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The Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Graphic Design equips graduates with a versatile skillset. You will engage in the creative process of conceptualization then learn to design with images, typography, textures, color and shape. Examine various production methods and work with photography, illustration and emerging technologies. 

 Some potential career paths that may be related to a bachelor&#8217;s degree in graphic design and advertising include the following:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Graphic designer</li>
<li>Production artist</li>
<li>Creative services specialist</li>
<li>Art director</li>
</ul>

This degree guides students through a progressive development of knowledge and skills, which increase in complexity throughout the program. Students examine the conceptualization of inventive advertising and learn to execute their ideas to spearhead fully developed advertising campaigns.

Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Graphic Design

The Bachelor of Arts in Communications degree integrates a research-based approach into the curriculum to provide students with a thorough framework for achieving personal and professional success. Beyond becoming effective communicators and presenters of ideas, students acquire key advocacy and conflict resolution skills. 
Some of the courses that are integral to this degree program include the following:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Argumentation and Advocacy</li>
<li>Principles of Public Relations</li>
<li>Conflict and Negotiation</li>
<li>Communication Research Methods</li>
</ul>

This degree integrates a research-based approach into the curriculum to provide you with a thorough framework for achieving personal and professional success. Beyond becoming an effective communicator and presenter of ideas, you will acquire key advocacy and conflict resolution skills.

Bachelor of Arts in Communications

The BA in Communications with an Emphasis in Broadcasting New Media provides students with the skills and experience necessary to recognize the effect new media has on its consumers and create effective press releases, podcasts, social media and news stories. 
To finish this 120-credit program, all students must pass courses including:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>digital video production</li>
<li>digital media and culture</li>
<li>communications ethics</li>
<li>media theory </li>
<li>and elements of intercultural communication</li>
</ul>

This program focuses on developing skills to interpret visual and verbal communication in the mainstream and social media, examining modern communications techniques and learning about theories of mass media.

Bachelor of Arts in Communications - Broadcasting and New Media

This Bachelor of Arts degree in Interpersonal Communications and Human Relations is designed to teach students to leverage specific interpersonal skills in order to facilitate productive communication. Courses cover how to facilitate communication across different cultures and how to carry these skills over into digital or online settings. 
Throughout the program, students will:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Analyze negative communication patterns within interpersonal relationships</li>
<li>Examine how individual behaviors express norms and values</li>
<li>Evaluate the effectiveness and ethics of verbal and nonverbal communication behaviors</li>
<li>Learn to teach these skills to create effective communication behaviors in organizations, families and a variety of other interpersonal contexts</li>
</ul>

In nearly every field, human interaction occurs, whether it&#8217;s face-to-face or through digital means. This degree is designed to teach you how to navigate interactions and leverage specific interpersonal skills in order to facilitate productive communication.

Bachelor of Arts in Communications - Interpersonal Communication and Human Relationships

Learn to balance an aptitude for technology with a passion for the creative arts. Courses in this program inspire you to think critically, act ethically and communicate effectively. Enhance your abilities in drawing, photography and composition and study motion graphics for television and film.

This is a modern program that guides you in developing your technological knowledge and creative thinking skills in the field of digital design and animation. Courses are designed to instill a comprehensive framework of competencies for the next generation of multimedia artists.

Bachelor of Arts in Digital Design - Animation

This degree gives students a thorough grounding in all aspects of digital design conceptualization and implementation. Its coursework blends theory and application to graduate students who are well-versed in contemporary models of interactive design, front-end web programming and design for mobile applications. Students are inspired to become creative thinkers as they develop their technical expertise. 

Some of the jobs that may be related to this Bachelor of Arts in digital web design include the following:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Web designer</li>
<li>Graphic designer</li>
<li>Art director</li>
<li>Creative director</li>
<li>Content creator</li>
<li>Front-end web developers</li>
</ul>

Courses in this program are designed to help prepare you to work in a variety of industries that use screen-based content, including advertising, marketing, branding, social media and corporate communications.

Bachelor of Arts in Digital Design - Web Design

Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker, a visual storyteller or someone passionate about crafting compelling narratives through film, this degree will teach you essential skills that can prepare you for a potential career in the field of digital film postproduction.

Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker, a visual storyteller or someone passionate about crafting compelling narratives through film, this degree will teach you essential skills that can prepare you for a potential career in the field of digital film postproduction.

Bachelor of Arts in Digital Film - Editing and Visual Effects

This degree program will take you behind the camera for an in-depth look at modern cinematography and narrative storytelling. Explore the business side of cinema, including the essentials of finance, budgets, and distribution.

This degree program will take you behind the camera for an in-depth look at modern cinematography and narrative storytelling. Explore the business side of cinema, including the essentials of finance, budgets, and distribution.

Bachelor of Arts in Digital Film - Production

Acquire the necessary industry knowledge and writing skills to pursue a career in pre-production. You will explore effective strategies in story development, learn how to create authentic dialogue and build characters that audiences can connect with.

Delve into film and screenwriting competencies and prepare to pursue a potential career in preproduction. You will explore effective strategies in story development, learn how to create authentic dialogue and build characters that audiences can connect with.

