Institution: Global College of America (GCA)
Corporate Entity: Global College of America, LLC
Principal Campus Facility: 1001 North Central Avenue, Suite 660, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
Telephone: +1 (623) 980-2277
Compliance Office: [email protected]
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
1. State Licensure Status (Arizona State Board Oversight)
Global College of America is provisionally licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education (AZPPSE) to offer degree programs in and from the State of Arizona under Provisional License No. NVD-00007.
The Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education regulates private postsecondary institutions within Arizona to ensure compliance with state statutory and administrative standards. Enrolled students, applicants, and members of the public may verify the College’s licensure status or direct regulatory inquiries to the Board:
- Regulatory Agency: Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education (AZPPSE)
- Physical & Mailing Address: 1740 W. Adams Street, Suite 3008, Phoenix, AZ 85007, USA
- Telephone: (602) 542-5709
- Email: [email protected]
- Official Website: https://ppse.az.gov
2. Accreditation Disclosure
- Absence of Institutional Accreditation: Global College of America is not accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (US ED) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
- Distinction Between Licensure and Accreditation: State licensure granted by the AZPPSE represents state operational authority to award postsecondary degrees and is strictly distinct from voluntary, non-governmental institutional accreditation.
- Institutional Quality Assurance: While unaccredited, GCA designs its degree curricula, faculty credentialing criteria (A.A.C. R4-39-301), and student record retention policies (A.A.C. R4-39-401) to satisfy rigorous institutional effectiveness metrics and regulatory guidelines established under Arizona law.
3. Federal Student Financial Assistance (Title IV) and Veterans Benefits
- No Title IV Financial Aid: Global College of America does not participate in federally funded student financial aid programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (including Federal Direct Student Loans, Pell Grants, and FAFSA).
- No Veterans Educational Benefits: GCA programs are not approved for education benefits administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (GI Bill®).
- Enrollment Status Limitations: Enrollment status (e.g., full-time or part-time) established at GCA does not confer eligibility for federal financial assistance, deferment of federal student loans, U.S. immigration status/student visas (F-1), or third-party benefits conditioned upon attendance at a Title IV accredited institution.
4. Transferability of Coursework and Degrees
The transferability of academic credits or degrees completed at Global College of America is determined at the sole discretion of the receiving institution, regulatory board, or prospective employer according to its own independent criteria.
- No Transfer Guarantee: GCA does not guarantee, express, or imply that any academic credits, certificates, or degrees completed at GCA will be accepted for transfer, advanced standing, or credential evaluation by any other college, university, or educational provider.
- Student Responsibility: Students planning to transfer academic credits or seek admission into graduate programs at other institutions are advised to consult directly with the receiving institution prior to enrollment.
5. Non-Licensure Disclaimers for Academic Programs
All degree programs delivered by Global College of America are purely academic in orientation and do not lead to professional licensure, clinical certification, state board credentials, or permission to practice a regulated profession in the State of Arizona, the United States, or any foreign jurisdiction.
A. Psychological Sciences & Clinical Psychological Sciences
- Programs: Master of Science in Clinical Psychological Sciences (M.Sc.), Master of Arts in Psychological Sciences (M.A.), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (B.A.), and Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychological Sciences (Ph.D.).
- Scope: These programs are literature- and research-based academic curricula focusing on theoretical inquiry, developmental science, psychopathology concepts, and research methodology.
- Disclaimer: These degree programs do not include clinical training, supervised practicum hours, internships, or residency. They do not authorize diagnosis, counseling, or therapeutic practice and do not qualify graduates to sit for state psychology licensing exams (e.g., EPPP), licensed professional counselor (LPC) exams, or licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) boards in any jurisdiction.
B. Cyber Law & Data Protection
- Program: Master of Science in Cyber Law & Data Protection (M.Sc.).
- Scope: This program examines regulatory structures, compliance models, data governance, and cyber policy from an applied academic perspective.
- Disclaimer: This program is not a Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Master of Laws (LL.M.) and is not approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). Completion does not qualify graduates to sit for any state bar examination, take legal licensure assessments, or engage in the unauthorized practice of law in any jurisdiction.
C. Applied Artificial Intelligence & Quality Engineering
- Programs: Bachelor of Arts in Applied Artificial Intelligence (B.A.), Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (M.Sc.), and Master of Science in Quality Engineering and Management (M.Sc.).
- Scope: These curricula are designed as applied, non-engineering, managerial, and governance-focused tracks.
- Disclaimer: These programs do not confer professional engineering credentials (e.g., Professional Engineer – PE license), software engineering certifications, or third-party vendor credentials.
6. Career Services & Employment Outcomes
Global College of America does not provide formal career placement, employment recruiting, or job guarantee services.
While academic advising and professional development concepts are integrated throughout the curricula, the College makes no warranty, guarantee, or promise regarding future employment, job placement, promotion, specific job titles, wage levels, or earnings outcomes resulting from graduation from any program. Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) references provided in the catalog serve informational occupational mapping purposes only.
7. Language of Instruction
All instruction, course modules, assignments, examinations, learning management system interfaces, and official communications at Global College of America are conducted exclusively in English. GCA does not provide English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, bilingual instruction, or remedial language preparatory programs. All admitted students are required to demonstrate sufficient English proficiency prior to enrollment.