Grand Canyon University Plans Expansion Into Law and Industrial Trades

The proposed College of Law will emphasize constitutional principles, free-market values, and a Christian worldview. While the university is currently interviewing candidates for a founding dean, the program remains subject to a rigorous multi-year accreditation process involving the Arizona Supreme Court and the American Bar Association. If approved, it would become Arizona's third ABA-accredited law school, with a potential inaugural class as early as 2027 or 2028.

Simultaneously, the new College of Construction and Industrial Technologies (CCIT) targets Arizona’s booming manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. By partnering with industry leaders such as TSMC, Amkor, and McCarthy Building Companies, the university intends to create a flexible education-to-employment model. This curriculum will allow students to move between short-term apprenticeships, technical certifications, and four-year degrees within a single administrative structure. University President Brian Mueller noted that this approach addresses the critical shortage of skilled tradespeople, positioning the university to support the state’s massive influx of industrial investment while offering students high-demand career paths.