Gannon University

Accounting

Accounting is a promising and rewarding career. The Accounting major offers a rigorous curriculum designed to develop a sound understanding of accounting theory and practice, as well as the ethical principles necessary to prepare students for professional careers in public accounting, corporate accounting, or government/non-profit accounting.

Advertising Communication

The art of advertising has been a part of the selling process for as long as people and organizations have exchanged desired products and services. Today, with a multitude of media attempting to reach targeted audiences businesses and organizations need to take an integrated approach to the promotions industry.

Applied Exercise Science

The Applied Exercise Science Department offers a Bachelor of Science degree through the Morosky College of Health Professions and Sciences. The program is designed to prepare students for employment and/or graduate training in many areas including, but not limited to, athletic training, exercise physiology, physical and occupational therapy, nutrition, health and wellness program administration, medicine and allied health professions, kinesiology, and exercise science.

Applied Intelligence

The mission of the Applied Intelligence Program at Gannon University is to prepare students to develop innovative ways to frame complex real-world problems and apply analytical methods and technologies to help decision makers gain and sustain competitive advantages in both public and private industries.

Aviation and Business Management

Thanks to our relationship with Fundamentals Flight Training (FFT) in Erie, PA, Gannon’s Dahlkemper School of Business proudly offers students the ability to earn a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Aviation & Business Management . Your flight training and business education will equip you to earn Federal Aviation (FAA) licenses as early as your freshman year!

Aviation and Business Management

Thanks to our relationship with Fundamentals Flight Training (FFT) in Erie, PA, Gannon’s Dahlkemper School of Business proudly offers students the ability to earn an Associate of Science degree with a major in Aviation & Business Management in as little as two academic years.

Biochemistry

Biochemistry is the study of the chemical composition and reactions within living systems. The Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry major is designed for students who enjoy the study of chemistry, but prefer to focus study on the biological chemistry facet.

Bioelectrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering is essential to modern society, driving innovation in fields of robotics, autonomous systems, health care, consumer electronics, and artificial intelligence. Electrical Engineering has applications in almost all industries, such as communication, consumer, energy, infrastructure, health care, manufacturing, military, robotics, and transportation.

Biology

The Biology Department values broadly trained students who are knowledgeable in a diversity of disciplines within biology. Such broad training is important in today’s age, when there is considerable overlap among the biological disciplines. Students are therefore encouraged to take a variety of courses to fulfill the 27 credits of upper-level electives required in the major.

Biology/Secondary Education (Bachelor of Arts)

The Secondary programs promote excellence in content knowledge, intellectual skills, and dispositions by emphasizing extensive practical field experiences, professional development, research, and practices which support the developmental needs of students.

Biology/Secondary Education (Bachelor of Science)

The Secondary programs promote excellence in content knowledge, intellectual skills, and dispositions by emphasizing extensive practical field experiences, professional development, research, and practices which support the developmental needs of students.

Biomedical Engineering

The Biomedical Engineering (BME) program aims to provide students with fundamental engineering design and analysis skills to solve medical and biological problems. Biomedical Engineers work with health care professionals to design medical devices and equipment that enhance patients’ quality of life by applying engineering product and process design strategies to medical problems.

Business Administration

The Dahlkemper School of Business offers the degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with areas of concentration in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Management, Management, Marketing, Risk Management & Insurance, Sport Business, and Supply Chain Management. The BSBA degree is being phased out and the Fall 2024 semester is the last entry point for students into this degree program.

Business Administration

The BSBA majors consist of 1) the liberal studies curriculum (required of all Gannon undergraduates) which enables a student to acquire and apply the knowledge and skills necessary to be a significant contributor to an organization, a community, and society; 2) the business core curriculum, composed of a series of courses which integrates the broad range of decisions business managers encounter.

Business Studies

The Bachelor of Arts degree (with a major in Business Studies) requirements consist of the following: 1. The Liberal Core curriculum (required of all Gannon undergraduates) which enables a student to acquire and apply the knowledge and skills necessary to be a significant contributor to an organization, a community, and society 2.

Chemistry

Chemistry is required for a wide range of careers as a result of the technology that permeates our society. Science personnel at all levels, from the technician to the creative researcher, rely heavily on the fundamental principles of chemistry.

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Speech Language Pathologists are health care professionals that prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults.

Computer Science

The Computer Science (CS) major is designed to develop the analytical ability and expertise in computer, both in software creation and usage, which are necessary in the fields of science, technology, and industry. In addition to the computer courses, the program provides a concentration of mathematics and physics courses which are necessary for the development of scientific applications.

