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.