Courses

 

Undergraduate Courses

ANSC 3321: Human-Animal Interactions, 3 credits

This course is an introduction to the role of animals in society, with a special emphasis on companion animals. Students will learn about the history of human-animal interactions, as well as discuss contemporary issues. This course will focus on a wide array of topics ranging from animal cruelty and its relationship to human violence, to the science behind animal-assisted interventions.

 

ANSC 4301: Equine-Assisted Mental Health, 3 credits

This course provides an introductory overview of therapeutic interventions with horses to address behavioral, relational, and emotional issues for clients. We will explore the history and development of the EAMH field, the human-equine bond, and how equine-assisted activities are integrated with counseling and psychotherapy interventions to help people experiencing different forms of psychological distress. Students will gain hands-on experiences with EAMH horse selection, as well as EAMH intervention design and delivery. This course is also structured to prepare students for PATH International's Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL) certification process. 

 

Graduate Courses

ANSC 5301: Advanced Equine-Assisted Mental Health, 3 credits

This course is designed to provide an in-depth exploration of therapeutic interventions with horses to address behavioral, relational, and emotional issues for clients. We will explore the history and development of the EAMH field, the human-equine bond, and how equine-assisted activities are integrated with counseling and psychotherapy interventions to help people experiencing different forms of psychological distress. Students will gain hands-on experiences with EAMH horse selection, as well as EAMH intervention design and delivery. This course is also structured to prepare students for PATH International's Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL) certification process.