Program Description
The Diploma of Ethology is an in-depth and well rounded examination of the behavior of animals. This program does not focus on a single species but rather looks at the commonalties and distinctions in the behavior of many species. The program starts with a solid foundation in understanding critical thinking, which will aid in evaluating information and in presenting information of your own. From there the student moves on to examine the common areas on animal behavior. With a foundation of general animal behavior the student will focus on principles of learning, which may be used to explain the behavior of animals. Another common theoretical orientation for understanding behavior is the biological approach. Students will learn about the biological foundations of behavior. A third prominent theoretical orientation in understanding behavior is the cognitive approach. The following course explores the cognition of animals. Finally the student is exposed to the principles of the scientific approach and specifically how to evaluate and carry out research in animal behavior. In the end the graduate will have a solid foundational appreciation of the three primary theoretical approaches to understanding animal behavior: behaviorism, biological and cognitive. The student will also have a solid understanding of reasoning and research methods.
This program requires approximately 420 work-hours.
Student will have access to their instructor for questions via email.
Student may participate in Virtual Classroom discussion.
Student may participate in scheduled real-time chat sessions.
Student will study the required material, complete assignments, and request the exams at their own pace but prior to the due date.
Enrollment Package Includes
- Coursework document with assignments and course notes
- Student Handbook
- Access to Classroom, with transcripts from Guest Visits and handouts
- Free membership with IIACAB and to all issues of its journal JACAB
- Access to your Instructor for one-on-one guidance
Courses (click on each title for course details)
- Critical Thinking - 102
- Animal Behavior - 120
- Principles of Learning and Behavior 104
- Biology of Behavior 111
- Cognitive Ethology 112
- Research Methods 220
- Independent Study 109
Tuition
Tuition is in Canadian funds (Currency Converter), + 4% fee for for online payments. Textbooks not included in tuition. They may be purchased through http://www.dogwise.com, http://www.amazon.com, http://www.abebooks.com or http://www.half.com in most cases. Also check the Student Library. Canadian Residents 5% GST. Payment plan available for tuitions over $1000. See Enroll page for details on the payment plan option. Payment buttons may be found at the top of this page.
Option #1. $1500 Canadian (plus 4% service charge) = $1560.
Option #2. Payment plan. $810 & 6 monthly payments of $150, requested on the first of each month after enrollment and due within 7 days from then.
Schedule
The program begins as soon as your enrollment is complete and you receive your enrollment package. Although we allow 2 years for this course, you are free to complete the course sooner if you can, and we do allow extensions if need be. Note that you will see time limits for each individual course on the course pages, but when you are enrolled in a diploma program there are no intermediate deadlines. Nothing is due before the program time-frame listed here.
Enrollment
Visit the "ENROLL" page and follow the application instructions.