MA Program in Animal Behavior and Conservation

This 36-credit program prepares students interested in animal behavior and conservation (ABC) to develop and enhance their research skills and create an understanding of the behavior of animals as well as acquire credentials for employment in fields related to ABC. This free-standing master of arts program replaces the previous concentration in ABC within the Psychology MA program with no changes in requirements.

At Hunter College, we offer more than 170 rich and challenging academic programs that equip students with a global outlook and the expertise to thrive in their chosen careers.

Hunter College of the City University of New York, a distinguished public university, values learning in the liberal arts and sciences as a cornerstone of individual development and a vital foundation for a more just and inclusive society. Continuing our long tradition of expanding opportunity, we seek students from all backgrounds to engage in a rigorous educational experience that prepares them to become leaders and innovators in their communities and in the world. Hunter also contributes to an intellectual discourse by supporting excellent scholarship and creative activity by its accomplished faculty.

Hunter undergraduate, graduate, and professional curricula challenge students to think critically—to approach problems from multiple perspectives, distinguish the questions each raises, and recognize the kinds of evidence for each value. The College’s academic programs stress the significance of human diversity, emphasize research and artistic creation, and invite students to extend their education beyond campus. We cultivate the qualities our graduates need to thrive in their chosen careers and make a difference as active citizens.