Academic Programs
What You'll Be Doing
Gannon University believes compassionate people can make a difference in individuals’ lives and better the community in which they live. If you are interested in working with crisis intervention, youth and mental health counseling, probation, employee assistance, child welfare, drug and alcohol counseling, family therapy or developmental disabled care management, Gannon’s social work program can give you the background you need. As a social work major, you will receive individualized instruction and be prepared to work with culturally diverse populations through participation in academic and social activities that promote and enhance the dignity, individuality and self-determination of all persons.
The field of social and human services is ranked among the top ten fastest growing occupations. Professional opportunities for social workers are anticipated to grow at a rate of over 36 percent in the coming years. Settings for social workers can be found in schools, hospitals and nursing homes. Social work majors also have the option of continuing their education in graduate school before entering the work force.
College Connections
The Erie area provides opportunities for field experience with agencies such as Hamot Medical Center, Millcreek Community Hospital, Erie Homes for Children and Adults, Hermitage House and many more.
Gannon social work students are active members of the Social Work Club. Gannon’s Social Work Club organizes Erie county’s largest Christmas dinner for the homeless. Students in the club also participate in various community activities, including the American Heart Association’s “Heart Walk” and “Project Give.”
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.
• Graduates from Gannon’s social work program have been accepted and are routinely enrolled at some of the leading graduate schools of social work in the nation, such as Case Western Reserve University, University of Pittsburgh, Columbia University and the University of Michigan.
• Gannon’s social work program is accredited and meets the national standards set by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Graduates of Gannon’s social work program may receive their master of social work (MSW) degree in one year instead of two.
• Gannon’s social work program boasts a 100 percent acceptance rate for students who pursue graduate school and obtain licensure.
• More than 93 percent of Gannon social work graduates find employment in the social work field and/or pursue graduate education.
• Transfer students with an associate’s degree in arts or science may be able to complete this major through Gannon’s Next–Step Program. Next–Step guarantees acceptance of up to 64 credits and allows students to enter Gannon with junior level status. Only courses in which grades of C or better have been earned are eligible for transfer.
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