Graduate Certificate in Social Aspects of Human-Animal Interaction

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Social Aspects of Human-Animal Interaction prepares individuals for working with animals and providing animal care. Students gain knowledge in ethically integrating animals into treatment settings and fostering connections between humans, animals, and the environment. The program consists of 9 credits and includes courses in animal-assisted therapy, grief and loss interventions, and trauma-informed care.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Graduate Certificate in Social Aspects of Human-Animal Interaction (HAI) is designed to enhance the competence and professional skills of individuals working with animals and those providing animal care. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to ethically integrate animals into various treatment settings and foster mutually beneficial relationships between humans, animals, and the environment.

Other:

• Program Total Credits: 9
• Course List:
• SOWK 550 Animal Assisted Therapy and Human-Animal Bond (3 credits)
• SOWK 557 Human-Animal Interventions--Grief and Loss (3 credits)
• SOWK 677 Trauma-Informed Care (3 credits)
• Note: This certificate may share courses with other graduate certificates.
Students can earn multiple certificates, but a course can only be counted towards one certificate.