The College of Science, Engineering and Technology's science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) curriculum is built upon the collaborative efforts of Grand Canyon University's (GCU) academic experts and industry partners. As a student in our STEM programs, you experience cross-disciplinary exposure, extensive hands-on activities and project-based learning to academically engage you in applying principles to real-world scenarios.
Choose from STEM degrees in engineering, information technology, computer science and biology in four different medical disciplines. Earn an online IT degree, or take engineering classes on our main campus. STEM majors can also choose a combined emphasis degree to teach one of the STEM disciplines at the secondary school level. Internships are available in all STEM programs.
The College of Science, Engineering and Technology is committed to aligning our STEM programs to accreditation standards to help you meet or exceed industry standards.
Featured STEM Degrees
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with an emphasis in Big Data Analytics
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with an emphasis in Business Entrepreneurship
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with an emphasis in Game and Simulation Development
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with an emphasis in Cybersecurity
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology
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Computer Science Degree and Information Technology Degree
As part of GCU's commitment to growing the number of STEM professionals for today's workforce, the College of Science, Engineering and Technology added programs in computer science and information technology. Gain a competitive edge in the workplace with curriculum that was designed in collaboration with industry professionals. The computer science program helps you prepare for a career analyzing big data, managing STEM professionals or developing gaming software. The information technology degree helps you prepare to work with businesses or organizations to improve the efficiency and performance of their enterprise systems.
About GCU’s STEM Programs
STEM disciplines have been identified by the U.S. Department of Education as important areas of focus. STEM education emphasizes real-world and interdisciplinary approaches, integrating these subjects in coursework and demonstrating relevance in working environments.
To support student success and our country's initiative to remain globally competitive, the College of Science, Engineering and Technology's STEM programs help strengthen skillsets that are valued in enterprises. Whether you choose a campus program or one of our degrees online, you are taught in a virtual learning environment that requires you to build your own platform using software and cloud technologies. And, each of our science and technology programs has internships available that will allow you to earn practical work experience.
Because STEM fields are constantly evolving, our curriculum is adaptable. We integrate new concepts into our curriculum and work with industry experts who alert us to changing technology.