The Animal Advocacy Certificate Program is designed for students who wish to pursue or currently maintain a career in the field of animal advocacy. Working in the framework of public policy, this certificate program can be applied towards an A.A.S. in Public Administration Studies.
The area of animal advocacy is a rapidly evolving field of study across the world. With increasing knowledge and awareness in this area, the link between cruelty to animals and human violence is becoming more established, and actions are being taken to prevent, educate and seek justice. Colleges across the country are introducing more courses based on animal advocacy and animal law, and there are few if any other programs like this in the area.