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)

2004-2005 Supplement Updated information for this section was published in the catalog supplement printed September 2004. No departmental course numbers have been changed; only WST courses numbers are changed. The college will start phasing in these new WST course numbers in Fall 2004. New WST Course Numbers: WST 203 (ENG 203) Identity and Culture (AS III) WST 211 (HIS 211) Women in the Western World (AS IV) WST 213 (ENG 213) Images of Aging in Literature (AS III) WST 214 (CLS 214) Classical Drama Then and Now (AS III) WST 215 (CLS 215) Women in Antiquity (AS III) WST 255 (PSC 255) Women in Politics, Global Perspectives WST 262 (ENG 262) Images of Aging in Literature (AS III) SPA 275 (WST 275) Politics as Literature in the Spanish-Speaking World WST 291 (SOC 291) Gender and Society WST 295 (ANT 295) Men and Women in Pre-History WST 300 (ECO 300) Economics of Work WST 301 (COM 301) Family Communication WST 310 (FAH 310) Women and Art WST 311 (ENG 311) Women Writers WST 312 (ENG 312) American Women Poets: Reading and Writing (AS III) WST 313 (ENG 313) Literature and Psychology (AS III) WST 318 (PSY 318) Social Psychology (AS II) WST 321 (BIO 321) Biology of Women (AS I) WST 327 (COM 327) Gender Differences in Communication WST 329 (PSY 329) Leadership and Motivation WST 337 (CRJ 337) Violence and the Family WST 348 (ENG 348) English Novel II WST 359 (SOC 359) Women and Crime WST 367 (HIS 367) Slavery WST 368 (ENG 368) Native American Literature WST 369 (ENG 369) Contemporary Fiction (AS III) WST 377/ENG 377 Images of Women (Area III) WST 390 (SOC 390) Marriage and the Family WST 395 (HIS 395) History of American Women WST 420 (RST 420) Feminine Role in Religion (AS VI) WST 498 Internship WST 499 Independent Study

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 credit		(6)
Social and natural sciences electives: two courses approved for Women's Studies credit		(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) 3
WST 219 (ENG 219)		Literature and Psychology (AS III) 3
WST 255 (CLS 215)		Women in Antiquity (AS III) 3
WST 291 (SOC 291)		Gender and Society 3
WST 310 (FAH 310)		Women and Art (AS III) 3
WST 321 (BIO 321)		Biology of Women (AS I)  3
WST 337 (SOC 337, CRJ 337)		Violence and the Family 3
WST 340 (HIS 211)		Women in the Western World (AS IV) (ICD)  3
WST 341 (HIS 395)		History of American Women 3
WST 375 (COM 327)		Gender Differences in Communication 3
WST 376 (COM 304)		Family Communication 3
WST 380 (PSY 318)		Social Psychology I (AS II) 3
WST 420 (RST 420)		Feminine Role in Religion (AS VI) 3