Captain Hindsight Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I have been trying to figure out what to do with my life lately and thus far have come up empty. I have two degrees, one in Environmental Studies and one in psychology. Bachelors degrees in both of those fields are basically high school diplomas so I have been trying to find a way to combine those degrees into something interesting and worth while. The other day I stumbled across this program at Canisius http://www.canisius.edu/masters-degree-in-anthrozoology/ Basically it looks like psychology program but a very very light one. Some of the classes seem interesting and worth while (Animal Behavior/Animal Communication, Mental Lives of Animals) That is all cognition type stuff thats really interesting to me, but others (Understanding Indifference and Animal Abuse) make me think its like a graduate activists program which isnt what i want to do. (Activism frankly pisses me off) Has anyone ever heard of this or what kind of careers come out of something like this? Is this even worth my time as a legitimate program? I ask here because you guys will give me a straight answer. All I have been able to find is a few non profits and a linkedin conversation that one girl raves about how interesting it is. Anyone have knowledge on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I have been trying to figure out what to do with my life lately and thus far have come up empty. I have two degrees, one in Environmental Studies and one in psychology. Bachelors degrees in both of those fields are basically high school diplomas so I have been trying to find a way to combine those degrees into something interesting and worth while. The other day I stumbled across this program at Canisius http://www.canisius.edu/masters-degree-in-anthrozoology/ Basically it looks like psychology program but a very very light one. Some of the classes seem interesting and worth while (Animal Behavior/Animal Communication, Mental Lives of Animals) That is all cognition type stuff thats really interesting to me, but others (Understanding Indifference and Animal Abuse) make me think its like a graduate activists program which isnt what i want to do. (Activism frankly pisses me off) Has anyone ever heard of this or what kind of careers come out of something like this? Is this even worth my time as a legitimate program? I ask here because you guys will give me a straight answer. All I have been able to find is a few non profits and a linkedin conversation that one girl raves about how interesting it is. Anyone have knowledge on this? It's a relatively new "discipline", and given that includes anthropology, psychology, zoology, veterinary medicine, and ethics, my first reaction to "online Master's in anthrozoology" is "bull ****." You're going to learn to be a philosopher psycho-vet anthropologist online? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 you can become a panda whisperer! get yourself a tv show on animal planet and make a fortune... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I have been trying to figure out what to do with my life lately and thus far have come up empty. I have two degrees, one in Environmental Studies and one in psychology. Bachelors degrees in both of those fields are basically high school diplomas so I have been trying to find a way to combine those degrees into something interesting and worth while. The other day I stumbled across this program at Canisius http://www.canisius.edu/masters-degree-in-anthrozoology/ Basically it looks like psychology program but a very very light one. Some of the classes seem interesting and worth while (Animal Behavior/Animal Communication, Mental Lives of Animals) That is all cognition type stuff thats really interesting to me, but others (Understanding Indifference and Animal Abuse) make me think its like a graduate activists program which isnt what i want to do. (Activism frankly pisses me off) Has anyone ever heard of this or what kind of careers come out of something like this? Is this even worth my time as a legitimate program? I ask here because you guys will give me a straight answer. All I have been able to find is a few non profits and a linkedin conversation that one girl raves about how interesting it is. Anyone have knowledge on this? This may be where you're Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 It's a relatively new "discipline", and given that includes anthropology, psychology, zoology, veterinary medicine, and ethics, my first reaction to "online Master's in anthrozoology" is "bull ****." You're going to learn to be a philosopher psycho-vet anthropologist online? Ya the online portion makes me nervous too. It just seemed to be interesting but I'm leaning towards no on this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 It's a relatively new "discipline", and given that includes anthropology, psychology, zoology, veterinary medicine, and ethics, my first reaction to "online Master's in anthrozoology" is "bull ****." You're going to learn to be a philosopher psycho-vet anthropologist online? Why not? If I can learn to be an airline mechanic online............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Can I ask a practical question? Why are you asking us? Ask the program head what kinds of jobs are available and how they can help you get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Adams Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 If French statistical pharmacounting interests you, I can offer you a degree. I also offer degree programs in communication economic oceonographical general studies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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