Animal Welfare and Behavior, MSAWB
This online Master of Science in Animal Welfare and Behavior provides in depth training in the science of animal welfare to working professionals engaged in animal protection, animal agriculture and food production, animal research, animal oversight or animal health as well as students interested in developing a career in these areas. The degree includes eight or nine online courses that can be completed in two-four years
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Curriculum
Code | Title | Course Units |
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Four Online Core Courses | ||
VCSP 6330 | Fundamentals of Animal Behavior | 6 |
VCSN 6390 | Animal Welfare Science | 6 |
VCSP 6390 | Animals & Society | 6 |
VCSN 6500 | Applied Animal Welfare and Behavior | 6 |
Four Online Advanced Courses | ||
VCSN 6590 | Contemporary Issues in Animal Welfare | 3 |
VCSN 6600 | Animal Welfare Assessment | 3 |
Track Specific Electives | ||
VCSN 6520 | Regulations and Animal Welfare | 3 |
VCSN 6580 | Evolution of Animal Welfare | 3 |
Original Research | ||
Proseminar Course | 6 | |
Capstone Seminar | 6 | |
Field Research 1 | 6 | |
Total Credit Hours | 54 |
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For field research students only
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2023 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.
Code | Title | Course Units |
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First Year | ||
FALL | ||
VCSN 6390 | Animal Welfare Science | 6 |
VCSP 6390 | Animals & Society | 6 |
SPRING | ||
VCSP 6330 | Fundamentals of Animal Behavior | 6 |
VCSN 6500 | Applied Animal Welfare and Behavior | 6 |
Second Year | ||
FALL | ||
VCSN 6600 | Animal Welfare Assessment | 3 |
VCSN 6520 | Regulations and Animal Welfare | 3 |
Proseminar Course | 6 | |
SPRING | ||
VCSN 6580 | Evolution of Animal Welfare | 3 |
VCSN 6590 | Contemporary Issues in Animal Welfare | 3 |
Capstone Seminar | 6 | |
SUMMER | ||
Mentored Thesis Research, Writing and Defense | 6 |