I. CORE | II. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | III. ELECTIVES | IV. THESIS-BASED REQUIREMENTS
Please view the Course Tracker document to see the full list of courses, course requirements, and access syllabi.
I. Core Courses – Required 15 Credits
These courses are required for both the Master of Science and the Graduate Certificate in Shelter Medicine.
| Course # | Course Name | Instructors | Facilitator | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VME6810* | Integrating Veterinary Medicine with Shelter Systems* | Laurene Wright, Louiza Chan | Julie Bank, Julie Levy | 3 |
*All students must take this course in their first semester as an introduction to the field of Shelter Medicine and course technology.
II. Additional Requirements for Master of Science
| Course # | Course Name | Instructors | Facilitator | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VME6910 | Supervised Research in Shelter Medicine* (S/U only) by request | Jo Jarred, Emily Walz, Fred Rainey | Julie Bank, Julie Levy | 3 |
| VME6951 | Communicating Research about Shelter Medicine** | Fred Rainey, Jo Jarred, Emily Walz | Julie Bank, Julie Levy | 3 |
| VME6950 | Capstone Project Presentation*** | Emily Walz, Jo Jarred, Fred Rainey | Julie Bank, Julie Levy | 3 |
In order to prepare for and deliver a successful capstone project, students are encouraged to take VME6910, VME6951, and VEM6950 in consecutive order over 3 semesters.
*VME6910: Supervised Research in Shelter Medicine (should have successfully completed at least 2 semesters in the program prior to enrolling; (S/U only) by request, must be approved by Academic Advisor, enroll at least 2 semesters prior to expected graduation term)
**VME6951: Communicating Research About Shelter Medicine (to be completed at least 1 semester prior to Capstone Project Presentation; requires preapproval of Capstone topic prior to enrollment, enroll at least 1 semester prior to expected graduation term)
***VME6950: Capstone Project Presentation (required in student’s final semester)
Non-thesis students are expected to (1) meet with their online advisor at least once annually to review progress, (2) keep an e-portfolio to document their learning and professional growth, and (3) to develop a “Capstone Project” approved by their advisor before the final semester of their program.
Thesis students are expected to (1) meet online with their committees at least twice annually to review their progress, (2) document teaching efforts, (3) attend online national rounds, and (4) develop and defend their thesis.
III. Electives – Required 15 credits or more for Master of Science
III-a – Electives in Shelter Medicine
| Course # | Course Name | Instructor | Facilitator | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VME6812 | Problem-Oriented Approach to Shelter Animal Behavior and Welfare Prerequisite: VME6813 | Amy Marder, Leah Nettle | Julie Bank, Julie Levy | 3 |
| VME6814 | Principles of Teaching for Animal Shelters | Laurene Wright | Julie Bank, Julie Levy | 3 |
| VME6830 | Principles of All Hazard Responding in Animal Welfare | Lacie Davis | Julie Bank, Julie Levy | 3 |
| VME6842 | Fundraising and Development for Animal Welfare Organizations | Julie Bank | Julie Bank, Julie Levy | 3 |
| VME6905 | Problems in Veterinary Medical Sciences (Seminar in Shelter Medicine) (S/U only) by request, must be approved by Academic Advisor | Emily Walz | Julie Bank, Julie Levy | 1-3 |
To see a full list of available Shelter Medicine electives, please review the Course Tracker document.
III-b – Electives counted towards Certificate in Veterinary Forensic Sciences
Electives that count toward a Certificate in Veterinary Forensic Sciences can also count as your elective credits for your Master of Science in Shelter Medicine. To learn more about Veterinary Forensic Sciences courses, please visit the program website.
IV. Thesis-based Degree Requirements – 10-14 Credits
Students can choose to complete a thesis if they have outside funding. To learn more about completing a thesis with outside funding, please contact Dr. Julie Levy.
Courses and schedule are subject to change based on demand and availability.