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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