Public Service and Global Affairs .........................Bachelor of Arts

* These electives are to be selected in consultation with Minor advisor and chosen to meet student objectives in taking Psychology as a minor.

THE NEXT STEP Baccalaureate Degree Program for Graduates of Two Year Colleges Prerequisite: Introduction to Psychology/PSYC 111

(Numerals in front of courses indicate credits) PRE-SENIOR YEAR 3 Psyc of Human Development/PSYC 222 3 Psychopathology/PSYC 232 4 Research Methods/PSYC 303 4 Psyc Stats & Lab/PSYC 211, 212 3 Careers in Psychology/PSYC 214 3 Introduction to Philosophy/LPHI 131 3 Literature Series/LENG 3 Foundations of Theology/LTHE 101 3 Fine Art Series/LFIN 6 Global Language 35 SENIOR YEAR 3 Cognitive Psyc/PSYC 325 3 Physiological Psyc/PSYC 315 3 Senior Seminar/LBST 383 12 Psyc Electives 3 Social Psyc/PSYC 225 3 Senior Thesis in Psyc/PSYC 400 3 LPHI 237 or any LTHE 300 course 1 Leadership Seminar 1 Elective 32 All students graduating from the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences must have completed six credits of a modern global language. Students will be permitted to take other courses in substitution for any course listed above which they have satisfactorily completed prior to admission into the Next Step program. Students are required to complete 7-19 credits in the Liberal Studies Core. Students may transfer courses equivalent to Foundations of Theology, Introduction to Philosophy, the Literature Series and/or the Fine Arts Series. Students must take the Leadership Seminar, the Theology/Philosophy III Series and the Senior Seminar or approved capstone at Gannon.

PUBLIC SERVICE AND GLOBAL AFFAIRS

School of Public Service and Global Affairs

JEFFREY H. BLOODWORTH, PhD. Program Director

Public Service & Global Affairs (PSGA) is an inter-disciplinary major rooted in the study of Global Languages, History, Legal Studies and Political Science. The major is intended to intellectually and vocationally prepare students for careers in public service and global affairs. In pursuit of this, the major mandates study abroad and internships while providing experiential education opportunities and embedding career preparation in its curriculum. The variety of courses and field experiences allow students the flexibility to build a curriculum and set of classes that jive with their interests and career goals.

Vision Statement

The Public Service and Global Affairs (PSGA) program seeks to attract talented students who have a global perspective and are culturally sensitive and internationally competent so that they can be effective workers and citizens of an increasingly global and diverse society, economy, and workplace. Our efforts will draw strength from Gannon’s Catholic Identity and emphasis on liberal learning, and contribute to the enhancement of the intellectual life of the University.

Mission Statement

The Public Service and Global Affairs (PSGA) program is an inter-disciplinary, undergraduate program dedicated to high quality education, research, and service enhanced by making connections across various academic disciplines. Students will be empowered to be highly skilled professionals committed to public service careers in government, nonprofits, international organizations or the private sector, supported by high-quality, evidence-based research. Essentially, we seek to inspire students to become global citizens and responsible public servants. To that end, PSGA offers its students a diverse curriculum that balances the arts, sciences and humanities with professional training.

Internship & Study Abroad

While providing a well-balanced curriculum, the major also provides opportunities for innovative experiential education, study abroad and career preparation. Every student will have study abroad experience and an internship. Internships will be 6-12 credits and will be either domestic or international. Examples of domestic internships include international development, public service, national security, or opportunities at the Washington Center. International internships are available in consultation with the Office of Learning Abroad. Study Abroad is recommended for sophomores or during the fall semester of the junior year. In addition to the traditional one-semester study abroad experience at an international university, the study abroad requirement can be completed with a series of short-term international trips or with a substantial international internship. Examples of different paths students can use to meet the goal of a study abroad experience and meaningful internships include: 1. Semester of study abroad & semester-length internship (domestic or international) 2. Semester of study abroad & summer internship (domestic or international) 3. Semester-length, domestic internship & series of short-term study abroad experiences

Program Standards

In order to remain in good standing, students must fulfill the following. Failure to meet academic or professional standards will result in probation or dismissal from the program. 1. Professional standards include professional behavior in the classroom, internship and study abroad settings and are expected at all times. 2. Students must attain a 3.0 overall GPA to remain in good standing within the program.

GPAs will be calculated at the end of the spring semester. If students do not attain these minimum standards, they will be placed on PSGA program probation. 3. Failure of a PSGA program course (required courses, language and PSGA seminars) will automatically result in probation, regardless of GPA. Required courses may be repeated once. If not successfully passed, the student will not be permitted to continue in the program and will need to choose a different major. 4. Students with a cumulative GPA below a 3.0 will be given one semester to achieve a semester GPA of 3.0 or they will be dismissed from the program. If successful, they will then have one additional semester to achieve an overall GPA of 3.0 or be automatically dismissed from the PSGA program.