Bachelor of Arts in Digital Film - Screenwriting

Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Arts in English for Secondary Education is an accredited degree program that prepares aspiring English teachers to meet the challenges of the modern secondary education classroom. Graduates who successfully complete state certification requirements will be qualified to teach students in grades 5-12. 
 Some of the core courses include:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>SEI English Language Teaching: Foundations and Methodologies</li>
<li>American Encounter Narratives</li>
<li>Shakespeare and the History of Drama</li>
<li>Data-Driven Instructional Methods for Middle and Secondary Teachers</li>
<li>Advanced Methodologies of Structured English Immersion</li>
</ul>

Designed to help prepare aspiring English teachers to meet the challenges of the modern secondary education classroom. Graduates who successfully complete state certification requirements can be qualified to teach students in grades 6-12.

Bachelor of Arts in English for Secondary Education (Licensure)

The Bachelor of Arts in History for Secondary Education degree program recognizes that middle and high school history teachers do more than teach facts, events and dates&#8212;they impart ethical standards and wisdom developed over centuries of human history. Aspiring secondary history teachers will explore coursework arranged thematically, rather than chronologically. 
Aspiring secondary educators will:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Use cross-disciplinary perspectives</li>
<li>Develop critical thinking and analytical skills</li>
<li>Develop ethical decision-making abilities</li>
<li>Learn to develop instructional objectives and lesson plans</li>
<li>Explore formal and informal assessment strategies</li>
</ul>

Middle and high school history teachers do more than teach facts, events and dates &#8212; they impart ethical standards and wisdom developed over centuries of human history. This degree can be an ideal choice for aspiring history teachers who are looking to make an impact by teaching at the middle and high school level.

Bachelor of Arts in History for Secondary Education (Licensure)

The term new media encompasses a vast landscape, referring to communication areas that have developed in recent years, including online video, email, social media, websites, blogs and multimedia. You will be prepared with overarching writing skills you can apply across any content marketing role.

As a new media major, you will have opportunities to practice writing skills that may be applicable to a range of careers. In particular, you&#8217;ll examine curriculum pertaining to content marketing, with a look at best practices in advertising campaigns

Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing for New Media

The coursework for this program teaches digital media design through the continuum of production including strategic planning and target audience definition, creation of infographics, photographic and video imagery and copywriting for short and long digital formats. 
To graduate from this program, all students must pass courses including:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Social media communities</li>
<li>Social media data analytics</li>
<li>Social media for events, entertainment and sports</li>
<li>Social media reputation management</li>
<li>Advertising copywriting</li>
<li>Multi-media journalism in the 21st century</li>
</ul>

This program focuses on developing the practical skills needed to design and produce digital social media content while supporting the business expectations of an employer. Learn to design, write and produce content for social media campaigns, blogs, websites, email marketing and other digital media activities.

Bachelor of Arts in Social Media

The Colangelo College of Business at Grand Canyon University prides itself on ensuring that graduates are well-rounded in their fields. As such, the bachelor's accounting program requires that students meet competencies across five domains. 
These domains are:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Business Communication and Critical Thinking Skills</li>
<li>Information Literacy and Data Analysis</li>
<li>Business Operations and Environments</li>
<li>Legal, Ethical and Values-Driven Business</li>
</ul>
The competencies within each domain ensure that Bachelor of Science in Accounting grads can interpret financial information and communicate their findings in ways their audience can understand.

The rigorous coursework in this degree will teach you to become well-versed in understanding the theories and procedures needed to be an accountant. You will be taught an array of skills and knowledge in areas including job order costing systems, budgeting, and financial statements preparation.

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Business Analytics from GCU is designed for students who have both a business mindset and an interest in using data and analytics to improve how businesses work. Students who study applied business analytics learn how to work with datasets to find meaning and answers to business questions. 
In the coursework for this program, students focus on the fundamentals of: 
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>database structures</li>
<li>data mining</li>
<li>business analytics </li>
<li>and project management.</li>
</ul>

This program is designed for students who have both a business mindset and an interest in using data and analytics to improve how businesses work. Learn how to work with datasets to find meaning and answers to business questions.

Bachelor of Science in Applied Business Analytics

This degree designed for students who want to integrate both business and technology into their future careers. An applied business information systems degree program teaches students how to use their technology skills to support the use of information technology in businesses. 
 Graduates learn the fundamentals of business information systems and technology, including:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Programming</li>
<li>Principles of database management</li>
<li>Networking</li>
<li>IT project management</li>
<li>Ethical considerations related to IT governance</li>
</ul>

Integrate both business and technology into your future career. Learn the fundamentals of business information systems and technology, including programming, database management and networking.

Bachelor of Science in Applied Business Information Systems

Cybersecurity leaders must possess knowledge of both IT and team leadership. As a graduate of this applied cybersecurity program, you will feel confident in your ability to fulfill knowledge and skill requirements for high-level IT management positions. 
Upon completing the program, you will be able to:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Understanding computer technology and analysis</li>
<li>Cyberlaw and privacy</li>
<li>Cybersecurity fundamentals</li>
<li>IT project management</li>
<li>Management and leadership for cybersecurity</li>
</ul>

Cybersecurity leaders must possess knowledge of both IT and team leadership. As a graduate of this applied cybersecurity program, you will feel confident in your ability to fulfill knowledge and skill requirements for high-level IT management positions.

Bachelor of Science in Applied Cybersecurity Management

Explore innovation, cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and hone your business skills in this program. Offered by the Colangelo College of Business at Grand Canyon University, this program examines the principles of entrepreneurship and builds a solid foundation for analytical thinking, problem solving and contributing to today's global economy. 
 In this degree you'll learn: 
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>How to develop, implement and assess traditional and digital marketing plans</li>
<li>Effective communication, public relations and networking skills</li>
<li>Conception and creation of innovative solutions to real-world problems</li>
<li>How to test hypotheses for new products or services</li>
<li>Financial decision making and new venture financing</li>
</ul>

Hone your business skills, examine the principles of entrepreneurship, and build a solid foundation for analytical thinking, problem solving and contributing to today&#8217;s global economy.

Bachelor of Science in Applied Entrepreneurship

This degree program emphasizes how industries and organizations use human resources management to enhance their overall performance and success. Courses and assignments allow students to develop the ability to apply these skills in a variety of different contexts and across numerous fields and types of organizations. 
Focus areas within the program include:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Project management</li>
<li>Organizational behavior</li>
<li>Business communications </li>
<li>and employee relations.</li>
</ul>

Gain the essential skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in human resources. Develop the ability to apply these skills in a variety of different contexts and across numerous fields and types of organizations.

Bachelor of Science in Applied Human Resources Management

A Bachelor of Science (BS) in Applied Management from Grand Canyon University prepares graduates for all types of management roles. In addition, the bachelor's in applied management degree includes a course in servant leadership. This helps GCU students learn how to become ethical leaders who hold themselves accountable to their employees, customers and business stakeholders. 

Applied management degree coursework includes instruction in:
 
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Marketing</li>
<li>Business communications</li>
<li>Financial decision making</li>
<li> Global business strategies</li>
<li>Innovative organizational behaviors</li>
</ul>

As a student in this program, you will be taught to develop marketing strategies that take consumer data into consideration. You can learn how to direct all aspects of projects at each level of management.

Bachelor of Science in Applied Management

The curriculum for this program includes intensive, project-based courses that help students develop skills in project management and communication within the profession. This program aligns with GCU's Christian mission, aiming to develop graduates committed to upholding ethical and moral principles within the field of technology. 
Students must take a minimum of 120 credits and pass courses including:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Fundamentals of cybersecurity</li>
<li>Information systems design and development</li>
<li>Introduction to database structures</li>
<li>IT business case planning for global enterprise</li>
<li>Managing business communications and change</li>
<li>Professionalism in science and technology-communications, conduct and ethics</li>
</ul>

Throughout this program, you will take courses in computer networking, cybersecurity, database systems, business and project management, communication and information technology process management.

Bachelor of Science in Applied Technology

Students enrolled in this bachelor's in behavioral science program will receive a general and broad perspective on specific areas in the behavioral health field. This behavioral health degree does not lead to licensure, but may meet requirements for more advanced degree programs in healthcare fields. 
Course topics of this behavioral health degree program include:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Ethics of BHS</li>
<li>Cultural and social diversity</li>
<li>Research and information literacy</li>
<li>Introduction to family dynamics</li>
<li>Understanding trauma</li>
</ul>

Students who pursue an education in this field can prepare for careers that center on helping clients improve their quality of life. Graduates may go on to help people with addiction and substance use disorders, family dynamics and trauma.

Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Health Science

You will learn to identify the theories of childhood development and the DSM disorders related to children and adolescents. This program prepares you with the ability to distinguish evidence-based treatment options, as well as discuss the Code of Ethics and legal rights when working with minors. You will develop a proposal focusing on your area of specialty for a community-based behavioral health organization. 
 Course topics include:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Introduction to Counseling Theories</li>
<li>Introduction to Family Dynamics</li>
<li>Understanding Trauma</li>
<li>Childhood and Adolescence Disorders</li>
<li>Introduction to Childhood and Adolescent Physical and Behavioral Health</li>
</ul>

Within these classes, you will explore the biological, emotional and environmental aspects that impact adolescent and childhood development, as well as theories related to physical and behavioral health.

Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Health Science - Childhood and Adolescence Disorders

Offered by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, this degree in family dynamics is a comprehensive survey of behavioral health science principles. Students gain a strong foundation in counseling theories, human development, group dynamics and marriage therapy. The Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Health Science with an Emphasis in Family Dynamics degree requires a total of 120 credits for completion. 
Some of the courses included with this degree are:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Introduction to Counseling Theories</li>
<li>Introduction to Couples and Family Systems</li>
<li>Introduction to Family Dynamics</li>
<li>Marriage and Family Ethical and Legal Issues</li>
<li>Cultural and Social Diversity in Behavioral Health</li>
<li>Report Writing, Research and Information Literacy in Behavioral Health</li>
</ul>

This degree is a comprehensive survey of family dynamics and behavioral health science principles. You will have opportunities to gain a strong foundation in counseling theories, human development, group dynamics, and marriage and family therapy

Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Health Science - Family Dynamics

Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Health Science with an Emphasis in Infancy and Early Childhood Studies program provides students with an introductive study on the development and behavior of infants and young children. Students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to work with young children and advocate the importance of the family structure and other caregiving systems. 
In the behavioral health science program for infancy and early childhood studies, students take courses on the following:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>behavioral science and health</li>
<li>counseling</li>
<li>human development</li>
<li>abnormal psychology</li>
<li>family dynamics</li>
<li>infancy and early childhood development</li>
</ul>

Provides you with an introductive study on the development and behavior of infants and young children. You will be taught key concepts that are necessary in working with and advocating for young children through the family structure and other caregiving systems.

Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Health Science - Infancy and Early Childhood Studies

The substance use disorder curriculum offers a strong foundation for students who want to pursue a master's degree in counseling, mental health, criminal justice, clinical or forensic psychology or human services. Among GCU's five critical competencies: effective communication, critical thinking, Christian worldview, leadership and global awareness, perspectives, and ethics. 
Additionally, this emphasis in substance use disorders covers six domains:
 
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Concepts of behavioral health</li>
<li>Behavioral health skills</li>
<li>Cultural competency</li>
<li>Behavioral health information technology</li>
<li>Professional network</li>
<li>Substance use disorders</li>
</ul>

This program teaches you about the foundations of substance abuse and its effects on individuals and communities. You will have the opportunity to practice rapport-building and interviewing skills, identify various assessment tools and implement documentation strategies for treatment plans.

Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Health Science - Substance Use Disorders

Graduates with a BS in trauma will become effective communicators who can connect with clients and their co-workers in a professional manner. Students will gain a firm understanding of the key concepts in behavioral health and trauma-informed care. These include the physical, psychological and interpersonal effects of traumatic situations. 
 Some of the courses included with this trauma degree program include:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Cultural and Social Diversity in Behavioral Health</li>
<li>Understanding Trauma</li>
<li>Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care</li>
<li>Overview of Assessment and Treatment of Trauma</li>
<li>Ethics of Behavioral Health Science</li>
</ul>

Focuses on the biopsychosocial effects of trauma, including the dynamics of trauma throughout the different life stages of an individual. You will be taught best practices in working with client populations affected by trauma.

Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Health Science - Trauma

A strong, modern business leader has skills in entrepreneurism and ethical practices &ndash; both competencies are stressed in the BSBA at GCU. The hands-on coursework completed during this bachelor&rsquo;s in business administration program gives students the chance to learn and study practices that are relevant to modern businesses and corporations. The BSBA at GCU is focused on several core domains:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Business Communication and Critical Thinking Skills</li>
<li>Information Literacy and Data Analysis</li>
<li>Business Operations and Environments</li>
<li>Legal, Ethical and Values-Driven Business</li>
</ul>

Students in this program will be taught the skills necessary for effective and productive collaboration, negotiation and teamwork. They will learn to be strong oral communicators, as well learning to excel in written communications like business proposals, plans and presentations.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

This business analytics Bachelor of Science degree from GCU combines coursework in business and analytics. Skills such as effective communication and critical thinking are also emphasized to help graduates be successful in future business analytics careers. They will be in positions where they not only interpret data but share it across broad networks of stakeholders. 
Some of the competencies the BS in Business Analytics program focus on include: 
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Demonstrating skills for effective collaboration, negotiation, and teamwork.</li>
<li>Applying techniques for creative problem solving and encouraging innovation within organizations.</li>
<li>Designing and deliver persuasive business presentations.</li>
<li>Demonstrating appropriate research strategies for acquiring information necessary to meet specific business needs.</li>
<li>Applying strategies for analyzing and synthesizing data and evaluating risk in making business decisions.</li>
<li>Using quantitative techniques and tools to analyze data relevant to business decision making.</li>
</ul>

In this program, you can learn to apply the analytical skills of data visualization and data mining to models, and then interpret what these models show to make business decisions.

Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics

The Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems from GCU is offered through the Colangelo College of Business, but also incorporates coursework from the College of Science, Engineering and Technology. This true interdisciplinary information systems degree ensures that graduates have both the leadership and business know-how to lead, as well as the technology background to be competitive in business. 
Students will learn:

<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Programming</li>
<li>Networking</li>
<li>Database management</li>
<li>Project management</li>
<li>IT governance</li>
</ul>

This is a subfield that involves the collection, processing and organization of raw data into meaningful insights that can help enable business managers to make well-informed decisions for the organization.

Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems

The BS degree in addiction counseling at GCU is an accredited program that provides students with a firm academic foundation in the counseling field. The degree requires a total of 120 credits for completion. Online classes are available to meet the needs of a diverse student body. Students benefit from learning a blend of theoretical knowledge and applied skills, including hands-on learning experiences. 
 Some of the courses included with this degree program include the following:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Foundations of Addiction and Substance Use</li>
<li>Psychopharmacology in Treatment of Addiction and Substance Use Disorders</li>
<li>Multicultural Counseling in a Diverse Society</li>
<li>Relapse Prevention in the Treatment of Addiction and Substance Use Disorder</li>
<li>Trauma, Addiction and Substance Use Disorders</li>
</ul>

Addiction is a disease that tears apart families, ruins lives and adversely affects whole communities. As an aspiring substance abuse counselor, you can make a difference with competence and compassion.

Bachelor of Science in Counseling - Addiction, Chemical Dependency, and Substance Abuse

This degree program was developed with industry guidance to produce highly-skilled, well-equipped cybersecurity professionals. Working in cyber intelligence is a highly valued, lucrative career with room for advancement. Students will gain knowledge in defending digital spaces, computer environments, networks and sensitive information from malicious software and hackers. 
 Potential occupations in the field include:
 
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Cybersecurity technicians</li>
<li> Security operation center analysts</li>
<li>Penetration testers</li>
<li>Malware analysts and digital forensic technicians</li>
<li>As well as positions in defensive cybersecurity operations for public and private sectors</li>
</ul>

As an increasing number of cyberattacks and information security threats hit our nation, expert cybersecurity professionals are needed by government agencies, small businesses, financial services and institutions and companies in a wide range of industries that handle private data.

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

Throughout your studies in this program, you will learn competencies that relate to both business and cybersecurity management. These competencies demonstrate the knowledge you gain that is applicable to your future as a cybersecurity management professional. 
Some of the core competencies you will learn include:
 <ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Cyberlaw and privacy</li>
<li>Basics of cybersecurity</li>
<li>Management and leadership</li>
<li>Information technology ethics</li>
</ul>

In this program, you will gain management skills along with cybersecurity essentials to prepare you for jobs that navigate between technical and non-technical spaces within an organization.

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Management

As a future early education in the BS in Early Childhood Education degree at GCU, you will study everything you need to know to incorporate 21st century learning strategies and promote solid language and literacy skills that will support your students for their whole lives. Preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary teacher really do shape students&rsquo; lives and futures. You will also study:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Instruction methods for the exceptional learner and non-English speakers</li>
<li>Classroom engagement and management techniques</li>
<li>Developmental milestones and methods of evaluation</li>
<li>Curriculum development and teaching for language arts, math, science, health, social studies and the arts</li>
</ul>

This degree program is ideal for passionate individuals who aspire to make a positive impact on young children through their education. It leads to initial teacher licensure and is designed to help prepare you for managing classrooms and teaching young children with confidence.

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education (Licensure)

Grand Canyon University&#8217;s Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education is offered by the College of Education. This degree prepares aspiring teacher candidates to pursue a career devoted to helping young children strive to reach their full potential as learners and community members. 
 Some of the jobs that may be directly related to an early childhood special education degree could include:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Teaching positions</li>
<li>Special education advocacy roles</li>
<li>Special education program coordinators</li>
<li>School administration roles</li>
</ul>

Courses in this program can prepare aspiring teacher candidates to pursue a career devoted to helping young children (in birth through third grade classrooms) strive to reach their full potential as learners and community members.

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education (Licensure)

A Bachelor of Science in Economics degree from Grand Canyon University (GCU) can provide you with the knowledge to strategically leverage economic decisions, allocate resources and solve complex issues regarding business challenges.

As an economics major, you can study mathematical models and statistical techniques, and insight into incentives that affect human behavior, markets and economies. You can work to gain an understanding of economic concepts and frameworks by studying data, observing patterns and drawing logical conclusions.

Study mathematical models and statistical techniques, and insight into incentives that affect human behavior, markets and economies. You can work to gain an understanding of economic concepts and frameworks by studying data, observing patterns and drawing logical conclusions.

Bachelor of Science in Economics

The field of education plays a unique role in effecting positive change in communities and society as a whole. Students taking this educational studies degree program from the College of Education at GCU will critically examine and analyze pedagogical theories, teaching practices, education laws and learning environments. Students majoring in educational studies examine relevant and timely topics through an interdisciplinary lens. 
Some of these topics include:

<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Best practices in curriculum development</li>
<li>Practical applications of pedagogical concepts</li>
<li>Effective strategies for classroom engagement</li>
<li>Methods of student assessment and evaluation</li>
</ul>

When completing this degree program, you will be expected to critically examine and analyze pedagogical theories, teaching practices, education laws and learning environments. It's designed to empower you to work toward a brighter future by influencing educational policies, laws, programs and curricula.

Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies (Non-Licensure)

With a bachelor&#8217;s degree, teachers will have the knowledge and tools to follow their passion for teaching and making a lasting impression on their students&#8217; future. The teaching profession in elementary classrooms is challenging; however, the rewards of seeing children understand something or make a discovery on their own makes all the hard work worth it. 
Curriculum includes:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Lesson development to engage diverse learners</li>
<li>Advanced methods for teaching English language learners</li>
<li>Serving students with mild to moderate disabilities</li>
<li>Child and early adolescent growth and development</li>
<li>Research and examination of science- and evidence-based learning concepts</li>
</ul>

This degree pathway is tailored for students aspiring to lead in the mental, emotional and social development of children, while also establishing a strong foundation in early academic fundamentals such as math and reading.

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (Licensure)

This dergee will help you learn, not only how to be an elementary teacher, but how to do it from a faith-based perspective. You will develop the skills needed to guide children through an academic journey infused with a biblical perspective. In addition, you will study child and adolescent development in both theory and practice through class and field learning experiences. 
As a graduate from the GCU Christian education degree program, you might end up working in:
 
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Public elementary and middle schools</li>
<li>Private, Christian elementary and middle schools</li>
<li>Churches</li>
<li>Faith-based education centers</li>
<li>Social service agencies</li>
</ul>

This degree will teach you not only how to be an elementary teacher, but how to do it from a faith-based perspective. You will be taught the skills needed to guide children through an academic journey infused with a biblical perspective.

