Bachelor in Animal-Assisted Therapy (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $28,500 per year..

This programme focuses on the therapeutic use of animals in clinical and community settings. Students study animal behavior, psychology, and human-animal interaction to prepare for roles in therapy. The curriculum emphasizes practical experience with animals across species, including service and companion animals. It is designed for students interested in working with animals without pursuing veterinary medicine.

Focus areas include Animal Behavior, Human-Animal Interaction, Therapeutic Applications, Service Dog Training, Mental Health Support, Animal Psychology.

The programme requires 120 credits, distributed across core courses in animal studies, psychology, and practicum experiences. Students complete a capstone project focused on designing or evaluating an animal-assisted therapy intervention.

Graduates work as service dog trainers, animal-assisted therapy coordinators, or mental health support specialists in clinical and community settings.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submit official transcripts and a personal statement outlining interest in animal-assisted therapy.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 90% of applicants.

Wilson College’s campus in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, gives prospective students several ways to experience the setting before enrolling, including private tours, on-campus open houses, and a virtual tour. Campus life includes clubs, activities, and opportunities to participate beyond athletics. Welcome Week introduces new students to the college, prepares them for academic challenges, and helps them meet classmates.

Academic options include education, biology, veterinary nursing, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology. The college offers a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and an OTD program. Students can connect classroom learning with professional interests through clinical work, teaching, research, and other practical experiences. Recent student and staff accounts describe professors, mentors, and program resources as important parts of their experience.

International students should know that Wilson College provides financial aid support, with financial aid counselors available to help students navigate paying for college. The college states that 98% of its students receive some form of financial aid. The admissions office can be contacted at admissions@wilson.edu or 717-262-2002. Wilson College is located at 1015 Philadelphia Ave., Chambersburg, PA 17201.