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Animal Psychology Courses

Animal psychology courses can help you learn animal behavior analysis, cognitive processes in animals, and the impact of environment on behavior. You can build skills in observational techniques, behavioral assessment, and understanding species-specific communication. Many courses introduce tools like behavioral observation software and data analysis methods to help you interpret findings and apply them in real-world settings, whether in research, animal training, or wildlife conservation.


Popular Animal Psychology Courses and Certifications


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    Jordan University of Science and Technology

    General Histology

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Pathology, Physiology, Neurology, Cell Biology, Biology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    The Psychology of Thrill Seekers

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Psychology, Human Development, Emotional Intelligence, Biology, Behavior Management, Relationship Building, Case Studies, Research

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    American Psychological Association

    The Psychology of Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Critical Thinking, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Sociology, Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Animal Welfare in the Clinic

    Skills you'll gain: Anesthesiology, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Pre-Anesthetic Assessment, Pain Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Stress Management, Preventative Care, Perioperative Care, Operating Room (OR), Clinical Practices, Patient Positioning, Clinical Nutrition, Behavioral Health, Patient Observation, Behavior Management, Long Term Care

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research Design, Qualitative Research, Critical Thinking, Persistence, Program Evaluation, Case Studies, Tenacity, Psychological Evaluations, Surveys, Data Collection, Reliability, Descriptive Statistics, Interviewing Skills

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Animals, Self, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Environment and Resource Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    The Science of Well-Being for Teens

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Mental Health, Goal Setting, Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Mindfulness, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    792 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Vital Signs, Cardiology, Basic Patient Care, Physiology, Patient Observation, Biology, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication

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    Fractal Analytics

    Behavior Architecture - Understanding Human Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Decision Making, Human Learning, Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Management, Behavioral Economics, Human Development, Psychology, Critical Thinking, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Cambridge

    The Psychology of Emotions: an introduction to embodied cognition

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Neurology, Electrophysiology, Non-Verbal Communication, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Scientific Methods, Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Cognition sociale

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Social Sciences, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Child Development, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication, Neurology, Research Methodologies

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Bioquímica clínica en Veterinaria

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Medical Laboratory, Laboratory Techniques, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Laboratory Science, Patient Evaluation, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biochemical Assays, Urinalysis, Specimen Collection, Hematology, Patient Treatment

    4.9
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular animal psychology courses

  • General Histology: Jordan University of Science and Technology
  • The Psychology of Thrill Seekers: Emory University
  • The Psychology of Decision Making: American Psychological Association
  • Animal Welfare in the Clinic: The University of Edinburgh
  • Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods: University of Pennsylvania
  • Animals, Self, and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Science of Well-Being for Teens: Yale University
  • EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?: The University of Edinburgh
  • Behavior Architecture - Understanding Human Behavior : Fractal Analytics
  • The Psychology of Emotions: an introduction to embodied cognition : University of Cambridge

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