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - Christian Education (Licensure)

Grand Canyon University&#8217;s Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an Emphasis in English as a Second Language degree program prepares teacher candidates for teaching in a K&#8211;8 classroom, specifically geared toward working with students who are considered English Language Learners. Graduates may seek an elementary teaching license to teach these students in an elementary classroom setting. 

ESL-focused content areas of the curriculum include:
 
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Phonics and literacy development for ELL </li>
<li>Curriculum and methods appropriate for teaching in an ELL instructional setting</li>
<li>Principles of evaluation and structuring ELL assessments</li>
<li>Foundations in Structured English Immersion (SEI)</li>
<li>Strategies to promote English language development</li>
</ul>

Focuses on preparing teacher candidates for teaching in a K&#8211;8 classroom specifically geared toward working with students who are considered English Language Learners (ELL). Upon graduation, you may decide to work toward seeking a teaching license to teach your students in an elementary classroom setting.

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - English as a Second Language (Licensure)

In education, STEM college and career readiness begins in elementary and middle schools where teachers are knowledgeable about STEM and passionate about making a difference in a child&#8217;s life and the future of our country. Grand Canyon University&#8217;s Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an Emphasis in STEM prepares students to become the teachers who can fulfill these roles. 

Graduates may pursue potential positions in education such as:

<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Classroom teacher</li>
<li>Computer science/technology) teacher</li>
<li>Technology integration specialist</li>
<li>Elementary math specialist/coach</li>
<li>Math interventionist</li>
<li>Elementary science specialist/coach and STEM teacher</li>
</ul>

By enrolling in this degree, you can grow into an elementary STEM teacher while being exposed to diverse occupations within STEM-related fields. This degree can prepare you to become the teacher who potentially fulfills roles within STEM fields.

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - STEM (Licensure)

Grand Canyon University&#8217;s Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an Emphasis in Teaching Reading degree program is designed for students seeking initial teacher licensure and who are preparing for a career as an elementary teacher. This program provides an advantage to elementary education students through additional reading courses to support reading diagnosis, remediation and intervention processes. 

Reading-centered course areas of study include: 
 
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Foundational literacy skills and phonics</li>
<li>Methods and strategies for reading instruction</li>
<li>Assessment and remediation of reading proficiency</li>
<li>Research-based reading development and interventions</li>
<li>Diagnosis and remediation of reading proficiencies</li>
</ul>

Become an expert in teaching reading who helps children improve their reading abilities individually or as part of a group. Earn your initial teacher licensure and prepare for a career as an elementary teacher.

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - Teaching Reading (Licensure)

The degree is designed for future teachers interested in working with children in both the general education elementary classroom setting and special education elementary classroom setting. This dual degree program includes coursework that prepares future elementary teachers (K-8), as well as coursework that is required of special education teachers working with mild to moderate disabilities in the K-12 setting. 

You may be able to find work as a:

<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Classroom teacher</li>
<li>Resource room or special day class teacher</li>
<li>Child development specialist</li>
<li>School program director</li>
<li>Education advocate</li>
<li>Curriculum coach</li>
</ul>

Examine best practices in working with K-12 students with mild to moderate disabilities, including the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to accommodate students&#8217; various learning, behavioral and social needs.

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Special Education (Licensure)

A Bachelor of Science (BS) in Entrepreneurial Studies from Grand Canyon University enables students to transform ideas into functional business operations. Graduates who study entrepreneurship gain the skills necessary to take a business idea from conception through funding and development. 
So, while they may end up working for themselves, entrepreneurial study grads may also find themselves in a variety of roles at:
 
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Corporate businesses</li>
<li>Start-ups</li>
<li>Consulting agencies</li>
<li>Government associations</li>
<li>Locally-owned small businesses</li>
</ul>

Graduates of this program gain the skills necessary to take a business idea from conception through funding and development. Small learning groups help future entrepreneurs network and create vital business relationships.

Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurial Studies

A Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance degree from GCU prepares graduates to work in the financial world. Finance degree majors learn about industries including financial services, wealth management, corporate finance, insurance and real estate. Students learn how to understand/analyze data and information related to money management. GCU graduates who major in finance can integrate their understanding of financial markets on a global scale with decision-making for everyone from individual clients to major corporations.

Finance degree majors learn about industries including financial services, wealth management, corporate finance, insurance and real estate. Students learn how to understand/analyze data and information related to money management.

Bachelor of Science in Finance

This degree can provide the necessary knowledge and skills you need to assess clients&rsquo; current and future financial needs, evaluate investment alternatives and create a comprehensive action plan that&rsquo;s in alignment with your clients&rsquo; wealth management goals. GCU's financial planning degree is a Certified Financial Planner&trade; (CFP) Board registered program that fulfills the CFP&reg; certification education requirement.

This degree can provide the necessary knowledge and skills you need to assess clients&#8217; current and future financial needs, evaluate investment alternatives and create a comprehensive action plan that&#8217;s in alignment with your clients&#8217; wealth management goals. GCU's financial planning degree is a Certified Financial Planner&#8482; (CFP) Board registered program that fulfills the CFP&#174; certification education requirement.

