
Master’s Degree Programs
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The Master of Education in Educational Administration, offered by the College of Education, is an institutionally accredited program approved by the State of Arizona. It aligns with the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL, 2015) led by the National Policy Board for Educational Administration (NPBEA, 2018).
(See disclaimer ‡) MOU 10215: The New Graduate Student Holiday Scholarship is only valid for those applicants who submit a complete application, meet all requirements for acceptance and start their program in December 2025. If you enroll in an online or evening graduate program (excluding the MSN Bridge and nurse practitioner programs), we will award you a $500 scholarship toward your tuition, which will be applied over your first academic year, as defined in the University Policy Handbook. This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other GCU scholarship/awards. This scholarship will be applied toward your tuition only, and you will not receive funds in excess of your charges.
(See disclaimer ±) MOU 9708: This scholarship is only valid for new students who are participating in a GCU evening-campus program, offered on GCU’s main campus, and who submit a completed application to start their program on or before December 31, 2025. If you enroll in an evening-campus program, Grand Canyon University will offer you 20% off the tuition per course for your program. This scholarship will be applied at the same time the tuition charges occur. This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other GCU scholarships/awards. This scholarship will be applied toward your tuition only and does not include fees (i.e., Canyon Connect, Technology, etc.).
If you are interested in earning a master’s degree, read through our answers to commonly asked questions to help you get started.
What is a master’s degree?
Do I need a bachelor’s to get a master’s?
What careers prefer a master’s degree?
Do I need to take the GRE or GMAT to apply for master’s programs?
Pursuing a graduate degree can help promote creativity and innovation in the areas you care about most.
In completing your master’s program, you are offered:
Refined Skill Set and Refreshed Competencies
Preparation for Your Career Field
Opportunities for Greater Salary Benefits
Sense of Fulfillment and Accomplishment
An evening or online master’s degree can help you work toward education and career goals while maintaining a sense of balance. Choose from the many master’s programs and emphases options, or find a dual master’s degree, offered at Grand Canyon University.

Students can choose from a variety of graduate degrees and emphasis programs that provide specialized knowledge and skills in fields such as business, psychology, counseling, STEM, nursing and education.
Check out some of GCU’s available master’s degrees in these fields.

Take your next step with a master’s degree from GCU. Explore flexible programs in nursing, STEM, business, counseling and more — online or on campus.
New students for evening-campus programs(See disclaimer ±)
At GCU, students who aspire to advanced positions in their fields can consider pursuing dual master’s degrees in business administration and leadership. Dual degrees allow students to gain two distinct degrees, but through a coordinated and unified curriculum.
You may be able to offset tuition costs with a GCU scholarship.
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With a host of options both online and through on-campus evening classes, you can combine your passion with your career through a specialized graduate program. Our master’s programs are designed to equip you with critical thinking, research and relevant career skills.