Online Course – Certified Professional Internship in Animals and Society from the University of Colorado Boulder

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קורס אונליין - התמחות מקצועית מוסמכת בבע Animals and Society של University of Colorado Boulder

Professional Certificate

Beginners

No prior knowledge required

Time to complete the course

7-day free trial

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Skills you will acquire in the course

  • A deep understanding of the connections between humans and animals
  • Knowledge in the fields of animal welfare
  • Ability to analyze sociological issues related to animals
  • Skills in working with animals in shelters and other areas
  • Understanding social and economic impacts on animals
  • Ability to deal with controversial issues in the animal field
  • Knowledge of animal education and training
  • Understanding processes in science and entertainment related to animals

What you will learn in the course

Courses for which the course is suitable

  • Animal shelter workers
  • Veterinarians
  • Animal trainers
  • Animal rehabilitators
  • Animal control personnel
  • Animal welfare researchers
  • Animal educators
  • Workers in non-governmental organizations dealing with animal rights
  • Animal welfare consultants
  • Animal project managers

Training – 3-part course series

Animals are so important to human existence in so many ways that it is difficult to imagine the entity we call “society” without them. They occupy a central place in our language, food, clothing, family structure, economy, education, entertainment, science, leisure, and other areas of social life.

In this training, we will explore a variety of topics, many of which are controversial. Although this is a sociology course, the field of human-animal studies is interdisciplinary. Many of the recommended readings come from fields outside sociology, but this training emphasizes the sociological relevance of the topics in each course.

Hands-on Learning Project

This training is designed for people working in the field of animal welfare, including:

  • Animal shelters
  • Veterinary
  • Coaches
  • Renovators
  • Animal control personnel

This training is also suitable for learners who are interested in expanding their knowledge of how people and society treat animals, from small domestic animals to farm animals, captives, and the wild.

Details of the courses that make up the specialization

Courses on animals, self, and society

Course 1: Animals, Self, and Society

Duration: 5 hours • Rating: 4.7 (122 ratings)

What you’ll learn:

  • Show knowledge of how animals are used as symbols and metaphors in communication
  • Summarize the practices and interactions that enable relationships between humans and animals.
  • Identify the main factors leading to animal abuse
  • Present cases of conflict between humans and wildlife

Categories: Animal Welfare, Sociological Concepts

Course 2: Animals and Institutions

Duration: 5 hours • Rating: 4.8 (60 ratings)

What you’ll learn:

  • Describe the status of animals used in research.
  • Identify the trends that led to modern industrial animal production in the United States.
  • Determine the most appropriate roles of zoos in modern societies.
  • Identify the dilemmas faced by veterinarians and animal shelter workers

Categories: Animal Welfare, Sociological Concepts

Course 3: The Changing Status and Perception of Animals

Duration: 4 hours • Rating: 4.7 (52 ratings)

What you’ll learn:

  • Describe components of the core self found in dogs and cats
  • Summarize how research on emotions in animals challenges anthropocentrism
  • Distinguish between animal welfare positions and animal rights
  • Evaluate studies on the impact of animals on human health and well-being

Categories: Animal Welfare, Sociological Concepts

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