College of Nursing and Health Care Professions Accreditations
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), recognized by the United States Department of Education, assesses the quality and integrity of nursing programs.
The following programs in the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Pre-Licensure)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
- Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Health Care Quality and Patient Safety
- Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Health Informatics
- Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Nursing Education
- Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Public Health Nursing
- Master of Science of Nursing with an Emphasis in Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems
- Master of Science in Nursing: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with an Emphasis in Adult Gerontology
- Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner
- Post-Master of Science in Nursing: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with an Emphasis in Adult Gerontology
- Post-Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Doctor of Nursing Practice with an Emphasis in Educational Leadership
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 887-6791
www.aacnnursing.org/ccne-accreditation
CCNE Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree programs in nursing, the master’s degree programs in nursing, the Doctor of Nursing Practice programs and the post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Grand Canyon University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
(www.aacnnursing.org/ccne-accreditation).
The Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training is currently accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Recognized by CHEA, the CAATE assesses and recognizes excellence in athletic training. The CAATE serves to uphold high standards of education within athletic training programs in order to ultimately enhance clinical practice. Woven within their mission are the values of transparency, accountability and excellence, which serve as a foundation for accredited athletic training education programs.
The Master of Science in Athletic Training is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), 2001 K Street NW, Third Floor North, Washington, DC 20006 USA.
Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
2001 K Street NW
Third Floor North
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 512-733-9700
caate.net
The Health Information Management accreditor of Grand Canyon University is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for the baccalaureate degree in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2030-2031. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at 312-235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.
MS-HI Program Mission Statement:
Grand Canyon University's Master of Science in Health Informatics (MS-HI) program can prepare graduates to apply health informatics theories to relevant and emerging health technology and healthcare delivery issues. The health informatics education allows students to define, assess and apply evidence-based initiatives through the application of policy, business management, nursing, medicine, information technology and information science. This mission is accomplished through a program that focuses on integrating Christ-centered Christian values and emphasizes healthcare technology and informatics solutions throughout the program.
Graduates are taught to respond to ever-changing needs by implementing innovative thinking, healthcare technology and informatics skills to address complex issues within healthcare — catalysts for human flourishing. Our commitment is to prepare the next generation of transformative, servant leaders to exercise their vocational calling.
GCU integrates the AMIA Code of Ethics into its MS-HI program, embedding these principles into student learning through competency-based assignments.
Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
200 East Randolph Street
Suite 5100
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 312-235-3255
cahiim.org
The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program, which is currently in development and pending all accreditation and regulatory approvals, is an applicant for candidacy with the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. View public meeting details here.
The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology distance education program at Grand Canyon University is an applicant for candidacy with the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Blvd., #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.
The Grand Canyon University Pre-Licensure Nursing Immersive Simulation has been granted Provisional Accreditation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH). The SSH accreditation is a peer-reviewed, customized evaluation of the simulation program. With obtaining accreditation, GCU is recognized for its expertise in simulation above and beyond domain expertise.
Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH)
P.O. Box 856114
Minneapolis, MN 55485-6114
Phone: 866-730-6127
https://www.ssih.org/
Grand Canyon University has been fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1968. If you would like more information about this accreditation and how it and others help to serve the greater purpose of GCU, visit our University Accreditation page.