Canisius College offers undergraduate curricula leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), and Associate of Arts (A.A.) with major concentrations as listed below. Each program is listed with the official approved title and HEGIS number by which it is registered with the New York State Education Department. Enrollment in programs other than those that are registered or otherwise approved may jeopardize a student’s eligibility for certain student-aid awards. The programs are as follows:
| Arts and Sciences – Bachelor of Arts Degree: | ||
| Anthropology Art History Biology Communication Studies Computer Science Criminal Justice Economics English European Studies History Humanities International Relations Mathematics Modern Languages French German Spanish Music Philosophy Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Sociology and Anthropology Urban Studies |
2202 1003 0401 0601 0701 2105 2204 1501 0310 2205 4903 2210 1701 1102 1103 1105 1005 1509 2207 2001 1510 2208 2214 | |
| Arts and Sciences – Bachelor of Science Degree: | ||
| Biochemistry | 0414 | |
| Bioinformatics | 0499 | |
| Biology | 0401 | |
| Chemistry | 19054 | |
| Computer Science | 0701 | |
| Digital Media Arts | 0605 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | 1223 | |
| Environmental Science | 0420 | |
| Physics | 1902 | |
| Social Sciences-General | 2201 | |
| Technical and Liberal Studies | 4999 | |
| Education and Human Services – Bachelor of Arts Degree: | ||
| Education (Adolescence): Biology "7-12" Chemistry "7-12" English "7-12" French "7-12" German "7-12" Spanish "7-12" Mathematics "7-12" Physics "7-12" Social Studies "7-12" Early Childhood Education Childhood Education English Social Studies Mathematics Science French German Spanish |
0401-01 1905-01 1501-01 1102-01 1103-01 1105-01 1701-01 1902-01 2201-01 0823 0802 0804-01 0804-02 0804-03 0804-04 0804-05 0804-06 0804-07 | |
| Education and Human Services – Bachelor of Science Degree: | ||
| Athletic Training Physical Education Teacher K-12 Special Education/Early Childhood Special Education/Childhood |
1299-30 0835 0808 0808 | |
| Business Administration – Bachelor of Science Degree: | ||
| Accounting | 0502 | |
| Accounting Information Systems | 0502 | |
| Economics | 0517 | |
| Entrepreneurship | 0506 | |
| Finance | 0504 | |
| Information Systems | 0702 | |
| International Business | 0513 | |
| Management | 0506 | |
| Marketing | 0509 | |
| Accounting/Professional Accounting (150 hour Program) |
0502 | |
| Arts and Sciences – Associate of Arts Degree: | ||
| Humanities (General) | 5649 | |
| Social Sciences | 5622 | |
| Certificates: | ||
| Computer Science Women’s Studies |
0701 2299 | |
Pre-Professional Programs
Canisius College offers pre-professional training for students wishing to pursue a graduate degree in a number of professions. Programs and/or concentrations are available in the following areas:
- Medicine
- Dentistry
- Law
Canisius College also offers Dual Degree programs in a number of areas. These programs allow for the completion of a bachelor’s degree in four years, followed by a master’s degree in approximately one year. These programs are as follows:
- A Dual Degree program leading to a Master of Business Administration degree is offered for students majoring in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Economics (B.A.), English, French, German, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology/ Anthropology and Spanish.
- A Dual Degree program leading to a Master of Business Administration degree in Professional Accounting is offered for students majoring in a number of liberal arts or natural science areas.
To earn a bachelor’s degree from Canisius College, the student must complete a minimal total of 120 credit hours. Within each curriculum these courses are distributed into three areas: (1) Core Curriculum; (2) Major Field Requirements; and (3) Free Electives.
To earn a degree of associate of arts, a student must complete a minimum of 20 courses of at least three credits each and a minimum of 60 credit hours.
Minors
Minors are available in the following areas:
Animal Behavior
Anthropology
Art History
Biblical Studies
Biology
Business
Business Management
Catholic Studies
Cell and Molecular Biology
Chemistry
Child, Family & Community Studies
Christian History, Thought & Ethics
Classics Departmental
Classics Interdepartmental
Clinical Psychology39
Cognitive Science
Computer Science
Computer Theory
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice
Economics
English
Environmental Biology
European Studies
Exercise Science
Fine Arts
Forensic Psychology
General Psychology
Gerontology
Health & Human Performance
History
Human Resource Management
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Information Systems
International Business
International Management
International Relations
Irish Studies
Law & Public Policy
Literature
Management of Technology
Mathematics
Music
Neuroscience
North American Studies
Philosophy
Psychology
Physics
Political Science
Religions of the World
Religious Studies
School Psychology
Social Sciences
Sociology
Sports Psychology
Studio Arts
Supply Chain Management
Theatre Arts
Women’s Studies
Writing
Zoo Biology
Courses of Instruction
The college year consists of two semesters, fall and spring. The unit of instruction is the semester hour or credit hour, which consists of one lecture period of 50 minutes length each week for the entire semester. A course having three 50-minute class periods a week will, therefore, earn three semester hours of credit. A two- to three-hour period of laboratory work in the sciences or education each week is considered equivalent to one lecture period, and therefore, to one semester hour.
