PSY 180 - Psychology of Human-Animal Relationships

3 Cr.

This course will explore the interdisciplinary field of Anthrozoology, which is the study of the ways in which human and non-human animals relate to each other and impact each other’s lives. This course will survey a number of Anthrozoological issues from predominantly a psychological frame of reference. The material has great relevance not only within Psychology, but also within disciplines such as Animal Management, Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Human Services, Sociology, and so on. Primary topics include pet-keeping, developmental and health benefits of pets, Animal-Assisted Therapy, animal abuse and violence toward humans, cognitive ethology, animal rights, and animal welfare. Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Social Sciences (SS) (Usually offered Spring semester)

Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099.

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PSY 180 - Psychology of Human-Animal Relationships