Is it possible to come to Canisius solely for the animal programs and not for the full four-year degree?
Yes. Some students only want to complete an animal-focused minor, and that is possible. However, it may or may not be advisable. Consider the following: Some students ask this question because they have already completed an undergraduate degree elsewhere. Such students sometime attend Canisius part time only to complete the animal-focused courses. That takes two years since the various animal courses come around only every other year (with one or two relevant courses per semester on a staggered schedule). If you are such a student, arrange to talk to me before you go too far down this road. As an alternative, I may advise you to consider pursuing a graduate degree elsewhere. It will depend on how much background you already have and what your precise goals are. Other students ask this question because they want to move as rapidly as possible into animal-related employment. They are seeking job-related training and credentials, and they want to complete them in the least amount of time