The number of semester credits to be earned in a given course is always indicated by the number after the course title.
Prerequisites: Some courses have prerequisites that must be met before a student can register for the course. Prerequisites include such requirements as the successful completion of previous courses, concurrent registration in another course, permission of the instructor or chair, and specific G.P.A. and course grade requirements. A student may not register for a course where prerequisites are indicated unless the prerequisites have been successfully completed.
Note: For two-semester courses that are listed with one title and description (e.g., BIO 107-108 Human Anatomy and Physiology), it is understood that successful completion of the first semester is a prerequisite for admission to the second half of the course.The numerical sequence used at Canisius College indicates the following: Courses numbered 100-199 and 200-299 are usually freshman/sophomore courses; 300-399 and usually 400-499 are junior/senior courses. Upperclassmen, on the approval of the department chair, may take courses in the 500-599 category. Courses in the 600 category are restricted to graduate students only.
All courses described in the catalog are scheduled for both 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 unless otherwise indicated. The college reserves the right to cancel a course because of inadequate registration or for reasons that cannot be foreseen. This is especially true of courses that are listed for 2007-2008. Because of the brevity of course descriptions, further information concerning the content of each course should be obtained from the individual department.
Electronic Courses
Canisius College offers a number of its courses through electronic media such as DVD, CD and iTunes™. The courses offer a unique form of education when attendance at day or evening classes is difficult or impossible. Most students served are adults whose life commitments make it difficult to follow a traditional semester schedule. Courses may be completed at home, office, or any convenient location.
Students must demonstrate a legitimate need to utilize this alternative mode of learning. Such students must receive authorization from the dean responsible for their academic program of study before registering for an electronic media course. A minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5 is required prior to enrollment in any electronic media course. Course registrations are limited. Students should contact their associate dean for a list of available courses. In addition to tuition, a program fee of $225 is charged.
Core Curriculum
In keeping with its liberal arts ideals and objectives, Canisius College requires that all its students complete a rounded program of humanistic studies embracing art and literature, the physical and social sciences, oral and written communication, history, philosophy, religious studies, mathematics and foreign languages. This core curriculum has two parts.
PART I includes four General Studies courses in the fields of composition and literature (ENG 101 and 102), religion (RST 101) and philosophy (PHI 101). This group, which totals 12 credit hours, should be completed by the end of the sophomore year. ENG 101 and 102 are required to be taken during the freshman year. RST 101 and PHI 101 are recommended for either freshman or sophomore year, except that RST 101 may not normally be taken in the fall semester of freshman year.
PART 2 includes area studies courses in the natural sciences, social sciences, art and literature, history, philosophy, religious studies, mathematical sciences and foreign languages. The student must select two courses from each area, excluding the area related to their major field, for a total of 14 courses and 42 credit hours. At least two of these courses must be on the list of those designated as satisfying the International and Cultural Diversity requirement. Courses in Part 2 should be distributed throughout all four years of a student’s academic career.
Certain four-credit interdisciplinary courses have been approved by the Core Curriculum Committee as satisfying the criteria for two different areas. These courses may count as one course in each of those two areas. Students may include no more than three such courses toward fulfilling their area studies requirements. These courses will be listed in the Registrar’s course schedule each semester. The core curriculum requirement totals 54 hours.
An Important Note on the Core Curriculum
Canisius College has decided to revise the core curriculum. The new core will be smaller and is intended to allow students greater flexibility in preparing them for careers and postgraduate study. Students entering during academic year 2007-2008 or any time previous to that are required to fulfill the present core curriculum as described in this catalog. Details about the new core and the students who will be required to fulfill it will be contained in future publications.
Major Field Requirements
The student must take at least ten courses of at least three credits each in the field of major concentration or in fields related to or associated with the major field.
Pre-Major Requirements: Before admission to a specific major concentration, the student must complete all courses specified as prerequisites by the department in which he or she intends to major.
Application for admission to a major program is made to the chair of the department in which the student plans to major. This is normally done in the spring semester of sophomore year, though earlier in some programs. Details may be found in the curriculum description or obtained from the department chair. Permission of the department chair must be submitted to the appropriate dean before the student is admitted to a major program.
