Control: Private Year Founded: 1949 Religious Affiliation: Interdenominational Academic Calendar: Semester Accreditation: The Higher Learning Commission and its predecessor have continually accredited Grand Canyon University since 1968, obtaining its most recent ten-year reaccreditation in 2007. In addition, the University has obtained specialized accreditations and approvals for our core programs. Please visit Accreditation for a complete list. Awards: Grand Canyon University was ranked as a top 10 school for Online programs in ‘07, ‘08, & ‘09 by the Online Education Database (oedb.org). “Among Top 5 Colleges for Entrepreneurs.” – Fortune Small Business Magazine, 2007 “Among Top 10 Accredited Online Universities” – Fox.com, 2008 “Among Top 25 Online Colleges” – The Guide to Online Schools, 2009 G.I. Jobs Military Friendly School in 2012 and 2013 Student Services Traditional campus-based students enjoy Phoenix’s 300 days of annual sunshine, major league sports, culture, recreation, and of course, the incomparable Grand Canyon just four hours away. Campus students enjoy modern dormitories, an array of social activities, a state-of-the-art exercise and wellness facility, ten different NCAA sports, and opportunities to participate in community outreach programs to genuinely make a difference. Student Body Approximately 40,000 Online Students Campus Life Sports Intramurals Clubs Community outreach programs PROGRAM LISTINGS Bachelor's BA - Advertising and Public Relations - Advertising Design BA - Christian Studies: Worship Leadership BA - Government: Legal Studies BA - Government: State and Local Public Policy BA - History for Secondary Education (ITL) BS - Business Information Systems BS - Counseling - Addiction & Substance Abuse BS - Early Childhood BS - Educational Studies (No initial licensure) BS - Elementary Edu. / Special Edu.(Dual Major) BS - Elementary Edu.: English BS - Elementary Edu.: Math (initial licensure) BS - Elementary Edu.: Science (initial licensure) BS - Hospitality Management BS - Nursing (Registered Nurse - RN to B.S.N.) BS - Psychology BS - Secondary Edu.: Business Edu. BS - Secondary Edu.: English BS - Secondary Edu: Math Master's/MBA Bridge to MSN: Health Care Informatics Bridge to MSN: Leadership (w/RN License) Bridge to MSN: Nursing Education MBA & MS - Nursing: Leadership in Health Care MS - Nursing: Public Health (Bridge)