43 BA Degree Programs in Erie USA

When you think of politics, what comes to mind? Elections? The President? Political parties? Politics is complex. While government is part of politics, it's not the only aspect. And, becoming a politician is not your only option. As a political science major in Mercyhurst University, you'll study political theory, comparative politics, public administration, international relations, public law and political methodology. In addition, you'll also have the option of earning a concentration in one of several subfields of the discipline including international relations, pre-law, applied politics, or environmental studies and politics. Majoring in political science can lead you to a career in law, international diplomacy, teaching, journalism, business, and many other exciting fields.

Eradicating diseases, promoting healthy behaviors, and improving the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities--an education in public health will provide you the skills to do it all. Mercyhurst's multidisciplinary Public Health program focuses on disease and injury prevention by promoting healthy lifestyles through the implementation of educational programs, development of policies, research, and administration of health services. With only 16% of colleges offering undergraduate public health programs, Mercyhurst Public Health graduates have excellent prospects of finding work in the field, entering one of the more than 50 graduate schools of public health or continuing on to medical school or a law school offering a health law program.

This program in Mercyhurst is intended for the student who wishes to pursue a rigorous degree program of combined general and dance studies. The degree allows a student to complete a dual major or minor that complementary to the field and/or a concentration in pedagogy or to complete accelerated programming. Emphasis is placed on the development of transferable skills that will support transitions inside or outside the dance field. If you dream of performing, choreographing, teaching, running a studio, or engaging with your community, a degree in dance can help you set the stage.

If you're fascinated by the past, Mercyhurst's Thomas B. Hagen Department of History can help prepare you for a successful and rewarding future with studies in traditional history, public history and museum studies, or preparing to teach history at the secondary level. A wide-ranging curriculum, coupled with an outstanding faculty, equips students with skills sought by employers in virtually any field: to research, analyze, and evaluate information; and to produce sound, convincing arguments orally and in writing. Our History department is committed to promoting a constant search for answers and a holistic approach to learning. Students research movements and events from the past as they analyze how different social, political, and cultural trends affect our society today.

A Human Resource Management degree qualifies you to work in virtually every industry since every business needs strong human resource leaders. Every organization needs strong human resource leaders to administer and oversee programs that benefit employees, as well those to manage the fast-changing, complex employment laws. From determining staffing needs, to recruitment and training, to keeping employee records, overseeing benefits, and managing compensation, HR managers play an integral role in business. As the demand rises for HR managers, so does the competitive nature of these positions. That's why the people best poised to land these types of jobs are college graduates, especially those with bachelor's degrees in human resource management. Students who graduate with a major in Human Resource Management will be able to provide their skills, knowledge and understanding of human resource functions to organizations in the for-profit, nonprofit, and public sectors of the workforce.

Be a part of the largest and fastest-growing industry in the world! The hospitality/tourism industry is considered the world's largest industry and is expected to grow by double digits in the near future. With this growth comes great opportunities to enter this fast-paced, exciting field at a management level.

Gannon University’s history program offers the rich benefits of innovative education, a global worldview, and community ties that will help change you and change the world. Start your journey with Gannon and develop the analytical skills, perspective, and scholarship you need to obtain a career in diplomacy, higher education, international development, journalism, law, public policy analysis, writing, and more.

We are the content creators, message makers, and storytellers in a society eager for information. In Gannon’s journalism communication program, you will master techniques in news gathering and storytelling, learn about multiplatform digital media and traditional media, and create important, timely, and accurate stories through an array of media that can shape our world for the better.

Philosophy has been referred to as the “most practical major” by The Atlantic magazine and the “ultimate transferable work skill” by The Times of London. Leaders in law, business, media, and the tech world — from LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman to Flickr founder Stewart Butterfield — say that studying philosophy was the secret to their success as digital entrepreneurs.

Knowledge of a foreign language complements nearly every discipline and opens the door to an array of professional opportunities. Gannon’s Spanish program will lead you to develop proficiency in Spanish and understand the rich culture of Hispanic nations.

You’re a content creator, a message maker, a storyteller. Whether you are in front of or behind the scenes, you can inspire an audience in exciting ways. If this is you, Gannon’s theatre and communication arts program can help you hone your skills in writing, producing, working in teams, and thinking outside the box, and put these passions at center stage through careers in the arts, media, and much more.

Gannon University’s business studies degree offers students who are interested in business a flexible and creative education. The program combines liberal arts coursework with a solid foundation in business fundamentals, so you can study the area(s) of business that interest you without being confined to selecting one discipline.

We don’t just teach students to be strong managers, but also effective leaders. Since managers influence all aspects of modern organizational life, we prepare students with a well-rounded curriculum comprised of a broad overview of management strategy and specifics about management’s role, tasks, and practices within an organization. We teach aspiring managers how to guide a business toward its goals, manage people, and appropriate resources efficiently.

Gannon’s global cultures program plays a central role in the University’s mission to prepare globally responsible citizens. You’ll gain a comprehensive educational experience and learn about a world that is increasingly diverse, international, and interdependent.

Gannon University’s interdisciplinary studies program offers you a valuable opportunity to cultivate the array of skills needed to meet the challenges of our increasingly globalized marketplace. This multidimensional degree lets you blend the classics with the sciences, but also the world of business with that of the arts, humanities, and social sciences, making you an ideal candidate for many essential career positions.