers, practitioners, or researchers.

MS in Psychology - Industrial & Organizational Psychology (Online)

The Master of Science in Psychology is a program designed for individuals who desire promotion and/or continued academic exposure in the field of psychology. The program focuses on the development of critical thinking and leadership qualities. Graduates with these attributes impact those around them through leadership, action research, and introduction of programmatic community changes whether they are acting from the perspective of teachers, practitioners, or researchers.

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