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Human-Animal Relationships

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The creatures sharing our planet have a great deal to teach us about ourselves.

A TCU student observes a white rhino family in South AfricaThe HARE minor gives you insights into the crucial, diverse and often overlooked aspects animals contribute daily to our society, economy, culture and well-being.

Programs Offered

Sample Courses

  • Animals, Religion and Culture
  • Making Animal Imagery
  • Animal Assisted Therapy
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Core Curriculum

Your success is at our Core. TCU’s Core Curriculum prepares you to live and work in today’s ever-evolving diverse and global society. It encourages you to be intellectually curious and ask big questions about the world and your place in it.

Special Admission Requirements

There are no special admissions requirements for this program.

What Sets Us Apart

You’ll get to choose from courses taught in a dozen different programs, including anthropology, art, English, environmental science and psychology.

Career Prospects

Understanding human-animal relationships involves learning skills in empathy and perspective-taking that are valuable in any career, from veterinary medicine to social work, wildlife management to law and criminal justice.

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John V. Roach Honors College

Exceed your own expectations. Incoming and current undergraduate students of every major may apply. Unique classes are offered which connects students with a varied curriculum that is stimulating, supportive and cross-disciplinary.