The Animal Behavior, Ecology and Conservation Program combines the rigorous scientific study of Animal Behavior with a values-focused curriculum in the liberal arts tradition. It is for students who want to thoroughly understand the facts and theoretical underpinnings of animal behavior, and who also want to use that understanding to promote animal welfare and wildlife conservation. The program will produce graduates who are expert in the science side of animal behavior, and who are also strongly grounded in the ethical and moral considerations in these disciplines. Canisius College is a national leader in this area by being among the first academic institutions to formally tie the study of animals to ethical considerations.
The Animal Behavior, Ecology and Conservation Program is alligned with the Canisius College Institute for the Study of Human-Animal Relations.
Anthrozoology is the name for a new scientific discipline that focuses on mankind’s relationship with other species. It taps into the common theme that underlies concerns for animal welfare and wildlife conservation. Canisius students can explore this topic by pursuing courses in our new Anthrozoology Minor. To learn more, click here.