Anthrozoology Applied Minor (AM)
f you’re considering a career in veterinary medicine, animal-assisted therapy, farming or conservation — or even if you’re just interested in learning how humans and non-human animals engage with each other in the world — studying anthrozoology is a wonderful place to start.
Anthrozoology, the study of human-animal interactions, is a growing, interdisciplinary field. It covers a wide range of research topics, such as attitudes toward animals, the “human-animal” divide, animal behaviors/cognitions/abilities, wild-animal management/conservation, the roles/uses of animals within cultural contexts, and more.
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Frequently asked questions
This applied minor (AM) includes courses from the humanities, natural sciences and social sciences and includes co-curricular opportunities in a variety of fields and organizations.
Applied minors (AMs) are distinctive programs allowing you to personalize your education and to help you make direct connections between academic interests and co-curricular activities.
To earn an applied minor in anthrozoology, you must:
- Complete a combination of four natural science and social science courses.
- Complete a related co-curricular activity. Previous co-curricular experiences have included volunteering at a local animal shelter, observing the local animal-control officers and much more!
- Complete a panel presentation at the spring Presentation of Learning event, discussing how your courses and co-curricular activity fit together and how you believe the applied minor has influenced your future plans, major and/or self.
Our faculty
Faculty in this applied minor are passionate about animals and many of them do research about animals or human-animal interactions. If you have questions about this applied minor, contact Maggie Thomas.
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