Certificate in Aquatic Animal Care
Program Quick Facts

100% Online

$448 per credit hour*

12
Credit Hours*

Six Start Dates
The Undergraduate Certificate in Aquatic Animal Care equips students with applied skills in marine and freshwater animal care, including behavior, health, nutrition, habitat design, and welfare best practices. Courses prepare students to address the biological, ecological, and welfare needs of aquatic species with practical knowledge applicable to professional animal care settings.
*Time to completion varies based on allowable transfer credits from any prior undergraduate coursework.
**All rates subject to change.
Upcoming Start Dates:
Term 5: May 11, 2026
Term 6: July 6, 2026
Course Spotlights
AB 101 Foundations of Animal Studies
In this course students examine different fields and occupations within the animal studies field and the types of work that are included in each of these industries.
AB 201 Animal Behavior
In this course, students study animal behavior through biological and psychological lenses, including deep exploration into the behavior of a species of the student’s choosing.
AB 325 Aquatic Animal Care
In this course, students are introduced to principles and practices in the care, management, and welfare of aquatic animals across marine and freshwater environments.
AB 425 Aquatic Animal Habitats
This course emphasizes the design, assessment, and management of aquatic habitats that promote species-specific welfare and ecological sustainability.
ACCREDITATION
Husson Online programs are accredited through NECHE and prepare students for professional career opportunities.
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TRANSFER CREDITS
Generous transfer credit policy and lifelong career services.