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Animal-Assisted Services

Welcome to the University of North Florida’s online Animal-Assisted Services (AAS) Program! The vision of the program creators is to promote the thoughtful and ethical practice of AAS by focusing on practitioner competency, quality client care, and optimal animal welfare and well-being. We offer the following courses:

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Animal-Assisted Services Certificate Program

This program is for individuals wanting to learn the knowledge, skills, and values in animal-assisted activities, animal-assisted therapy, animal-assisted education, and animal communication and behavior.

AAS Certificate Program

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Dog Handling in Animal-Assisted Services Certificate

The purpose of this 6-week certificate program is to enhance the knowledge, skills and values of individuals who currently or want to work with visitation or dogs assisting in animal-assisted services.

Dog Handling in AAS Certificate