Animals Society and Human Services ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

This course explores the history and psychology of human relationships with animals. The student will learn about the relationship between people and animals by discussing domestication, socialization, religion, culture, farming, research, and pets. Students learn about the difference between animal-assisted activities, therapy and education (AAA/T/E), working animals, and assistance animals. Social movements and organizations concerned with animal rights and animal protection will be analyzed. The connections between non-human animal oppression, exploitation, and the oppression of specific aggregates of human animals (particularly racial and ethnic minorities, women, and the poor) will be explored. This course is aligned with the Community and Human Services Area of Study guidelines for Skills & Application.