College of Arts and Sciences
Thomas A. Chambers, PhD, Dean
Jennifer A. Desiderio, PhD, Associate Dean
Julie S. Gibert, PhD, Faculty Associate Dean, Advisement & Study Abroad
Richard D. Reitsma, Ph.D., Faculty Associate Dean, Inclusion & Engagement
Mission Statement
The College of Arts & Sciences at Canisius provides an excellent liberal arts and sciences education by engaging students in the classroom, laboratory, studio, and broader community. As an integral part of a Catholic, Jesuit university the College of Arts & Sciences seeks to educate the whole person in preparation for service and leadership in a global society.
Academic Programs
The College of Arts & Sciences offers graduate programs leading to master of arts, master of science degrees, and advanced certification in
- Anthrozoology (MS)
- Cybersecurity (MS)
- Data Analytics (MS)
- Data Analytics (Advanced Certificate)
- Informal Education and Interpretation (MA)
- Integrated Marketing Communication (Advanced Certificate)
The College of Arts & Sciences also offers over two dozen different undergraduate majors and a variety of undergraduate minors. A complete list of undergraduate majors and undergraduate minors are available in the undergraduate catalog.