Located in Phoenix, Arizona, Grand Canyon University (GCU) is a private college that focuses on non-denominational, faith-based education. Students can obtain bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees through GCU. This university offers a wide array of degree choices, both on campus and online, with or without Christian emphasis. The university consists of four academic divisions: the College of Education, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, the Ken Blanchard College of Business, and the College of Liberal Arts. Thousands of students take advantage of Grand Canyon University's online programs. The university offers most of its on-campus degrees online as well. This university caters to the needs of both traditional and working students.
Grand Canyon University
3300 W. Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85017
602-639-7500
gcu.edu
Prescott College is located in Prescott, Arizona. Prescott College prides itself on flexibility. Students can live and study on campus, or complete studies online from anywhere in the country to obtain the degrees of their choices. Prescott offers degree completion programs for students who have at least one or two years of college experience. This includes the completion of a bachelor's degree, a master's degree or a doctoral degree. Prescott puts an emphasis on "learning by doing," in which the students participate in block scheduling, small classrooms and extensive interaction with faculty members. This unique approach to education will allow students to become more familiar with the topic at hand, more comfortable with the work they will be doing and more involved in the learning process itself. Prescott is a liberal arts college and offers teaching certificates, doctoral degrees in education, degrees in leadership and human ecology.
Prescott College
220 Grove Ave.
Prescott, AZ 86301
877-350-2100
prescott.edu
Also located in Prescott, Arizona is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Embry-Riddle offers a wide variety of degrees, many of which differ from the degrees offered at many traditional universities. Students who attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University can complete degrees in meteorology, aviation, global security and intelligence, engineering and aeronautics. Students who participate in the aeronautics program benefit from Prescott, Arizona's year-round flight-friendly climate. Embry-Riddle's small class sizes allow students to participate in a hands-on learning experience while building strong relationships with their instructors, and the scholars are given the opportunity to work with industry leaders. With this type of learning environment students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University gain real-world experiences and become ready to join the workforce. Several of the programs offered by this university have extremely high rates of job-placement after graduation.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
3700 Willow Creek Road
Prescott, AZ 86301
928-777-6600
prescott.erau.edu