College of Education and College of Doctoral Studies
The College of Education, in partnership with the College of Doctoral Studies, proudly prepares educators to serve and lead in public and private K-12 schools world-wide. Its professors are highly qualified in their fields, having earned numerous awards as authors, presenters, and teachers. They use multiple means of instruction to train learners to use these in their own educational environments one day.
Professional education programs at Grand Canyon University are designed to support and promote the University's mission to prepare learners to become global citizens, critical thinkers, effective communicators and responsible leaders. The College of Education inspires excellence in pedagogy and scholarship; advances reflective, innovative and collaborative teaching practices to maximize student learning and achievement; promotes servant leadership in educational communities; and engages a diverse and global community of learners with purpose and passion.
GCU's College of Education and College of Doctoral Studies offer a large variety of initial licensure and advanced programs in areas such as: elementary education, secondary education, special education, educational administration, and organizational leadership. Grand Canyon University's teacher and administrator degree programs reflect the standards of both national accrediting bodies and the Arizona Department of Education. Students have the flexibility of attending class on our campus or online.
Staff in PLLS member schools have access to a 10% discount toward tuition for bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree programs.
Commitment to Excellence
GCU College of Education Promise
Grand Canyon University's College of Education affirms that our graduates have made a personal commitment of excellence to both their students and the profession. This commitment is nurtured throughout their program of study and solidified during student teaching.
Believing in the preparedness of our graduates, the excellence of our programs, and the personal commitment graduates have made to both their students and the profession, the College promises to provide first-year teaching assistance, as necessary, to graduates recommended for teacher certification.
Assistance may be requested by the graduate, principal, or superintendent at no expense and can range from a refresher course in the area of difficulty to GCU faculty mentoring. Coachable areas include, but are not limited to, curriculum planning and design, classroom management, and differentiated instruction.
For more information about the College of Education, please visit coe.gcu.edu.
For more information about degree programs and the PLLS discount, please call (855) 204-1592
