By submitting this form I understand a representative from Grand Canyon University will contact me about my educational options within the next business day using all contact information I have provided. Program Information Select your program: BA in English Literature BA in History BA in Interdisciplinary Studies BS in Elementary Education - English (With IR and Cert.) BS in Elementary Education - Math (With IR and Cert.) BS in Elementary Education - Science (With IR and Cert.) BS in Elementary Education / Special Education (Dual Major) BS in Secondary Education - Business Education BS in Secondary Education - English BS in Secondary Education - Math BS in Secondary Education - Social Studies MA in Teaching - Professional Learning Communities (No IR, No Cert.) MA in Teaching - Teacher Leadership (No IR, No Cert.) MEd in Curriculum & Instruction - Reading - Elementary Education (No IR, No   Cert.) MEd in Curriculum & Instruction - Reading - Secondary Education (No IR, No   Cert.) MEd in Curriculum & Instruction - Technology (No IR, No Cert.) MEd in Elementary Education (With IR and Cert.) MEd in Elementary Education (No IR, No Cert.) MEd in Education Administration (With IR and Cert.) MEd in Education Administration - Organizational Leadership (No IR, No   Cert.) MEd in Secondary Education (With IR and Cert.) MEd in Secondary Education (No IR, No Cert.) MEd in Special Education (With IR and Cert.) MEd in Special Education (No IR, No Cert.) MEd in Special Education - Certified Special Educators (No IR, No Cert.) MEd in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (No IR, No   Cert.) EdD in Organizational Leadership - Behavioral Health EdD in Organizational Leadership - Effective Schools EdD in Organizational Leadership - Higher Education Leadership EdD in Organizational Leadership - Instructional Leadership Continuing Teacher Education Courses Contact Information First Name: * Last Name: * Address: * Address 2:   City: * State/Province: * Select One Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Alberta British Columbia Manitoba New Brunswick Newfoundland and Labrador Northwest Territories Nova Scotia Nunavut Ontario Prince Edward Island Quebec Saskatchewan Yukon Territory American Samoa Armed Forces Americas, except   Canada Armed Forces Europe, the Middle   East, & Canada Armed Forces Pacific Commonwealth of Northern Mariana   Islands Federated States of Micronesia Guam Marshall Islands Northern Mariana Islands Palau Puerto Rico Virgin Islands ZIP Code: * Country: * Select One USA Afghanistan Albania Algeria American Samoa Andorra Angola Anguilla Antigua Argentina Armenia Aruba Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Barbuda Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bermuda Bhutan Bolivia Bosnia Botswana Brazil British Virgin Islands Brunei Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Caicos Islands Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cape Verde Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad Chile China Colombia Comoros Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Cook Islands Costa Rica Cote D Ivoire Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic East Timor Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Ethiopia Falkland Islands Faroe Islands Fiji Finland France French Guiana French Polynesia Futuna Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Gibraltar Greece Greenland Grenada Guadeloupe Guam Guatemala Guinea Guinea-Bissau Guyana Haiti Herzegovina Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libya Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macau Macedonia Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mali Malta Marshall Islands Martinique Mauritania Mauritius Mayotte Mexico Micronesia Miguelon Moldova Monaco Mongolia Montserrat Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nauru Nepal Netherlands Netherlands Antilles New Caledonia New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria North Cyprus Northern Mariana Islands Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Qatar Reunion Romania Russia Rwanda Saint Helena Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Pierre Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Samoa San Marino Sao Tome and Principe Saudi Arabia Senegal Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Solomon Islands Somalia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Syria Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand Togo Tonga Trinidad Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Tuvalu Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Uruguay Uzbekistan Vanuatu Vatican City Venezuela Vietnam Wallis Western Sahara Yemen Yugoslavia Zambia Zimbabwe E-mail: * Confirm E-mail: * Work Phone:   Home (or Cell) Phone: * I hold a current teaching certificate: * Yes No What is your highest level of education? * Select One Associates Degree or over 60   Credits Bachelor Degree Bachelor w/ Cert. & Experience Master Degree or Higher Who is your current employer?   GPA (please round to the nearest whole number):   Select One 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0 Unknown What military branch are you affiliated with, if any? * Select One N/A Army Navy Coast Guard National Guard Marines Air Force Reserve What is your current relationship with the military, if any? * Select One N/A Active Veteran Spouse Retired Are you a U.S. Citizen and all credits from within the U.S.? * Select One Yes No   Yes, please send me the AllEducationSchools.com monthly newsletter with the latest career info. 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Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History

