Humane Society University

For those who love animals and aspire to work in the nonprofit field, training for your dream job may be only a mouse click away. The Humane Society of the United States will give students the option of hitting the virtual books by offering online courses in animal advocacy and humane leadership, thanks to its new Humane Society University (HSU). Courses will also be offered in Washington, D.C., and HSU will be able to grant a B.S. or graduate degree in animal protection. At least 60 college credits are needed at the freshmen and sophomore level when applying for the program, and a minimum of 120 credits are needed to meet bachelor degree requirements. HSU courses are eight weeks long and worth three academic credits each. With more than 17,000 animal-oriented nonprofits from which to choose, there’s definitely a market for compassion.