Modeled after our undergraduate curriculum, students will work with our internationally recognized faculty on our prime waterfront location on the Gulf of Mexico. Animal Studies is a truly interdisciplinary major at Eckerd College, drawing from the natural sciences, the social sciences, and the humanities to trace the history and consequences of human relationships to animals. Participants will gain experience in quantitative, critical thinking, communication, and research skills. Core Topics Include:
Animal behavior and training
Animal research and observation strategies
Animal rescue and rehabilitation
Animals in literature and field guides
Animals in entertainment
Animal assisted interventions
Students enrolled in this program will:
Participate in citizen science wildlife research surveys on and off campus
Attend classes led by Eckerd faculty
Visit local aquaria, zoos, or shelters to learn about animal husbandry, enrichment, and research.
