The Humanities major includes those branches of learning that are concerned with human thought and experience in history, language and literature, philosophy, religious studies, fine arts and music. Its goal is to lead the student to appreciate those aspects of his or her own culture, as well as their relationship to the cultures of other times and places. Although the humanities major is not oriented toward a particular career, its emphasis on critical understanding and disciplined reflection prepares a student for later training in many fields of employment including law, government, journalism, teaching and human services.
Humanities Curriculum:
1. Core Curriculum Requirements:
All students complete Core Curriculum requirements as part of their overall Canisius Education. These requirements can be found at: www.canisius.edu/core_curriculum/default.asp
| 2. Major course requirements: (19 courses) | |
| English: two 200 level courses plus two 300 - 400 level courses in a major literary genre | |
| History: two 300/400-level courses | |
| Philosophy: four 200/400-level courses | |
| Religious Studies: two 300/400-level courses | |
| Modern Language: two courses in Modern Language or Literature in Translation and/or Civilization | |
| Humanities: two courses to be selected from Fine Arts, History, Music, Religious Studies, Philosophy 300 level | |
| Concentration: three additional 300/400-level courses in one of the following departments: Fine Arts, English, History, Modern Language, Religious Studies, Philosophy | |
3. Free electives:
Free electives are courses in addition to the Core Curriculum and major requirements sufficient to reach a minimum of 120 credit hours for graduation. Students may graduate with more but not less than 120 credit hours.
Associate of Arts Degree
The associate of arts degree in humanities program requires the completion of 60 credit hours of coursework. The program has two basic purposes: (1) It offers an immediate goal for students seeking a general introduction to the humanities (history, languages, literature, philosophy, religious studies, fine arts and music); and (2) It provides a basic foundation for those who wish to go on for a bachelor’s degree.
The program contains a second track designed for the prospective business major. Students who plan baccalaureate studies in the future are encouraged to choose the track that fits their individual goals. If a student remains at Canisius College, all of the coursework in the associate degree program is transferable and applicable to the bachelor’s program.
Humanities Curriculum: (Associate Degree):
1. Core Curriculum Requirements:
All students complete Core Curriculum requirements as part of their overall Canisius Education. These requirements can be found at: www.canisius.edu/core_curriculum/default.asp
2. Major Course requirements (6 courses)
| Humanities Track: (6 courses) | |
| English: two 200 level courses | |
| Religious Studies: two courses | |
| Humanities: two courses, to be selected from Fine Arts, English, History, Modern Language, Music, Religious Studies, or Philosophy 300 level | |
| Business Track: | |
| Art and Literature: two courses | |
| Religious Studies: two courses | |
| Business Electives: two courses |
3. Free electives:
Free electives are courses in addition to the Core Curriculum and major requirements sufficient to reach a minimum of 60 credit hours for graduation with an Associates degree.
Other Associate's Degree Regulations
The basic residency requirements for A.A. degrees is 30 credit hours, at least 15 of which must be completed in traditional classroom situations. No more than 30 credits may be transferred from another institution. Not all courses at other institutions are applicable to the associate degree, and transfer students are required to have a transfer evaluation completed by the college registrar.
For more information contact the associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences.