As a future educator, you understand the importance of a quality education and the role it plays in students' lives. Choosing one of Grand Canyon University's (GCU) education degrees affords you the firm foundation needed to shape tomorrow's future. Choose an online Master of Education, pursue a bachelor's degree in education on our main campus or enhance your knowledge in a specific area with individual courses.

Reaffirming our heritage as a leading school for teaching, we take advantage of all opportunities to engage, instruct and inspire students of all ages. Whether you are studying on our main campus, earning one of our degrees online or taking evening classes, our faculty incorporates modern pedagogy, including student-driven learning concepts and technology, into everyday practices. Integrating philosophy with real-world knowledge, our education degree programs implement strategies that help you think more critically and prepare you for an enriching career in education.

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Featured Education Degrees

Online Education Degree Programs

GCU offers online education degree programs to help you begin a teaching career or advance your career in the field of education. As a student in our online education courses, you will enjoy challenging curriculum, resources, networking and support from expert faculty who care about your success. Our masters in education online can help you prepare you for initial teacher licensure or advance your knowledge in a specific area.

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Undergraduate Education Degrees

Earning an undergraduate education degree is your first step on your journey to a rewarding career in the field of education. If you feel teaching is your calling, our education degrees can help you gain a foundation in education theories and practices, while understanding the importance of learning, leading and serving. You can gain hands-on experience during quality practicum or field experiences, and during your student teaching.

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Campus and Online Degree Programs

With modern facilities, small class sizes and instructors who care, GCU's main campus is the perfect place to pursue a degree in education. Thinking about pursuing an online teaching degree? Our convenient online education degrees limit course enrollment to allow you time to connect with faculty. Teaching degrees are also offered in evening classes for working professionals needing flexibility with face-to-face interaction.

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Secondary Education Programs

The College of Education, in conjunction with several of our other distinct colleges, is pleased to offer secondary education content degrees that help students prepare to teach grades 7-12. These programs help students to become subject matter experts in their areas while also allowing them to gain a solid foundation in education best practices.

Bachelor of Arts Programs

Bachelor of Science Programs

Arizona Teaching Intern Program

The AZ Teaching Intern Program is an alternative pathway to teacher licensure that is designed for students who have secured a contract with a district in a high-needs area and who are currently enrolled in one of the following master's degree programs:

Under the AZ Teaching Intern Program, students who meet specific eligibility requirements work under contract in an appropriate classroom while completing their coursework. For more information, contact a university counselor.

To be eligible, you must have:

  • An official transcript showing a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • Official passing AEPA/NES subject knowledge exam scores
  • A current AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card 
  • A full-time contracted teaching position in an area that meets the requirements for the AZ Intern program

High School Dual Enrollment Programs

It is never too soon for high school seniors to earn college credits at GCU. Students can get a head start on learning with dual enrollment opportunities.

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Single Courses

GCU caters learning to both degree and non-degree seeking students. Explore our individual course offerings.

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Minors for Education Majors

Enhance your skills and career possibilities; declare a minor to supplement your education degree.

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Continuing Education for Teachers

GCU is an educator's preferred choice for continuing education credits. Whatever your needs - recertification, licensure, endorsements - courses are available online or on campus.

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