Have you ever wondered what makes positive reinforcement such an effective tool for training anything from betta 鱼 to dogs to killer whales? Or why African lions are the only members of the cat family to live in strong social groups? Or how a canary’s brain can increase in size every spring when it begins singing to attract a mate? 美高梅mgm’s 动物行为 Program is one of the few undergraduate programs of its kind in the nation. 你将探索动物是如何思考的, 学习, perceive their surroundings and process information, and how they adapt their behaviors to the environment in which they live.
“毕业后, I am planning on going into specialized dog training and behavior consultation work. I believe both my degrees will aid me in growing this career. Animal behavior has granted me with a formal education on the inner workings of animals, as well as tons of practical and hands-on experience in dog handling and training. Business administration has not only provided me with a backup career path, but also a huge amount of knowledge on how to successfully market myself in a competitive field and job market.
"Carroll’s program has given me a unique perspective on animal-related careers and activities. Our program is very focused on ensuring animal welfare and provides its students with the tools and resources to promote welfare and make positive change in this industry. And Carroll's unique liberal arts base provides its students with the tools for understanding and advocacy when it comes to various cultures.
"The most memorable experience I have at Carroll are the friends I have made along the way. These friends have come not only from my peers, but from my professors as well. 新生和转学生, I can't stress enough how kind and open many of our professors are and you will establish amazing relationships just by showing up to office hours."
关于动物行为专业
为什么要研究动物行为? 让你的同情心发挥作用
Earning your degree in animal behavior prepares you for a variety of careers, 比如野生动物生物学家, 研究员, 动物园管理员, 动物训练师, 野生动物康复者或实验室经理. It can also be a launching point for your master’s or doctoral degree or a professional program such as veterinary sciences. You may dream of enriching the lives of animals in a zoo setting, helping people with disabilities through animal-assisted therapy, protecting endangered species or ensuring the health and welfare of companion animals surrendered to shelters and rescue organizations. 这个学位可以帮助这些梦想成真.
A Foundation in Science—a Focus on Real World Experience
美高梅mgm’s animal behavior major introduces you to the scientific methods with which people study the behavior of animals–from how the brain and nervous system influence behavior, to how animals 学习 new behaviors and solve problems, to why particular types of behavior evolve in the wild.
All animal behavior students are required to develop valuable hands-on skills by completing an internship at locations such as the Racine Zoo, 野生动物救助中心, or the behavior services department of the Humane Society. Students also participate in research both within and outside of class. Some of our students design their own research projects and even publish their work in professional journals. These experiences give students a real advantage in choosing a career or applying to graduate school.
Your studies are not restricted to Carroll’s classrooms. You’ll have opportunities to study at our 75-acre outdoor classroom and laboratory, the Greene Field Station and Prairie Springs Environmental Education Center. Classes sometimes meet at the Humane Animal Welfare Society to give students hands-on experience in animal training. Carroll’s long-standing partnership with the Milwaukee County Zoo sets our program apart by giving you access to a nationally-recognized research training site just minutes from campus. Our senior-level classes design and carry out research projects there, 从多于2个中选择,000年哺乳动物, 鸟, 鱼, 观察两栖动物和爬行动物.
除了主修, Carroll offers a minor in animal behavior that complements many areas of study:
实习
Recent internship placements for 动物行为 majors include:
- Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden Rhino Reserve
- 健康·希勒斯治疗动物项目
- 海洋乐园海豚探险
- 新英格兰动物园
- 北美熊中心
- 野生动物狩猎
- 柳溪牧场治疗骑马中心
- 威斯康辛人道协会
职业生涯
上大学是对美好未来的一项重大投资. Learn more about the industries and careers our majors pursue, and the workplaces and experiences of the alumni from our program. 看看你的心会带你去哪里.
“I’d like to become a trainer for service and therapy dogs.”
——布列塔尼·穆勒21岁
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