College of Nursing and Health Care Professions Accreditations

The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), recognized by the Department of Education, assesses the quality and integrity of nursing programs. The CCNE is an independent organization that serves to ensure the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate and nursing residency programs. Self-assessment of nursing programs is encouraged to promote internal growth, while the CCNE’s peer review process holds member nursing programs accountable to all interested parties. To be accredited by the CCNE, the mission, goals, resources and integrity of the program must be analyzed and approved.

The following programs in the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education:

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 (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

Recognized by CHEA, the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (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. CAATE accredits GCU’s Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training program.

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.