MS APP Program
In the Master of Science in Animal and Public Policy program, students will
- examine the changing roles of animals in society and the dynamic relationship between animals and people.
- learn how to evaluate research and policy arguments.
- polish communication skills needed to implement and advocate for effective policy.
- pursue individual interests through electives, externships, and research projects.
- choose between a “research track” and an “applied track.”
Review Articles
Littlewood, K. E., & Beausoleil, N. J. (2021). Two Domains to Five: Advancing Veterinary Duty of Care to Fulfil Public Expectations of Animal Welfare Expertise. Animals : an open access journal from MDPI, 11(12), 3504. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11123504. LINK TO ARTICLE
Kiros M, Andualem H, Kiros T, Hailemichael W, Getu S, Geteneh A, Alemu D, Abegaz WE. COVID-19 pandemic: current knowledge about the role of pets and other animals in disease transmission. Virol J. 2020 Oct 2;17(1):143. doi: 10.1186/s12985-020-01416-9. PMID: 33008410; PMCID: PMC7530550. LINK TO ARTICLE
Guthrie, M. F., Marshall, P. H., Hendrick, S. S., Hendrick, C., & Logue, E. (2018). Human Love Styles and Attitudes toward Pets. Anthrozoös, 31(1), 41–60. https://doi.org/10.1080/08927936.2018.1406200. LINK TO ARTICLE
Petersen S, Houston S, Qin H, Tague C, Studley J. The Utilization of Robotic Pets in Dementia Care. J Alzheimers Dis. 2017;55(2):569-574. doi: 10.3233/JAD-160703. PMID: 27716673; PMCID: PMC5181659. LINK TO ARTICLE
