Duration
2 years
Starting Date
August and January
Tuition Fee
$32,058 per year
Location
Fort Collins, CO, United States
Key Features
Our two-year Zoo, Aquarium, and Animal Shelter Management program from Colorado State University focuses on experiential learning and development of skills in addition to academic learning. You will come into the program having a passion for helping animals and leave knowing how to implement specific strategies.The majority of our students come from undergraduate science backgrounds such as Biology, Zoology, Wildlife Biology or Animal Science. Students with Psychology, Anthropology and Business degrees have also joined our ranks. Our students have diverse interests and the name of our program does not convey the great number of possible career options available to you graduating with this degree.
This is a dynamic and flexible degree that can be suited to your career goals. Take your experience with animals and become well-qualified to lead teams and influence outcomes in animal organizations.
Current job titles of recent graduates include:
- Executive Director
- Development Director
- Behavior & Enrichment Manager
- Animal Shelter Manager
- Conservation Engagement Programs Manager
- Manager of Humane Education
- Guest Services Manager
- Animal Trainer
- Education Programs Manager
Courses Included
- Animal Behavior in Captive Populations
- Teaching & Consulting in Animal Training
- Leadership for Animal Organizations
- Marketing for Animal Organizations
- Graduate Seminar: Zoo, Aquarium, & Animal Shelter
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