Patricia Clayback, Director.
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. | ENG 101, ENG 102, PHI 101, RST 101 (see page 30 credits) (4 courses) | (12 credits) | |
| 2. | Area Studies: Two courses from each of these areas: I, II, IV, VI, VII (10 courses)1 | (30 credits) | |
| 3. | Major course requirements: (19 courses) | ||
| English: two 200 level courses plus two 300 - 400 level courses in a major literary figure | (12 credits) | ||
| History: two 300/400-level courses | (6 credits) | ||
| Philosophy: four 300/400-level courses | (12 credits) | ||
| Religious Studies: two 300/400-level courses | (6 credits) | ||
| Modern Language: two courses in Modern Language or literature in Translation and/or Civilization | (6 credits) | ||
| Humanities: two courses, to be selected from Art History, History, Music, Religious Studies, PHI 300 | (6 credits) | ||
| Concentration: three additional 300/400-level courses in one of the following departments: English, History, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Modern Language |
(9 credits) | ||
| 4. | Electives (7 courses) | (21 credits) | |
| TOTAL | (40 courses) | (120 credits) | |
Recommended Schedule:
| Fall | Spring | |||||
| Freshman Year | ||||||
| ENG 101 | 3 credits | ENG 102 | 3 credits | |||
| AS | 3 credits | AS | 3 credits | |||
| AS | 3 credits | AS | 3 credits | |||
| AS | 3 credits | AS | 3 credits | |||
| Elective | 3 credits | Elective | 3 credits | |||
| Total | 15 credits | Total | 15 credits | |||
| Sophomore Year | ||||||
| RST 101 | 3 credits | PHI 101 | 3 credits | |||
| English elective 200 level | 3 credits | English elective 200 level | 3 credits | |||
| Modern Language elective | 3 credits | Modern Language elective | 3 credits | |||
| Humanities elective | 3 credits | Religious Studies elective | 3 credits | |||
| Elective | 3 credits | Elective | 3 credits | |||
| Total | 15 credits | Total | 15 credits | |||
| Junior Year | ||||||
| English elective | 3 credits | Religious Studies elective | 3 credits | |||
| Philosophy elective | 3 credits | Philosophy elective | 3 credits | |||
| History elective | 3 credits | Humanities elective | 3 credits | |||
| Concentration elective | 3 credits | AS | 3 credits | |||
| AS | 3 credits | Elective | 3 credits | |||
| Total | 15 credits | Total | 15 credits | |||
| Senior Year | ||||||
| English elective | 3 credits | History elective | 3 credits | |||
| Philosophy elective | 3 credits | Philosophy elective | 3 credits | |||
| Concentration elective | 3 credits | Concentration elective | 3 credits | |||
| AS | 3 credits | AS | 3 credits | |||
| Elective | 3 credits | Elective | 3 credits | |||
| Total | 15 credits | Total | 15 credits | |||
| TOTAL | 120 credits |
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, art, literature, philosophy, religious studies, classics and languages); 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. | ENG 101, ENG 102, PHI 101, RST 101 (see page 30) (4 courses) | (12 credits) | |
| 2. | Area Studies: Two courses from each of these areas: II, IV, VII, VIII.1 One course from each of these areas: I, V. (10 courses) | (30 credits) | |
| 3. | Major course requirements: (6 or 4 courses) | ||
| Humanities Track: | |||
| English: two 200 level courses | (6 credits) | ||
| Religious Studies: two courses | (6 credits) | ||
| Humanities: two courses, to be selected from Art History, English, History, Music, Religious Studies, PHI 300 | (6 credits) | ||
| Business Track:2,3 | |||
| Art and Literature: two Area III courses | (6 credits) | ||
| Religious Studies: two courses | (6 credits) | ||
| 4. | Electives | ||
| Humanities Track (0 course) | (0 credits) | ||
| Business Track (2 courses) | (6 credits) | ||
| TOTAL (20 courses) | (60 credits) | ||
Recommended Schedule:
[Variants for Business Track are in brackets.]
| Fall | Spring | |||
| Freshman Year | ||||
| ENG 101 | 3 credits | ENG 102 | 3 credits | |
| AS | 3 credits | RST 101 | 3 credits | |
| AS | 3 credits | AS | 3 credits | |
| AS | 3 credits | AS | 3 credits | |
| AS | 3 credits | AS | 3 credits | |
| Total | 15 credits | Total | 15 credits | |
| Sophomore Year | ||||
| PHI 101 | 3 credits | English elective [AS III] | 3 credits | |
| English elective [AS III] | 3 credits | Humanities elective [Elective] | 3 credits | |
| Humanities elective [Elective] | 3 credits | Religious Studies elective | 3 credits | |
| Religious Studies elective | 3 credits | AS | 3 credits | |
| AS | 3 credits | AS | 3 credits | |
| Total | 15 credits | Total | 15 credits | |
| TOTAL | 60 credits |
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 that 30 hours 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.
1 Areas III and VI are fulfilled because this program includes courses in those areas.
2 It is recommended that students in the Business Track who plan to major in business take courses in the Business Core as electives.
3 It is recommended that students in the Business Track who plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting take ACC 201 and ACC 212 as electives.