This engaging and comprehensive six-week online course offers a
deep dive into the fascinating world of animal behavior, exploring
the ways in which animals communicate, interact, and adapt to their
environments.
PORTLAND, Maine, July 17,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of New England Online College of Professional Studies has announced it is
offering a six-week, 100% online Animal Behavior Professional
Certificate course beginning in September.
"We will dive into the captivating world of
pet body language and beyond, transforming your interactions with
animals into deeper, more rewarding experiences." Christine Calder, UNE Online Course
Instructor.
This engaging and comprehensive six-week online course offers a
deep dive into the fascinating world of animal behavior, exploring
the ways in which animals communicate, interact, and adapt to their
environments. Designed for animal enthusiasts, pet owners, aspiring
animal professionals, and anyone with a curiosity about animals and
their behavior, this course aims to enhance both an understanding
of animal behavior and their welfare across various contexts.
The course will encompass foundational concepts, developmental
influences, behavioral abnormalities, learning theories,
species-specific considerations, and career opportunities within
the field. Participants will gain a general understanding of animal
behavior, learning how to interpret body language, recognize
abnormal behaviors, apply learning theory principles, and promote
welfare across diverse animal populations.
The online certification program builds upon UNE's existing
Bachelor of Science in Animal Behavior degree program, one of only
about a dozen such undergraduate degree programs in the country.
Housed within UNE's College of Arts and Sciences, the B.S. in
Animal Behavior lies at the intersection of wildlife ecology,
psychology, and neuroscience, preparing students for diverse
careers in veterinary medicine, animal rehabilitation,
animal-assisted therapy, wildlife conservation, and more through
hands-on research and internship opportunities in a world-class
undergraduate setting.
The instructor and developer of the UNE Online course is
Christine Calder, D.V.M., DACVB, who
has lived and practiced veterinary medicine in both New Jersey and Maine for many years. In addition to general
practice, Calder spent time as part of the behavior service at San
Francisco SPCA and in community practice at several veterinary
school teaching hospitals. As a general practitioner, she always
had an interest in animal behavior and, in 2016, she finished a
residency with the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists,
becoming a Diplomat with the American College of Veterinary
Behaviorists in 2017.
"This course will unlock the secrets of animal communication and
behavior with our six-week Introduction to Animal Behavior course,"
Calder said. "We will dive into the captivating world of pet body
language and beyond, transforming your interactions with animals
into deeper, more rewarding experiences."
In addition to her own behavior referral practice, Calder is the
chief behavior officer for Dr. Sophia
Yin's Cattle Dog Publishing and a Vets at VIN Consultant.
She has a special interest in education and the preparation for
veterinary students to help them be "Day One" ready for
practice.
The Animal Behavior Certificate course begins Sept. 15, 2024. The cost is $550. For more information or to enroll, visit
https://online.une.edu/continuing-education/professional-certificates/
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND
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Maine's largest private
university, featuring two distinctive
campuses in Maine, a vibrant
campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an
array of innovative offerings online. Our hands-on, experiential
approach empowers students to join the next generation of leaders
in their chosen fields. We are home to Maine's only medical and dental colleges, a
variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs,
and nationally recognized degree paths in the marine sciences, the
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