Zoo and Aquarium Studies - Certificate

Western Illinois University

Macomb, Illinois

Program Website
Program Setting

Department of Biological Sciences

Attendance: In-Person
Program Faculty: 17
Program Students: Data Not Avail.
Program Details
Degree Type: Certificate
Minimum Credits: 18
Typical Length: Data Not Avail.
Getting In
GRE Required: Data Not Avail.
GPA Minimum: 3.0
Category: Wildlife Science
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Description

The post-baccalaureate certificate program in Zoo and Aquarium Studies provides detailed knowledge about the biology of special groups of animals often kept in captivity like dolphins, seals, primates, big cats, canids, large birds, or large reptiles; background in the basic concepts and techniques of animal training; practical management skills required for working with people, budgets, and time at zoos or aquaria; information on policies and regulations that affect the operations of zoos and aquaria; practical, hands-on experience working with animals and with the personnel at a zoo or aquarium; network of people employed at local zoos and aquaria; access to available jobs at zoos or aquaria.

Costs
Tuition:
Tuition Per Semester: Data Not Avail.
Tuition Per Credit: $340
Total Program Tuition: $6,120

Assistantships Available:
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% Receiving Aid:
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Other Programs In Department:
Biology - MS
Category: Wildlife Science
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