Major Requirements: Each major has its own specific requirements, which are listed by the individual department under the heading “Curriculum.” For each major there is also a “Recommended Schedule,” which outlines the preferred sequence in which the courses should be taken. Students should make sure that any restricted electives are chosen from among the courses approved by the department involved.
Minors are available in over 35 areas, as listed previously. The requirements for each minor are outlined in the appropriate departmental sections.
Dual Majors: For serious, above-average students who wish to concentrate departmental sections of the catalog; others can be arranged on an individual basis by the chairs of the two departments involved. In all cases the written approval of each chair and the dean is required. Some dual majors can be completed within the 120-credit-hour college minimum, but others will require additional coursework.
Electives
The remaining courses may be chosen in any area. These free electives complete the student’s requirements for the baccalaureate degree.
Substitutions
All degree requirements must be satisfied as stated in the catalog. Any substitutions must be approved in writing by the appropriate authority: the dean or associate dean for the core curriculum and the department chair for the major field requirements.
Writing
Writing is a way of learning as well as a way of communicating. The development of skill and fluency in the written use of language is inseparable from the development of skill and fluency in thought. As part of their learning experiences, students should expect to write in a variety of modes, from class notes, diaries and poems to examination essays and research papers. Opportunities for writing are a feature of every course in the college. To help develop skill and fluency in writing of various kinds, students may seek assistance from the staff of the Writing Lab.
Academic Support Services
Students whose prior academic record or performance on placement examinations indicates that they will need additional help to succeed in their college work will be placed into special sections or courses that are designed to assist them in their future course of studies. Students may also be advised to take special courses or sections if their performance in the first year indicates such special attention may be helpful. When necessary, the college, working through the Academic Advisement Center, the Linguistics Department and the various departments, may require that such courses be taken.
Summer Session
The Canisius College Summer Session affords qualified graduate and undergraduate students educational opportunities of the same quality as the courses offered during the regular fall and spring semesters. Course offerings are planned especially for the following groups:
- Graduate students in Education and Business Administration.
- Undergraduate students who wish to complete required courses, acquire additional credits toward a degree, or make up deficiencies.
- Transient students, graduate and undergraduate, who are pursuing degree work at other colleges and universities.
Academic Advisement
Students come to the college with diverse needs and varied backgrounds. The college believes that this diversity calls for individualized assistance as students develop into self-directed, independent learners. The college’s Student Advisement Center is designed to provide professional assistance for students on an individual basis. Advisors help students understand the college’s expectations and foster in them a sense of independence as learners and responsibility for achieving their educational goals. The advisor helps students recognize their academic strengths and weaknesses, establish realistic educational goals, and identify the courses and resources necessary to achieve these goals. The advisor provides academic guidance by interpreting institutional requirements, recommending courses of action, and referring students to other people or departments for assistance. The Student Advisement Center is located Bagen Hall, Room 103.
Freshmen: Each entering freshman is assigned an academic advisor who assists the student in the preparation of his/her course registration throughout the freshman year by explaining the college’s curriculum and discussing the particular program of study that interests the student. During the freshman year the student will meet with an advisor at least twice each semester to discuss academic performance, student needs, available resources and course scheduling for subsequent semesters.
Undecided Students: Students who have not selected a major after their freshman year continue to receive academic advisement from the Student Advisement Center.
Part-time Students: Part-time students are required to meet with an advisor, and are encouraged to use the services of the Student Advisement Center in selecting proper courses and understanding the resources that are available to assist them at the college.
Upperclass Students: Students who have selected a major must meet with a faculty member within the department of their major for advisement each semester.
Adult: Adult students are advised through the office for Adult Academic Services.
Non-Matriculated Students: Non-matriculated students are advised through the office for Adult Academic Services.
Second Degree
Individuals may enroll in a second baccalaureate degree if they can demonstrate that a second bachelor’s degree is necessary for their career. Individuals must fulfill the admissions requirements for the degree sought and must receive approval from the appropriate dean prior to matriculation in the program. These individuals, however, should be advised that in most cases it is unnecessary to receive a second baccalaureate degree; rather they merely need to complete a prescribed series of courses that apply to their career or life needs.
If they still wish to receive the second degree, the following policy will be the guideline for them: The credits received from the first bachelor’s degree will be applied as transfer credit to the second degree. The first degree need not have been completed at Canisius. The minimum requirements for the second degree include the completion of at least ten three- or four-credit hour courses at Canisius, with at least six of the courses being taken from the selected major. The student must complete all the departmental requirements for the degree, as well as the general graduation requirements, including a 2.00 quality point average for all courses taken at Canisius..
