VM 420 - Community Animal Health and Welfare

(3 units) CO14

Through service-learning, students work to solve real-world animal health problems or pet ownership problems.

Prerequisite(s): VM 328 and COM 329 or COM 412. Recommended Preparation: VM 475.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 2
Units of Internship/Practicum: 1
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. analyze a series of community animal health issues in the context of systemic inequality, cultural group identities, and concepts of social privilege and marginalization.
2. articulate the relationship between animals and individual, group, community and societal well-being.
3. demonstrate a critical understanding of ethical behavior in the concept of their professional discipline in managing pet populations both domestic and feral.
4. practice communication skills, reciprocity, and responsiveness in investigating and proposing solutions for real world problems with peers, community partner, and community members

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