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, PhD, Faculty Associate Dean, Inclusion & Engagement
Timothy J. Servoss, PhD, Assessment Coordinator
Mission Statement
The College of Arts & Sciences at Canisius provides an excellent liberal arts and sciences education, and rigorous graduate programs, 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 and Sciences offers curricula covering a wide range of disciplines in the humanities, fine arts, natural sciences, mathematics and social sciences. Each program combines the liberal-arts objectives of the Core Curriculum with the specific goals of a student’s major field, with an emphasis on preparation for careers and graduate or professional school.
The College of Arts and Sciences also offers graduate programs leading to master of science degrees in Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, or Anthrozoology, and a master of arts degree in Informal Education & Interpretation.
We also offer Advanced Certificates in Data Analytics and Integrated Marketing Communication.
In addition, we offer Associate of Arts degrees in Social Sciences and Humanities.
Undergraduate Majors
| Majors | Department |
|---|---|
| Animal Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation (ABEC) | Animal Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation (ABEC) |
| Anthrozoology | Animal Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation (ABEC) |
| Biochemistry | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Biology | Biology |
| Biomedical Science | Biology |
| Chemistry | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Computer Science | Computer Science |
| Creative Writing | English |
| Criminal Justice | Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Environmental Studies |
| Digtal Media Arts | Communication |
| English | English |
| Environmental Science | Biology |
| Environmental Studies | Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Environmental Studies |
| History | History |
| Integrated Marketing Communication | Communication |
| International Relations | Political Science |
| Journalism | Communication |
| Mathematics | Mathematics and Statistics |
| Philosophy | Philosophy |
| Political Science | Political Science |
| Psychology | Psychology |
| Sociology | Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Environmental Studies |
| Spanish | Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures |
| Strategic Communication | Communication |
Additionally, there are three interdisciplinary majors offered that require pre-approval before declaration through the dean's office:
- Humanities (Associate's degree and Bachelor's degree).
- Social Science (Associate's degree and Bachelor's degree).
- Specialized Studies (Bachelor's degree).
Undergraduate Minors
The many minors offered in the College of Arts and Sciences are identified in the descriptions of departmental offerings and available in the list of Undergraduate Minors A-Z.
Institutes and Centers
Also housed in the College of Arts and Sciences are:
- The William H. Fitzpatrick Institute of Public Affairs and Leadership
- The Frank G. Raichle Pre-Law Center
- The George E. Schreiner Pre-Medical Center
