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Shelter ProfessionalsEducational OpportunitiesHumane Society of the United States University of British Columbia University of California, Davis University College of the Cariboo Wisconsin Humane Society/Dr. Emily Weiss Harcum CollegeIntroduction to Animal-Assisted Therapy and Activities on-line course. This 10-week Distance Learning course, taught by internationally renowned human- animal bond and AAT author Phil Arkow, offers a Certificate of Completion eligible for employer reimbursement and Continuing Education Units. This course is an introduction to the human- animal bond and its therapeutic applications. It is designed both for professionals from a wide range of disciplines, and for volunteers, students and newcomers who wish to further their knowledge and explore career opportunities in Animal-Assisted Therapy. For more information contact: Harcum College, 750 Montgomery Avenue, Bryn, Mawr, PA 19010, (610) 526-6083, jcollins@harcum.edu, arkowpets@snip.net. Humane Society of the United StatesHSUonline.org is the industry’s first noncredit online course catalog. HSU offers more than 30 online courses most are self-paced so you can take as much time as you need to complete them; some are 4-6 weeks in length and have an instructor and student interaction through discussion boards. Programs include the Executive Leadership Certificate, the Certified Humane Education Specialist program, and the Pets for Life Certificate. Humane Society University and Duquesne University’s award winning School of Leadership and Professional Advancement have partnered to offer two online for-credit programs created especially for the animal sheltering community. Undergraduate Degree Program in Humane Leadership Earn your Bachelor of Science degree in Humane Leadership though Duquesne University and Humane Society University. This fully-accredited totally online degree is intended to provide targeted, specific knowledge that will support students' careers in animal advocacy and shelter management. For more information on this exciting curriculum, scholarships, and start dates, visit www.hsus.org/du, email hsu@hsus.org or call 301-548-7731. Humane Society University and Duquesne University have created a Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership designed for individuals working in animal advocacy, as well as for other nonprofit professionals. This online program allows individuals to strengthen their management skills to more effectively run an organization in today's challenging environment. Credits may be applied towards a Masters in Community Leadership. The six course, 18-credit program includes such topics as: Organizational Design & Development, Leading People & Managing Relationships, and Fundraising & Fiscal Accountability. For more information on the Graduate Certificate and scholarships, visit www.hsus.org/du or call 301-258-3004. Regis University: Fetch a future that makes a real differenceA unique academic opportunity for humane-focused nonprofit professionals -- Regis University has teamed with the American Humane Association to offer an online certificate in Humane Management and Administration. For details download the brochure or email online_ed@regis.edu. Tufts University Master of Science in Animals and Public PolicyThe Tufts Center for Animals and Public Policy The Office of Admissions University of British Columbia (Canada)An animal welfare program with masters and graduate programs and some undergraduate opportunities has been established by the University of British Columbia (UBC). UBC's Animal Welfare Program is designed to help students, animal users, and society find practical solutions and build informed consensus about the use of animals for food, research, entertainment, and companionship. For more information contact Dr. David Fraser or Dr. Dan Weary: University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary MedicineThe Maddies Shelter Medicine Program introduces 10 vital components of shelter medicine to veterinary students interested in this specialty or anticipating collaborative relationships with other experts in animal sheltering. Private practitioners, researchers, government, and industry veterinarians might benefit from this class as it includes helpful information on counseling new owners about animals from shelters, being engaged in regulatory oversight of a shelter, doing pro bono or community service work, or working with physicians or the health department to evaluate zoonotic infections. For more information, contact: University of California, Davis University College of the CaribooAnimal Welfare Certification Program Wisconsin Humane Society/Dr. Emily WeissShelter Smart Program -- Where Compassion and Science Combine Shelter Smart Apprenticeships and Internships offer training to animal behaviorists and shelter professionals in applied animal behavior. Shelter Smart Apprenticeships are two- to three-week programs designed for shelter professionals and animal trainers. Apprentices will be introduced to behavior modification programs, behavior assessment, and the science of operant and classical conditioning. Apprentices pay a small fee and receive a Shelter Smart Certification after successfully completing the program. For more information, contact Emily Weiss, PhD, at (316) 778-1991 or weiss@emilyweiss.com. Requirements: Experience and/or training in animal behavior and training or experience working in an animal sheltering environment. Shelter Smart Internships are designed to provide training to interns so that, upon completion of their Master's or PhD degrees, they are better qualified for certification as animal behaviorists and ready to enter the growing sheltering field. Interns will be involved in research, program development, meetings with clients, and telephone help lines. Interns will also work one-on-one with shelter residents, conduct workshops, and assist in training staff. Requirements: Masters- or PhD-level students only; minimum GPA of 3.4; completed courses in learning theory, animal behavior, and psychobiology or biological psychology. Experience in animal training is strongly recommended, as is a working knowledge of canines and felines. Interns will work under the direction of Emily Weiss, PhD, Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, and will live in Milwaukee during the internship. Modest stipends and funds for housing are available. For more information contact Emily Weiss at weiss@emilyweiss.com or (316) 778-1991. If you have an educational opportunity you'd like added to this list, contact us. Don't forget to check out American Humane's training for more educational opportunities! |
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