
Bachelor of Science in Animal Studies
Department of Psychology
College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Animal Studies
Department of Psychology
College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences
On-Campus
Program
120 Credit Hours
to Graduate
Full-Time, In-State Tuition
$5,010 Per Semester
Free Books
for All Students
Prepare for a Successful Career Working with Animals
EKU’s animal studies program is a cross-disciplinary, applied science program concentrating on non-human animals and their interactions and relationships with people. This unique interdisciplinary approach will help you fully explore the complexities of animals’ lives and human-animal relationships. Small class sizes ensure you get the individual attention you need to thrive, and you will have the opportunity to aid with faculty research or participate in a cooperative study program that allows you to earn course credit and gain valuable on-the-job experience.
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Career Outlook
Employment of zoologists and wildlife biologists is projected to grow 4 percent from 2023 to 2033.
– U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Why EKU?
Curriculum & Admission
Courses in the animal studies program include animals in history, animal ethics, sociology of animal-human relations, animals in literature, general zoology, comparative psychology, ecology, animal behavior, principles of biology, introduction to cultural anthropology and introduction to biological anthropology, among other requirements and electives.
Enrolling & Advising Information
EKU’s College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences is committed to delivering high-quality enrollment and academic advising for our students. We strive to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and meaningful engagement to help students reach their academic goals and have a rewarding educational experience.
Interested in enrolling? Reach out to our college enrollment counselor today.

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Department of Psychology
Cammack Building
Room 127
468 University Drive
Richmond, KY 40475
859-622-1105
psychology@eku.edu