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 38 credits specifically in Anthrozoology, and 13 credits from other disciplines including biology, business, psychology or sociology, and statistics. The minor requires 25 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-eight semester credits of Anthrozoology courses, including:
Plus one 3-credit Anthrozoology elective
Recommended electives include:
| ANZ 252 | Wild Animals and Society | 3 |
| ANZ 289 | Special Topic | 3 |
| ANZ 389 | Special Topic | 1.00 - 3.00 |
| ANZ 421 | Specialized Canine Training | 2 |
| ANZ 422 | Specialized Canine Training | 2 |
| ANZ 431 | Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies | 1 |
| ANZ 489 | Special Topics | 1.00 - 3.00 |
| SPED 200 | Introduction to Exceptional Children | 3 |
II. Other Program Requirements
Required courses:
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| Business elective course | 3 |
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| BI 121 | Foundations of Cell & Molecular Biology | 3 |
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| BI 122 | Foundations of Organismal Biology | 3 |
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| BI 123 | Foundations of Ecology and Diversity | 3 |
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| BI 131 | Lab Explorations Cellular &Molecular BI | 1 |
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| BI 132 | Physiology and Ecology Lab | 1 |
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| MA 207 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
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| 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 |
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.