If you are considering an education through The Companion Animal Sciences Institute, this page will help explain how things work and where, on the web site, you can find information you need.
Introduction
First you may want to read the home page for an introduction. The Companion Animal Sciences Institute is dedicated to helping students and graduates develop their careers with dogs. We provide exceptional resources and instruction toward that end. Although The Companion Animal Sciences Institute operates completely through distance education with no residency requirements, we provide both hands-on, academic and practical career development assignments. In later phases, optional practicums and supervision modules further help the student develop their professional hands on skills.
Three Phases
The Companion Animal Sciences Institute makes use of a three-phase system of helping students develop their professional careers in dog training and behavior consulting.
- Phase one involves our courses and diploma programs of study, which make use of academic exploration of important principles and techniques, practical assignments for professional development and hands-on assignments to develop training skills. Graduates are awarded certificates, diplomas and are not required to move to further phases if they do not wish to.
- Phase two is for graduates that wish further support with their career development. This is our Practicum program. It takes off where the diploma program leaves off, providing more hands-on experience in the field of either dog training or dog behavior consulting.
- Phase three is for graduates that have completed their Practicum and wish further career development opportunities. This is our Supervision program. Graduates choosing to take advantage of formal supervision start to work more complex professional cases under the supervision of an established and qualified professional. Following phase three graduation, consultants should ideally be prepared to begin taking independent consultation cases.
Here is how it works taking a course or program of study through The Companion Animal Sciences Institute:
- Step #1. Explore the diploma and certificate programs and courses and decide what would be best for your goals. Ask us any questions you like to help ensure you make the right choice for yourself.
- Step #2. Click the ENROLL link to complete the enrollment application. You will be notified whether you are accepted or not and if you are accepted you will receive the enrollment agreement to complete.
- Step #3. Make tuition Payment and order required materials. Payment plans are available.
- Step #4. Start studying the required materials and working on your assignments.
What the Graduate Gets
Mission
The mission of The Companion Animal Sciences Institute is to provide advanced science-based education in animal behavior, training, behavior modification, fitness and nutrition in a distance format that promotes both academic knowledge and hands-on skill practice in order to help students advance their professional competence.
Course Approvals, Memberships, Continuing Education Units and Certification Options
See our Course Approvals page.
Faculty
Our Advisor Board members and instructors are industry leading professionals with extensive experience and education. Each of us is dedicated to the career development of our students and graduates. If you would like to know more about the faculty please visit our faculty page.
Further Information
For further information please explore the web site through the links to the left and visit our FAQ page. And of course do not hesitate to email us with any questions you might have. We are pleased to provide answers.
