Humane Education

Academic Training: Depending on the position, a BS, MS, or PhD in Education, Animal Sciences, Applied Ethology, or a related field may be required. Practical experiences working or volunteering at a community animal shelter is often encouraged or required (see departmental internships).

Opportunities: Community animal shelters (both non-for-profit and municipal) often hire full-time humane educators to educate and work with the public in areas of animal care, behavior and training. National organizations hire humane educators as educators, technical writers, fundraisers, and liaisons with community shelters.

Professional Associations: Association of Professional Humane Educators (APHE), National Association for Humane and Environmental Education (NAHEE), Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), American Humane

Sources for Additional Information: The Latham Foundation, Center to Study Human-Animal Relationships and Environments (CENSHARE), Humane Society University (HSU), International Institute for Humane Education (IIHE), Center for Animals and Public Policy