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Eligibility
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CAIS applicants must have successfully completed one of the following:
- Animals and Human Health Certificate with IHAC
- Equine-Assisted Mental Health Practitioner Certificate with IHAC
- Humane Education Practitioner Certificate with IHAC
- Human-Animal-Environment Interactions in Social Work (formerly Animal-Assisted Social Work)Animal-Assisted Social Work Certificate with MSW at DU
or in special circumstances, the IHAC Professional Development Coordinator may conduct a telephone interview to determine if applicants who meet both of the following criteria may be recommended for admission:
- Master Degree in Human Services (social work, psychology, counseling, nursing, physical therapy, etc.) or an MA/MEd in Education
- Relevant and significant experience in Animal-Assisted Interventions
Please contact the Professional Development Program Manager if you have questions about your eligibility or are unsure whether the canine organization you plan to work with meets requirements.