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Specialize in How Animals Interact

Animal Behavior is the study of how living organisms interact with their environment and each other.

This minor gives you the knowledge of key concepts and principles in animal behavior, cognition, and evolutionary relationships.

 

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It also provides you with an option beyond veterinary medicine, such as graduate school, further training as a veterinary assistant, a wildlife technician, or working in government and private institutions, zoos, and conservation groups.

Imagine Your Future

Career opportunities range from animal breeders and trainers to veterinarians (refer to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics table below). Some careers may require a bachelor’s degree (zoologists and wildlife biologists), while others may require a professional degree (veterinarians).

Additional information on careers in animal behavior can be found at the website.

Wages, employment, projected job openings, and self-employment for occupations working with animals
Occupation Median annual wage, May 2022 Employment, 2022
$45,320 1,270
39,320 11,490
69,390 2,520
35,620 17,710
75,760 847,600
34,150 33,020
29,530 256,670
103,260 78,810
34,740 111,880
67,430 17,410

Classes and Requirements

This program allows students to develop a minor that will further their career goals of working with animals, in veterinary medicine, animal conservation, or related fields.

The two required courses (General Zoology and Animal Behavior) give the foundational knowledge and skills. The diversity of electives allow students to sharpen their interest in this expansive field.

Full Academic Catalog Listing

The course catalog is the official reference for all our degree and course offerings. Check it out for a full listing of the classes available and requirements for this degree.

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