Bachelor of Science in Finance - Financial Planning

A Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance and Economic degree from GCU helps students prepare for careers in business, finance and economics. Financial economics degree majors study finance, investments, banking, economics and international trade. They look at how markets can impact investing and businesses. 

Places looking for people with a finance and economics background may include: 

<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Financial services</li>
<li>Insurance companies</li>
<li>Mortgage companies</li>
<li>Banks</li>
<li>International corporations</li>
<li>Nonprofits and colleges</li>
</ul>

Provides you with an advanced business skillset and knowledge in areas of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, preparing you to become a responsible contributor in the finance and economics areas of the global economy.

Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics

A Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration from Grand Canyon University (GCU) prepares graduates for managing health-related organizations. This means that students learn how to work strategically within contemporary healthcare organizations. A healthcare administration graduate is ready to lead healthcare teams. 
The skills developed in the bachelor&#8217;s in healthcare administration degree include the ability to:

<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Manage projects</li>
<li>Lead multiple departments</li>
<li>Work with teams of employees across the organization</li>
<li>Understand the inner workings of healthcare organizations</li>
<li>Make decisions related to running healthcare organizations</li>
</ul>

Learn how to work strategically within contemporary healthcare organizations. A healthcare administration graduate is ready to effectively manage healthcare teams in a variety of healthcare settings.

Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration

A bachelors in health information management degree provides the knowledge, resources and tools needed to advance professional standards in health care and support delivery across many settings. GCU&#8217;s health information management degree program prepares students to understand the importance of information accuracy, information confidentiality and up to date analytics in providing first-rate health care. 

The program focuses on five domains:

<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Information Governance</li>
<li>Information Protection</li>
<li>Informatics, Analytics and Data Use</li>
<li>Compliance</li>
<li>Health Care Business and Leadership</li>
</ul>

A bachelors in health information management degree prepares students to understand the importance of information accuracy, information confidentiality and up to date analytics in providing first-rate health care.

Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management

This program is designed for working professionals in healthcare fields who are seeking to advance in their clinical discipline. Healthcare professionals including respiratory therapists, radiology technicians, phlebotomists, surgical personnel, physical therapy assistants and EMTs, who have associate degrees or certificates in allied health can enhance their knowledge with this health science degree. 
The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program from GCU is focused on four domains of content and study:

<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Domain 1: Patient Care</li>
<li>Domain 2: Leadership and Management</li>
<li>Domain 3: Risk Management and Ethics</li>
<li>Domain 4: Trends and Issues</li>
</ul>

Graduates from this program are taught to recognize the necessity of understanding the patient experience and individualizing care according to the unique needs of each individual.

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

This degree prepares graduates to have the leadership abilities and communications skills to work in crisis situations. Homeland security focuses on the efforts to reduce terrorist attacks and to coordinate responses that minimizes damages, should attacks occur. Emergency management encompasses preparedness, response and recovery during and after dangers and hazards. 

The GCU homeland security degree program focuses on four domains:

<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Emergency management frameworks and practice</li>
<li>Organizational disaster management and leadership</li>
<li>Research and critical thinking</li>
<li>Ethics, relationship building and community engagement</li>
</ul>

This program can prepare you with the leadership skills needed to work in crisis situations. This field focuses on efforts to reduce terrorist attacks and to coordinate responses that minimizes damages, should an attack occur.

Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Hospitality management is the service of ensuring that travelers and event attendees have a memorable experience. Hospitality managers may oversee the lodging, dining and activities at various venues. They ensure that the business is run efficiently and can turn a profit. You will be prepared to work at events, resorts, hotels, golf courses, restaurants and all tourism-related businesses.

Hospitality management is the service of ensuring that travelers and event attendees have a memorable experience. Hospitality managers may oversee the lodging, dining and activities at various venues. They ensure that the business is run efficiently and can turn a profit. You will be prepared to work at events, resorts, hotels, golf courses, restaurants and all tourism-related businesses.

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management

BSIT grads learn programming as a key component of their coursework. They can create and execute functions in several types of programming languages. In addition, BS in IT students learn excellent communications in order to support the decision-making process in any organization. They learn to advise on the right technology to meet company and business needs. They also learn about and gain hands-on lab experience in:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Platforms and network technologies</li>
<li>Object-oriented programming for business</li>
<li>Cloud-based computing and systems</li>
<li>Service-oriented architecture for big data</li>
<li>IT business case planning for global enterprise</li>
<li>Security-driven systems administration</li>
</ul>

Students that graduate from this program will be taught to use technology to solve problems within an organization. They know how to deploy, configure and manage local technology and cloud-based applications. They use their technology knowledge to analyze and improve the use of current tools and platforms.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

The BSIT: Cybersecurity degree program from GCU prepares students for careers working with computer-based information systems. Students interested in user and data security can earn an emphasis in cybersecurity. The combination of learning about IT and cybersecurity ensures that GCU grads from this program are able to support and design systems that are safe from cyber-attacks. 

