Understanding the Role of Emotional Support and Service Animals
ANIM306
Description
This course will explore the differences between companion, emotional support and service animals. Students will review legislation and organizations that guide the use of animals in public spaces. Additional topics will include key principles of human-animal interactions, potential human health benefits, and current controversies regarding the use of animals for support and service roles. Students will evaluate the best practices of training and caring for emotional support and service animals in a way that maximizes both human and animal safety and wellbeing.
Pre Reqs:
ANIM 103 Animal Training and Care
Dates
Apr 7, 2025 — May 11, 2025
Aug 25, 2025 — Sep 28, 2025
Oct 6, 2025 — Nov 9, 2025
Jan 12, 2026 — Feb 15, 2026
Apr 6, 2026 — May 10, 2026
Location
Distance Education - Online
Registration Information
For credit cost: $1410
