Archive for January, 2011

Choosing a college is not easy . . . there are so many factors to take into consideration. Will I get a good education there? Can I afford it? What kind of programs do they have? Will the people there support my faith? (And that’s just the beginning!)

We don’t have all the answers—but we do have an option we’d like you to consider. Grand Canyon University offers an affordable, convenient, quality education. You can take classes at their beautiful campus (outside Phoenix, AZ), online, or both. GCU cultivates a community of students, faculty, staff and alumni who care about each other―in a “salt and light” environment that places Biblical values at the forefront of the educational experience.

GCU offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in a wide variety of in-demand career fields, including all areas of business, Christian studies and ministry, education, nursing, counseling, health care, justice, and media arts. They’re not the new school on the block, either. GCU has been preparing critical thinkers, effective communicators and responsible leaders in an academically challenging, values-based curriculum with a Christian worldview for more than 60 years. Beyond that, GCU is recognized as having some of the best education programs in the nation by some pretty impressive sources (including Fortune Small Business, Technology & Learning Magazine, and FoxNews.com).

GCU’s online programs let you go to class anywhere you can get connected. Your bedroom, the local coffee shop, under a tree . . . it’s up to you. Study at any time of the day or night (you choose!), and still enjoy connecting with your classmates and instructor in online discussions. And if you ever have “technical difficulties” you can take advantage of 24/7 technical support through their state-of-the-art Angel system.

GCU faithfully offers students:

• Convenience. Classes offered on campus, online or a combination of both.
• Christian Worldview. All bachelor’s degree curriculums at GCU include a mandatory Christian worldview class to insure an educational perspective of Biblical truth.
• Personal Attention. With an average class size of 20 students, you’ll receive mentoring from professors that know you by name.
• Affordability. Tuition rates at GCU are 30-50% less than other comparable, private universities. Earn a quality private school education without spending the fortune you would elsewhere.
• Transfer Friendly. Transfer up to 90 credits toward your bachelor’s degree. We will request your transcripts, evaluate your graduate coursework, and determine in 48 hours your anticipated graduation date. No GRE or entrance exam required.
• Program Selection. A wide range of undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs are available in Christian studies, education, business, health care and liberal arts.
• Earlier graduation. Our 4-credit programs allow you to complete your degree program faster.
• Athletics. Grand Canyon University is a NCAA Division II school with our ‘Lopes teams competing in many different sports. In fact, nine of our baseball players have gone to the major leagues.
• Ministry Opportunities. Students can become involved in online and campus chapel services, mission trips, adopt-a-block and more.
• Fellowship. Students can connect with other Christians throughout their online and traditional campus courses and learn how to apply their values in their daily life.
• Accredited. Grand Canyon University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (800-621-7440; http://www.ncahlc.org/).

It can’t hurt to look, right? Find out more about Grand Canyon University here.