Knowledge to Help Shape a Changing World
Here’s the question, ''How shall I live my life?''
There is no more important question, and the answer can be found here, in the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences. A liberal arts education develops skills in reasoning logically, communication, both in the spoken and written word across various media, and critical thinking. It is the foundation for a life of learning, decision-making and service.
In the College of Humanities, Education and Social Science, you’ll find:
- A 100% job placement rate for Gannon Communication Arts, Criminal Justice, English, and Philosophy graduates, while Social Work grads have a job placement rate that exceeds 90%.
- Study Abroad programs that offer the opportunity to shift your perspective, build relationships, and challenge yourself to learn and grow. Gannon University sponsors several short-term Study Abroad experiences as well as semester-long programs in England, France, and Italy.
- A highly selective Honors Program for academically talented and highly motivated students that offers small class sizes and close contact between students and some of Gannon's finest professors, challenging student and teacher alike to broaden their knowledge and grow in the search for truth.
- A Gannon University Honors Program that holds memberships in the following honors associations: National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC), Northeast region of the National Collegiate Honors Council (NE-NCHC), Mideast Honors Association (MEHA).
- A Center for Experiential Education that prepares you for placement and assists you in securing quality internship, co-op, and shadowing experiences which will provide you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in your field of interest.