YC 218 - Animal Assisted Interventions

3 Credits

Course Description: Animal Assisted Interventions is a unique and growing field in working with individuals and groups of all ages. This course explores why/how qualified practitioners partnering with animals can be such an effective helping modality. An overview of the different ways animals can partner with practitioners to help people is provided. Students should take this course to gain a better understanding of the human-animal bond and the potential benefits of partnering with animals in practice.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Lecture Hours: 45

Lab Hours: 0
Tutorial Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0