Graduates of this program will be prepared for management careers at facilities where animals are maintained such as zoological parks, wildlife refuges, veterinary hospitals, kennels, humane societies and research facilities. Included in the curriculum are business courses and general education courses that complement the major. Qualified students participate in an off-campus practicum during the final semester. Students must have current rabies and tetanus vaccinations before attending a practicum. Previous sites have included the Philadelphia Zoo, Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, veterinary hospitals and wildlife rehabilitation centers.

Application Requirements

• Completed Harcum College Application
• $50 Application Fee
  
• Official high school transcript
• SAT scores (required for students under age 24 only)
• Official college transcript(s), if applicable
• Letter of Recommendation
• Personal essay
• TOEFL scores are required for students for whom English is a second language