GCU’s National Center for Teaching Preparation Programs

Introducing the National Center for Teacher Preparation program at Grand Canyon University. To address the teacher shortage in America and recognize the teacher’s assistants and school support staff who see potential in every child, we created the following online* scholarships for our para to teacher programs to help pave the way toward initial teacher licensure:
- 32% off tuition for online* education bachelor’s programs**
- 25% off tuition for online* education master’s programs***
We strive to make tuition affordable and education accessible, so you can become a full-time, licensed teacher with paid benefits and position yourself to potentially advance in your teaching career!
GCU offers:
- One class at a time online,* allowing you to network with peers and faculty nationwide
- Field experience hours and student teaching opportunities in your current district****
- Support every step of the way, including licensure exam prep and throughout your teaching career
Did you know? Nearly 80,000 students have graduated from GCU’s College of Education since 2009 (May 2009 - January 2023) and over 100 alumni have been recognized award recipients, including Superintendent, Administrator or Teacher of the Year.
Keep changing lives. And let GCU’s National Center for Teacher Preparation help you achieve your dream.
Find your purpose at GCU. Private. Christian. Affordable.
See what you may qualify for! Visit www.gcu.edu/parapro to learn more or get started.
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If seeking licensure or certification, applicants to the program are responsible for contacting their state department of education for licensure requirements and program approval. In addition, fingerprint and background clearance is required.
*Excluding observational, practice-based experiences and student teaching.
**MOU 9238: This scholarship is only valid for applicants who are currently working for an accredited school or district, seeking initial teacher licensure, not already a licensed teacher and applying for one of the following bachelor’s programs: Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education (any emphasis), Elementary Education and Special Education, Educational Studies, Secondary Education (any emphasis). This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other GCU scholarships. This scholarship will be applied toward your tuition only, and you will not receive funds in excess of your charges.
***MOU 9237: This scholarship is only valid for applicants who are currently working for an accredited school or district, seeking initial teacher licensure, not already a licensed teacher and applying for one of the following Master of Education programs: Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, Elementary Education and Special Education, Secondary Education (any emphasis) and Special Education (any emphasis). This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other GCU scholarships. This scholarship will be applied toward your tuition only, and you will not receive funds in excess of your charges.
****Candidates currently in paid education positions may be eligible to complete practicum/field experience hours and/or student teaching in their paid role if the school district setting aligns with the setting required in the candidate’s program of study/course, the candidate has an appropriately certified mentor available at the accredited school site and the candidate is able to fulfill all expectations, including the completion of all course assignments.
Approved by the Dean of the College of Education on March 28, 2024.