Earn CEU Credits With Continuing Education Courses

Q: Can I put continuing education courses on my resume?

Yes. It is important to show prospective employers that you are dedicated to learning and staying relevant in your field. This type of information is best shown in a Professional Development or similar section of your resume.

Q: What are continuing education courses for nurses?

The majority of states require nursing CEUs for licensure renewal. Continuing education for nurses may include topics that are relevant to improving patient quality and overall care, such as ethical nursing practices or prevention of disease. To count toward nursing CEU requirements, these courses must be accredited by an approved organization.

Q: Are continuing education credits the same as college credits?

They are not. Both CEUs and college credits are similar in that they measure time spent toward completion of study. However, CEUs do not count toward a specific college degree, but rather certification or professional development. College credits are a measure of academic credit hours that can be applied to a specific degree program.

Q: How do you start a continuing education course online?

To view our continuing education course offerings at GCU, refer to the course list chart above, where you can view specific course costs as well as online course start dates. If you’re ready to take the next step in continuing your education online, click on Request Info to get in contact with an enrollment specialist.

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Master's

Class Setting

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Area of Study

Teaching

Program

Continuing Teacher Education Courses

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Citizenship Status

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Overview

Continuing Education

For over 70 years, Grand Canyon University has proudly maintained its rich heritage as a prestigious teaching college. Our College of Education continues to prepare policymakers, administrators and educators who strive to deliver quality education and enrich lives across a variety of school and community settings. Whatever your needs — recertification, licensure, endorsements — GCU's continuing education courses online can help you achieve your goals and earn continuing education units (CEU) credits.

Why GCU

Choose GCU for Your Continuing Education Courses

GCU’s continuing education courses offer an affordable and convenient pathway to learn new concepts. Keep up with current trends in education and earn your credits from an institution that consistently offers new coursework for educators. Coursework aligns with graduate-level content.

GCU is the cost-effective choice for earning CEU credits.

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Additional benefits of our courses include:

Courses offered online

Frequent start dates

Six-week courses

Small class sizes

Knowledgeable professors

Niche course offerings

Affordability

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Take Your Continuing Education Courses Online

Taking continuing education courses online offers you flexibility and convenience while you earn CEUs and further your education. Online courses at GCU offer the same quality experience as traditional courses, with numerous online resources and support to aid you in your studies.

To learn about tuition for our academic programs, visit our Tuition and Financial Aid page.

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Professional Development Resources for Educators

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Let's join as one in the spirit of education! Together, we can support one another and follow our higher purpose as champions of teaching and learning for better futures.

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Canyon Professional Development

GCU’s Canyon Professional Development provides educators and leaders with inspiring and purposeful programs — customized onsite curriculum and instruction at your school and GCU-based online continuing education courses. Geared toward educators, support staff and administrators, our program offerings are led by educational experts with a wide array of experience and knowledge.

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Courses

Specialize Your Career With Continuing Education Courses

GCU offers a variety of continuing education courses for students to choose from. Upon your course selection, you’re able to focus your studies on areas that can potentially align with your career aspirations or specialize in a specific field of your preference.

Courses for Special Education Teachers

Courses for Childhood and Adolescent Psychology

Instructional Methods Courses for Teaching Reading, Language or Math

Teachers never stop learning, and must continue to learn, discuss and develop teaching techniques and methods with any subject. Continuing education courses such as Early Childhood Instructional Methodologies: Mathematics and Language and Literacy Development: Phonics and the Science of Reading are just a few career-specific continuing education courses that can advance your learning and further your learning.

Literacy Courses for Bilingual and Other Learning Environments

Continuing Education Courses for Nurses and Practitioners

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FAQ

Continuing Education Course FAQs

If you’re thinking about enrolling in continuing education courses, browse through our frequently asked questions to learn more about these courses and how you can start.

What careers require continuing education?

Continuing education courses offer a wide array of opportunities for students seeking professional degrees and certifications in higher education. Students eligible for continuing education coursework include, but are not limited to, teachers and academic administrators requiring coursework for state licensure and certifications as well as nurses seeking content knowledge and licensure in various areas of emphases.

Students should be reminded to confirm the credit hours and subject areas required by their state for professional development. As a best practice, GCU’s academic requirements will be provided and are available in graduate course format.

Can I put continuing education courses on my resume?

What are continuing education courses for nurses?

Are continuing education credits the same as college credits?

How do you start a continuing education course online?

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