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The Companion Animal Management Endorsement equips students with knowledge and practical skills that can be integrated into a variety of companion animal careers as well as in their personal lives. Students must be actively enrolled in a degree program to pursue and earn the endorsement. You will learn to develop effective management plans addressing training, nutrition, welfare, and other needs of companion animal species.
Program highlights:
- The endorsement supports students pursuing careers in veterinary medicine, animal science, animal behavior, and related industries.
- The endorsement requires 15 credit hours and is awarded in conjunction with a completed undergraduate or graduate degree.
Who should pursue this Endorsement?
This program is designed for undergraduate and graduate degree‑seeking students who want to deepen their understanding of companion animal concepts while complementing their primary field of study.
Tuition & Fees
| Tuition per credit hour | $581.00 |
| Instructional Support Fee per credit hour | $25.00 |
Tuition and fees listed are subject to change and do not include all possible charges. Additional fees may apply. Please refer to the master class schedule for individual course charges.
Through this endorsement, students will learn to:
- Understand anatomy and its relationship to function when evaluating companion animals
- Apply psychological principles to train animals for specific activities
- Explore the fundamentals of companion animal nutrition
- Develop skills in selection, nutrition, reproduction, and marketing of companion animals
- Recognize the social, physical, and emotional benefits of the human–animal bond
- Communicate effectively about animal health, welfare, and management practices
