Online Bridge Programs at GCU
Online Bridge Programs at GCU
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GCU consists of many mission-oriented colleges with bridge programs that strive to help you achieve your academic goals.
Bridge programs include many benefits and qualities, for instance:
Bridge programs focus only on the courses you need for completion. These are the core courses and topics you will need to transition into your desired master’s or doctoral degree program.
Because bridge programs only focus on the core classes and topics, each program is designed to be finished in a short time, offering you the potential to position yourself to advance to where you want to go.
GCU offers online bridge programs so you can enjoy the convenient online learning classroom and resources, and network with fellow professionals along the way with added flexibility.
The following master’s bridge programs are designed for those who hold a bachelor’s degree in an approved business or technology field and would like to advance into a related master’s degree program.
GCU’s doctoral bridge programs include online bridge programs for counseling, designed for those who want to advance their counseling and leadership skills and gain the necessary qualifications for enrollment in select PhD counseling programs.
These bridge pathways are for registered nurses who hold bachelor’s degrees in fields other than nursing. By completing a nursing bridge pathway, you are eligible to enroll in a related Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program at GCU. Advance your studies and focus your nursing skills in one of these areas of emphasis.
If you are interested in pursuing advanced education in an unrelated field from your current degree, and you need to fill knowledge gaps before taking the next step, GCU’s bridge programs may be your answer. Learn more by reading through these frequently asked questions.
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Find an online bridge program that meets your personal or professional goals. Contact us today to enroll or get answers to your remaining questions.
Bridge programs at GCU are designed to prepare students who hold a degree in an unrelated field to apply for a graduate-level degree program or position themselves for a possible career change or advancement in their current industry. While these bridge programs do not lead to a traditional degree, they can be the next step in your educational path, as they are designed to help you meet prerequisite requirements for a subsequent degree program.
GCU’s colleges with bridge programs include business, technology and nursing. Whether you are looking for master’s bridge programs or to bridge to doctorate programs, these courses provide you the opportunity to fill gaps in your skills and knowledge so you can prepare for the next step in your academic journey.
Applicants for both the master’s bridge programs and bridge to doctorate programs must meet program-specific admission requirements, including proof of a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program. Visit our admissions page to learn how you can qualify for enrollment.
Created for transformative leaders who hold a master’s degree outside the business field, these bridge programs provide you the opportunity to complete prerequisites for select Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programs at GCU.