Combine your desire to work with animals— and expand your career options.
Earn an Associate’s Degree in Animal Care plus a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology in the same amount of time as a Bachelor’s Degree alone!
Career Possibilities Include:
•Animal-assisted therapy (licensure and non-licensure programs)
•Individual/family therapy
•Work in schools, hospitals, corrections facilities
•Service animal pairing/placement
•Advocacy, Training, Consulting
•Veterinary social work
Externship Notes:
*Animal Care externship hours done summer between Freshman and Sophomore year.
Agile Dual Degree- Animal Care and Psychology (MHC)
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| Course Name | Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Career Exploration | ANSC1000 | 1 |
| Animal Care Management | ANSC1003 | 3 |
| Biology I | BIOL1001 | 4 |
| Managing Transitions: Change as a Norm | CORE1001 | 3 |
| Introduction to Psychology | PSYC1001 | 3 |
| Psychology of Adjustment | PSYC2001 | 3 |
Spring Semester
| Course Name | Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Health Skills | ANSC1010 | 3 |
| Introduction to Animal Science | ANSE1400 | 3 |
| Biology II | BIOL1002 | 4 |
| The New Normal: Exploring Unstructured Problems | COREENGL | 3 |
| Writing for Psychology | PSYC2014 | 3 |
Credits Total: 33
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Credits Total: 31
Junior Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Credits Total: 30
Senior Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Credits Total: 27
Special Requirements
All full and part-time students are required to have proof of medical insurance, a tetanus booster within the last ten (10) years, and a tuberculosis test within one (1) year to participate in animal laboratories, veterinary clinic rotations, and career externship. Rabies pre-exposure prophylaxis immunization is highly recommended. Students are required to either show proof of rabies immunization or sign a declination form. Students must be able to lift 50 pounds and be able to demonstrate the physical capabilities to work closely and safely with animals of all sizes. Students with limitations to movement, sight, or hearing may find it difficult to meet all course requirements. For the health and safety of students appropriate attire will be addressed in all classes with laboratories.
