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Animal Behavior Program

The scientific study of animal behavior has been responsible for numerous breakthroughs in the understanding of the animal world, and in turn the human one.  Animal behavior researchers explore animal communication, emotions, instincts, culture and learning in pursuit of better understanding how animals behave and interact.

The Animal Behavior Program is offered by the Biology and Psychology Departments with coursework extending into other disciplines.  Students may choose to complete a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, with a major in Animal Behavior.

All majors participate in research projects under the supervision of a faculty member.  These research projects may take place in the Department laboratories, at field sites or sometimes at off-campus laboratories and facilities.

Through coursework, honing research skills, and developing areas of interest, the Program seeks to prepare students for a wide range of careers and graduate programs including animal behavior, animal learning, behavioral ecology, biopsychology, ecology, and neuroscience.

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Students and faculty post opportunities for biologists on our list-serve: su-ab@southwestern.edu.  Click here to join.

  • Animal Behavior students recently decided to apply to become an official organization on campus.
  • Officers of this group recently created their own Facebook group (search Southwestern Animal Behavior Society).

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