Canisius University offers undergraduate curricula leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS), and Associate of Arts (AA) in the majors and/or 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:
Division of Arts, Education and Sciences
School of Arts and Social Sciences - Associate of Arts Degrees
Undergraduate Programs
| Program |
Number |
| Humanities |
5649.00 |
| Social Sciences |
5622.00 |
School of Arts and Social Sciences — Bachelor of Arts Degree
Undergraduate Programs
| Program |
Number |
| Creative Writing |
1507.00 |
| English |
1501.00 |
| History |
2205.00 |
| Humanities |
4903.00 |
| International Relations |
2210.00 |
| Philosophy |
1509.00 |
| Political Science |
2207.00 |
| Sociology |
2208.00 |
| Spanish |
1105.00 |
School of Arts and Social Sciences — Bachelor of Science Degree
Undergraduate Programs
| Program |
Number |
| Criminal Justice |
2105.00 |
| Professional and Technical Studies |
4999.00 |
| Social Sciences-General |
2201.00 |
| Specialized Studies |
4903.00 |
School of Education and Leadership Studies — Bachelor of Arts Degrees
Undergraduate Programs
| Program |
Number |
| Adolescence Education: Spanish 7-12 |
1105.01 |
School of Education and Leadership Studies — Bachelor of Science Degree
Undergraduate Programs
| Program |
Number |
| Adolescence Education: Biology 7-12 |
0401.00 |
| Adolescence Education: English 7-12 |
1501.01 |
| Adolescence Education: Mathematics 7-12 |
1701.01 |
| Adolescence Education: Social Studies 7-12 |
2201.01 |
| Childhood (1-6) Education/TESOL (K-12) |
0802.00 |
| Early Childhood/Childhood Education |
0802.00 |
| Physical Education |
0835.00 |
| Physical Education/Health Education |
0835.00 |
| Physical Education Sport Pedagogy |
1299.30 |
| Special Education (All Grades)/Childhood Education |
0808.00 |
School of Natural, Environmental & Animal Sciences — certificate
Undergraduate Programs
| Program |
Number |
| Applied Physics |
1902.00 |
School of Natural, Environmental, & Animal Sciences — Bachelor of Arts Degrees
Undergraduate Programs
| Program |
Number |
| Anthrozoology |
0499.00 |
| Biology |
0401.00 |
| Environmental Studies |
2299.00 |
School of Natural, Environmental, & Animal Sciences — Bachelor of Science Degrees
Undergraduate Programs
| Program |
Number |
| Animal Behavior, Ecology and Conservation |
0407.00 |
| Anthrozoology |
0499.00 |
| Biochemistry |
0414.00 |
| Biology |
0401.00 |
| Biomedical Science |
0499.00 |
| Chemistry |
1905.00 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science |
1223.00 |
| Environmental Science |
0420.00 |
Division of Business, Communications & Health Studies
Richard J. Wehle School of Business - Bachelor of Arts Degrees
Undergraduate Programs
| Program |
Number |
| Economics |
2204.00 |
Richard J. Wehle School of Business – Bachelor of Science Degrees
Undergraduate Programs
| Program |
Number |
| Accounting |
0502.00 |
| Accounting Information Systems |
0502.00 |
| Business |
0501.00 |
| Business Economics |
0517.00 |
| Finance |
0504.00 |
| Management |
0506.00 |
| Professional Accounting (150 hour Program) |
0502.00 |
| Sport Management |
0599.00 |
School of Behavioral & Health Studies - Bachelor of Arts Degrees
Undergraduate Programs
| Program |
Number |
| Psychology |
2001.00 |
School of Behavioral & Health Studies - Bachelor of Arts Degrees
Undergraduate Programs
| Program |
Number |
| Health and Wellness |
1299.30 |
| Psychology |
2001.00 |
| Sport and Exercise Health Care |
1299.00 |
School of Communication, Marketing & Media - Bachelor of Arts Degrees
Undergraduate Programs
| Program |
Number |
| Communication Studies |
0601.00 |
School of Communication, Marketing & Media - Bachelor of Science Degrees
Undergraduate Programs
| Program |
Number |
| Digital Media Arts |
0605.00 |
| Integrated Marketing and Communication |
0699.00 |
| Journalism |
0602.00 |
| Marketing |
0509.00 |
School of Data, Computing & Mathematics - Bachelor of Arts Degrees
Undergraduate Programs
| Program |
Number |
| Mathematics |
1701.00 |
School of Data, Computing & Mathematics- Bachelor of Arts Degrees
Undergraduate Programs
| Program |
Number |
| Computer Science |
0701.00 |
| Data Science |
0701.00 |
| Mathematics |
1701.00 |
Pre-Professional Programs
Canisius University offers pre-professional training for students wishing to pursue a graduate degree in a number of professions. More detail is available in the pre-professional programs page of the catalog. Programs and/or concentrations are available in the following areas:
- Pharmacy 2+41
- Osteopathic Medicine1
- Dental Medicine1
- Pre-Medicine
- Pre-Dentistry
- Pre-Law
- Pre-Veterinary
- Pre-Pharmacy
- Pre-Engineering
Combined Degree Programs
Canisius University also offers Combined 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 Combined Degree program leading to a Master of Business Administration degree is offered for students majoring in business and a number of other majors.
- A Dual Degree program leading to a Master of Business Administration degree in Accounting to students majoring in Accounting. This dual degree program meets the requirement for 150 hours for certification as a NYS CPA (certified public accountant).
- Combined BS/MS in Cybersecurity: Offered to students majoring in computer science, this program leads to a Master of Science in Cybersecurity.
- Combined Bachelors/MS in Data Analytics: Open to students majoring in accounting, computer science, economics, finance, mathematics, or psychology, this program leads to a Master of Science in Data Analytics.
- Combined Bachelors/MSEd in Teaching Students with Disabilities (All Grades): Available to students majoring in biology, chemistry, English, history, or mathematics, this program leads to a Master of Science in Education (MSEd)
