Education about Human-Animal Interactions

The Animals and Human Health certificate focuses on human-animal interactions, therapy, activities, and learning. You’ll develop skill and expertise regarding the practical applications of human-animal interactions and understand how the effects of these methods can be demonstrated across human service settings with various populations. You will also learn how these interactions can be incorporated in practice by a range of professionals and how to create and implement high-quality, human-animal-environment interaction programs with a critical emphasis on ethics and animal well-being.

The Canine-Assisted Intervention Specialist certificate provides competency-based training for human-animal interaction professionals seeking to improve their knowledge of and skill working with dogs. You will develop a deeper understanding of the needs of your canine partners, practice training dogs for specific skills, and increase your knowledge of the ethics and standards involved in working effectively and humanely with dogs in human-animal interactions.

Do you want to integrate equines into your psychotherapy practice? Are you already practicing but want more knowledge and skill? The Equine Interactions in Mental Health Practitioner certificate program will help you enhance your clinical practice through equine interactions. You’ll receive education, training and supervision necessary for ethical practice, including techniques tailored to your clinical interests and the clients you serve.