Gannon University Semester Exchange Opportunities Viewbook 2021

GANNON UNIVERSITY SEMESTER EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES

Erie, Pennsylvania

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3,432 + 1,012 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

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GRADUATE STUDENTS

SCHOLARSHIPGRANTING VARSITY SPORTS

TUITION

Students from Gannon University’s exchange partners who choose to study at Gannon for a semester will pay their tuition to their own university.

ROOM AND BOARD

Students’ fees for room and board (including a selected meal plan) will be paid to Gannon University.

MEAGAN M. GANIA

Director, Learning Abroad and International Academic Programs “In addition to rich academic opportunities, students will be able to explore many iconic sights in the United States.

Located within driving distance to places such as Niagara Falls, Chicago, Cleveland, New York City, Pittsburgh, and Washington, D.C., Gannon will provide you with the semester of a lifetime—one you surely don’t want to miss!”

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OPEN TO EXCHANGE STUDENTS BUSINESS

Accounting Business Administration Economics Entrepreneurship Finance Healthcare Management International Management Management Marketing Risk Management & Insurance Sport Management & Marketing Supply Chain Management

EDUCATION

Early Childhood Education Middle Level Education Secondary Education Special Education

ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING Biomedical Engineering Computer Science Cyber Engineering Cybersecurity Dual Computer Science & Software Engineering Electrical Engineering Environmental Engineering Environmental Science Industrial and Robotics Engineering Information Systems Mechanical Engineering Software Engineering Software Engineering International Degrees

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Applied Exercise Science Communication Sciences and Disorders Nutrition & Human Performance Public Health Respiratory Care SCIENCES Biochemistry Biology Chemical Engineering Co-op Chemistry Freshwater & Marine Biology Mathematics Medical Laboratory Science Science

HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Advertising Communication Criminal Justice Digital Media Communication English Foreign Language History Interdisciplinary Studies Journalism Communication Performance for Media & Stage Philosophy Political Science Pre-Law Psychology Public Relations Public Service & Global Affairs Social Work Theatre & Communication Arts Theology

Students use their Mobile STEM Lab to promote community research and education.

INSPIRING ACADEMIC SUCCESS

The School of Education offers students one-on-one learning opportunities.

Students engage in handson learning in the Patient Simulation Center .

Student sample the waters of Frontier Park.

The interactions you have with your professors are among the most important experiences at Gannon. Our expert faculty love teaching and researching and are here to inspire you to question, learn and achieve.

FIND YOUR POSSIBILITIES Think about what you love to do, where you imagine yourself working, or what you want to accomplish in the future. It’s all possible at Gannon. We offer 68 bachelor’s degrees and 41 minors to customize your education. Each of our majors include opportunities to work and learn in hands-on, professional settings.

LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS Have you ever had a teacher who significantly impacted your life? Gannon University’s professors know that their first priority is your success. Gannon has a low 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio that allows your professors to easily get to know you and learn about your goals, accomplishments and challenges. You’ll feel comfortable contributing to class discussions, speaking with professionals in the field, and collaborating with your professors to plan your career.

RESEARCH SIDE BY SIDE How far can you take your research at Gannon? Maybe into the pages of a national journal, on the list of registered patent owners, or to competitions across the country. Your research might take you 30 feet below the surface of the Caribbean Sea to observe marine organisms and coral reefs, 4,000 years into the past at an archaeological dig in Jordan, or to the field to develop NASA mission-related instruments for near-space exploration. At Gannon, your professors learn beside you and work with you to advance your knowledge and enrich your experience.

JERRY CLARK, PH.D.

Gannon University Faculty Member Meet Jerry Clark, Ph.D., associate professor and chair of Gannon’s criminal justice program and retired FBI special agent with 27 years of combined experience in the FBI, DEA, NCIS and parole. Clark is one of our many faculty experts who brings real-world experience into the classroom to inspire the possibilities our students believe in.

WATCH VIDEO Learn more about Gannon faculty expert Jerry Clark.

CLASSROOMS GET REAL

You discover who you want to become through real-world classroom experiences. Our family of faculty, staff and students come together to pursue bold opportunities, tackle challenging questions, and make a difference in the world around us. We believe in providing experiences that will meaningfully shape your career, and they are right here in any of our three colleges.

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND BUSINESS

Students apply what they’ve learned in the classroom to projects with real-world application.

