UF Shelter Medicine Course Schedule
Graduate Certificate
The curriculum developed for the Online Graduate Certificate in Shelter Medicine presents the core knowledge and skills required for success as a shelter veterinarian while recognizing the unique needs of adult learners.
The online Graduate Certificate in Shelter Medicine consists of five online courses for a total of 15 credits. The courses are:
- Integrating Veterinary Medicine with Shelter Systems
- Shelter Animal Physical Health
- Behavioral Health of Shelter Dogs and Cats
- Animal Shelter Population Management by the Metrics
- The Role of the Animal Shelter in Protecting Community and Public Health
This certificate can be completed in as little as 1 year.
| Course # | Course | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| VME 6810 | Integrating Veterinary Medicine with Shelter Systems | 3 | Spring/Summer/Fall |
| VME 6811 | Shelter Animal Physical Health | 3 | Spring/Fall |
| VME 6813 | Behavioral Health of Shelter Dogs and Cats | 3 | Spring/Fall |
| VME 6815 | Animal Shelter Population Management by the Metrics | 3 | Spring/Fall |
| VME 6816 | The Role of the Animal Shelter in Protecting Community and Public Health | 3 | Spring/Fall |