Animal Care and Behavior Degree
Bachelor of Science
Discover why animals behave the way they do and how to care for them through our fully online Animal Care and Behavior degree from. Migration patterns, social interactions, nutrition, health and the role animals play in human health are more important to understand than ever. This program, taught by expert faculty, will set you up for a successful career in veterinary medicine, biology, animal rescues, nature preserves or other animal-focused professions.
Working with and studying animals for a living doesn’t have to be just a dream job; it can be a reality. Earn a Bachelor of Science in Animal Care and Behavior online from Husson University and take the next step toward turning your passion into your career.
Prepare for a career in animal care and behavior
- Flexible online classes with 24/7 access
- 7-week courses
- Transfer up to 90 credits
- Tailor your education by earning certificates and digital badges
To complete your B.S. in Animal Care and Behavior, you will need to earn 120 credits or more. You can transfer up to 90 credits. Without transfer credits, this program can be completed in about 3.5 years. However, students transferring in 60-90 credits can complete the program in as little as one year.
While in this program, you'll take classes in animal behavior, animal cognition, animal care and wellness, animal health and nutrition, animal disease, animal comparative anatomy and more. Reach out today if you’d like more information or if you would like to speak to an enrollment counselor.
Faculty Spotlight
Taylor Rezvani, Ph.D, M.A.T.
Taylor Rezvani is the Executive Director and Co-founder of Whole Dog Academy, an education-based nonprofit that includes a career school for dog trainers. She is passionate about improving animal-human relationships and animal welfare through research and educational outreach, especially concerning the veterinary field and domestic dog preventative behavioral care. As an educator, Taylor strives to expand opportunities to educate people about animal behavior and welfare, particularly within the veterinary profession. Taylor has designed and delivered in-person and online curricula for high school, undergraduate, graduate and veterinary students as well as vocational learners. Interdisciplinarity has always been an important and natural part of Taylor’s personal educational trajectory, starting with her two undergraduate degrees: Human Biology (Animal Behavior: Biology/Psychology/Sociology) and Media Studies (Film), both from Pitzer College. She earned a masters degree in teaching biology from Lewis and Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling and an interdisciplinary doctoral degree in Zoology, Psychology and Education from Washington State University. Currently, Taylor is a postdoctoral fellow at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, where she assists with developing and curating educational materials regarding domestic dog welfare.
While in our B.S. in Animal Care and Behavior program, you can pursue one of our many undergraduate certificates. Our 
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