Animal Assisted Wellness Admissions and Graduation Requirements

Admission requirements

You must have a minimum of 30 post-secondary credits from a public, accredited institution

Direct entry -- You qualify if your credits are in a human services or wellness of people related field. This includes any previous animal wellness credits.

If your credits are from a science background, we recommend you take a course or courses first. Please contact Joanne McDonald, the human services department chair, to discuss your previous education and goals. She'll help you choose the best route. Contact her by:

• emailing joanne.mcdonald@lakelandcollege.ca
• calling her direct in Vermilion at 780 853 8641. You can also call toll-free 1 800 661 6490 ext. 8641.

Practicum placement requirements

It's your responsibility to meet all the requirements set out by the practicum agencies. This includes immunization, criminal record checks, or vulnerable sector checks before you start your practicum.

Graduation requirements

If you complete the program requirements with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.00, you will be awarded an animal assisted wellness certificate.