COUN 5530 - Animal-Assisted Therapy

3 hours

Animal-assisted therapy is the incorporation of qualified animals into a therapeutic environment. Explores techniques to facilitate animal-assisted therapeutic interventions in a variety of settings, including schools, counseling agencies, hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, prisons and facilities for individuals with developmental disabilities. A variety of animals can be suitable for therapy programs. The student need not have an animal or pet to take the course.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

Counseling Program Policy requires that students earn grades of A or B on all degree-plan courses.