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The History program presents students with chronological and theoretical frameworks that enable them to properly contextualize the human cultural, social, political, and economic experience. The department seeks to equip its majors and minors with the basic skills for historical research and reflection.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Interdisciplinary Studies

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The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies enables students to individualize their program of study while emphasizing different disciplines the impact they have in an interdisciplinary model.

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Elementary Education with an Emphasis in English, Math, or Science

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Eligible for Institutional Recommendation/Credential

The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (Eligible for Credential) program is designed for any individual interested in the education of children in Grades K-8, and who is seeking teacher certification. The format and courses of the state and regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner and to maximize the content knowledge that the student will possess upon graduation. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experiences in the areas of educational psychology, reading strategies, teaching methods, assessment, classroom management and curriculum development.

All courses are directly aligned with the Arizona Professional Teacher Standards and the Interstate New Teacher Support and Assessment Consortium Standards. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories and research throughout the teacher preparation program. Assignments within many of the courses guide students through over 100 hours of observational experiences and the final semester of the program includes a full-time, 16-week student teaching component. Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education program are prepared to become informed educators in public and private schools and other settings requiring a teaching credential. Content areas are available in English, Math, and Science.

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Elementary Education/Special Education (Dual Major)

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Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Science in Elementary/Special Education (Dual Major) is a degree that leads to teaching in an elementary or a cross-categorical K-12 setting. It is designed for any individual who wishes to seek a elementary or cross-categorical teaching certificate to teach children with special needs in the K-12 setting.

The format and courses of the state and regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner and to maximize strengths that the teaching candidate already possesses. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disabilities and other physical and cognitive impairments. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories and research throughout the program. Assignments within each course guide students through observational and practice-based experiences. Teacher candidates must have access to a K-12 special education classroom to complete the program assignments. Graduates of the program are prepared to work with special needs populations and implement individualized educational plans to accommodate the students' various learning, behavioral and social needs.

Teacher candidates must be prepared to complete a full-time, 16-week student teaching component at the end of the program. Eight weeks of student teaching is completed in a regular education setting and 8 weeks is completed in a resource room, self-contained class, or in a special school for students with disabilities. These special education settings must include at least 3 or more of the following disability categories: mental retardation, learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, physical/health impairments; they must be completed with a certified special education teacher. Teacher candidates are responsible for contacting their state department of education for certification requirements and program approval. Teacher candidates should consult the Grand Canyon University catalog and an academic advisor to obtain information regarding current policies and procedures inherent in a teacher credentialing program.

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Secondary Education with an Emphasis in Business Education, English, Math or Social Studies

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The Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education is a degree offered by the College of Education in conjunction with the College of Liberal Arts for students desiring to prepare for a career in teaching in grades 7-12. The Secondary Education program is designed to prepare students for careers in middle schools and high schools. Applicants are responsible for contacting their state department of education for certification requirements and program approval. The applicant should consult the Grand Canyon University Catalog and academic advisor to obtain information regarding current policies and procedures inherent in a teacher credentialing program. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experiences in the areas of educational psychology, reading strategies, teaching methods, assessment, classroom management and curriculum development. All courses are directly aligned with the Arizona Professional Teacher Standards and the Interstate New Teacher Support and Assessment Consortium Standards.

Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the teacher preparation program. Assignments within many of the courses guide students through observational experience practicums, and the final semester of the program includes a full-time, 16-week student teaching component. Content areas are available in: Mathematics, Business Education, English and Social Studies.

