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Quick Links Parents Students Educators Alumni Visit Campus Request Information Apply Give Portals Canvas Email MyBeacon Parent Portal Online Bill Pay Faculty/Staff E-Flame Faculty/Staff MyBeacon Directory Library Anthrozoology Majors Anthrozoology Bachelor of Science in Anthrozoology Anthrozoology explores the extraordinary relationships and interactions that people have with animals, combining scientific study and exploration with theoretical applications in the areas of animal welfare, animal behavior, and conservation. Our unique approach includes classroom instruction and hands-on learning. You can choose from three distinct tracks based on your interests and career goals: On campus, you’ll have hands-on experience with a variety of animals, including small mammals, large birds, snakes, fish, lizards, turtles, and many more. Academic Calendars Course Catalog Registrar's Office Internships and Experiences What You'll Learn Using your critical thinking skills to evaluate situations involving animals, you’ll first and foremost think like a scientist, and you’ll leave Beacon prepared to work in zoos, aquariums, animal shelters, and nature centers. You will be able to articulate scientific ideas, and you’ll demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of animal husbandry, behavior, and zoonosis (diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans). You’ll be a leader in helping to create solutions that enhance positive interactions between humans and animals. Think Like a Scientist Choose Your Path Our new major explores the extraordinary relationships and interactions that people have with animals, combining scientific study and exploration with theoretical applications in the areas of animal welfare, animal behavior and conservation. Our unique approach includes classroom instruction and hands-on learning. Captive Wildlife Care Domestic Animal Care Wildlife Conservation You can also extend the career value and marketability of your anthrozoology degree by adding a minor in another field, such as education, hospitality or entrepreneurship. Experiential Learning Offering directed excursions for academic majors, the experiential learning trips include itineraries that are geared toward specific degree programs, like Anthrozoology’s ecology and ecosystems trips to Costa Rica or South Africa. The focus is out-of-the-classroom learning related to a specific degree program. Any enrolled Beacon student may apply with priority to degree-specific students. Costs vary depending on location. Sample Courses Principles of Animal Husbandry Explore the skills needed for successful animal management practices, including sanitation, safety, zoonosis, and handling/restraint. Principles of Organismal Biology Learn about the diversity of the vertebrate and invertebrate animal families through the comparative study of structure-function relationships. Science of Animal Welfare Focus on the scientific measurement of animal welfare in varying contexts, including research and captivity. Topics include physiological measurements of animal well-being, quality of life, and basic introduction to laws regulating animal use. Animal Behavior and Communication Examine the ultimate and proximate causes of social, reproductive, and food-gathering behaviors along with human-influenced changes to animal behavior through analysis of scientific literature. Animals in the Public Eye Discusses human relationships and perceptions of animals, as well as animal use, through examination of scientific literature and critical thinking. Animal Training and Enrichment Examine the theories guiding contemporary practices in behavioral husbandry. Applications of theory will be examined as it pertains to the development of modern animal training programs. Conservation Biology Examine the significance and complexity of Earth’s biological diversity, the scientific and biological consequences of human impact to our planet’s ecosystems, and the technical approaches towards addressing human impact on biodiversity. Animal Shelter Operations and Management Topics relating to animal shelters in order to maintain animal health and well-being. Learn about Asilomar records, behavior analysis programs, and community programs. Biology and Behavior of Domesticated Animals Explore the anatomy, physiology, and evolutionary paths of animals commonly used for human companionship. Learn how natural history impacts these animals’ biology and behavior as well as how we care for them. Zoo Biology Learn about husbandry, nutrition, reproduction, and conservation of a variety of exotic species commonly held in zoological institutions. Human Dimensions of Wildlife Conservation Explore wildlife protection, human-wildlife conflict, government agencies and conservation laws, conservation strategies, and conservation psychology. Field Experience and Internships In this major, you will have access to special learning opportunities and internships through our close relationships with local employers and organizations that work with animals. In addition to on-campus experiences, you will participate in hands-on learning at zoos, rescue shelters, stables, farms, and more. All Anthrozoology majors are required to complete an internship. We work with you to identify and secure an internship in the Leesburg area. If you prefer to complete a summer internship, we will work with you to identify an internship close to your home or at a location of interest to you. Blaze Your Path Career Opportunities Students with a B.S. in Anthrozoology can immediately begin working in the field, or continue their education in graduate school for advanced study in animal behavior or conservation biology. This degree provides solid preparation for employment in zoos, aquariums, animal shelters, and nature centers or a career in animal training, wildlife conservation, or animal welfare. Animal nutritionist Animal caretaker Conservation officer Marine biologist Veterinarian Wildlife biologist Zoologist Zookeeper Park ranger Meet Your Anthrozoology Instructors Sara Smith Instructor and Chair of Sciences and Math 352-638-9723 ssmith2@beaconcollege.edu Bryan Cushing Senior Instructor 352-638-9763 bcushing@beaconcollege.edu Hannah McCollam Instructor 352-638-9805 hmccollam@beaconcollege.edu Troy Quick Instructor 352-326-2053 tquick@beaconcollege.edu Alexander Rhodes Anthrozoology Program Assistant arhodes@beaconcollege.edu Meet Your General Education Instructors Angel Maldonado Dean of Curriculum and Innovation 352-315-9269 amaldonado@beaconcollege.edu Jessica Caolo Assistant Professor 352-315-1082 jcaolo@beaconcollege.edu Christina Hansen Instructor 352-764-6361 chansen@beaconcollege.edu Dr. Patricia Konovalov Professor 352-638-9815 pkonovalov@beaconcollege.edu Jodi Livingston Instructor 352-787-1525 jlivingston@beaconcollege.edu Dr. Mary-Anne Primack Assistant Professor 352-787-2912 mprimack@beaconcollege.edu Autumn Welt Assistant Professor 352-787-1056 awelt@beaconcollege.edu Anthrozoology Minor The Anthrozoology minor is an interdisciplinary program open to all Beacon students. The curriculum provides students with a broad view of animal behavior and human interaction with other species. It can be combined with a degree in another field such as business. Learn More About Anthrozoology To schedule a visit, please contact our admissions team at admissions@beaconcollege.edu or call 352-638-9731 or 855-220-5376 (toll-free). Apply Today Request Info Plan a Visit Web Design by PHOS Creative Title VI Title IX