Animal Behavior (Minor)

What is animal behavior?

Want to learn more about why animals behave the way they do? This minor will introduce you to the ecology and evolution of animal behavior, while also giving you exposure to research methods and tools used in the field. You’ll gain practical experience while exploring topics such as animal cognition, communication and behavior-informed approaches to wildlife management. Combine this minor with a major such as biology, wildlife and conservation biology,psychology, or zoology to enhance your career options or prepare for advanced studies.

Why study animal behavior at UNH?

Our programs directly engage undergraduate students in research with our faculty, who are experts in a wide range of disciplines. Our research facilities include nine on-campus research labs, including the Integrative Animal Behavior and Ecoacoustics Laboratory and the Confocal Imaging Center, along with off-campus research sites such as the Jackson Estuarine Laboratory, the Coastal Marine Lab and the Shoals Marine Laboratory. The program’s progressive and flexible curriculum, award-winning faculty and opportunities for hands-on research prepare students for success in both post-graduate degree programs and the workplace.

Potential career areas

• Animal-assisted therapy
• Animal care
• Conservation biology
• Education and outreach
• Research
• Veterinary practice
• Wildlife and fisheries management
• Wildlife rehabilitation