Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University is a private Christian university located in Phoenix, Arizona. As a Christian university, the focus is to provide a college environment that supports the student's spiritual and educational growth.The University offers online and campus-based Bachelor's and Master's degree programs through the Ken Blanchard College of Business, College of Education, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and College of Humanities and Social Sciences and supports both traditional undergraduate students as well as the working professional.