Computer Science/Software Engineering

Computer Science and Software Engineering are closely related disciplines. Software engineering focuses on engineering software into valuable products. Computer science focuses on the practice and theory supporting innovation in the computing field.

Criminal Justice

The faculty in the Criminal Justice Program (CRJS) is dedicated to teaching students how to search for truth and justice by applying theory, practical investigative knowledge, and ethical reasoning in the effort to improve society. Mission The Criminal Justice Program (CRJS) at Gannon University is an interdisciplinary, undergraduate major that is dedicated to education, research, and service in the fields of criminal justice, public safety, and social justice.

Criminal Justice

The faculty in the Criminal Justice Program (CRJS) is dedicated to teaching students how to search for truth and justice by applying theory, practical knowledge, and ethical reasoning in domestic and international environments in the effort to improve society.

Cyber Engineering

Cyber Engineering focuses on the development of secured cyber systems – integrated mechanics, electronics, computer hardware and software in a networked, web-enabled environment. Course and project work focuses on hardware and software design, hardware root-of-trust, trusted operating systems, secure communication, and secure networked services.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is a computing discipline involving technology, people, information and processes to enable assured operations in the face of adversaries. It involves the creation, operation, analysis, and testing of secure computer systems. It is an interdisciplinary course of study, including aspects of law, policy, human factors, ethics, and risk management.

Digital Media Communication

Communication skills are valued in every business. As a Digital Media Communication major, you will build the skills necessary to develop a varied communication portfolio, gain valuable real world experience in the field, and get a head start on your career.

Early Childhood

This 63-credit two-year program is designed to meet entry-level Pennsylvania requirements for assistant teachers in preschools and kindergartens, as well as childcare/learning centers and Head Start programs. A GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation with an Associate degree.

Early Childhood Education/Early Intervention

This 69-credit two-year program is designed to meet entry-level Pennsylvania requirements for assistant teachers in preschools and kindergartens, as well as childcare/learning centers and Head Start programs. A GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation with an Associate degree.

Early Childhood PreK-4

Of the Gannon School of Education: The School of Education is committed to the preparation of teachers as reflected through the Gannon University Judeo-Christian tradition. Through the practice of modeling, professionalism, and collaboration, we deliver a student-centered teacher education program that provides opportunities for diverse community experiences and promotion of continuous learning.

Early Childhood PreK-4/Special Education PreK-12

Of the Early Childhood Program: Gannon University’s Early Childhood PreK-4 program prepares skilled professionals who improve the educational experiences of young children by designing and delivering developmentally appropriate, child-centered curricula, instruction, and assessment.

Economics

To meet the growing demand of today’s job market, the Dahlkemper School of Business offers a STEM-designated Economics program. The rigorous curriculum provides an excellent background in financial and quantitative modeling that business professionals use to conduct analysis and research.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Electrical Engineering is essential to modern society, driving innovation in fields of robotics, autonomous systems, health care, consumer electronics, and artificial intelligence. Electrical Engineering has applications in almost all industries, such as communication, consumer, energy, infrastructure, health care, manufacturing, military, robotics, and transportation.

English

The Department offers three curricular tracks to help students tailor the major to fit their interests and professional goals. • BA-English/Secondary Educ : For students interested in teaching English at the high school level • Legal Career Track: For students preparing to attend law school or wanting to pursue another law-related career (e.g.

English as a Second Language

The mission of the English as a Second Language Program at Gannon University is to prepare teacher candidates with the knowledge of second language acquisition and cultural competencies necessary to provide standards-based instruction and assessment for English language learners so they may acquire the level of English proficiency needed to be successful in society.

English/Secondary Education

The objectives of the program are: (1) to give the student an opportunity to become broadly educated in the areas of language, literature and writing, and (2) to provide a program of teacher education which promotes growth, development, professionalism and expertise for successful teaching.

Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate

The Occupational Therapy program allows opportunities for in-depth study and field practicum experiences with individuals of all ages who have limited capacity to perform in their everyday lives. The goal of occupational therapy is to assist the individual to achieve the maximum level of independent living through remediation of or adaptation to physical, cognitive, perceptual, or mental health impairments.

Environmental Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering program at Gannon University is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Environmental Engineering Program Criteria.

Environmental Science

The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (ES) degree is a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum designed for students with strong analytical abilities that includes courses in environmental science as well as biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, and mathematics.

Finance

Gannon University’s finance program intends to provide students with the foundation knowledge, skills, and abilities to pursue their career goals. The Dahlkemper School of Business graduates in finance will have knowledge of financial accounting, financial management, financial markets, and financial theories.

