PSYC 739 Animal Assistant Therapy

The purpose of this course is to explore theories and applications of animal assisted therapy techniques. The course will focus on exploring various models of animal-assisted therapies, how they affect change, and the psychological theories supporting the use of these models. Relevant laws and ethical principles pertaining to animal-assisted therapy will be reviewed. Additionally, this course will provide students with an opportunity to engage in on-going animal-assisted therapy research.