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Undergraduate Catalog2021-2022

TABLE OF CONTENTSMaking Changes . 91Undergraduate Catalog . 4Graduation . 92Academic Calendar . 4Policy on Student Records . 93About Canisius . 21Advisement . 94Admission Policies . 24Griff Center for Student Success . 95Tuition, Fees, and Aid . 27Honors and Awards . 95Student Financial Aid . 27Deans List . 96Tuition & Fees . 33Honor Societies . 96Academics . 36College-Wide Awards and Prizes . 96Curricular Information . 36Departmental Awards . 97Undergraduate Degrees . 36College of Arts and Sciences . 101Core Curriculum . 38Animal Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation (BS) . 102All-College Honors Program . 52Animal Behavior Minor . 107Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirement . 61Anthrozoology Minor . 107Service Learning . 62Conservation Minor . 107Study Abroad . 62Zoo Biology Minor . 108Pre-Professional Programs . 63Biochemistry (BS) . 108Pre-Chiropractic Medicine . 63Biology (BS) . 113Pre-Dental Medicine . 64Cell and Molecular Biology Minor . 124Pre-Law . 65Environmental Biology Minor . 124Pre-Medical and Pre-Health Professions . 67General Biology Minor (for non-biology majors) . 125Pre-Medicine . 69Neuroscience Minor . 125Pre-Nursing . 70Chemistry (BS) . 125Pre-Occupational Therapy . 71Classics (BA) . 135Pre-Optometry . 72Clinical Laboratory Science (BS) . 140Pre-Pharmacy . 73Computer Science (BS) . 143Pre-Physical Therapy . 75Computer Science Minor . 147Pre-Physician Assistant . 76Computer Theory Minor . 147Pre-Podiatric Medicine . 77Digital Information and Applications Minor . 147Pre-Public Health . 79Criminal Justice (BS) . 148Pre-Veterinary Medicine . 79Criminal Justice Minor . 153The Urban Leadership Learning Community (ULLC) . 81Interdisciplinary Minor in Computer Forensics . 153Academic Policies . 81Data Science (BS) . 153Code of Academic Integrity . 81Digital Media Arts (BS) . 155Grades and Policies . 84English . 160Quality Points and GPA . 87English . 160Academic Standing . 87Creative Writing . 167Academic Forgiveness Policy . 88The Writing Minor . 169Student Records . 89Theatre Arts Minor . 169Course Registration . 89Environmental Science (BS) . 169Declaring Majors and Minors . 90Environmental Studies (BA) . 172Leaves and Withdrawal . 91

Ethics & Justice Program . 175Religious Studies and Theology Minor . 265Ethics Minor . 175Social Sciences Program (AA or BS) . 265Justice Minor . 176Sociology (BA) . 267European Studies (BA) . 176Environmental Sustainability Minor . 270Fine Arts . 178Interdisciplinary Minor in Peace and Justice Studies . 270Art History Minor . 182Social Sciences Minor in Child, Family and Community Studies. 271Creative and Performing Arts Interdisciplinary Studies (BA). 183Sociology Minor . 272Music Minor . 190Specialized Studies (BS) . 272Studio Art Minor . 192Strategic Communication (BA) . 273History (BA) . 193Urban Studies (BA) . 283Humanities (AA or BA) . 201Women & Gender Studies Minor . 285Ignatian Studies Minor . 202Richard J. Wehle School of Business . 286Integrated Marketing Communication (BS) . 205Business Core . 288International Relations (BA) . 206Business Minor . 290Journalism (BS) . 210Accounting Programs . 290Latin American Studies Minor . 213Accounting 120 Hr. . 293Mathematics (BA) . 214Professional Accounting . 295Military Science Program (ROTC) . 220Accounting and MBA in Accounting (MBAA) . 296Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures . 223Accounting Systems and Analytics . 302Spanish (BA) . 225Economics Programs . 304Philosophy (BA) . 232Business Economics (BS) . 306Physics (BS and BA Options Available) . 236Economics (BA) . 308Political Science (BA) . 242Entrepreneurship . 309Law and Public Policy Minor . 246Finance . 313Political Science Minor . 247International Business Programs . 317Pre-Engineering Programs . 247Management . 3192 2 Program . 248Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management (GLSCM) Minor. 3243 2 Program . 249Psychology (BA or BS) . 2503 2 Psychology BA/MSW or BS/MSW . 256Clinical/Counseling Psychology Minor (Adult Populations). 257Clinical/Counseling Psychology Minor (Child/AdolescentPopulations) . 257Forensic Psychology Minor . 258General Psychology Minor . 258Industrial-Organizational Psychology Minor . 259Neuropsychology Minor . 259School Psychology Minor . 259Sports Psychology Minor . 260Religious Studies (BA) . 260Interdisciplinary Minor in Catholic Studies . 264Human Resource Management Minor . 324Management Minor (for Non-Business Majors) . 325Marketing . 326School of Education and Human Services . 329Educator Preparation . 332Adolescence Education (BA) . 340Childhood 1-6/TESOL K-12 (BS) . 344Physical Education (BS) . 349Physical Education/Health Education (BS) . 353Special Education/Childhood Ed (BS) . 358Health and Wellness (BS) . 362Strength and Conditioning Minor . 365Human Services (BS) . 365

Professional and Technical Studies (BS) . 368Sport Management (BS) . 369Sport Pedagogy (BS) . 372Sports and Exercise Health Care (BS) . 374Student Affairs . 375Administrative Directory . 379Faculty Directory . 384Campus Map . 395Index . 396