Individuals should meet with the appropriate dean or advisor to outline the program of courses necessary for the completion of the second degree.
Part 1 - General Studies Courses
| ENG 101 English Seminar I |
3 credits |
A course in reading and writing. Intensive practice in various kinds and modes of writing. Stress on writing instruction, with some practice in research. Readings are primarily discursive prose.
| ENG 102 English Seminar II |
3 credits |
A course in reading and writing. Emphasis on writing, this time of a more complex sort, including a research assignment. Particular attention to summary, analysis and organizational skills. Reading selected primarily from literature
| RST 101 Introduction to Religious Studies |
3 credits |
Nature and role of religion in human life and society. Religious viewpoints, values and practices within Judeo-Christian tradition and world at large. Methodological tools, both scientific and theological, used in academic study of religion.
| PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy |
3 credits |
A thoughtful examination of several representative philosophical issues. Emphasis on logical and critical analysis of claims and arguments proposed by some prominent classical and modern philosophers.
Part 2 - The Approved Area Studies Courses
Most courses are three semester hours. This list is valid for the fall 2007 semester. Students should consult their advisors for changes. (ICD indicates courses have been approved for (International and Cultural Diversity) designation.
Basic Curriculum Outline for Bachelor's Degree
(for students entering Canisius in the fall 1995 semester or later.)
Most courses are three semester hours. This list is valid for the fall 2007 semester. Students should consult their advisors for changes. (ICD indicates courses have been approved for (International and Cultural Diversity) designation.
| Area I - Natural Sciences |
| ANT 121 | Physical Anthropology | |
| BCH 103 | Drugs & the Mind | |
| BIO 109 | Nutrition | |
| BIO 116 | Disease: Myth & Reality | |
| BIO 117 | Plant & Human Affairs | |
| BIO 120 | Biology in the News | |
| BIO 125 | Microbes and Genes | |
| BIO 131 | Biotechnology & Society | |
| BIO 132 | Genes and People | |
| BIO 135 | Environmental Biology | |
| BIO 136 | Natural History of Western New York | |
| BIO 137/138 | Special Topics in Natural History | |
| BIO 321 | Biology of Women | |
| CHM 104 | Energy, Environment & Society | |
| CHM 105 | Chemistry: A Human Perspective | |
| CHM 106 | The Chemistry of Life | |
| CHM 107 | Chemistry by the Case | |
| CHM 108 | Environmental Issues | |
| GEO 325 | Physical Geography | |
| PHY 129 | Introduction to Astronomy | |
| PHY 130 | Introduction to Geology | |
| PHY 131 | Earthquakes: Seismology & Society | |
| PHY 133 | Dinosaurs | |
| PHY 140 | Sound, Noise, Music & Physics | |
| PHY 223A | /MAT 117 Calculus I & II Integrated with General Physics I, Part I | |
| PHY 223B | /MAT 118 Calculus I & II Integrated with General Physics I, Part II | |
| Note: The following introductory level science courses may be used to fulfill the Area I requirement. These courses are primarily intended for science majors and may be more difficult than the regular Area I courses. Students should consult with their advisors before taking any of these courses. | ||
| BIO 101 | Cellular/Subcellular Biology | |
| BIO 102 | Organismal Biology Prerequisite: BIO 101 | |
| BIO 107-108 | Human Anatomy & Physiology | |
| CHM 111-112 | General Chemistry | |
| Area II - Social Sciences | ||
| ANT 122 | Cultural Anthropology (ICD) | |
| COM 101 | Communication in Contemporary Society | |
| COM 205 | Mass Communication & Society | |
| ECO 101 | Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| ECO 102 | Principles of Microeconomics | |
| ECO 121 | Economics & the Gender Gap | |
| LIN 201 | The Science of Linguistics | |
| LIN 350 | Contemporary Linguistics | |
| PSC 101 | American Government & Politics I | |
| PSC 103 | Constitutional Foundations of American Government | |
| PSC 140 | International Relations | |
| PSC 150 | Comparative Government & Politics (ICD) | |
| PSC 200 | American Catholics in the Public Square | |
| PSC 290 | Politics in Film | |
| PSY 101 | Introductory Psychology I | |
| PSY 102 | Introductory Psychology II | |
