On-campus Certificate in Animal-Assisted Therapy
HUSSON UNIVERSITY On-campus certificate in animal-assisted therapy
Learn how to integrate the healing power of the human-animal bond both safely and ethically into a variey of therapeutic settings through Husson University's on-campus Certificate in Animal-Assisted Therapy program. Through this engaging program, you'll gain hands-on experience as you study human-animal interactions and learn about how people can mentally and physically benefit from connecting with different types of animals, such as dogs, horses and more. Upon completing this program, you'll have the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in this exciting and growing field of study.
Students who complete this program will be able to:
- Evaluate animal-assisted therapy standards of best practice.
- Explain safe and effective animal assisted therapies.
- Analyze the physiological and mental health benefits of the human-animal bond.
- Interpret the legal, ethical, and beneficial aspects of animal-assisted therapies.
- Identify the role of animal-assisted therapies as it pertains to different fields of practice.
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Aly McKnight, PhDAssistant Professor and Biology Lab Coordinator |
207.992.4960 mcknighta@husson.edu |
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