how do you become an animal behaviorist?
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Count on 8 or 9 years of College and Grad School.\n\n"The general approach in education would be to earn a BA/BS in either biology or psychology and then a Ph.D. in Animal Behavior. There are many graduate programs in animal behavior in nearly every part of the country. These may be in Biology, Psychology, Ethology or another department. While few of them will offer specific courses or opportunities in companion animal behavior, they will provide the broad basic background needed in animal behavior principles, including Learning Theory, Comparative Psychology, Ethology, Experimental Psychology and Physiology. The graduate program should also include a strong background in research methods and analysis. The most important element in choosing a graduate program will be to find a faculty member willing to support an applied approach, and flexibility in taking interdisciplinary courses."
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Have you been to your guidance cousellor? They generally have vast lists of major options and what you can do with each major after a degree. THey should also have online references and some forms of career assesment tests. YOur academic advisor in college will also have or direct you to similar imformation. In my humble opinion you sound like a good fit for veterinarian or zoology majors. Good luck in college! I am sure you will find something you love, all the research to find what you love is worth it!
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To work with animals you probably should have an affinity of them. (caring)\n\nA good memory, you will need to remember a lot of health conditions and remedies and recipes\n\nObservational skills to help diagnose problems\n\nA forth I can't think of one :(
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I would say the best thing to do is talk to people who have gone to the schools. Is you are still in school for your bacholor's degree talk to your professors. One school may be better than the other as far as academics depending on the area of study you are in. I know that Penn State has an good Animal Sciences program.
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Well, it is very hard to get into a vet course and it is harder than a becoming a doctor.  The courses are very popular.  You are best taking Biology and Chemistry to go with it.  Maths is a good bet too!  Oh, and don't forget you need lots of animals experience to get in - thats what they look for!  So get a job in a kennels or a farm etc.  Good Luck!
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While in college I worked as an animal caretaker in the psych research lab at ___ University. I have never had a problem with research of this nature as long as it is beneficial. What I used to think was bad was that many of the experiments were performed over and over for years on lots of different animals for the purpose of teaching psychologists how to do research of this nature. I didn't understand that even though they knew what the results would be that it was important to teach future researchers how to perform this type of work. \n\nSo the topic could be related to the area of teaching HOW to do the research using live animals. Is there an alternative?
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You can do it with a bachelor's degree, but you probably won't get far.  Most psychologists have a master's degree, and a few have a PhD.\n\nIf you search "Best Colleges", you will find sites that give information about each school.
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Yes, to get any degree you will have to take college algebra.  For a zoology degree you will also need to take calculus, statistics, loads of chemistry, physics, and I also had to take a biometrics course.  I managed to get through all of these even though math is my weakness.  I did so well in my core zoology courses that it evened out my GPA.  If you are weak at math, get a tutor, form a study group so other students can help,  and get help from your professor outside of class.
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Identify the breed.\nTest basic blood chemistry before.\nThrough physical and clinical examination before.\nTake necessary approval.\nRespect the animal and do it
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My friend got her bachelors in psychology & she's a cashier @ Wal-Mart.  I got my bachelors in psychology & I'm trying to get into the HR department of the communications company I currently work for.\n\nSeriously though, there are several options for a career in psychology.  Check out www.apa.org.  That's the American Psychological Association.  They'll have some good insight for ya.
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Your sister might have to take a few courses to refresh her classes, but once she does that, I know Zoos and animal shelters and animal hospitals accept people with Zoology degrees.  Tell your sister to talk to the place she wants to work or a company resembling where she would like to work and ask their requirements for someone who has been out of school for that length of time. \n\nI hope this helps your sister.
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Studies how people /animals react to certain situations.
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Volunteer at a local Humane Society or SPCA office.  Get involved in animal rescue as a volunteer.  See if you can get a part time (even non-paying if necessary) job at a local veterinarian.\n\nRead, Read, Read, Read
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Go to school, study biology, and take zoology classes.  Find a school with a good biology program and talk to advisors.
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Vet school or a local animal shelter that euthanizes animals. Maybe an internship with a vet would be sufficent, check with your school.
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Most likely a 4 year bachelors degree.  (This isn't required but it is nearly impossible to get in without one.) Then 4 years of vet school.  It is just like becoming a doctor.  It is way more competitive because there are fewer schools.  You also should have work or volunteer experience with animals to help with the admissions process.
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A good place to check for this information would be the local Humane Society or ASPCA...they police department in your town might also have some tips for you on what classes to take to achieve this degree.