| PSY 302 | Personality Theory (Juniors/Seniors Only) | |
| PSY 318 | Social Psychology | |
| PSY 320 | Cross Cultural Perspectivesin Psychology (ICD) | |
| PSY 480 | History & Systems of Psychology (Juniors/Seniors Only) | |
| SOC 110 | Intro to Social Problems | |
| SOC 111 | Contemporary Social Problems | |
| SOC 341 | Race & Ethnic Relations (ICD) | |
| SOC 390 | The Changing Family | |
| WST 201 | Introduction to Women’s Studies | |
| Area III - Art & Literature | ||
| CHI 222 | Chinese Civilization & Culture | |
| CLS 205 | Mirror of the Past: Greece (ICD) | |
| CLS 206 | Mirror of the Past: Rome (ICD) | |
| CLS 207 | Mythology and Literature (ICD) | |
| CLS 208 | Epic Heroes (ICD) | |
| CLS 214 | Classical Drama: Then & Now | |
| CLS 215 | Women in Antiquity | |
| CMP 302 | The Art of Successful Writing | |
| ENG 200 | Science Fiction | |
| ENG 203 | Identity and Culture (ICD) | |
| ENG 204 | Classic American Literature | |
| ENG 207 | Word and Image | |
| ENG 210 | Mothers in Literature (ICD) | |
| ENG 222 | Shakespeare | |
| ENG 233 | Literature and Faith in the Middle Ages | |
| ENG 255 | Poetry | |
| ENG 262 | Images of Aging in Literature | |
| ENG 264 | Short Fiction | |
| ENG 268 | The Classic English and American Novel | |
| ENG 377 | Images of Women | |
| ENG 282 | African American Literature (ICD) | |
| ENG 312 | American Women’s Poetry: Reading & Writing | |
| ENG 313 | Literature and Psychology | |
| ENG 320 | Contemporary Catholic Fiction | |
| ENG 330 | The Bible as Literature | |
| ENG 343 | Comedy and Humor | |
| ENG 345 | Drama | |
| ENG 346 | Introduction to Theater | |
| ENG 352 | The Immigrant Experience in Literature (ICD) | |
| ENG 361 | The Literature of Science | |
| ENG 369 | Contemporary Fiction | |
| ENG 376 | Film as Literature | |
| ENG 377 | Images of Women | |
| ENG 386 | The Art of the Essay | |
| ENG 394 | Intro to Creative Writing | |
| ENG 395 | The Journey in Literature (ICD) | |
| FAH 101 | Introduction to Art History I (ICD) | |
| FAH 102 | Introduction to Art History II (ICD) | |
| FAH 103 | Survey of Pre-Columbian & Native American Art (ICD) | |
| FAH 107 | Introduction to Non-Western Art (ICD) | |
| FAH 108 | African-American Art in Context (ICD) | |
| FAH 109 | History of Architecture (ICD) | |
| FAH 110 | Introduction to the History of Photography | |
| FAH 210 | Ancient Egyptian & Near Eastern Art (ICD) | |
| FAH 213 | Greek & Roman Art (ICD) | |
| FAH 224 | Medieval Art (ICD) | |
| FAH 245 | Renaissance Art (ICD) | |
| FAH 248 | Baroque & Rococo Art (ICD) | |
| FAH 251 | United States Art | |
| FAH 259 | Women and Art | |
| FAH 261 | Impressionism in Context (ICD) | |
| FAH 262 | Modern Art | |
| FAH 263 | 19th & 20th Century Sculpture | |
| FAH 265 | Contemporary Art | |
| FAH 266 | Modern Architecture | |
| FAH 270 | Film & the Artist | |
| FAM 115 | Fundamentals of Music | |
| FAM 117 | Canisius and the BPO Experience | |
| FAM 118 | Music of the Baroque Period | |
| FAM 119 | Masterpieces of Music (ICD) | |
| FAM 120 | 19th Century Music (ICD) | |
| FAM 121 | Music of the Classical Period | |
| FAM 122 | Twentieth Century Classical Music | |
| FAM 123 | World Music (ICD) | |
| FAM 124 | Afro-Centric Music (ICD) | |
| FAM 130 | America’s Music | |
| FAM 131 | Sacred Music of the World (ICD) | |
| FAM 217 | Medieval and Renaissance Music (ICD) | |
| FAS 110 | Two-Dimensional Foundations | |
| FAS 111 | Studio Drawing I | |
| FAS 112 | Studio Painting I | |
| FAS 113 | Studio Design I | |
| FAS 115 | 3D Foundations/Intro to Sculpture | |
| FAS 117 | Sculpture I | |
| FRC 275 | French Literature in Translation I | |
| FRC 276 | French Literature in Translation II | |
| FRC 277 | Golden Age of France | |
| GER 221 | German Civilization & Culture I | |
| GER 222 | German Civilization & Culture II | |
| GER 275 | Masterpieces of German Literature in Translation | |
| ITA 221-222 | Italian Civilization and Culture | |
| Area IV - History | ||
| CLS 103 CLS 104 HIS 106 HIS 107 HIS 108 HIS 109 HIS 110 HIS 111 HIS 113 HIS 123 HIS 124 HIS 131 HIS 132 HIS 211 HIS 230 HIS 240 HIS 255 HIS 260 HIS 290 PSC 110 PSC 111 |