Faculty and students volunteer at Major League Baseball’s 2019 All-Star Week.

The College of Engineering and Business includes new cybersecurity and cyber engineering programs that will be accompanied by the upcoming launch of the Institute for Health and Cyber Knowledge. Here you will learn to fight real-world cybersecurity threats. Learning through experience is a common theme at Gannon. For example, we’ve developed an entrepreneurial space within our Center for Business Ingenuity to help you become a successful business owner with the aid of experts. Our students are at the controls of drones, and working with advanced robots to simulate laparoscopic surgeries right on campus. Would you prefer to take your learning beyond campus parameters? The College of Engineering and Business offers dual programs and learning abroad options through partner institutions in Germany.

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Tour the College of Engineering and Business.

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Students perform through Gannon’s Schuster Theatre.

Faculty member demonstrates footprint casting as a method of forensic investigation.

The College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences offers a broad range of academic programs to help you reach your goals. The new School of Public Service and Global Affairs lets you apply your passion for travel, politics, history, law, culture and languages to purposeful careers. We have a Forensic Investigation Center led by former FBI and ATF agents, who take you from crime scene to courtroom. You can work at Gannon’s awardwinning radio station, newspaper or literary magazine. In addition, we offer internships with a number of nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies or corporations in Erie’s downtown area. We also have a vibrant study abroad program and travel courses.

WATCH VIDEO

Tour the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences.

MOROSKY COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND SCIENCES

Faculty member interacts with students in the classroom.

The Morosky College of Health Professions and Sciences prepares you to meet the health and scientific needs of the community. We blend classroom teaching with handson learning opportunities. For example, students study tropical marine biology in the Bahamas or occupational therapy in Ecuador. Others participate in our student-run pro bono pediatric occupational therapy or adult physical therapy clinics and conduct research alongside faculty in the laboratory, field or clinical environment. Many of these students have multiple job offers or acceptance to graduate programs to choose from before graduation.

WATCH VIDEO Gannon’s Patient Simulation Center provides real-life clinical experiences.

Tour the Morosky College of Health Professions and Sciences.

See inside North and Finegan Halls.

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HOME AWAY FROM HOME

Your experience at Gannon will enable you to live side-by-side on campus with Gannon degree-seeking students, further immersing you in both US and Gannon culture. You can rest easy because your building will be staffed by our caring student affairs professionals. These professionals include a live-in resident director, live-in resident campus minister, resident assistants and community desk attendants. We’re so excited to welcome you to our communities.

NORTH HALL | 143 W. FOURTH ST. | SUITES

North Hall, a suite-style community with two- to fiveperson suites, includes all modern amenities in addition to free laundry, indoor and outdoor recreational spaces, a meditation space, a community kitchen, and a variety of lounges intended for both social and quiet study time.

FINEGAN HALL | 120 W. FIFTH ST. | TRADITIONAL The traditional college residence hall experience is yours at Finegan Hall, which offers two-person rooms. Finegan also offers free laundry, meditation space, a community kitchen and a variety of lounges intended for both social and quiet study time.

You’ll be surrounded by great friends and great times when you live in Finegan with nearly 250 other students.

WHAT’S COOKING? “What do we eat?” isn’t really the question at Gannon. It’s more like, “Where should we eat today?” Gannon offers a number of options for you to choose from.

BEYER CAFETERIA – An “all you care to eat” dining hall with a fun and friendly atmosphere.

CAFÉ 900 – Enjoy a coffee shop atmosphere while grabbing a one-of-a-kind java and quick bite to eat.

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ON-CAMPUS DINING OPTIONS

COURTYARD CAFÉ – This café features a Market Street Deli and fresh soups daily. The enclosed sunken courtyard within the Morosky Academic Center is one of the coolest lunch spots in Erie.

DOC’S LANDING – Choose from either fresh dough pizza or a hot sandwich from the Bonfire Grill or delicious prepackaged sandwiches and salads at the Up-For-Grabs cooler.

FRESH CAFÉ – Smoothies, fresh fruit and healthy to-go items are available.

INTERMETZO CAFÉ – Visit this upscale coffee bar that specializes in made-to-order espresso beverages from Out of the Grey coffee, grab-and-go selections and daily hot specials.

KNIGHT’S COVE – The Cove features your choice of fresh-made Italian, along with a Market Street Deli.

