Animal Behavior Option
This option is offered within the following major(s):
The Animal Behavior option will provide students with skills necessary to enter professions or graduate studies related to animal behavior and welfare, service and therapy with animals, or other animal care or industry positions that include a behavior management component. Courses chosen are consistent with accepted curriculum for animal behaviorists and provide a solid foundation to those working towards related certifications.
Option Code: 707
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| ANS 341 | ANIMAL BEHAVIOR AND COGNITION | 3 |
| ANS 435 | APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOR | 3 |
| ANS 441 | TOPICS IN ANIMAL LEARNING | 3 |
| PSY 201 | *GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY | 4 |
| PSY 202 | *GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY | 4 |
| PSY 301 | ^RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE | 3-4 |
| or WR 362 | *SCIENCE WRITING | |
| PSY 330 | BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR | 4 |
| Select at least 6 credits of the following: | 6 | |
| RESEARCH 1 | ||
| ANIMAL SCIENCE INTERNSHIP 1 | ||
| WILDLIFE CAPTURE AND IMMOBILIZATION | ||
| WILDLIFE BEHAVIOR | ||
| WILDLIFE ECOLOGY | ||
| COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT | ||
| SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT | ||
| RANGELAND-ANIMAL RELATIONS | ||
| ANIMAL BEHAVIOR | ||
| Total Credits | 30-31 | |
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Research and/or internship must be related to the field of animal behavior
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Baccalaureate Core Course
Option Code: 707