What can you do with a HAST degree?

The HAST major is recommended for students who care about animals and wish to work with or for them in some capacity. Potential career paths for HAST graduates include, but are not limited, to the following:

  • Animal-Assisted Therapist
  • Animal-Assisted Social Worker
  • Animal Behaviorist
  • Animal Control Officer
  • Animal Nutritionist
  • Animal Photographer
  • Animal Rehabilitation Specialist
  • Animal Trainer
  • Animal Welfare Inspector
  • Graduate Study and Academic Research/Teaching
  • Humane Education
  • K-9 Police Officer
  • Lab Animal Researcher/Technician
  • Naturalist
  • Rescue or Sanctuary Manager or Employee
  • Veterinarian
  • Veterinary Assistant
  • Zoo caregiver or researcher
  • Wildlife Conservation
  • Wildlife Rehabilitator