Animal Health and Welfare (B.A.)

The Bachelor of Arts in Animal Health & Welfare has a robust interdisciplinary curriculum with the majority of the course within humanities and social sciences, but with core classes in natural and life science-based courses that prepares learners 1) to critically evaluate the roles of animals in our society, 2) for careers in animal care and health upon graduation and 3) for graduate school in animal health related fields. Students will gain the knowledge, skills and professionalism necessary to promote and safeguard the health and welfare of animals across various species and settings, including rehabilitation clinics, rescues, shelters, research institutions and animal welfare organizations.

Animal Health Required Core Courses

All students seeking a degree in animal health are required to complete the following core courses in Animal Health (30 credits).

AH 101 Introduction to Animal Health & Welfare Credit(s): 3
AVS 211 Animal Anatomy and Physiology Credit(s): 4
AH 291 Animal Health Literacy Seminar Credit(s): 2
AH 301 Ethical Care of Animals & Environment Credit(s): 3
AVS 311 Animal Nutrition Credit(s): 3
AH 350 Animal Health Internship Credit(s): 3
AH 390 Careers in Animal Health Seminar Credit(s): 2
AVS 411 One Health Approach Credit(s): 3
AVS 450 Animal Health Clinical Experience Credit(s): 3
AVS 330 Social Behavior of Animals Credit(s): 4

Animal Health and Welfare B.A. Required Courses

Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree in Animal Health and Welfare are required to complete the following courses (29 credits).

BIO 111 Biology and Society Credit(s): 4
CHEM 105 Chemistry and Society Credit(s): 4
CJ 344 Environmental and Wildlife Crime Credit(s): 3
PH 202 Global Health Credit(s): 3
PH 310 Food Systems Credit(s): 3
REL 204 Dialogue Across Difference Credit(s): 3
Critical Thinking
MATH 100 Mathematical Thinking Credit(s): 3
-OR-
MATH 101 College Algebra Credit(s): 3
-OR-
MATH 207 Introduction to Statistics Credit(s): 3
Communication
MCOM 305 Public Relations Writing Credit(s): 3
-OR-
MCOM 318 Environmental Communication Credit(s): 3
-OR-
MCOM 350 Business and Professional Communication Credit(s): 3
Writing
WR 250 Fundamentals of Writing Practice Credit(s): 3
-OR-
WR 350 Professional & Technical Writing Credit(s): 3

Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Requirement

Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts in Animal Health and Welfare are required to successfully complete courses to promote equality, embrace diversity, and foster a more inclusive society (choose 2 for 6 credits).

AAG 101 African American/Global Black Studies Credit(s): 3
ENG 287 African American Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 288 Native American Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 289 Asian American Literature Credit(s): 3
GLS 101 Introduction to Global Studies Credit(s): 3
GWST 301 Theories of Gender Credit(s): 3
REL 202 Navigating Religious Diversity Credit(s): 3
REL 340 Religion and Ecology Credit(s): 3
SOC 312 Social Class and Inequality Credit(s): 3
SOC 315 Sociology of Gender Credit(s): 3
SPAN 300 Making Sense: Exploring the World Through Spanish Credit(s): 3
SPAN 311 Spanish Civilization and Culture Credit(s): 3
SPAN 312 Latin American Civilization and Culture Credit(s): 3

Recommended Electives

These electives will enhance your skillset in animal health and welfare related fields based on the student’s career goals.

BA 307 Introduction to Management and Organizational Behavior Credit(s): 3
BA 393 Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Credit(s): 3
CJ 321 Policing and Law Enforcement Credit(s): 3
CJ 322 The Courts Credit(s): 3
ENG 302 Writing in the Health Professions Credit(s): 3
ENG 315 Nature Writing in America Credit(s): 3
ES 319 Environmental Policy and Programs Credit(s): 3
ES 419 Community and Regional Studies Credit(s): 4
FILM 327 History of Documentary Credit(s): 3
MCOM 305 Public Relations Writing Credit(s): 3
MCOM 318 Environmental Communication Credit(s): 3
MCOM 350 Business and Professional Communication Credit(s): 3
MCOM 405 Public Relations Planning and Management Credit(s): 3
PSY 330 Behavior Modification Credit(s): 3
SOC 210 Social Problems Credit(s): 3
SOC 310 Community Service Credit(s): 1
SOC 313 Social Interaction Credit(s): 3
WR 350 Professional & Technical Writing Credit(s): 3
WR 351 Editing & Revision Credit(s): 3

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Animal Health and Welfare (B.A.)

Animal Health Required Core Courses

Animal Health and Welfare B.A. Required Courses

Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Requirement

Recommended Electives