Greek History to 323 BC (ICD) Roman History Origins to Constantine (ICD) The Medieval World (ICD) History of Modern World to 1815 (ICD) History of Modern World Since 1815 (ICD) History of Asia to 1800 (ICD) History of Asia Since 1800 (ICD) Men and Ideas in History (ICD) The Twentieth Century (ICD) History of the United States: the Colonial Period to Reconstruction History of the United States 1877: to the Present History of Latin America to 1830 (ICD) History of Latin America since 1830 (ICD) (WST 211) Women in the Western World (ICD) The Holocaust Historical Perspective Wars of Latin America (ICD) African American History (ICD) Canada & the World (ICD) Family in American History Western Political Tradition I (ICD) Western Political Tradition II (ICD) | |
| Area V - Philosophy | ||
| CLS 312 CSI 201 HIS 347 PHI 300 PHI 301 PHI 302 PHI 303 PHI 304 PHI 305 PHI 325 PHI 330 PHI 335 PHI 340 PHI 342 PHI 344 PHI 348 PHI 350 PHI 352 PHI 354 PHI 356 PHI 358 PHI 365 PHI 372 PHI 376 PHI 469 ZPR 351 |
The Greek Enlightenment Introduction to Cognitive Science History of Marxism Logic Philosophy of the Person Reality and Knowledge Philosophy of the Mind God and the World Time and Human Condition (ICD) Philosophy of Art & Beauty Political Philosophy Philosophy of Law Ethics Medical Ethics Ethical Issues in Business Environmental Ethics Ancient Philosophy Medieval Philosophy Modern Philosophy I Modern Philosophy II Contemporary Philosophy Existentialism Catholic Social Thought Philosophy of the Family Philosophy of Medicine Contemporary Catholic Social Ethics (4.0 cr hrs) | |
| Area VI - Area VI - Religious Studies & Theology | ||
| Introductory Level | ||
| CLS 308 CLS 309 RST 200 RST 210 RST 215 RST 216 RST 217 RST 218 RST 219 RST 220 RST 221 RST 222 RST 223 RST 224 RST 225 RST 230 RST 231 RST 235 RST 236 RST 240 RST 260 Intermediate Level RST 300 RST 301 RST 302 RST 303 RST 305 RST 310 RST 311 RST 312 RST 314 RST 315 RST 321 RST 326 RST 327 RST 328 RST 330 RST 331 RST 332 RST 340 RST 343 RST 344 RST 350 RST 354 RST 358 RST 359 RST 360 RST 361 RST 362 RST 381 ZPR 351 Advanced Level RST 405 RST 420 RST 421 RST 445 RST 448 RST 453 |
Greek and Roman Religion Introduction to Old Testament Introduction to New Testament History of Christian Community I History of Christian Community II History of Christian Community III (ICD) Introduction to Western Religious Tradition (ICD) History of Eastern Orthodox Christianity (ICD) Introduction to Eastern Religions (ICD) Native American Religions (ICD) African Religions (ICD) Religion in North America I Religion in North America II Religion & Society Catholic Belief Today Intro to Catholic Studies Religion and Politics Theology and Film Development of Jewish Religious Thought and Practice (ICD) The History of Catholic Belief The Problem of Suffering The First Three Gospels The Jesuits: History, Spirituality, & Culture Ethics and the New Testament The Life and Teachings Of Jesus Matthew: The Church’s Gospel Paul’s New Testament Epistles and His Churches The Gospel, Letters and Revelation of St. John New Testament in Literature and Art Ancient Israelite Prophesy New Testament Society Freedom, Sin and Grace The Church in the Modern World Sacramental Theology Zen and the Meditative Life (ICD) Religions of China (ICD) Islam: Tradition & Revival (ICD) Moral Issues Today Religion and Challenge of Science Theology of the Family Process The Christian Concept Of God Jesus Christ and Modern Culture Development of Christian Doctrine Revelation and Faith Magic, Science & Religion (ICD) The Psychology of Religion Fundamentalism (ICD) Types of Religious Experience Contemporary Catholic Social Ethics (4.0 cr hrs) Biblical Archeology Feminine Role in Religion Hinduism (ICD) Christian Spirituality Bio-Moral Problems Theology of Death | |
| Area VII - Mathematical Sciences | ||
| CSC 108 CSC 109 CSC 110 CSC 111 ECO 255 MAT 105 MAT 106 MAT 107 MAT 109 MAT 110 MAT 111-112 MAT 115 MAT 116 MAT 117/ MAT 118/ MAT 121 MAT 131 MAT 141 MAT 150 MAT 181 MAT 201-202-203 PSY 201 |
Introduction to Web Computing A Robotics Introduction to Computer Science An Introduction to Computing An Introduction to Programming Business Statistics I Finite Math Calculus for the Non-Sciences I Calculus for the Non-Sciences II Prerequisite: MAT 106 Calculus with Review I Calculus with Review II Calculus I & II Calculus for Business I Calculus for Business II (Prereq: MAT 115 or consent of instructor) PHY 223A Calculus I and II Integrated with General Physics I, PartI PHY 223B Calculus I and II Integrated with General Physics I, PartII The Nature of Mathematics (Sophomore Standing or Higher) Statistics and Computers Inferential Statistics and Computers for Science Excursions in Modern Mathematics Symmetry Mathematical Philosophy Basic Statistics for Behavioral Science | |
