Accredited Online Degrees and College Programs

Grand Canyon University supports your learning no matter how you choose to attend school. Our online college courses, offered through many of our distinct colleges, provide a faith- integrated curriculum developed so you can access a well-rounded education. We offer a variety of accredited degree programs online to help you position yourself for potential career advancement.¹

GCU’s online education is personalized with a flexible schedule so you can earn a degree as you continue to meet personal and professional responsibilities.¹ Our instructors are available to help every step of the way in your online courses.

Our e-learning platform is designed to be intuitive and collaborative in nature, connecting you to a diverse group of peers hailing from all backgrounds and geographical locations. Enjoy the same quality of instruction and access to knowledgeable professors as our on-campus students while you engage in academic discussions with fellow learners who bring a diverse range of perspectives to the table. Furthermore, since you can access the course materials online whenever you wish,¹ you can revisit key academic concepts as many times as necessary to reinforce knowledge retention.

GCU’s online degrees offer:

GCU’s flexible degree programs can enable you to pursue higher education at every level. Whether you’re working toward earning your first degree at the baccalaureate level or pursuing graduate-level education with a master’s or doctoral degree, you’ll find a range of options to suit your academic interests and career intentions.

Whether you’re looking to enroll for the first time, or are pursuing your doctorate degree, explore our different online program offerings to decide which one is best for you.

As an online student at GCU, you’ll log into the Learning Management System — your digital classroom.¹ You’ll have the ability to access your coursework and curriculum, including videos of lectures, discussion forums and digital projects. Each of our degree programs, whether online or on campus, is designed to provide enriching coursework that encompasses a broad scope and ideal depth of competencies and concept areas in their respective fields. All curriculum is built from the Christian worldview, with faith-integrated courses that encourage students to consider concepts through the lens of the Christian faith.

At GCU, you can choose from a wide range of online school programs.¹ Take courses in the arts and media, business, humanities and many more. Some of the areas of study you can choose from include:

Many of our flexible degree programs have received accreditation from various accrediting bodies. Please refer to our accreditation page to view programmatic accreditations.

GCU has been institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1968. We embrace our longstanding tradition of prioritizing academic excellence and quality of instruction. We believe in preparing our students to become confident, capable and ethical leaders of tomorrow, prepared to serve their field and communities with integrity. Our colleges share the university’s commitment to upholding the principles and standards established by our accrediting bodies.

GCU’s online college platform is a great option for you if you’re looking to make a change and need your educational path to fit your busy lifestyle. You don’t have to pause your life to pursue an education. Take a look at our list of frequently asked questions to learn more about our online school programs.¹

With an online college degree, you’ll have the option of pursuing a number of different career options in your chosen field. If you earn a bachelor’s degree, you can generally expect to apply to entry-level positions after graduation. Or, if you’re earning a bachelor’s degree after having already gained work experience in your chosen field, you might be prepared to position yourself to pursue potential advancement. 

Our graduate degree programs are designed to prepare you to emerge as confident and capable leaders in your respective field.

Get access to a host of GCU online learning resources to support your academic journey, including access to student service counselors, the GCU library, technical help and web-enhanced learning tools.