Jeffrey J. McConnell, Department of Computer Science, Director.

As computers increase their impact on all areas of life, Knowledge of how to apply computers to the task at hand is an increasingly important skill. The Computer Science Certificate Program gives students a strong foundation in computer science concepts without sacrifice to their primary field of study. Students who complete the certificate program will have an in-depth knowledge of programming, an understanding of computer hardware and theory, and advanced study in topics related to the student’s future plans.

The Computer Science Certificate Program is a 29-credit-hour curriculum designed to be taken independently or in conjunction with another degree at Canisius College. There are both majors and minors in Computer Science for students who would like a greater or lesser background in the field.

Candidates for admission to the certificate program, whether presently Canisius students or not, must apply to the program director. Before being admitted to the program, candidates must complete CSC 110, CSC 111, and CSC 111L with a grade of at least C in each course.

Admission

Prospective Computer Science Certificate students must have a cumulative G.P.A of at least 2.0, and at least a C in CSC 110, CSC 111 and CSC 111L and any other computer science courses taken to date. Students wishing to become a computer science certificate student should file a Computer Science Declaration application with the Computer Science Department (form available in WTC 207). On the acceptance into the certificate program, students will be assigned an adviser in the department.

The performance of all certificate students is subject to review relative to their continuation in the program. Academic record (at least a 2.0 overall G.P.A.), computer science course record (at least a 2.0 G.P.A. in all computer science courses and labs), and the demonstration of necessary skills will be the basis of the evaluation. Students not performing up to the necessary standards will be advised of the problem and the recommended corrective actions.

Computer Science Certificate Program:
 

CSC 110	Introduction to Computing	(3)
CSC 111	Introduction to Programming	(4)
CSC 212	Data and Files Structure	(4)
CSC 213	Large Scale Programming	(4)
CSC 253	Computer Hardware	(3)
CSC 281	Automata and Algorithms	(3)
Computer Science electives : two 300-400
level CSC courses		(8)
Total (8 courses)		(29)

Joseph G. Eisenhauer, Department of Economics/Finance, Director.

The Insurance Certificate Program is designed to prepare students for employment in the insurance and risk management industry. It may be taken independently or in conjunction with any undergraduate degree program at Canisius College. The Insurance Certificate provides students with an understanding of financial risks, insurance contracts, and business ethics. Students gain proficiency in risk identification and assessment, probability calculations, data management, and computer literacy. In addition, each student obtains practical internship experience and earns a New York State license to practice insurance.

The program consists of six classroom courses plus a three-credit internship and a three-credit independent study course in which students prepare for the licensing examination. Any exceptions require the consent of the program director. Students should register for FIN 497 (Internship) and FIN 499 (Internship) under the advisement of the certificate director. Credit for FIN 499 will be granted upon passing the state examination.

Insurance Certificate Program:
 

CHM 104	Energy, Environment, and Society (AS I)
	OR	(3)
HON 351	Risk Assessment of Technologies
MAT 141	Inferential Statistics and Computers for Science (AS VII)	(4)
OR		(4 or 3)
ECO 255	Business Statistics I (AS VII)	(3)
MIS 201	Management Technology
	OR	(3)
CSC 110	Introduction to Computing (AS VII)
PHI 344	Ethical Issues in Business (AS V)	(3)
FIN 321	Risk Management	(3)
FIN 301	Introduction to Finance
	OR	(3)
FIN 100	Stock Market
FIN 497	Internship	(3)
FIN 499	Independent Study	(3)
Total	(8 courses)	(25 or 24)

Coral R. Snodgrass, Department of Management/Marketing, Director.

This is a thirty-hour program (plus language training) that can be taken independently or in conjunction with any business or liberal arts major at the college. It is registered by the New York State Department of Education and is designed to provide students with an introduction to the various facets of international business.

The program consists of three parts. First, students must demonstrate competence in a modern foreign language through the advanced level. Competence is certified by the Modern Language Department and may be accomplished either by examination, achievement of at least 4 in an AP exam, or by completing a language sequence through the advanced (215-216) level.

Secondly, students must take a business core consisting of ACC 201 (Financial Accounting), ECO 101 (Macroeconomics) and ECO 102 (Microeconomics), ECO 255 (Business Statistics I), FIN 335 (Business Finance), MGT 101 (Introduction to Management), MKT 201 (Principles of Marketing). (For business majors, these courses are included in their business core requirements.)

Finally, students must complete nine hours of International electives.

Dr. Jane E. Fisher, Department of English, Director

The goal of the Women’s Studies Program is to explore the complexities of women’s lives and experiences, leading to a more complete understanding of humanity as a whole. The subject matter of women’s studies is all of women’s experience as it has been constructed and described for and by women in a gendered world. The program emphasizes contemporary issues that affect women, the historical experiences of women, and the authority of female voices in literature, art, politics, and rhetoric.

Women’s Studies is designed for students planning careers in which interaction with women is an important aspect (e.g. business, law, health related professions, and education) and for students who want to enrich their understanding of how women have shaped their world. For this reason, the Women’s Studies Program is multi-disciplinary and comparative. The Women’s Studies Program offers a certificate and a minor which are described below. The director of the program will appoint an adviser who will help the student choose appropriate courses in either the Women’s Studies Certificate Program or the minor.

All Women’s Studies courses except WST 201 are offered in traditional academic departments and meet the criteria established by those departments with regard to area studies or majors. The program provides the student with a multi-disciplinary program in place of free electives and a strategy for coordinating a number of courses in the core curriculum to reflect an interest in women’s studies.

Women's Studies Certificate Program:
 

WST 201 Introduction to Women's Studies
(grade of C or better required)		(3)
Women's Studies electives: seven courses approved
for Women's Studies credit		(21)
Total	(8 courses)	(24)

Women's Studies Minor:
 

WST 201 Introduction to Women's Studies
(grade of C or better required)		(3)
Humanities electives: two courses approved for Women's Studies credit1		(6)
Social and natural sciences electives: two courses
approved for Women's Studies credit1		(6)
Total	(5 courses)	(15)

COURSES: 2001-2003

WST 201 Introduction to Women's Studies 3

The study of women's roles and achievements from a feminist perspective, including contributions as well as barriers to full participation in all aspects of society. (AS II)

Courses approved for Women’s Studies credit are as follows. Course descriptions may be found in the appropriate departmental listing. Courses unmarked are scheduled for both years.

WST 210 (ENG 275) Images of Women in
Literature and Film (AS III)

WST 212 (ENG 212) American Women’s Poetry:
Reading and Writing

WST 213 (ENG 213) Images of Aging in
Literature (AS III)

WST 219 (ENG 219) Literature and Psychology (AS III)

WST 255 (CLS 215) Women in Antiquity (AS III)

WST 291 (SOC 291) Gender and Society

WST 310 (FAH 310) Women and Art (AS III)

WST 321 (BIO 321) Biology of Women (AS I)

WST 337 (SOC 337, CRJ 337) Violence and the Family

WST 340 (HIS 211) Women in the Western
World (AS IV) (ICD)

WST 341 (HIS 395) History of American Women

WST 375 (COM 327) Gender Differences in
Communication

WST 376 (COM 304) Family Communication

WST 380 (PSY 318) Social Psychology I (AS II)

WST 420 (RST 420) Feminine Role in Religion
(AS VI)