Continuing Teacher Education Courses

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Recertification? Licensure? A refresher for your leadership or classroom management skills? Whatever your needs, Grand Canyon University is the educator's preferred choice for continuing education. Our three-week graduate-level courses provide a challenging and innovative variety in today's most critical topics - in an 100 percent online format for your maximum flexibility.

Master of Science in Teaching (MAT) with an Emphasis in Professional Learning Communities

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Not Eligible for Institutional Recommendation/Non-Credential

The Master of Arts in Teaching with an Emphasis in Professional Learning Communities (Not Eligible for Institutional Recommendation) program is designed for certified elementary and secondary teachers interested in advanced studies in education. Coursework in this program may assist in a teacher's quest for National Board Certification, but does not guarantee that certification. The format and courses of this regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of adult learners and to maximize strengths that students already possess. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the program. Assignments within each course guide students through observational and practice-based experiences. Students must have access to a K-12 classroom to complete the program assignments. Graduates of this program are prepared to become informed educators who meet the needs of schools and student populations.

Master of Science in Teaching (MAT) with an Emphasis in Teacher Leadership

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Not Eligible for Institutional Recommendation/Non-Credential

The Master of Arts in Teaching with an Emphasis in Teacher Leadership (Not Eligible for Institutional Recommendation) program is designed for certified elementary and secondary teachers interested in advanced studies in education. Coursework in this program may assist in a teacher's quest for National Board Certification, but does not guarantee that certification. The format and courses of this regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of adult learners and to maximize strengths that students already possess. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the program. Assignments within each course guide students through observational and practice-based experiences. Students must have access to a K-12 classroom to complete the program assignments. Graduates of this program are prepared to become informed educators who meet the needs of schools and student populations.

Master of Education (MEd) in Curriculum and Instruction with an Emphasis in Reading - Elementary Education

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Not Eligible for Institutional Recommendation/Non-Credential

The Master of Education (MEd) in Curriculum and Instruction: Reading with an Emphasis in Elementary Education (Not Eligible for Institutional Recommendation) program is designed for educators who wish to apply theory and educational best practices to the delivery of curriculum, instruction, and assessment in order to improve the reading abilities of their students. The format and courses of this regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner and to maximize strengths that students already possess. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of curriculum and instruction, cognition, emergent literature, linguistics, phonics, and developmental and corrective reading processes. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the program. Assignments within each course guide students through observational and practice-based experiences. Students must have access to a K-8 classroom to complete the practicum course and program assignments. Graduates of this program are prepared to become informed educators who meet the reading needs of schools and student populations. Educators must hold a current teaching certificate or have K-8 teaching experience.

Master of Education (MEd) in Curriculum and Instruction with an Emphasis in Reading - Secondary Education

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Not Eligible for Institutional Recommendation/Non-Credential

The Master of Education (MEd) in Curriculum and Instruction: Reading with an Emphasis in Secondary Education (Not Eligible for Institutional Recommendation) program is designed for educators who wish to apply theory and educational best practices to the delivery of curriculum, instructions, and assessment in order to improve the reading abilities of their students. The format and courses of this regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner and to maximize strengths that the student already possesses. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of curriculum and instruction, cognition, emergent literature, linguistics, phonics, and developmental and corrective reading processes. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the program. Assignments within each course guide students through observational and practice-based experiences. Students must have access to a 7-12 classroom to complete the practicum course and program assignments. Graduates of this program are prepared to become informed educators who meet the reading needs of schools and student populations. The educator must hold a current teaching certificate or have 7-12th grade teaching experience.

Master of Education (MEd) in Curriculum and Instruction with an Emphasis in Technology

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Not Eligible for Institutional Recommendation/Non-Credential

The Master of Education (MEd) in Curriculum and Instruction with an Emphasis in Technology (Not Eligible for Credential) is a program designed for educators who wish to learn to use technology to improve the success of their students. The format and courses of the regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner and to maximize strengths that the student already possesses. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of curriculum and instruction, educational applications of technology, interactive design for the classroom and distance learning. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories and research throughout the program. Assignments within each course guides students through observational and practice based experiences. Students must have access to a K-12 classroom to complete the practicum and program assignments.

