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  7. Program has residencies that take place on or near GCU's campus

Approved and verified accurate by the Dean of the College of Doctoral Studies on July 29, 2025.

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author’s and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Grand Canyon University. Any sources cited were accurate as of the publish date.

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