Course topics include:

<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Cloud computing</li>
<li>Planning and implementation of IT systems</li>
<li>Information technology project management</li>
<li>Object-related databases</li>
<li>Virtual enterprise and datacenter infrastructure</li>
<li>Computer security, ethical hacking and cyber forensics investigations</li>
</ul>

Graduates will be taught to work with software applications and computer hardware to study, design, develop and support how information is shared, saved and used within an organization. If you are interested in user and data security an emphasis in cybersecurity may be a good choice.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - Cybersecurity

Grand Canyon University offers the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics for Secondary Education degree program to prepare aspiring math teachers to pursue a career inspiring and educating adolescent learners. You might decide to apply for work as a middle or high school math teacher in a public or private educational setting. 

Other possibilities may include:

<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Standardized test developer</li>
<li>Curriculum consultant</li>
<li>School administration</li>
<li>Private tutor</li>
<li>Graduate student in mathematics</li>
</ul>

This program can prepare you for a career inspiring and educating adolescent learners. Graduates can be prepared with the critical thinking and general problem-solving skills to tackle difficult problems from any field and to teach their own students to do the same.

Bachelor of Science in Math for Secondary Education (Licensure)

Obtaining your RN to BSN degree will position you to broaden your understanding of best practices in nursing, prepare you for graduate study, and equip you for leadership positions in which increasing levels of education are expected. GCU&#8217;s online RN to BSN online degree program is tailored to meet the needs of the RN adult learner and to maximize the strengths that the working RN already possesses. 

The clinical and healthcare principles you learn in a BSN program include:

<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Family-centered health promotion issues</li>
<li>Methods of taking health history, documentation, physical examinations and screenings</li>
<li>Applied statistics for healthcare, including analysis of variance, regression, sampling methods and more</li>
<li>Critical review of research studies and their applications to clinical practice</li>
<li>Nursing leadership and development</li>
<li>The impact of societal and profession forces on healthcare</li>
</ul>

In these courses, you will receive instruction from practicing nurses in the field who will share their knowledge and experience in the areas of clinical patient care, healthcare management, professional development in nursing practice and leadership.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - RN to BSN

A degree in sales and marketing from Grand Canyon University (GCU) can prepare you to pursue a career in marketing and sales strategies for corporations and businesses across diverse industries.

This degree program places a strong emphasis on engagement between customers, prospects, suppliers and internal stakeholders using communication strategies and researched marketing economy.

This degree program places a strong emphasis on engagement between customers, prospects, suppliers and internal stakeholders using communication strategies and researched marketing economy.

Bachelor of Science in Professional Sales and Marketing

This online psychology degree includes a broad survey of the fundamental aspects of human thought and behavior at all stages of life. Human thought and behavior are continuously influenced by social, cultural and environmental factors. Examine how these factors affect individuals through the science-based curriculum, integrated with the Christian worldview and values of servant leadership. 

The core psychology courses include the following:

<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Introduction to Psychological Research and Ethics</li>
<li>Child and Adolescent Psychology</li>
<li>Social Psychology and Cultural Applications</li>
<li>Adult Development and Aging</li>
<li>Cognitive Neuroscience</li>
<li>Abnormal Psychology</li>
</ul>

If you have a passion for serving others and helping them reach their full potential, as well as an interest in the scientific underpinnings of human behavior, then this degree may be the right choice for you.

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Grand Canyon University&#8217;s Bachelor of Science in Psychology with an Emphasis in Forensic Psychology degree program provides an overview of the intersection of psychology and the criminal justice system. This program is for students interested in working with people who need assistance coping with the aftereffects of a violent crime. 

This bachelor&#8217;s program is also designed for individuals seeking a career as:
 
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li> Correctional professional</li>
<li>Social worker</li>
<li>Community mental health professional</li>
<li>Social and community service manager</li>
<li>Social and human service assistant</li>
<li>Community and social service specialist</li>
</ul>

Other occupational areas include homeland security and private-sector work.

This emphasis program is for those interested in working with people who need assistance coping with the aftereffects of a violent crime, as well as for those curious about the motivators and patterns of criminal behavior.

Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Forensic Psychology

Offered by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, this sport psychology degree is ideal for students with an interest in the performing arts, mental health, fitness and sports industries. The core competencies and key concepts in sport psychology are applicable to diverse aspects of human life, beyond sports achievements. Sports can bring out the best in a person, and a sport psychology expert can help. 

There are opportunities in sport psychology in multiple settings, including the following:
 
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Professional athletic teams</li>
<li>High school and collegiate teams</li>
<li>Community outreach programs</li>
<li>Vocational rehabilitation</li>
<li>Performance arts coaching and management</li>
</ul>

Combine your passion for sports with your desire to understand human behavior. You will be prompted to examine the factors that lead people to strive for inner greatness.

Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Performance and Sports Psychology

Grand Canyon University&#8217;s Bachelor of Science in Public Health degree prepares students to work as public health practitioners in various health-related settings, including community-based organizations, government agencies, behavioral health agencies, primary care centers and global or domestic nonprofit organizations. 

With a Bachelor of Science in Public Health, graduates may prepare for public health careers such as:

<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Health educator</li>
<li>Health promotion specialist</li>
<li>Community health worker</li>
<li>Program coordinator or program analyst</li>
</ul>

Prepare to work as a public health practitioner in a variety of settings, including community-based organizations, government agencies, behavioral health agencies, primary care centers and nonprofit organizations.