Humans and Animal-Assisted Interventions - PBC
About This Certificate
The Humans and Animal-Assisted Interventions (HAAI) Post-Bachelor's Certificate is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the human-animal bond and its application in therapeutic settings.
This certificate prepares students for careers in fields such as mental health, occupational therapy, social work, and animal-assisted therapy programs, providing them with the knowledge and skills needed to implement effective and ethical animal-assisted interventions. The certificate can be pursued at both the undergraduate and post-baccalaureate levels, enhancing professional opportunities in this growing field.
What You Will Learn
The program emphasizes the theoretical foundations of human-animal interactions, explores the physiological and psychological benefits for diverse populations, and ensures students understand the ethical considerations and welfare needs of therapy animals.
ADVISING
At a Glance
College: S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
Department: Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences Department
USU Locations:
- Logan campus
- Statewide campuses
- USU Online
Program Requirements
Career And Outcomes
Career Opportunities
Careers in animal-assisted therapy (AAT) often overlap and can be integrated with other professions, such as recreational therapy, psychology, behavioral therapy, counseling, social work, occupational therapy, education, and speech-language pathology. Additional careers also include therapy animal handlers and trainers.
Students enrolled will also receive academic preparation to take the Association for Animal Assisted Intervention Professionals (AAAIP) certification exam, leading to being a Certified Animal Assisted Intervention Specialist (C-AAIS).
Job Outlook
USU Locations
*This degree is available at various USU locations.
- Beaver
- Bicknell
- Blanding
- Brigham City
- Castle Dale
- Cedar City
- Delta
- Ephraim
- Heber City
- Junction
- Kanab
- Kaysville
- Moab
- Montezuma Creek
- Monticello
- Monument Valley
- Nephi
- Orem
- Panguitch
- Park City
- Price (USU Eastern)
- Richfield
- Roosevelt (Uintah Basin)
- Salt Lake
- St George
- Tooele
- Tremonton
- Vernal (Uintah Basin)
- Wendover
**This degree is 100% available online. USU is a SARA-approved institution offering fully online programs nationwide; please visit USU's state authorizations for details.
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