Gannon University

	Programs Of Study

PROGRAMS OF STUDY
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Programs of Study

Gannon offers four different levels of graduate programs: (1) A Doctoral program, (2) Master’s degrees with concentrations, (3) graduate level certificates, and (4) select course work for professional development.

Doctoral Program
Counseling Psychology (Ph.D.)
Physical Therapy (DPT)

Master’s Degree Programs
The following areas of study lead to master’s degrees.
Concentration areas are listed under degree programs where applicable.

Business Administration
(Master of Business Administration-MBA)
Community Counseling (Master of Science-MS)
Computer and Information Science
(Master of Science-MSCIS)
Computer Science
Information Science
Software Engineering
Education
(Master of Education-MEd)
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership
Natural and Environmental Sciences
Reading
Principal Certification
Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility

Electrical Engineering
(Master of Science in Electrical Engineering-MSEE)
Embedded Software Engineering
(Master of Science in Embedded Software Engineering-MSES)
Engineering Management
(Master of Science in Engineering-MSE)
English
(Master of Arts-MA)
Environmental Health and Engineering
(Master of Science-MS)

Mechanical Engineering
(Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering-MSME)
Natural and
Environmental Sciences
(Master of Education-MEd)
Nursing
(Master of Science in Nursing-MSN)
Administration
Anesthesia
Medical/Surgical
Nurse Practitioner
RN to MSN
(an option for associate and diploma nurses)
Occupational Therapy (Master of Science-MS)
Pastoral Studies (Master of Arts-MA)
Pastoral Ministry
Religious Education
Physician Assistant
(Master of Physician Assistant Science-MPAS)
Public Administration
(Master of Public Administration-MPA)
Administrative Studies
Organizational Leadership

Graduate Level Certificates
Graduate certificate programs involve prescribed sets of courses and/or projects/internships that are designed to build expertise in a specialized area. The total credit requirements (usually 12 to 18) are substantially fewer than that of a master’s degree. Some students pursue graduate certificates in lieu of making a commitment to an entire degree program. Others use certificates to build specializations with master’s degree programs, to retool after a master’s degree has been earned, or for professional development. Certificate students must apply and be accepted in a non-degree basis. Gannon University offers the following graduate level certificate programs:

Accounting
Advanced Counselor Studies
Environmental Health and Safety
Family Nurse Practitioner
Financial Management
Financial Management
Gerontology
Human Resource Management
Investments
Marketing
Nurse Anesthesia
Pastoral Ministry
Public Administration
Reading
Religious Education
Risk Management

Coursework for Professional Development
As a continuing service to the regional professional community, Gannon University offers qualified students the opportunity to pursue professional development via sequences of graduate course work. Students wishing only to build expertise in areas of interest or to gain new knowledge may apply for non-degree status. However, like certificate students, non-degree students must satisfy graduate level entrance requirements.