Arizona State University The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 3 courses 84 total credits
The Doctor of Philosophy in animal behavior is a transdisciplinary graduate degree program that provides you with doctoral-level training in mechanistic and functional approaches to understanding behavior in a variety of animal taxa. The study of behavior is at the interface of several scientific disciplines, including anatomy, ecology, evolution, neuroscience and physiology. This program offers you the diverse but specialized array of skills and knowledge needed to produce excellent research in animal behavior. You gain expertise with applied scientific value in areas such as veterinary science, and mental and behavioral health in humans. The ecological focus of the program feeds into local, state and global priorities in biological conservation and ecosystem sustainability.
| Required Core | 8 credits |
| Electives or Research | 64 credits |
| Culminating Experience | 12 credits |
| Total Credits | 84 credits |
Required Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANB 601 | Research Strategies in Animal Behavior | 4 |
| ANB 602 | Current Issues in Animal Behavior | 1 |
| Total Required Core | 8 credits | |
Electives or Research
Culminating Experience
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANB 799 | Dissertation | 12 |
| Total Culminating Experience | 12 credits | |
Additional Curriculum Information
Core course ANB 602 is a one credit hour course taken four times. The department and the student's advisor determine a plan for elective and research courses in conjunction with the student.
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