Graduates of this program are prepared to become informed educators who meet the technological needs of schools and student populations. The educator must hold a current Teaching Certificate or have K-12 experience.

Master of Education (MEd) in Education Administration

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Eligible for Institutional Recommendation/Credential

The Master of Education (MEd) in Education Administration (Eligible for Credential) is a program designed for any individual interested in Educational Administration in the K-12 setting and is seeking an administrative certificate. The format and courses of the regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner and to maximize strengths that the student already possesses.

Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of school leadership, administrative foundations, organizational theory, K-12 legal issues, public school finance, curriculum development and instructional leadership. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories and research throughout the program. Assignments within each course guide students through observational and practice-based experiences. Students must be prepared to complete a part time 8-week administrative internship component at the end of the program.

Graduates of the program are prepared to become informed educational administrators in public and private schools and other settings requiring an administrative credential. Students must have a teaching certificate or be eligible for certification to be admitted into this program. Applicants are responsible for contacting their state department of education for certification requirements and program approval. The applicant should consult the Grand Canyon University Catalog and academic advisor on current policies and procedures inherent in an administrative credentialing program. Enrollment in this program requires documentation of 3 years of certified teaching experience.

Master of Education (MEd) in Education Administration with an Emphasis in Organizational Leadership

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Not Eligible for Institutional Recommendation/Non-Credential

The Master of Education (MEd) in Education Administration with an Emphasis in Organizational Leadership (Not Eligible for Credential) is a program designed for any individual interested in the administration of educational and social services settings for children in the Grade K-12 setting, but who must postpone a school site-based administrative internship, or who does not choose to seek a K-12 administrative certificate. The format and courses of the regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner and to maximize the content knowledge that the student already possesses.

Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of educational leadership, organizational theory and strategic management. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories and research throughout the program. Assignments within each course guide students through observational and practice-based experiences. Students must have access to a school or children's social services setting to complete the program assignments.

Graduates of the program are prepared to become educational leaders in the home, church, private schools and other settings not requiring an administrative credential. The students are also prepared to move into an administrative internship/credentialing component with Grand Canyon University at a later date. Students must have a current K-12 teaching certificate.

Master of Education (MEd) in Elementary Education

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Eligible for Institutional Recommendation/Credential

The Master of Education (MEd) in Elementary Education program (Eligible for Credential) is designed for any individual interested in the education of children in Grades K-8, and who is seeking teacher certification. The format and courses of the state and regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner and to maximize the content knowledge that the student already possesses. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of educational psychology, reading strategies, teaching methods and curriculum development.

All courses are directly aligned with the Arizona Professional Teacher Standards and the Interstate New Teacher Support and Assessment Consortium Standards. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories and research throughout the program. Assignments within many of the courses guide students through over 130 hours of observational experiences, and the final semester of the program includes a full-time, 16-week student teaching component.

Graduates of the Master of Education in Elementary Education program are prepared to become informed educators in public and private schools and other settings requiring a teaching credential. Applicants are responsible for contacting their state department of education for certification requirements and program approval. The applicant should consult the Grand Canyon University Catalog and academic advisor on current policies and procedures inherent in a teacher credentialing program.

Master of Education (MEd) in Elementary Education

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Not Eligible for Institutional Recommendation/Non-Credential

The Master of Education (MEd) in Elementary Education (Not Eligible for Institutional Recommendation/Non-Credential) is a program designed for any individual interested in the education of children in the K-8 setting, but who must postpone student teaching, or who does not choose to seek a teaching certificate. The format and courses of the regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner and to maximize strengths that the student already possesses. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of educational psychology, prescriptive reading, teaching methods and curriculum development. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories and research throughout the program. Assignments within each course guide students through observational and practice-based experiences. Students must have access to a K-8 classroom to complete the program assignments.