Freshwater and Marine Biology

Gannon's Freshwater and Marine Biology major is one of only 61 such programs in the entire country and one of the only majors of its kind in the Great Lakes region. The major provides students with coursework and hands-on experience to prepare them for employment or graduate training in the field of aquatic science.

Global Cultures

The major in Global Cultures aims at strategically connecting language and culture skills with fields that warrant good employment prospects – applied intelligence, business, public service, political science, criminal justice, communications, and more.

Health Science

The Bachelor of Science in Health Science provides a broad foundation in the health sciences and health education. It is designed for students preparing to enter professional graduate study in fields such as athletic training, occupational therapy, physical therapy and physician assistant studies.

History

The history major is designed to enable the student to acquire a skilled and sustained sense of historical perspective as well as informed insight into historical method. But beyond this it seeks to develop those skills and attitudes of mind that distinguish the educated person: the habits of skepticism and criticism; of thinking with perspective and objectivity; of judging the good and bad and the in-between.

Industrial and Robotics Engineering

Industrial Engineers learn to apply human and material resources to the efficient, optimized, resourceful, and profitable creation of and/or provision of services. Students in Gannon University’s Industrial and Robotics Engineering (IRE) program can choose from one of the following six concentrations.

Interdisciplinary Studies

This interdisciplinary program allows students to design their own curriculum based on personal preference and career goals. It leads to a B.A. degree.

Interdisciplinary Studies

The Associate Degree in interdisciplinary studies provides students with a general education consisting of courses in English language and literature, philosophy, theology, fine arts, and the social and the natural sciences. This curriculum includes courses that help students to acquire the habits and skills needed for the pursuit of knowledge, to learn the methods of research, to understand ideas, to think critically, to interpret and evaluate judgments and to communicate with others.

Journalism Communication

The Journalism Communication program, housed in the university’s School of Communication and the Arts, enables students to master journalistic skills in new and digital media as well as traditional media. Students acquire the reporting, writing, speaking and design skills needed to work successfully in each medium and also tackle theoretical and ethical issues confronting today’s media.

Legal Studies

The Legal Studies Certificate may be earned as a post-Associate degree or the equivalent thereof, or a post-Bachelor degree. It may also be taken in conjunction with any four year degree program, if the Program Director of the student’s major accepts the required 18 credits as cognates and/or electives.

Legal Studies

The Gannon University Legal Studies Program is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). The ABA definition of a legal assistant is: "A legal assistant is a person, qualified by education, training or work experience who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, government agency or other entity and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible.

Legal Studies

The Legal Studies Program mission, at Gannon University, is to provide consistency with the University mission that includes preparing students to enter the legal field with the knowledge, skills and competency to be valued and respected members of the legal profession.

Management

The Management curriculum prepares students to successfully plan, organize, staff, lead, and control the business enterprise. In today’s business environment, managers must think critically and analyze organizational and market changes. This demands an understanding of process measurement, forecasting, functional interdependence, forward thinking and analytics.

Marketing

The Marketing curriculum emphasizes the importance, scope, and purpose of marketing by providing experiences in critical thinking, problem solving, and managerial decision making. Marketing career opportunities exist in areas like customer relationship management, global marketing management, marketing communications, marketing analytics, marketing consulting, marketing research, marketing management, product, and brand management, professional sales, and sales management.

Mathematics

Mathematics majors at Gannon must satisfactorily complete a minimum of forty-eight credits ranging over such areas as discrete mathematics, calculus, abstract algebra, mathematical analysis, probability, statistics, linear algebra, differential equations, and mathematical modeling.

Mathematics/Secondary Education

Students majoring in Mathematics qualify for Teacher Certification in Mathematics/Secondary Education.

Mechanical Engineering

The overall goal of the Mechanical Engineering Program is to provide the student with a fundamental and application-based education. This program is designed to prepare the student for employment in research, development, design and production in industry or government as well as to assure a high level of preparation for those students who continue to advanced studies.

Medical Laboratory Science

The goal of the Medical Laboratory Science Program is to provide a solid program of study that qualifies students for admission to a hospital-based program for clinical laboratory education. The program involves three years of undergraduate study at Gannon and a fourth year of clinical education at a hospital-based program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS).

Middle Level Grades 4-8 English Language Arts/Reading

The Middle Level Grades 4-8 programs develop skilled practitioners who will improve the educational experiences of young adolescents by delivering challenging and engaging curricula that are multifaceted and integrative and promote character development as well as developmentally appropriate growth.

Middle Level Grades 4-8 English Language Arts/Reading and Mathematics

Of the Middle Level Program: Gannon University’s Middle Level Grades 4-8 program prepares skilled professionals who improve the educational experiences of young adolescents by designing and delivering multifaceted, integrative, challenging, and engaging curricula, instruction, and assessment.

