Social and Human Services - Small Animal Assisted Interactions Pathway
The Human Services Technology/Animal Assisted Interactions concentration prepares individuals for entry-level positions in service organizations providing animal interactions. The curriculum prepares students to incorporate specially- selected animals in goal-directed interactions to mental/physical disabilities, social, emotional, and/or cognitive functioning in people. Course work includes a history of the field of animal interventions, scientific evidence regarding the benefits of interactions, theoretical models, application of the human-animal bond and current trends. Students gain skills in measurement methodology and in animal handling and management. Graduates should qualify for empl