Graduates of the program are prepared to become informed educators in the home, church, private schools and other settings not requiring a teaching credential. The students are also prepared to move into a student teaching/credentialing component with Grand Canyon University should they wish to change to the Eligible version of the program prior to the posting of their degree.

Master of Education (MEd) in Secondary Education

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Eligible for Institutional Recommendation/Credential

The Master of Education (MEd) in Secondary Education (Eligible for Credential) is a program designed for any individual interested in the education of children in the Grade 7-12 setting who is seeking a teaching certificate. The format and courses of the state and regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner and to maximize the content knowledge that the student already possesses. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of educational psychology, reading strategies, teaching methods and curriculum development.

Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories and research throughout the program. Assignments within each course guide students through observational and practice based experiences. Students must have access to a Grade 7-12 classroom to complete the program and practicum assignments. Assignments within many of the courses guide students through over 140 hours of observational experiences, and the final semester of the program includes a full-time, 16-week student teaching component.

Graduates of the program are prepared to become informed educators in public and private schools and other settings requiring a teaching credential. Students must have a minimum of 24 units in a content area commonly taught in public Grade 7-12 schools to be admitted to the program. Applicants are responsible for contacting their state department of education for certification requirements and program approval. The applicant should consult the Grand Canyon University Catalog and academic advisor on current policies and procedures inherent in a teacher credentialing program.

Master of Education (MEd) in Secondary Education

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Not Eligible for Institutional Recommendation/Non-Credential

The Master of Education (MEd) in Secondary Education (Not Eligible for Institutional Recommendation/Non-Credential) is a program designed for any individual interested in the education of children in the Grade 7-12 setting, but who must postpone student teaching or who does not choose to seek a teaching certificate. The format and courses of the regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner and to maximize the content knowledge that the student already possesses. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of educational psychology, reading strategies, teaching methods and curriculum development. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories and research throughout the program. Assignments within each course guides students through observational and practice based experiences. Students must have access to a Grade 7-12 classroom to complete the program assignments.

Graduates of the program are prepared to become informed educators in the home, church, private schools and other settings not requiring a teaching credential. If the student wishes, the students are also prepared to move into a student teaching/credentialing component with GCU at a later date. Students must have a minimum of 24 units in a content area commonly taught in public Grade 7-12 schools to be admitted to the program.

Master of Education (MEd) in Special Education

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Eligible for Institutional Recommendation/Credential

The Master of Education (MEd) in Special Education (Eligible for Credential) is a cross-categorical program. It is designed for any individual interested in the education of children with special needs in the K-12 setting who wishes to seek a teaching certificate. The format and courses of the state and regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner and to maximize strengths that the teacher candidate already possesses. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disabilities, and other physical and cognitive impairments.

Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories and research throughout the program. Assignments within each course guide teacher candidates through observational and practice-based experiences. Teacher candidates must have access to a K-12 special education classroom to complete the program assignments. The classroom setting must have at least 3 of the 5 following disability categories represented: emotional disability, learning disability, mental retardation, physical impairment and/or health impairment.

Graduates of the program are prepared to work with special needs populations and implement individualized educational plans to accommodate the teacher candidates' various learning needs. Teacher candidates must be prepared to complete a full-time 16-week student teaching component at the end of the program. This student teaching experience must be completed with a certified special education teacher. Teacher candidates are responsible for contacting their state department of education for certification requirements and program approval. The teacher candidate should consult the Grand Canyon University Catalog and their academic advisor to obtain information regarding current policies and procedures inherent in a teacher credentialing program.

Master of Education (MEd) in Special Education

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Not Eligible for Institutional Recommendation/Non-Credential

The Master of Education (MEd) in Special Education, (Not Eligible for Institutional Recommendation/Non-Credential) is a cross-categorical program designed for any individual interested in the education of special needs children in the K-12 setting, but who must postpone student teaching, or who does not choose to seek a teaching certificate. The format and courses of the regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner and to maximize strengths that the student already possesses. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disabilities, and other physical and cognitive impairments.

Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories and research throughout the program. Assignments within each course guide students through observational and practice-based experiences. Students must have access to a K-12 special education classroom to complete the program assignments. Graduates of the program are prepared to work with special needs populations and implement individualized educational plans to accommodate the students' various learning needs. The students are also prepared to move into a student teaching/credentialing component with Grand Canyon University should they wish to change to the Eligible version of the program prior to the posting of their degree.

Master of Education (MEd) in Special Education for Certified Special Educators

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Not Eligible for Institutional Recommendation/Non-Credential

The Master of Education (MEd) in Special Education for Certified Special Educators (Not Eligible for Credential) is a program designed for any individual interested in advanced studies in special education and who is currently certified to teach special education. The format and courses of the regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner and to maximize strengths that the student already possesses. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of learning disabilities, mental retardation, emotional and physical disabilities, and other physical and cognitive impairments.

Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories and research throughout the program. Assignments within each course guide students through observational and practice based experiences. Students must have access to a K-12 special education classroom to complete the program assignments. Graduates of the program will be prepared to work with special needs populations and implement individualized educational plans to accommodate various learning needs of students with special needs.

Master of Education (MEd) in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

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Not Eligible for Institutional Recommendation/Non-Credential

The Master of Education (MEd) in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (Not Eligible for Credential) is a program designed for already certified teachers or administrators with an interest in teaching ESL students in the classroom or serving as a district ESL coordinator. The format and courses of the regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner, who is a certified teacher or administrator, and to maximize strengths that the working educator possesses.

Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of linguistics, second language acquisition and curriculum development. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories and research throughout the program, but particularly in an unsupervised internship which guides students through observational and practice based experiences. Graduates of the program are prepared to become leaders in the ESL/TESOL initiatives districts must undertake in an ever increasing school climate of diversity.

Doctor of Education (EdD) in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Behavioral Health

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The Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Behavioral Health program is designed specifically for practicing behavioral health professionals, including licensed professional counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists, licensed social workers, school counselors, psychiatric nurses and behavioral health agency managers. Students must hold a master's degree in a behavioral health-related field to participate in this program, which assists students with their development into behavioral health servant leaders who are ethical agents of change with diverse populations in a wide variety of behavioral health organizational settings.

Doctor of Education (EdD) Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Effective Schools

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The Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Effective Schools program ensures that educational leaders apply leadership theory and practice to topics of interest and issues transforming the current educational system. The program provides the knowledge and skills that educational leaders need to conceive new strategies of practice by forecasting the future of the educational system, the institutions and the constituencies they serve.

Doctor of Education (EdD) in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Higher Education Leadership

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The Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Higher Education Leadership program prepares graduates to lead a higher education institution through strategy, financial management and planning, both of the physical plant and of the human resources within the organization. Students learn about the foundation and history, organizational needs, and learning environment of higher education in order to lead the institutions of today and plan for the institutions of tomorrow.

Doctor of Education (EdD) in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Instructional Leadership

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The Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Instructional Leadership program is designed for students interested in the Pre-K-12 arena. This program is focused on addressing real-world challenges and opportunities facing school leaders in the 21st century and is designed to develop the skills required to translate theory into effective, innovative leadership practices and to sustain continuous school improvement measures. The program is aligned with the standards of the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC). Students who choose this specialization include those pursuing leadership positions such as principal, director, or superintendent at the district level. The course work covers such topics as finance, human resources, operations, change management, decision making, curriculum and instruction improvement processes, cultural competency and advocacy. The specialization is designed to be completed within three years, with all courses taken in sequence, allowing students to learn and build professional relationships with the same cohort of colleagues. Students also have the opportunity to develop an applied research project (dissertation) that contributes to the solution of a recognized problem in the field.