4Undergraduate CatalogUNDERGRADUATECATALOGVisitors are cordially welcome at Canisius College. The administrativeoffices are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. duringthe academic year (except on legal or college-wide holidays). Duringthe summer our administrative offices are open 8:30 a.m. until 4:30p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Fridays.Members of the college staff are available for interviews at other times byappointments arranged in advance. The main switchboard number of thecollege is 716-888-2200.Copy for this catalog was prepared as of August 1, 2021. Information,particularly timing of course offerings, is subject to change at the discretionof the college. Please consult the course-listings schedule published bythe Student Records and Financial Services Center for a complete and upto-date list of our course offerings for each semester and/or session. Thecollege retains the right to correct errors within the copy of this catalog.Students must complete the curriculum described in the catalog from theacademic year that they matriculate at Canisius. If the curriculum changes,please consult with the department chair or program director to determineif students may choose to follow the newer curriculum. Catalogs fromprevious years are available on the catalog page of the Canisius dditional information about the college and our programs andopportunities are available on the Canisius website (https://www.canisius.edu/).June 20211TuesdayBegin Drop/Add for First 5-week Session,First 6-week Session, 10 & 12-week Sessionsand Full-Term100% Withdrawal Refund during Drop/Add2WednesdayLast day to Drop/Add for first 5-week session3ThursdayBegin 90% withdrawal refund for first 5week session4FridayLast day to Drop/Add for first 6-week session7MondayBegin 80% withdrawal refund for first 6week sessionBegin 25% withdrawal refund for PhysicianAssistant StudiesLast day to Drop/Add for 10 & 12-week andFull-term Sessions8TuesdayBegin 90% withdrawal refund for 10 & 12week and Full-term sessions9WednesdayFirst Student Health Warnings for SummerSession one for students not in compliance10ThursdayBegin 50% withdrawal refund for first 5-weeksession14MondayBegin 60% withdrawal refund for first 6week sessionPublication of The Office of Academic AffairsJeffrey R. Lindauer, PhD, Assistant Vice President for Academic AffairsAmy K. Beiter, Curriculum and Student Support Project AssociateSummer Classes Begin (First 5-week Session,First 6-week Session, 10 & 12-week Sessions)Academic CalendarBegin 50% withdrawal refund for 10 & 12week and Full-term sessionsAcademic Year 2021-2022Summer 2021Begin no withdrawal refund for PhysicianAssistant StudiesMay 202117MondayPhysician Assistant Studies Summer ClassesBegin15TuesdayBegin 25% withdrawal refund for First 5week session100% Withdrawal Refund during Drop/Add Physician Assistant Studies16WednesdaySecond Student Health warnings for SummerSession one students not in compliance24MondayBegin 90% withdrawal refund for PhysicianAssistant Studies19SaturdayBegin no withdrawal refund for First 5-weeksession31MondayBegin 50% withdrawal refund for PhysicianAssistant Studies21MondayBegin 25% withdrawal refund for 10 & 12week and Full-term Summer SessionsBegin 40% withdrawal refund for First 6week session23WednesdayThird Student Health Warnings for SummerSession One students not in compliance

2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog26SaturdayBegin 20% Withdrawal Refund for First 6week session28MondayBegin no withdrawal refund for 10 & 12-weekand Full-term Summer Sessions30WednesdayStudent Health Registration Withdrawalfor Summer Session One students not incompliance28WednesdaySecond Student Health Warnings for summersession two students not in complianceBegin No Withdrawal Refund for 10 & 12Week and Full-Term Sessions29ThursdayBegin 40% withdrawal refund for second 6week session31SaturdayBegin no withdrawal refund for second 5week sessionAugust 2021July 20211ThursdayLast day to withdrawal from First 5-weekclasses2FridayFirst 5-week Session Classes End4WednesdayBegin 0% Withdrawal Refund for First 6week SessionBegin 20% withdrawal refund for second 6week sessionThird Student Health Warnings for summersession two for students not in complianceOnline Grading Available in MyCanisius10TuesdayBegin no withdrawal refund for second 6week session11WednesdayStudent Health registrations Withdrawalfor summer session two for students not incompliance12ThursdayLast Day to withdrawal from second 5-weekclasses13FridaySecond 5-week and 10-week Session ClassesEnd4SundayIndependence Day5MondayIndependence Day Holiday Extension-NoClasses (Administrative Offices Closed)7WednesdayFirst 5-week classes grades due8ThursdayLast day to withdrawal from First 6-weekclasses9FridayFirst 6-week Session Classes End12MondayClasses Begin (Second 5-week Session,Second 6-week Session)18WednesdaySecond 5-week classes grades dueBegin Drop/add for second 5-week Sessionand second 6-week session19ThursdayLast day to withdrawal from second 6-weekand 10 & 12-week classes20FridaySecond 6-week and 12-week Session ClassesEnd25Wednesday100% withdrawal refund during Drop/Add13145TuesdayWednesdayOnline Grading Available in MyCanisiusLast day to Drop/Add classes for second 5week sessionFirst 6-week classes grades dueBegin 90% withdrawal refund for second 5week sessionOnline Grading Available in MyCanisiusSecond 6-week and 12-week classes gradesdueOnline grading turned off15ThursdayLast day to Drop/Add for second 6-weeksessionFall 202116FridayBegin 80% withdrawal refund for second 6week session23MondayNew Faculty Orientation21WednesdayFirst Student Health warnings for summersession two for students not in compliance25WednesdayAdjunct Faculty Orientation (tentative date)30MondayFall Classes BeginBegin 50% withdrawal refund for second 5week session.23FridayBegin 60% withdrawal refund for second 6week session27TuesdayBegin 25% withdrawal refund for second 5week sessionAugust 2021Degree Conferral for Summer CompletersCounselor Education Session One BeginsFirst Day to Apply for a course through Pass/Fail ProgramDrop/Add begins100% Refund for Withdrawal from Courses