Course Objectives:

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• To encourage students to appreciate the recent scientific contributions validating the inner lives of animals.

• To be able to bridge the rigors of science with the open-mindedness of truth-seekers and thought explorers.

• To create an understanding of the deeper connections between humans and animals, historically, in the present, and for the future.

• To explore ethical issues regarding animal welfare in a variety of contexts.

• To appreciate the human-animal bond for the benefit of every species.

• To appreciate both the differences in human/animal communication and to explore the possibilities of connection.

• To encourage students to make meaningful contributions to current knowledge in the field of human-animal connection, cognition, communication, and consciousness.

• To appreciate the unity of all life, and of consciousness, and to act accordingly.

 

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• Have a deeper understanding of the Human-Animal Bond.

• Have a basic understanding of the state of the science of animal consciousness.

• Be able to understand the specific role of therapy animals, service dogs, medical alert dogs, working dogs, and how to provide for the well-being of animals.

• To form their own opinions, based on research.

• To make contributions to the body of thought in the field of animal consciousness.

• Act in accordance with their understanding of the inner lives and needs of animals.

• Volunteer to work with other like-minded organizations for animal welfare.

• Seek to educate others regarding the impact of the knowledge acquired in this program.

• Have more meaningful connections and interactions with animals.

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