Middle Level Grades 4-8 English Language Arts/Reading and Science

The Middle Level Grades 4-8 programs develop skilled practitioners who will improve the educational experiences of young adolescents by delivering challenging and engaging curricula that are multifaceted and integrative and promote character development as well as developmentally appropriate growth.

Middle Level Grades 4-8 Mathematics

The Middle Level Grades 4-8 programs develop skilled practitioners who will improve the educational experiences of young adolescents by delivering challenging and engaging curricula that are multifaceted and integrative and promote character development as well as developmentally appropriate growth.

Middle Level Grades 4-8 Mathematics and Science

The Middle Level Grades 4-8 programs develop skilled practitioners who will improve the educational experiences of young adolescents by delivering challenging and engaging curricula that are multifaceted and integrative and promote character development as well as developmentally appropriate growth.

Middle Level Grades 4-8 Science

The Middle Level Grades 4-8 programs develop skilled practitioners who will improve the educational experiences of young adolescents by delivering challenging and engaging curricula that are multifaceted and integrative and promote character development as well as developmentally appropriate growth.

Middle Level Grades 4-8 Social Studies

The Middle Level Grades 4-8 programs develop skilled practitioners who will improve the educational experiences of young adolescents by delivering challenging and engaging curricula that are multifaceted and integrative and promote character development as well as developmentally appropriate growth.

Middle Level Grades 4-8 Social Studies and Mathematics

The Middle Level Grades 4-8 programs develop skilled practitioners who will improve the educational experiences of young adolescents by delivering challenging and engaging curricula that are multifaceted and integrative and promote character development as well as developmentally appropriate growth.

Middle Level Grades 4-8 Social Studies and Science

The Middle Level Grades 4-8 programs develop skilled practitioners who will improve the educational experiences of young adolescents by delivering challenging and engaging curricula that are multifaceted and integrative and promote character development as well as developmentally appropriate growth.

Mortuary Science

Of all human experiences, none is more overwhelming in its implications than death. Presently, the number of openings for funeral directors, embalmers and other funeral personnel exceeds the number of graduates in the mortuary science field, thereby providing a wealth of employment opportunities.

Nursing

The Villa Maria School of Nursing undergraduate and graduate programs and certificates are approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The study of professional nursing starts in the freshman year with clinical nursing courses beginning at the sophomore level.

Nursing (RN to BSN)

The Villa Maria School of Nursing, in agreement with the Pennsylvania Nursing Articulation Model, believes that a common core of knowledge exists between accredited basic nursing programs and should be recognized without the requirements of special testing.

Nutrition

The Nutrition and Human Performance program offers a Bachelor of Science degree through the Morosky College of Health Professions and Sciences. The mission of the Nutrition and Human Performance program is to promote understanding of the scientific background of nutrition as it translates to effective practice that builds future leaders in dietetics and nutrition.

Nutrition and Human Performance

The Nutrition and Human Performance program offers a Bachelor of Science degree through the Morosky College of Health Professions and Sciences. The mission of the Nutrition and Human Performance program is to promote understanding of the scientific background of nutrition as it translates to effective practice that builds future leaders in dietetics and nutrition.

Occupational Therapy (Five-Year)

The Occupational therapy program allows opportunities for in-depth study and field practicum experiences with individuals of all ages who have limited capacity to perform in their everyday lives. The goal of occupational therapy is to assist the individual to achieve the maximum level of independent living through remediation of or adaptation to physical, cognitive, perceptual, or mental health impairments.

Philosophy

The Philosophy Program engages students to understand and articulate their own positions and engage in critical yet receptive inquiry with others and the world around them. Mission The faculty of the Philosophy Program will introduce students to philosophy as a way of life through critical self-inquiry, ethical reasoning, metaphysical and epistemological speculation, aesthetic reflection, and logical rigor.

Physician Assistant (Five-Year)

Physician assistants (PAs) are medical providers who are nationally certified and state licensed to practice medicine as a member of a team with other healthcare professionals. Their specific tasks vary widely due to differences among state laws and hospital policies.

Political Science

The Political Science program seeks to attract talented students who are intellectually curious about political life and global affairs. As a dedicated community of teaching and learning, we strive to promote awareness and understanding of the key perennial questions concerning the nature of politics.

Polysomnography

The Respiratory Care Program offers a certificate in Polysomnography and prepares the student to earn specialty credentials as a Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS). Students must be admitted to this certificate option. Polysomnography admission requirements include active enrollment in the entry-level Bachelor of Science degree program in Respiratory Care or an active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) holding an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Respiratory Care.

