Anthrozoology, B.A.
The Anthrozoology program is designed to meet the specific academic needs of a diverse student body ranging from those who seek immediate employment to those who seek graduate and professional studies upon graduation. The curriculum is flexible and can be customized to fit individual interests and needs.
Students who choose to pursue veterinary, physical therapy, or occupational therapy school must select elective courses that meet the respective pre-professional requirements. Students desiring to pursue graduate degrees in psychology, counseling or social work need to select elective courses consistent with graduate school requirements. Some students may want to start an animal-related business, in which case elective courses in business, environmental studies, or sociology are relevant. The program offers both a major and minor in Anthrozoology.
In addition to the general course requirements set by Carroll College, the major requires students to complete 37 credits specifically in Anthrozoology, and 13 credits from other disciplines including biology, business, psychology or sociology, and statistics. The minor requires 28 credits in Anthrozoology of which 13 credits are in either the equine or canine field of specialization, and 4 credits from other disciplines.
I. Major Program Requirements
Thirty-seven semester credits of Anthrozoology courses, including:
| ANZ 107 | Introduction to Anthrozoology | 3 |
| ANZ 108 | Survey of Animals in Service | 3 |
| ANZ 202 | Learning & Cognition | 3 |
| ANZ 221 | Canine Science: Nature of Dog | 3 |
| ANZ 231 | Horses & Humans: Historical Perspective | 3 |
| ANZ 233 | Connecting W/ Horses: Basic Equine Skills | 2 |
| ANZ 321 | Introduction to Canine Training | 3 |
| ANZ 321L | Introduction to Canine Training Lab | 2 |
| ANZ 322 | Advanced Canine Training Appl & Princple | 3 |
| ANZ 322L | Adv Canine Training: Appl/Priciple Lab | 2 |
| ANZ 332 | Equine Science: Nature Horses | 4 |
| ANZ 441 | Animal Behavior (WI) | 3 |
| ANZ 442 | The Science of Animal Welfare | 3 |
Recommended electives:
| ANZ 252 | Wild Animals and Society | 3 |
| ANZ 421 | Specialized Canine Training | 2 |
| ANZ 422 | Specialized Canine Training | 2 |
| ANZ 431 | Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies | 4 |
II. Other Program Requirements
Required courses:
BA XXX
| Business elective course | 3 |
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| BI 102 | Human Biology | 4 |
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| BI 171 | Biological Principles I | 3 |
| BI 171L | Biological Principles I Lab | 1 |
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| BI 201 | Intro to Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
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| MA 207 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| or | |
| MA 315 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
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| PSY 105 | General Psychology | 3 |
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| SO 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Plus one research methods course:
Choose one of the following research methods courses from related disciplines, in consultation with your Anthrozoology advisor:
| ES 304 | Environmental Field Methods | 4 |
| HS 307 | Evidence Based Research Methods (WI) | 3 |
| PSY 309 | Research Methods (WI) | 4 |
| SO 331 | Social Science Research Methods | 4 |
All program requirements apply to pre-professional students. See more information about recommended courses for pre-veterinary, pre-physical therapy, and pre-occupational therapy in the pre-professional programs section.
III. Elective Options
Recommended Courses for Careers in Wild Animal Conservation and Related Disciplines
Select the number of elective credits you need from the following:
BI 101: in addition to the required Biology
Recommended Courses for Careers in Criminal Justice
Select the number of elective credits you need from the following courses:
| PSY 321 | Law, Justice & Forensic Psychology | 3 |
| SO 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SO 262 | Alcohlsm, Drug Abuse, Dependent Behavior | 3 |
| SO 309 | Crime & Criminology (ND) | 3 |
| SO 312 | Juvenile Deliquency/Deviant Behavior-ND | 3 |
| SO 314 | Sociology of Law (GD) | 3 |
| SO 389 | Special Topic | 1.00 - 3.00 |
| TH 216 | Violence & Atonement | 3 |