Programs of Study 5
Programs of Study Gannon offers four different levels of graduate programs: (1) Doctoral programs, (2) Master’s degrees with concentrations, (3) graduate level certificates, and (4) select course work for professional development.
Doctoral Programs Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Organizational Learning and Leadership (Ph.D.) Physical Therapy (DPT)
Master’s Degree Programs
• 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) • Sport and Exercise Science Athletic Training (Master of Athletic Training - MAT) Sport and Exercise Science (Master of Science - MS) * Note: The Physician Assistant program is limited in the number of spots we are able to offer due to limitations set by Gannon’s accrediting body. Given an overwhelming response to our program, we do not currently have any post-baccalaureate spots available.
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) • Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Master of Science - MS) • Computer and Information Science (Master of Science MSCIS) Information Analytics Software Engineering • Education (Master of Education - MEd) Curriculum and Instruction Reading • Education (PDE Certifications) English as a Second Language Program Specialist Principal K-12 Reading Specialist Supervisor of Curriculum Instruction Superintendent 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 Management - MSEM) • English (Master of Arts - MA) • Environmental Health and Engineering (Master of Science in Environmental Health and Engineering - MSEH) • Mechanical Engineering (Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering - MSME) • Nursing (Master of Science in Nursing - MSN) Administration Anesthesia Family Nurse Practitioner
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 on a non-degree basis. Gannon University offers the following graduate level certificate programs:
Family Nurse Practitioner Nurse Anesthesia Theological Studies
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.