Animal Assisted Therapy2018 Summer First 5 Week Term
Subject Social Work (SOWK) 5331 Section 9H1 (CRN: 31707)
This elective will explore the role of companion animals for people of all ages and the importance of including consideration of the role of animals in the helping professions. This course will cover the human-animal bond, physical and emotional health benefits of companion animals, the role of animals in the development of children and families, the use and impact of Animal Assisted Activity/Therapy with a variety of populations, including older adults, and ways in which professional can include animals in their discipline as teachers, companions, and facilitators. This course will include observations of AAT visits to human service settings, both in the community and longterm car, as well as web enhanced classes. Students with credit for 4331 cannot receive credit for 5331. Cross-listed as SOWk 4331/5331.
0 seats available (capacity: 10)
Credit Hours
3
Meeting times and locations
Instructors
- Freasier, Georgann R (Primary)
Department
Social Work
College
Education & Health Professions
Cross ListingThis class is also offered as the following cross-listed sections:
- GERO 5331 9H1 (CRN: 31708)
- SOWK 4331 9H1 (CRN: 31739)
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