COURSE CURRICULUM

The Student Learning Outcomes for the Public Service and Global Affairs program at Gannon University focus on developing students into knowledgeable, skilled, and globally aware professionals. Students are guided to articulate and implement a personal educational plan with the assistance of an adviser, ensuring their studies align with their individual interests and career goals.The program emphasizes a broad understanding of international issues and the ability to analyze these issues from multiple disciplinary perspectives, encouraging students to make connections across political, social, economic, and cultural contexts. Students also gain specialized knowledge in a specific geographical region, academic discipline, or topic, allowing them to develop expertise in an area of personal or professional interest.Language proficiency is a key component, with students expected to demonstrate oral and written skills in at least one foreign language, enhancing their ability to communicate across cultures and participate effectively in global contexts. Additionally, the program requires students to synthesize their experiential education experiences with traditional classroom learning, integrating practical application, research, and service-learning opportunities to reinforce academic knowledge and professional skills.Overall, Gannon’s Public Service and Global Affairs program equips students with the analytical, linguistic, and experiential competencies necessary to pursue careers in international development, policy analysis, nonprofit work, and related fields, while fostering a deep understanding of global issues and ethical civic engagement.