Animal-Assisted Therapist at Tri-County Community College | Trade School Go
    Tri-County Community College
    Certificate
    Certificate (12 weeks - 1 year)
    $2,636
    In-State Tuition
    9 months
    Duration
    On-Campus
    Format
    Murphy, NC
    Location

    About This Program

    Animal-Assisted Therapy program at Tri-County Community College

    Types of Animal-Assisted Therapists

    Animal-Assisted Therapist
    Equine-Assisted Therapy Specialist
    Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant (Animal-Assisted Programs)
    Mental Health Program Coordinator (Animal-Assisted Services)
    Occupational Therapy Assistant (Animal-Assisted Interventions)
    Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (Animal-Assisted Activities)
    Clinical Instructor (Health Specialties)
    Health Sciences Lecturer

    What You'll Learn:

    • Psychology
    • Psychology of disabilities
    • Animal behavior
    • Animal training
    • The human-animal bond
    • Integration of animals into therapeutic settings
    • Ethical and cultural issues

    Costs & Financial Aid

    In-State Tuition:$2,636/yr
    Out-of-State Tuition:$8,780/yr

    School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES

    Financial Aid

    79%
    Receive Any Aid
    0%
    Receive Federal Aid
    29%
    Pell Grant Recipients
    0%
    Have Student Loans
    Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits

    Source: U.S. Department of Education

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    Program Classification

    CIP Code: 51.2313 (Animal Therapy Specialist)

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