Registration Information
If you haven't yet been accepted to the Animal Behavior Institute, you will first need to
apply for admission.
If you are currently an ABI student, or you have already been accepted to ABI, you can log in to the Student Portal by using the Student Login link at the bottom right of each page.
Semester Schedule
All classes at the Animal Behavior Institute are taught on a quarterly basis and run for ten weeks. Start dates for this year's academic semesters are listed below.
| Semester |
Class Start Date |
Last Day to Register |
| Summer 2013
|
June 20, 2013
|
June 19, 2013
|
| Fall 2013 |
September 12, 2013 |
September 11, 2013 |
| Winter 2014 |
January 9, 2014
|
January 8, 2014
|
| Spring 2014
|
April 3, 2014 |
April 2, 2014 |
For a full description of each course, including required textbooks, please review our
course descriptions.
Academic Calendar
Summer 2013 Semester
| Course |
Name |
Credits |
CEUs |
|
ABI 142
|
Environmental Education & Outreach
|
3
|
3
|
|
ABI 222
|
Animal Enrichment
|
3
|
3
|
|
ABI 232
|
The Human-Animal Bond
|
3
|
3
|
|
ABI 242
|
Exotic Animal Management & Conservation
|
3
|
3
|
|
ABI 271
|
Canine Behavior & Enrichment
|
3
|
3
|
|
ABI 331
|
Animal Behavior
|
3
|
3
|
|
ABI 378
|
Primate Behavior & Enrichment
|
3
|
3
|
Fall 2013 Semester
| Course |
Name |
Credits |
CEUs |
|
ABI 126
|
Animal Minds & Emotions
|
3
|
3
|
|
ABI 211
|
Animal Assisted Therapy
|
3
|
3
|
|
ABI 214
|
Principles of Wildlife Rehabilitation
|
3
|
3
|
|
ABI 221
|
Husbandry & Record Keeping
|
3
|
3
|
|
ABI 233
|
Animal Training
|
3
|
3
|
|
ABI 272
|
Feline Behavior & Enrichment
|
3
|
3
|
| |
Winter 2014 Semester
| Course |
Name |
Credits |
CEUs |
|
ABI 116
|
Practical Psychology
|
3
|
3
|
|
ABI 142
|
Environmental Education & Outreach
|
3
|
3
|
|
ABI 222
|
Animal Enrichment
|
3
|
3
|
|
ABI 232
|
The Human-Animal Bond
|
3
|
3
|
|
ABI 242
|
Exotic Animal Management & Conservation
|
3
|
3
|
|
ABI 261
|
Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies
|
3
|
3
|
|
ABI 271
|
Canine Behavior & Enrichment
|
3
|
3
|
|
ABI 331
|
Animal Behavior
|
3
|
3
|
Spring 2014 Semester
| Course |
Name |
Credits |
CEUs |
|
ABI 126
|
Animal Minds & Emotions
|
3
|
3
|
|
ABI 211
|
Animal Assisted Therapy
|
3
|
3
|
|
ABI 233
|
Animal Training
|
3
|
3
|
|
ABI 251
|
Behavior & Training of Marine Mammals
|
3
|
3
|
|
ABI 262
|
Wildlife Management
|
3
|
3
|
|
ABI 311
|
Animal Nutrition, Health & Disease
|
3
|
3
|
|
ABI 375
|
Behavior of Rabbits & Rodents
|
3
|
3
|