Animal Studies

Do you dream of a career that allows you to put your passion for animals into practice? Are you looking for an engaging and affordable animal studies degree in Pennsylvania? Wilson College can help! 

Our animal studies program prepares you for careers working with pets, wildlife, livestock, and working animals. Through this interdisciplinary liberal arts program, you'll gain the knowledge, skills, and perspectives necessary to excel in your career. 

You'll:

• Be prepared to enter an animal-related field or graduate school. 
• Engage with critical and creative thinking in areas ranging from ethical standards of practice to animal-human relationships.

Majoring in animal studies prepares you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of the animals you work with. 

Highlights 

From studying handling methods to looking at current events in the animal industry, this program takes a comprehensive look at the subject. 

• Interdisciplinary: Expand your knowledge and skills across various disciplines with your choice of interdisciplinary concentration. 
• Collaborative: Work with other students who share your interests and passions.
• Supportive: Enjoy peace of mind with access to professors through office hours, email, Panopto recordings, and group and one-on-one Canvas discussions.
• Focused: Engage with the material in small, focused classes where your opinions matter. 
• Practical: Learn practical skills and techniques you'll use in real-world situations.
• Customizable: Choosing electives allows you to create a program that meets your needs and goals.

Why Study Animal Studies?

At Wilson College, our animal studies program combines experiential learning, observation, internships, and research, equipping you to excel in your future career. 

You'll learn to: 

• Identify specific areas of interest for either a career or graduate school. 
• Understand concepts from animal behavior to animal-human interactions to the environmental impact of animals. 
• Deliver an advanced seminar and senior thesis in animal studies. 

Core classes: 

• Introduction to Psychology
• Introduction to Animal Studies
• Animal Studies: Equines
• Animal Studies: Canines 
• Animal Studies: Felines & Exotics
• Animal Studies: Wildlife
• Animal Studies: Farm Animals
• Animal Studies Advanced Seminar
• Senior Thesis

Concentrations: 

• English and Communications
• Environmental Science
• Biology/Psychology

Career Paths 

You can enter a broad range of animal-related sectors with an Animal Studies degree. Whether you see yourself working with pets or wildlife, the faculty at Wilson College will prepare you to succeed. 

Pursue employment in various settings, such as:

• Farms
• Colleges or universities 
• Feed companies 
• Breeders 
• Research and development facilities

Consider career paths like: 

• Animal technician 
• Animal nutritionist 
• Animal trainer
• Conservation officer 
• Zoologist 

Start the Application Process Today

Wilson College offers the Animal Studies program you need in Pennsylvania to get you started on a fulfilling career path working with all kinds of animals. We are dedicated to making your education as accessible as possible, which is why 98% of our students receive financial aid and scholarships. 

Schedule a campus visit or start the application process today!