Graduate Certificate in Humane Leadership

The graduate certificate in Humane Leadership provides students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge and develop skills related to non-profit leadership for animal welfare.

Objectives

Students who complete the certificate in animal studies will be able to:

• Describe the history of the animal protection movement and the role of humane leadership.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles, strategies, and resources related to humane leadership and non-profit management.
• Develop programs to educate, assist, and advocate for animals.

Certificate Requirements:

Course work for the certificate in animal studies requires 15 credits as follows:

Core Courses (9 credits):
HL600 Humane Education
AP601 Animal Protection As A Social Movement
HL632 Organizational Culture and Leadership

Elective Courses (6 credits):
HL616 Animal Cruelty and Interpersonal Violence
HL631 Human Resource and Volunteer Management
HL633 Fundraising for Animal Care and Protection Organizations
HL637 Finance for Managers
HL638 Measuring Organizational Performance and Impact for Animals
HL610 Animal Assisted Interventions for Youth At Risk