Animal Studies Pre-College at Eckerd

Modeled after our undergraduate curriculum, this program gives students the opportunity to work with internationally recognized faculty on Eckerd College’s prime waterfront campus on the Gulf of Mexico. Animal Studies is an interdisciplinary major that blends natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities to examine human–animal relationships while building research, communication, and critical thinking skills.

Core topics you'll explore include animal behavior and training, animal research and observation strategies, animal rescue and rehabilitation, animals in literature and field guides, animals in entertainment, and animal-assisted interventions.

Students enrolled in this program will attend classes led by Eckerd faculty and participate in citizen science wildlife research survey on campus. You'll also visit local aquaria, zoos, or shelters to learn about animal husbandry, enrichment, and research.

Cost includes: participation in (and transportation for) all sessions, activities, labs, program supplies, field trips, entrance fees, use of college recreational facilities, meals, lodging, and snacks.