Our graduate and undergraduate degree programs and professional development dipolma programs in animal science, applied animal behavior analysis and animal shelter administration were developed with busy adult learners in mind who wish to begin a career, or enhance a current one, working with animals and their caregivers. Courses are facilitated by instructors holding PhD, DVM, JD or Master degrees in their subject area and are taught in online classrooms on our Virtual Campus at http://amcollege.net.
Virtual Campus
Students can login anytime, 24/7/365, from any computer or handheld device with an Internet connection. Additionally, ACAS uses real-time video-conferencing software to hold SIMs (synchronous interactive meetings) with classes that support up to 15 students/faculty with Webcams with audio/video creating a classroom environment that rivals a traditional college classroom. These events can also be recorded and archived for future access by students
Academic Residency Labs and Externship Practicum with Animals
The college's clinical animal behavior and welfare programs would not be complete without lab and practicum courses with animals. Academic Residency Lab (ARL) courses are held at animal facilities in the U.S. and Canada. ACAS has partnered with organizations such as Ecuries Chanie, a large equine training and boarding facility in Mirabel, Quebec in Canada and the Best Friends Society animal sanctuary in Angel Canyon, Utah U.S.A. for its feline and avian ARL courses. Canine ARLs are currently held at the college's 20 acre Dream Pond Science Field Statiion and Reserve in Crescent City, Florida U.S.A. located nearby the college administrative offices. Externship practicum may be completed by students in real-world animal facilities in their community or while working along side animal professionals. In some cases, faculty will work with students to arrange externship practicum at exciting and rewarding locations anywhere in the world where animals are available
Academic Research Capstones
Learning new skill sets that can be directly applied to career employment or the development of an animal-related business or professional practice is only one feature of ACAS academic programs. Studnets learn to develop critical thinking skills and research skills in order to solve problems that they will face in their careers and personal lives. All bachelor and master degree program students will design and complete a thesis research project under the guidance of their thesis committee. ACAS encourages students to present their work at poster sessions or as paper presentations at educational conferences. In addition, the research center here at the college will assist students who wish to pursue publication of their study in peer review scientific publications.
A Career working with Animals
These are only a few of the commitments that our institution makes to each and every one of our students in our college community. The process begins with an application for admission and continues beyond program completion with our alumni and career development professionals. We invite you to explore our college community and its academic programs and student support services and to download a current Academic Catalog.
Speak with an Admissions Advisor Today
Knowledge is power and academic credentials are a means to exercise it. You may contact an Admissions Advisor to discuss our programs and your individual goals Monday – Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm EST (EDT) toll-free from the U.S. at 800.403.DEGREE (3347), option 1 or from outside the U.S. at 011-772.539.8005.
Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information obtained on these Web pages is up to date and accurate. However, the college Academic Catalog is the official current source of all information about the college and its curricula. A current college Academic Catalog may be downloaded here for you to review immediately.
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