| Area VIII - Foreign Languages Note: To meet the Area VIII requirement, students must pass either two courses at the intermediate level or higher in the foreign language they took in high school, or two courses at the elementary level or higher in a foreign language they did not take while in high school. | ||
| ASL 103 ASL 104 ARBC 103-104 CHI 103-104 CHI 113-114 CLG 101-102 CLG 201-202 CLL 101-102 CLL 201-202 FRC 103-104 FRC 115-116 FRC 123 FRC 124 FRC 133-134 FRC 215-216 FRC 323-324 GER 103-104 GER 113-114 GER 123 GER 124 GER 133-134 GER 215-216 GER 323-324 GER 353 GER 354 ITA 103-104 ITA 113-114 ITA 123 ITA 124 JAP 103-104 JAP 113-114 POL 103-104 POL 113-114 RUS 103-104 SPA 103-104 SPA 115-116 SPA 123 SPA 124 SPA 133-134 SPA 215-216 SPA 323 SPA 324 SPA 338 |
American Sign Language I American Sign Language II Intro to Modern Standard Arabic Elementary Chinese Intermediate Chinese Elementary Greek Intermediate Greek Elementary Latin Intermediate Latin Introductory French Advanced Introductory French French for Travel French Society and Culture French for Business Intermediate French Topics in Conversation Introductory German Advanced Introductory German German for Travel German Society and Culture German for Business Intermediate German Immersion in German German Literature since 1945 Thomas, Heinrich and Klaus Mann Introductory Italian Advanced Introductory Italian Italian for Travel Italian Society & Culture Elementary Japanese Intermediate Japanese Elementary Polish Intermediate Polish Elementary Russian Introductory Spanish Advanced Introductory Spanish Spanish for Travel Spanish Society and Culture Spanish for Business Intermediate Spanish Immersion in Spanish Introduction to Hispanic Literatures Hispanic Civilization & Culture II (ICD) | |
| International and Cultural Diversity (ICD): At least two of the student’s Area Studies courses must satisfy the International and Cultural (ICD) requirement. The following courses meet that requirement. | ||
| ANT 122 CLS 103 CLS 104 CLS 205 CLS 206 CLS 207 CLS 208 ENG 203 ENG 210 ENG 282 ENG 330 ENG 352 ENG 376 ENG 395 FAH 101 FAH 102 FAH 103 FAH 107 FAH 108 FAH 109 FAH 210 FAH 213 FAH 224 FAH 245 FAH 248 FAH 261 FAM 119 FAM 120 FAM 123 FAM 124 FAM 131 FAM 217 HIS 106 HIS 107 HIS 108 HIS 109 HIS 110 HIS 111 HIS 113 HIS 131 HIS 132 HIS 211 HIS 240 HIS 250 HIS 255 PHI 305 PHI 325 PSC 110 PSC 111 PSC 150 PSY 320 RST 217 RST 218 RST 219 RST 220 RST 221 RST 222 RST 240 RST 330 RST 331 RST 332 RST 360 RST 362 RST 420 RST 421 SOC 111 SOC 341 SPA 338 |
Cultural Anthropology (AS II) Greek History to 323 BC (AS IV) Roman History: Origins to Constantine (AS IV) Mirror of the Past: Greece (AS III) Mirror of the Past: Rome (AS III) Mythology and Literature (AS III) Epic Heroes (AS III) Identity & Culture (ICD) Mothers in Literature (AS III) African American Literature (AS III) The Bible as Literature (AS III) The Immigrant Experience in Literature (AS III) Film as Literature (AS III) The Journey in Literature (AS III) Introduction to Art History I (AS III) Introduction to Art History II (AS III) Survey of Pre-Columbian & Native American Art (AS III) Introduction to NonWestern Art (AS III) African-American Art in Context (AS III) History of Architecture (AS III) Ancient Egyptian and Near Eastern Art (AS III) Greek and Roman Art (AS III) Medieval Art (AS III) Renaissance Art (AS III) Baroque and Rococo Art (AS III) Impressionism in Context (AS III) Masterpieces of Music (AS III) 19th Century Music(AS III) World Music (AS III) Afro-Centric Music (AS III) Sacred Music of the World (AS III) Medieval and Renaissance Music (AS III) The Medieval World (AS IV) History of Modern Europe to 1815 (AS IV) History of Modern Europe since 1815 (AS IV) History of Asia to 1800 (AS IV) History of Asia since 1800 (AS IV) Men and Ideas in History (AS IV) The Twentieth Century (AS IV) History of Latin America to 1830 (AS IV) History of Latin America since1830 (AS IV) Women in the Western World (AS IV) Wars of Latin America (ASIV) Canada & the World (AS IV) African American History (AS IV) Time and Human Condition (AS V) Philosophy of Art & Beauty (AS V) Western Political Tradition I (AS IV) Western Political Tradition II (AS IV) Comparative Government and Politics (AS II) Cross Cultural Perspectives in Psychology (AS II) History of Christian Community III (AS VI) Introduction to Western Religious Tradition (AS VI) History of Eastern Orthodox Christianity (AS VI) Introduction to Eastern Religions (AS VI) Native American Religions (AS VI) African Religions (AS VI) Development of Jewish Religious Thought and Practice (AS VI) Zen and the Meditative Life (AS VI) Religions of China (AS VI) Islam: Tradition and Revival (AS VI) Magic, Science & Religion (AS VI) Foundamentalism (AS VI) Feminine Role in Religion (AS VI) Hinduism (AS VI) Contemporary Social Problems (AS II) Race & Ethnic Relations (AS II) Hispanic Civilization & Culture II (AS VIII) | |
Basic Curriculum Outline for Bachelor's Degree
(for students entering Canisius in the fall 1995 semester or later.)
1. Core Curriculum (Part I) - General Studies courses required of every student:
ENG 101 English Seminar I2. Core Curriculum (Part II) - Area Studies (AS) courses required of every student:
ENG 102 English Seminar II
RST 101 Introduction to Religious Studies
PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy (4 courses) (12)
I. Natural Sciences
II. Social Sciences
III. Art and Literature
IV. History
V. Philosophy
VI. Religious Studies
VII. Mathematical Sciences
VIII. Foreign Languages
a. Each student must select two courses from each of seven of the eight areas, excluding the area related to the major field. (For example, students majoring in Political Science are excluded from Area II since they are required to take a number of social science courses.)
b. Additional areas may be excluded in majors that have required courses in those areas. (For example, Physics majors are excluded from Area VII since they are required to take a number of mathematics courses.)
c. Details regarding exclusions may be found in the Curriculum outline for each major.
d. To meet the Area VIII requirement, students must pass either two courses at the intermediate level or higher in the foreign language they took in high school, or two courses at the elementary level or higher in a foreign language they did not take while in high school.
e. A complete list of approved Area Studies courses may be found on pages 42-44.
f. The AS courses should be spread out over the four years, as outlined in the Recommended Schedule for each major.
g. At least two of the Area Studies courses must be on the list of those designated as satisfying the International and Cultural Diversity requirement (ICD).
h. No more than three four-hour interdisciplinary courses which satisfy two different area requirements may be included in the fulfillment of Area Studies requirements. (14 courses) (42)
3. Major course requirements. The number of required courses varies from one major to another. The minimum number is 10. (10-22 courses) (30-66)
4. Electives - additional courses to bring the total to 120 credits. (12-0 courses) (36-0)
TOTAL (40 courses) (120)
Note: Students who entered Canisius before the Fall 1995 semester should follow the old Core Curriculum, as described in the 1994-95 and earlier catalogues. These students may use the following courses from the new Core to replace the old General Studies courses: ENG 101 in place of GST 001, ENG 102 in place of GST 002, RST 101 in place of GST 004, and PHI 101 in place of GST 005. Students who have not yet met the old Area VII requirement may use any of the courses in the new Areas VII and VIII to do so.
TOTAL (40 courses) (120)
Note: Students who entered Canisius before the Fall 1995 semester should follow the old Core Curriculum, as described in the 1994-95 and earlier catalogues. These students may use the following courses from the new Core to replace the old General Studies courses: ENG 101 in place of GST 001, ENG 102 in place of GST 002, RST 101 in place of GST 004, and PHI 101 in place of GST 005. Students who have not yet met the old Area VII requirement may use any of the courses in the new Areas VII and VIII to do so.