Psychology (Bachelor of Arts)

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology prepares students for a variety of professional and liberal arts careers by providing maximal flexibility in vocational planning. Because of the strong foundation the curriculum provides in research methods, Liberal Studies Core, and behavioral sciences, the psychology major prepares the student to pursue graduate study in a variety of fields including Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Business and Health Care Administration, Law and others.

Psychology (Bachelor of Science)

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology prepares students for graduate programs in Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, Biopsychology, and other related fields. Students gain extensive research experience through advanced statistics and research courses.

Public Health

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Public Health is designed for students seeking a health-related major that is more broadly-based than the focused, existing majors within the University. The major combines a foundation in health-related courses, sciences, humanities, and social sciences with a breadth of courses within one or more departments in the University.

Public Relations

The public relations profession is about influencing, engaging and creating relationships with key audiences to contribute to the way an organization is viewed. The PR professional has skills that will help to offer insights into the development of an organization’s message across multiple channels to internal and external publics within the for-profit, not-for-profit and government sectors.

Public Service and Global Affairs

Public Service and Global Affairs (PSGA) is an inter-disciplinary major rooted in the study of Global Languages, History, Legal Studies and Political Science. The major is intended to intellectually and vocationally prepare students for careers in public service and global affairs.

Radiologic Sciences

Practitioners in radiologic sciences are highly skilled educated professionals who provide radiographic images of the human body to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease or injury. This practice requires development of cognitive skills, technological skills, and effective communication and interpersonal skills that will assist the individual in this profession.

Respiratory Care

There are few things more frightening than not being able to breathe. You can live without water for a few days, and without food for a few weeks. But, when deprived of air, you will die within minutes.

School Nurse

The Villa Maria School, in cooperation with the School of Education, offers a post-baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) certificate for school nursing. The school nurse certificate program is open to registered nurses who have earned a BSN.

Science

This program is a perfect fit for those students who enjoy science but are not yet certain of the career path they wish to pursue. By providing a broad background in biology, chemistry, environmental science, mathematics and physics, students are afforded a high degree of flexibility in the types of courses they choose to complete the 60 credits of required science sequence coursework.

Social Studies/Secondary Education

The Secondary programs promote excellence in content knowledge, intellectual skills, and dispositions by emphasizing extensive practical field experiences, professional development, research, and practices which support the developmental needs of students.

Social Work

The practice of professional social work requires not only the intellectual capacity to absorb a substantial body of knowledge, but also the ability to master skills in interpersonal relationships, to effect social change through social policy advocacy and to consume and produce relevant, evidence- based research.

Software Engineering

The Software Engineering (SE) major is designed to produce graduates capable of developing high-quality software systems with a focus on the Mobile Application domain. Gannon software engineers learn how to apply the principles of computer science, engineering, and analysis to the design, creation, testing, and evaluation of software and digital systems.

Spanish

Knowledge of a second language complements nearly every discipline and opens the door to an array of professional opportunities. Gannon's Spanish program will lead you to develop proficiency in the Spanish language, a language of national and global importance, while deepening your understanding of the rich and diverse cultures of Hispanic nations.

Special Education PreK-12

Of the Special Education Program: Gannon University’s Special Education program prepares skilled professionals who improve the educational experiences of diverse learners by designing and delivering individualized curricula, instruction, and assessments in collaborative environments.

Sport and Exercise Science

The Sport and Exercise Science Department offers a Bachelor of Science degree through the Morosky College of Health Professions and Sciences. The program is designed to prepare students for employment and/or graduate training in many areas including, but not limited to, athletic training, exercise physiology, physical and occupational therapy, nutrition, health and wellness program administration, medicine and allied health professions, kinesiology, and exercise science.

Sport Business

With the proliferation of sports teams, facilities, and business there is a growing need for professionals interested in combining both a passion and talent for the marketing and management of sport industries. The program provides students the opportunity to combine their dual interests in business with applications to sport professions.

Theatre and Communication Arts

For those interested in a hybrid degree, encompassing all the best of what the School of Communication and the Arts has to offer, the BA in Theatre and Communication Arts is the perfect choice.

Theology

The Theology Program will successfully introduce students to theological reflection, Christian morality, and the Bible, enable students to understand their role as ethical agents of change in the world, and engage in academic research.

Writing

The Writing Major offers a highly flexible program of study which prepares students to work as writing professionals in business and non-profit settings or as creative writers. Major core requirements in the English Department will focus primarily on writing, while program electives may be completed with courses from several departments, including English, Communications, Legal Studies, Marketing, Education, Information Systems or Criminal Justice.