Bachelor - Animal therapy

3 years: Duration

2,800 EUR/year: Price

Rolling admission: Start

Rolling admission: Deadline

Bachelor: Degree

Campus: Format

Warsaw / Poland: Location

University of Economics and Human Sciences in Warsaw: School

Program description

The University of Economics and Human Sciences in Warsaw offers a practical course of study in animal behavior and psychology for those who wish to work with animals that accompany people on a daily basis, such as dogs, cats, horses, rodents, rabbits, or birds, as behaviorists, trainers, responsible breeders, or professional caregivers. In addition to gaining concise academic information, this study will equip you with practical professional skills through many workshops, field exercises, and internships that are essential components of the curriculum.

Throughout your studies, you will investigate and gain the ability to apply the knowledge of zoology and ethology (the science of animal behavior), as well as psychology (primarily cognitive and behavioral). This will enable you to accurately interpret animal behavior and language, solve behavioral issues in animals, aid in the socialization process, and raise and train animals based on positive motivation and forming bonds with humans. By selecting an animal therapy specialization, you will also acquire hands-on experience in hippotherapy and dog therapy, assisting with animal rehabilitation operations, and starting your own animal therapy-related business.

Program structure

1 YEAR

1 SEMESTER

OHS
Academic skills
Organization and management theory / fundamentals of economics (elective)
Introduction to philosophy / anthropology (elective)
Introduction to psychology
Fundamentals of social communication
Genetics
Zoology
Animal welfare

2 SEMESTER

Sports and recreational activities
Foreign language (I) (elective)
Methodology of scientific research
Emotions and motivation
Biological basis of behavior
Cognitive processes
Ethology
Anatomy and physiology of animals
Professional practice (I) - observational practice

2 YEAR

3 SEMESTER

Sports and recreational activities
Foreign language (II) (elective)
Prevention and diseases of animals
Pre-veterinary first aid
Pre-medical first aid
Behavioral genetics
Human attitudes and behavior toward animals
Ethics of contact with animals
Fundamentals of animal husbandry and training
Fundamentals of animal nutrition
Professional practice (II) - observational and participatory practice

4 SEMESTER

Foreign language (III) (elective)
Fundamentals of psychological assistance
Quantitative methods - statistics
Introduction to animal therapy
Comparative psychology
Dog and cat ethogram
Ethogram of selected ungulates
Ethogram of rodents and rabbits
Ethogram of birds
Professional practice (III) (elective)

3 YEAR

5 SEMESTER

Foreign language (IV) (elective)
Psychopathology
Legal protection of animals
Care in the zoo
Dogotherapy (I)
Hippotherapy
Resocialization through animal socialization
Professional practice (IV) (elective)
Methodology of project preparation

6 SEMESTER

Developmental disorders of children and adolescents
Dogotherapy (II)
Use of animals in supportive therapy
Designing therapy with animals
Running an animal therapy business
Functioning of pro-animal non-governmental organizations
Professional practice (V) (elective)
Social project

Price

ANNUALLY 2,800 EUR
PER SEMESTER* 1,550 EUR

*Semester payment is possible from the second year of studies.

Requirements for applicants

English Proficiency Proof (IELTS, TOEFL, CAE)
An official high school transcript from the last high school attended or from a home school program. All transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
Official transcripts from all college-level credit courses obtained while in high school (if any).

About the university

Opportunities abound Poland's University of Economics and Human Sciences. Our state-of-the-art facility is conveniently located in the middle of Warsaw, and it provides students with a range of opportunities for personal growth, professional advancement, and intellectual exploration.

We are one of the best private universities in Poland and have been providing education in the humanities, social sciences, and economics for over 20 years. Our innovative teaching methods and welcoming attitude toward student ideas and initiatives set us apart.

Vizja Park - a campus of dreams

There are a total of 118 classrooms available on campus, in addition to four auditoriums with a combined total of 223 and 296 seats, and a main auditorium with a foyer that can carry up to 463. We are able to offer courses in areas like statistical computation, computer graphics, database management, mobile app development, and the use of any and all programming languages thanks to the eight computer labs located throughout the building.

The University in rankings

Since its inception, Warsaw's University of Economics and Human Sciences has carefully selected its faculty, hiring only the most eminent academics and professionals from Poland and beyond. Because of this, our University has been steadily climbing in national rankings. Students and applicants alike sing our praises because they know they will be taught by some of the best in the field.

Internationally recognized CEEMAN IQA Accreditation has been granted to the University.

The University has partnerships with many other world-class universities and research facilities in a variety of nations.