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THEO 101 Foundations of Theology and Morality Rooted in the richness of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, this course explores the religious experiences of the human person and their relationship to Christian moral living. Note on Integrative and Vocational Core Courses: Revisions are in process. As courses for the Integrative and Vocational levels are approved, the options will be available in Student Planning. Liberal Studies Component of Two Year Programs Foundational English Foundational Philosophy Foundational Theology Professional Communication
3 3 3 3 Total 12 credits
Liberal Studies Component of Next Step Program Students admitted to Gannon University from another institution with an Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent international degree will be required to complete the following Liberal Studies Core courses: Foundational English Foundational Philosophy Foundational Theology Integrative English Global Citizenship Aesthetic Reasoning Scientific Reasoning Quantitative Reasoning Professional Ethics and Leadership Professional Communication
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Total 30 credits
Students may, with the approval of the Director of Liberal Studies, transfer courses equivalent to requirements of the Liberal Studies Core. Students who have received an Associate Degree from Gannon University must fulfill all Liberal Studies Core requirements in order to graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree, and do not qualify for the Next Step Program.
MINOR IN INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY KURT HERSCH, MBA, Assistant Teaching Professor The Minor in Innovation and Creativity has been developed in response to a growing recognition of the importance of developing in students the skills, attitudes and mindsets that will allow them to address the complex problems of our society. Creativity and innovation have emerged over the past decade as essential to success in our rapidly changing world. The Minor in Innovation and Creativity has been constructed to develop the key elements of creativity through a series of courses in which students will be asked to question respectfully, think divergently, and act collaboratively. As students work their way through these courses, they will be given opportunity to grow creative thought into actionable innovation. Creativity has been seen as the fuel of innovation, but innovation itself requires particular micro- and
