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Gannon University believes in providing life-long learners with a well-rounded education. By providing exposure to languages and literature, history, philosophy, theology and the social sciences, Gannon’s liberal arts program helps you draw from a wide range of disciplines to prepare you for your career choice. As a liberal arts major, you will also be equipped with administrative skills (researching, organizing, analyzing, planning, creating, decision making, and speaking and writing proficiency) that are necessary to compete in the job market.

Students who receive a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts can pursue graduate degrees in programs such as guidance and counseling, business administration, English, history or law. Those who enter the workforce upon graduation find employment in a vast array of fields, including the insurance industry, corporate communications, journalism and marketing.

College Connections

• Gannon liberal arts students can take advantage of the cooperative education program to gain professional work experience. Depending on the student’s career objectives, various co-ops and internships are available with advertising and marketing agencies, insurance companies, law firms, health organizations, media organizations and nonprofit social organizations.

The Gannon Advantage

• Students at Gannon enjoy internships, co-ops and study abroad opportunities. In addition everyone completes our "Liberal Studies Core" -- 39 credits that will help prepare you for life.
• Gannon's Career Development Services Office reports that 97% of Gannon's recent graduates are employed or are enrolled in graduate studies.
• On our urban campus, students can enjoy all the conveniences of city living while feeling at home in Gannon's caring community.
• An overall 13:1 student to faculty ratio ensures that students receive the genuine commitment and personal attention they are seeking.
• Gannon's Career Service Center helps students search for graduate school or job opportunities, develop interviewing skills and design a professional resume.
• Over 70 clubs and organizations as well as 18 NCAA Division II athletics provide students the chance to be involved.