Emergency Management - Bachelor's (Online)

The Emergency Management program is a bachelor's degree completion program is designed for the adult working professional 25 years and older who has completed at least two years of college. The program emphasizes the fundamentals of emergency management while providing an interdisciplinary course of study in the skills and practices of emergency planning and management. The primary purpose of the program is to serve the needs of emergency management professionals to address all aspects of natural and human-caused disasters. Graduates of the program will possess a knowledge and experience-based approach to strategic planning for disaster prevention, reduction, response, and recovery. Candidates for the degree include those working in or desirous of working in emergency management and who have completed academic work in one of several fields including fire protection, emergency medical response, law enforcement, environmental health and safety, and other related fields.

Health Care Administration - Bachelor's (Online)

The Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration (BSHA) is an undergraduate professional degree designed to prepare students for entry-level supervisory roles in health care organizations. Ideal candidates for the BSHA program are those students looking for career entry in health care administration and those looking to advance from clinical/technical roles to supervisory roles. The BSHA program emphasizes both the conceptual and analytical skills required to manage in contemporary health care organizations.

Graduates prepare themselves for administrative positions in hospitals, long-term care, outpatient facilities, physician offices, mental health organizations, insurance companies, public health agencies and other types of health organizations. The BSHA program also prepares students who wish to eventually seek their master's degree in order to obtain senior health care executive positions. The BSHA program features investigative and experimental opportunities in project management, teamwork, and leadership.

Students of this program will have the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the following:

• The organization and structure of components in the health care sector to permit development and implementation of successful management strategies within the industry.
• The managerial skills needed to work in teams, build cross-functional teams, and facilitate collaborative decision making.
• The industry-specific business knowledge and skills related to finance management, human resources, strategic planning, marketing, information management, and quality improvement.
• The impact that various dynamics (e.g., regulatory, legal, ethical, public policy, and political) can have on health service organizations and the management or administration of any specific sector in the health care industry.
• The manner in which public, private, and social forces can shape the health care system and affect health care providers.
• The financial options and strategies within and between component sectors in the health care industry.

Health Care Management - Bachelor's in Business Administration (Online)

Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program prepares students to compete for entry-level management positions in business through coursework that addresses small business management and development, entrepreneurship, and project management. Concentrations are available in: Accounting, Entrepreneurial Studies, Finance and Economics, Health Care Management, Management, Management of Information Systems, Marketing and Sport Management

Health Sciences - Professional Development and Advanced Patient Care - Bachelor's (Online)

The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences - Professional Development and Advanced Patient Care program is a degree completion program designed for health care professionals who graduated from accredited certificate and/or associate's degree programs and who wish to acquire baccalaureate-level competencies in health sciences theory and in health care professional issues.

In addition to the general Standards for Undergraduate Admission, all Health Sciences program applicants must meet the full set of admission requirements from one of the following categories:

• 1) Degree-bearing Candidates:
  • a) Possess a transfer-oriented Associate degree in an allied health field from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university, or program and be (or have previously been) licensed, certified, or registered in an allied health field.
  • b) Provide proof of license, certification, or registration in an allied health field.
  • c) Tender official transcripts bearing evidence of a cumulative GPA of 2.50. No transferable credits may have a grade below a "C" (2.00).
  • d) Provide proof of certification in CPR for Health Care Providers through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross prior to application to the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Required to maintain certification throughout the program.
• 2) Non-degree-bearing Candidates:
  • a) Submit official transcripts, documenting proof of coursework that led to license, certification, or registration in an allied health field.
  • b) Provide proof of license, certification, or registration in an allied health field.
  • c) Tender official transcripts bearing evidence of a cumulative GPA of 2.50. No transferable credits may have a grade below a "C" (2.00).
  • d) Provide proof of certification in CPR for Health Care Providers through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross prior to application to the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Required to maintain certification throughout the program.
  • e) Be prepared to transfer or complete the following general education competencies with a minimum grade of "C" (2.00):
    • i) 6 credits of English Composition
    • ii) 5 credits of Scientific Inquiry
    • iii) 4 credits of Humanities

Health Systems Management - Master's (Online)

Grand Canyon University's Master of Business Administration in Health Systems Management program prepares students for advanced management or senior administration positions in the health care industry through coursework that addresses the areas of health care systems theory, health care finance and policy, health services technology, and ethical concerns in health care.

