Academic Programs Catalog

College of Social Science

Department of Sociology

Graduate Study
Animal Studies: Social Science and Humanities Perspectives - Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Animal Studies: Social Science and Humanities Perspectives, which is administered by the Department of Sociology, is an online program available to any individual with a bachelor’s degree. The certificate addresses society’s changing needs in providing individuals with a basic understanding of human relationships with other animals, including domestic and companion animals, liminal animals, and wildlife. The certificate is valuable as a complementary learning opportunity for individuals with, or who are planning careers in animal-related fields, including animal-assisted therapy, marine ecosystems, conservation criminology, animal shelters, sanctuaries, refuges, rehabilitation centers, and zoo management and education.
 
Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Animal Studies: Social Science and Humanities Perspectives

Students must complete 9 credits from the following:
SOC 830 Animals and Environmental Sustainability 3
SOC 840 Animals and Social Transformations 3
SOC 850 Special Topics in Animal Studies 3