THE KNIGHT CLUB – An on-campus hangout where food meets friends and entertainment rules after dark (open to the Gannon community).

URBAN BREW – This café offers beverages and healthy snacks from local businesses and features Starbucks coffee.

A COMMUNITY THAT CARES An environment where you feel safe, healthy and cared for is vital to achieving academic success. For this reason, we provide the best services possible across many areas to meet your individual needs and enable your potential.

ACADEMIC ADVISING CENTER – Learn time management, effective studying and exam strategies and obtain assistance with academic planning.

COUNSELING SERVICES – Therapists are available to provide consultations, evaluations and short-term counseling.

We offer services including individual, group and couples counseling, psychiatric services, and crisis intervention.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER – Health services include prescription treatments, wound care, chronic condition support and education, and flu clinics.

ITS HELP DESK – Walk-ins, phone and online assistance are available if you have questions or issues regarding technology.

LIVESAFE APP – The LiveSafe app is a unique campus safety platform. The app features a COVID-19 survey that Gannon community members complete daily to monitor our health during the global pandemic. The app is also used for emergencies, report suspicious activity, and hail Gannon’s Knight Watch van for rides home.

POLICE AND SAFETY – Campus police focus on crime prevention and problem solving through awareness and education to ensure the safest campus living and learning environment possible.

OFFICE OF DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES – Our caring staff will work with you individually to identify any appropriate and reasonable academic accommodations that will help you best reach your potential.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES – We offer free use of services – including peer mentoring, proactive tutoring, life coaching, and academic and career advising – through non-judgmental guidance and encouragement for academic and life-long personal success.

TUTORING SERVICES – Find academic support services and supplemental instruction in the Nash Library’s Writing and Research Center and STEM Center to help you excel in class.

OUR ERIE

SMALL-TOWN FRIENDLINESS AND BIG-CITY ATTRACTIONS

Engage in rich service opportunities in our local neighborhoods.

Discover Lake Erie’s natural beauty from the Erie Bayfront.

Erie, Pa. is a college town with more than 20,000 students in universities across a 20-mile radius. With small-town friendliness and big-city attractions, there is always something fun to do in Erie, and Gannon’s urban campus is at the center of it all. Not only are we located in a vibrant downtown setting and near the beautiful shores of Lake Erie, but we’re also only a two-hour drive from Cleveland, Buffalo, Pittsburgh or Niagara Falls, Canada.

Explore museums, galleries, theaters and restaurants all centrally located downtown.

Enjoy concerts, comedians, minor league sports and other exciting entertainment.

GU IS RIGHT HERE

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LARGEST CITY GEM CITY BECAUSE OUR LAKE ERIE IN PENNSYLVANIA

COASTLINE SPARKLES

2-HR DRIVE FROM CLEVELAND, BUFFALO, PITTSBURGH AND NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA

FOUR SEASONS

SPRING The Erie Zoo and Botanical Gardens is a great way to experience the beauty of Erie during springtime. Walk or hike through Presque Isle State Park or to the home of the Erie SeaWolves baseball team. Celebrate the beginning of warm weather by exploring some local festivals including the annual Asbury Woods Maple Festival.

SUMMER Erie comes alive during the region’s warmest months.

Grab some friends and hit the beaches of Presque Isle State Park for swimming, hiking, boating, biking or fishing. Head to Waldameer Park Water World, enjoy the Sunset Music Series at Presque Isle, and catch one of the weekly street festivals downtown and at the waterfront’s Liberty Park.

Photo Courtesy of Visit Erie

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MILES

OF FRESHWATER BEACHES At Presque Isle State Park

FALL Fall is Erie’s most glorious season and the perfect time to take in the beautiful foliage while hiking through a local park. Indoors, you can view local art at the Art Museum or exciting shows at the Erie Playhouse. Erie also has venues for every musical taste, including the Warner Theatre and Erie Insurance Arena.

OF FUN

Photo Courtesy of Erie Otters

WINTER Winter? Yeah, we have it here, and we know how to have fun with it, too. Start your Christmas shopping early at the Millcreek Mall. See future NHL stars at an Erie Otters game. Swimsuits are welcome all year long at nearby Splash Lagoon, one of the largest indoor water parks in the eastern United States. There are also many places to downhill or cross-country ski.

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