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:
Arts and Sciences - Associate of Arts Degree
Undergraduate Programs
| Program |
Number |
| Humanities |
5649.00 |
| Social Sciences |
5622.00 |
ARTS AND SCIENCES — certificate
Undergraduate Programs
| Program |
Number |
| Applied Physics |
1902.00 |
Arts and Sciences — Bachelor of Arts Degree
Undergraduate Programs
| Program |
Number |
| Anthrozoology |
0499.00 |
| Biology |
0401.00 |
| Creative Writing |
1507.00 |
| English |
1501.00 |
| Environmental Studies |
2299.00 |
| History |
2205.00 |
| Humanities |
4903.00 |
| International Relations |
2210.00 |
| Mathematics |
1701.00 |
| Philosophy |
1509.00 |
| Political Science |
2207.00 |
| Psychology |
2001.00 |
| Sociology |
2208.00 |
| Spanish |
1105.00 |
| Strategic Communication |
0601.00 |
Arts and Sciences — Bachelor of Science Degree
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 |
| Computer Science |
0701.00 |
| Criminal Justice |
2105.00 |
| Data Science |
0799.00 |
| Digital Media Arts |
0605.00 |
| Environmental Science |
0420.00 |
| Integrated Marketing and Communication |
0699.00 |
| Journalism |
0602.00 |
| Mathematics |
1701.00 |
| Psychology |
2001.00 |
| Social Sciences-General |
2201.00 |
| Specialized Studies |
4903.00 |
Education and Human Services — Bachelor of Arts Degree
Undergraduate Programs
| Program |
Number |
| Adolescence Education: Spanish 7-12 |
1105.01 |
Education and Human Services — 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 |
| Health and Wellness |
1299.30 |
| Human Services |
2101.00 |
| Physical Education |
0835.00 |
| Physical Education/Health Education |
0835.00 |
| Physical Education Sport Pedagogy |
1299.30 |
| Professional and Technical Studies |
4999.00 |
| Special Education (All Grades)/Childhood Education |
0808.00 |
| Sport and Exercise Health Care |
1299.00 |
Wehle School of Business - Bachelor of Arts Degree
Undergraduate Programs
| Program |
Number |
| Economics |
2204.00 |
Wehle School of Business – Bachelor of Science Degree
Undergraduate Programs
| Program |
Number |
| Accounting |
0502.00 |
| Accounting Information Systems |
0502.00 |
| Business |
0501.00 |
| Business Economics |
0517.00 |
| Entrepreneurship |
0506.00 |
| Finance |
0504.00 |
| Management |
0506.00 |
| Marketing |
0509.00 |
| Professional Accounting (150 hour Program) |
0502.00 |
| Sport Management |
0599.00 |
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 majors in the College of Arts and Sciences.
- 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).