Program Components: Admission Requirements

Admission into the PSGA Program: overall high school GPA of 3.0 or better. The admission requirement for most programs in CHESS is an overall high school GPA of 2.5. Because of the higher expectations for writing and research and the required study abroad and internship, a higher GPA on admission will help to ensure success in the program.

International Students: International students seeking admittance will be evaluated upon their home country’s metrics and standards. Global Admissions & Outreach staff are able to evaluate high school grades from other countries so the School will be able to admit international students on comparable standards. Transfer Students: current students, attending Gannon or another institution, who wish to transfer into the PSGA program, must have an overall college GPA of 3.0.

Sample PSGA Program of Study

Because of the individualized nature of this program, the program of study for each student will differ depending on their own curriculum plan. Therefore, the program of study below should be used as an example.

(Numerals in front of courses indicate credits) FIRST YEAR Fall 3 College Composition/LENG 111 1 Intro to PSGA/PSGA 101 3 Global Language I 3 Foundations of Theology/LTHE 101 3 Intro to US Government/POLI 111 2 First Year Seminar/PSGA 100 15

SECOND YEAR Fall 3 The Bible: An Intro/LTHE 201 3 ENGL 212 or ENGL 394 3 Global Language III 3 PSGA Core Elective 3 Intro to Law & Society/PLAW 260 15

THIRD YEAR Fall 12 Semester Study Abroad (during which Fine Arts, English Literature, and two general elective courses are completed)

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THIRD YEAR Summer 12 Off-Campus Internship 12

FOURTH YEAR Fall 3 Senior Seminar/PSGA 400 3 PSGA Core Elective 9 General Electives 15 Spring 3 Critical Analysis and Composition/ LENG 112 3 Introduction to Philosophy/LPHI 131 3 History Without Borders/LHST 111 3 Fundamentals of Speech/SPCH 111 3 Global Language II 15

Spring 3 America in the World/HIST 222 3 Philosophy II Series 3 Intro to International Relations/POLI 133 3 PSGA Core Elective 3 Global Language IV 15

Spring 1 Leadership Seminar/PSGA 300 2 Research Seminar/PSGA 301 3 PSGA Core Elective 3 General Elective 3 LPHI 237 or any LTHE 300 course 3 Statistics/PSYC 211 15

Spring 3 Integrating Seminar/LBST 383 3 Natural Science 8 General Electives 14

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

PSGA 100: First-Year Seminar

The First-Year Seminar is a discussion/experience-based course intended to orient the new student to Gannon University, to introduce the Liberal Studies Core and LIFECORE, to assist in the transition from high school to university life, and to encourage development of academic, personal and spiritual aspects of the student’s life. Each seminar is unique, depending upon the instructor and/or program in which it is offered. 2 credits

PSGA 101: Intro to PSGA

This course is designed to introduce students to the ideas behind, rationale for, and careers in public service & global affairs. In this course, students will engage in informational interviews with professionals engaged in public service & global affairs and write a career prospectus. 1 credit

PSGA 300: Leadership Seminar

The Leadership Seminar introduces students to a three-dimensional model of leadership, including a repertoire of leadership skills and means of using those skills responsibly in the various communities to which they belong. In addition, the course helps students explore the relevance of leadership skills in the leadership process. 1 credit (offered in the spring of the junior year)

PSGA 301: Research Seminar

The Research Seminar is intended to prepare students to develop, write, and defend their bachelor’s thesis. This course focuses upon the development of their research topic, locating relevant secondary literature, delving into the primary research at a major archive, which will culminate into the production and defense of a research prospectus. Students will present their prospectus at “Celebrate Gannon.” 2 credits (offered in the spring of the junior year)

PSGA 350: PSGA Internship

The PSGA internship gives students an opportunity to gain important experience beyond the classroom through work at a governmental or private agency concerned with public policy. The course can be taken in any semester (fall and spring) as well as during the summer term for academic credit ranging from 1-12 hours. A student may register for up to 12 credits of Internship. Six credits will satisfy “PSGA Core Electives.” Credits beyond this will fall under “Free Electives.” If the situation arises where more credits are justified, the student will need to seek individual approval from the PSGA director for any credits, above 12 credits. 1-12 credits PSGA 390-392: Special Topics 3 credits

PSGA 400: Senior Seminar

Writing Seminar course is geared toward preparing students to write a medium-length, thesis driven, bachelor’s thesis. The course will focus on the process of composition, with a heavy emphasis on editing and revision. Students will defend their essays in front of a panel of their choosing. Thesis writing using the research collected during PSGA 301. 3 credits (offered in the fall of the senior year)