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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Companion Animal Studies Minor

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(Minor Code: M530)

Requirements:

18 hours of BIOL coursework:

12 hours chosen from:

BIOL 1413 - Zoology (HAZ) 4
BIOL 2420 - Applied Microbiology (HAZ) 4 or
BIOL 2572 - Microbiology (HAZ) 5
BIOL 3340 - Reproductive Physiology 3
BIOL 3347 - Principles of Nutrition 3
BIOL 3092 - Special Topics 1-6 (e.g., Animal Shelter Management, Human-Animal Connection, etc.)
BIOL 3301 - Genetics 3
BIOL 3311 - Arthropods and Public Health 3
BIOL 3331 - Parasitology 3
BIOL 3522 - Comparative Anatomy (HAZ) 5
BIOL 4331 - Animal Health 3
BIOL 4335 - Animal Behavior 3
BIOL 4098 - Internship in Wildlife/Fisheries 1-6
Internship experience with emphasis in companion animals, specifically at a small animal veterinary clinic, animal shelter, boarding or training facility, breeding operation, animal-assisted therapy program, pet food supply stores.

Note:

Other courses may be approved by Director of Companion Animal Studies.

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