Doctoral Degrees
Pursue Advanced Learning With a Doctorate From GCU
Grand Canyon University offers a wide variety of doctorate programs to professionals who are interested in pursuing advanced learning opportunities. No matter the field or program you choose, you will be guided to develop independent research skills that may allow you to make original contributions to your field.
GCU’s College of Doctoral Studies is focused on increasing your specialized knowledge by designing programs that are academically challenging to help build modern leaders. These degrees are both challenging and intellectually stimulating, yet collaborative, with opportunities to network with other doctoral learners. GCU offers terminal degree options in business, education, nursing, healthcare administration, psychologyand counselor education and supervision.
Lead, Innovate and Inspire in Doctoral Programs at GCU
From behavioral health to Christian ministry to general psychology, there are a variety of degree options at GCU. The College of Doctoral Studies aims to design graduate degree programs that align with industry needs and emerging issues across specific fields in order to thoroughly prepare professionals to tackle modern challenges with an innovative and ethics-minded approach. Below, you can choose from online doctoral programs applicable to a range of settings — from the corporate boardroom to the patient’s bedside and beyond. (See disclaimer 1 )
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Doctor of Health Administration (DHA)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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"I actually decided to attend GCU for my doctorate before I chose what I wanted to study. I felt the signs of the universe were pointing me to this school."">" I actually decided to attend GCU for my doctorate before I chose what I wanted to study. I felt the signs of the universe were pointing me to this school. "
"I actually decided to attend GCU for my doctorate before I chose what I wanted to study. I felt the signs of the universe were pointing me to this school."">" I actually decided to attend GCU for my doctorate before I chose what I wanted to study. I felt the signs of the universe were pointing me to this school. "




