Introduction
Animal studies is a multidisciplinary field of scholarship that engages with work in anthropology, ecology, environmental studies, ethnography, feminist studies, legal theory, literary studies, philosophy, political theory, postcolonial studies, psychology, science studies, and urban studies. The range of courses in the proposed minor cover the various dimensions of animal studies, providing students with an understanding of important debates and varying disciplinary approaches in the field.
An animals studies minor will be particularly helpful for students who are pursuing animal related careers as well as those interested in post-graduate degrees in animal studies related fields. Through the combination of course offerings, internship experiences, and mentoring, the minor will support both scholarly and practical work in animal studies. The minor will help students build networks in four animal-related career fields: animal law and policy; veterinary medicine; conservation and direct animal care; and media/art.
Admission to the Minor
Meet with coordinator of the minor.