Medical Imaging Science - Bachelor's (Online)

The Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Science program offers an opportunity for imaging technologists to advance their education by acquiring both a bachelor's degree and skills that are relevant to their current vocation. This program offers the technologist an opportunity for advancement in employment and enables the motivated professional to serve the community at a higher level of health care.

In addition to the general Standards for Undergraduate Admission, all Medical Imaging Sciences degree program applicants must meet the full set of admission requirements from one of the following categories:

• 1) Degree-bearing Candidates:
  • a) Possess an Associate degree in an allied health field from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university, or program and be (or have previously been) licensed, certified, or registered in an allied health field.
  • b) Submit official transcripts bearing evidence of a cumulative GPA of 2.50. No transferable credits may have a grade below a "C" (2.00).
  • c) Provide proof of current certification in good standing in Radiography, Radiologic Therapy, Nuclear Medicine, or Sonography by one of the following licensing bodies:
    • i) American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
    • ii) Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
    • iii) American Registry For Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• 2) Non-degree-bearing Candidates:
  • a) Submit proof of completion of a certified program or a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) -accredited program.
  • b) Provide proof of current certification in good standing in Radiography, Radiologic Therapy, Nuclear Medicine, or Sonography by one of the following licensing bodies:
    • i) American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
    • ii) Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
    • iii) American Registry For Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
  • c) Tender official transcripts bearing evidence of a cumulative GPA of 2.50. No transferable credits may have a grade below a "C" (2.00).
  • d) Be prepared to transfer or complete the following general education competencies that are not integrated into the program core with a minimum grade of "C" (2.00):
    • i) 6 credits of English Composition
    • ii) 5 credits of Scientific Inquiry
    • iii) 4 credits of Humanities

Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems - Dual Degree (MBA/MSN) Master's (Online)

The Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems dual-degree program is designed to afford students the opportunity to develop cross functional business management skills, preparing business practitioners for advanced management and executive positions combined with specialized study in leadership theory and application.

Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems - Master's (Online)

The Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems concentration prepares the advanced professional nurse for distinction in a leadership role for today's rapidly changing health care delivery systems. It is designed to apply both cognitive and behavioral skill sets necessary to be an effective leader in the health care environment.

Respiratory Care - Bachelor's (Online)

The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care offers an opportunity for respiratory therapists to advance their education by acquiring a bachelor's degree and skills that are relevant to their current vocation. This program offers the therapist an opportunity for advancement in employment and enables the motivated professional to serve the community at a higher level of health care.

In addition to the general Standards for Undergraduate Admission, all Respiratory Care program applicants must meet the full set of admission requirements from one of the following categories:

• 1) Degree-bearing Candidates:
  • a) Possess an Associate degree in an allied health field from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university, or program and be (or have previously been) licensed, certified, or registered in an allied health field.
  • b) Submit official transcripts bearing evidence of a cumulative GPA of 2.50. No transferable credits may have a grade below a "C" (2.00).
  • c) Provide proof of NBRC credentials as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• 2) Non-degree-bearing Candidates:
  • a) Provide proof of NBRC credentials as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
  • b) Submit official transcripts bearing evidence of a cumulative GPA of 2.50. No transferable credits may have a grade below a "C" (2.00).
  • c) Be prepared to transfer or complete the following general education competencies that are not integrated into the program core with a minimum grade of "C" (2.00):
    • i) 6 credits English Composition
    • ii) 2 credits Scientific Inquiry
    • iii) 4 credits Humanities