{"id":14,"date":"2024-11-20T23:31:07","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T23:31:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psm-zaasmgmt.colostate.edu\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2025-06-09T22:15:54","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T22:15:54","slug":"home-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/psm-zaasmgmt.colostate.edu\/index.php\/home-page\/","title":{"rendered":"PSM Program Home Page"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id14_c1f4ab-58 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14_c1f4ab-58 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14_c1f4ab-58 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id14_c1f4ab-58 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14_c1f4ab-58 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14_c1f4ab-58 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14_c1f4ab-58 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column14_dd3749-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14_dd3749-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14_dd3749-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14_dd3749-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14_dd3749-ee{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14_dd3749-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14_dd3749-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14_dd3749-ee\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ve always imagined your life helping animals. Veterinary school is not the only career path that allows you to work with animals. By providing a combination of coursework and experiential learning, the <strong>Professional Science Master\u2019s (PSM) program in Zoo, Aquarium, and Animal Shelter Management <\/strong>prepares students for an applied career with animal organizations.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our vision is to provide future leaders in animal welfare and conservation with the professional skills they need to amplify their influence within animal organizations. This highly flexible and mobile degree is responsive to the needs of our environment and our communities. We collaborate within and across professional animal organizations that represent the leading edge of animal welfare and conservation. In addition to fostering an inclusive environment that enables curious, creative, and courageous minds, we work independently and collaboratively to pursue answers, challenge assumptions, and exercise ethical responsibility within this field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With an emphasis on hands-on learning, PSM students gain the necessary skills to lead an organization with animals in a variety of capacities. Although the name of the program lists our main areas of study (zoo, aquarium, and animal shelter), there are diverse experiential and career options available to explore throughout the program and into the field.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Current job titles of recent graduates include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Executive Director<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Development Director<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Behavior &amp; Enrichment Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Animal Shelter Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conservation Engagement Programs Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manager of Humane Education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Guest Services Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Animal Trainer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Education Programs Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community Engagement Coordinator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keepers in elephants, sea lions, primates, and hoof stock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And more!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you have a calling to work with animals? There\u2019s no need to settle for a job you\u2019re not passionate about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.biology.colostate.edu\/contact-psm\/\">Contact us<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;to discuss if the PSM program in Zoo, Aquarium, and Animal Shelter Management is the next step in your journey toward becoming a leader in an animal organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column14_379a6c-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14_379a6c-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14_379a6c-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14_379a6c-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14_379a6c-c2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14_379a6c-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14_379a6c-c2 > 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Oftentimes these invertebrates have a bad reputation for the misconception that they are scary and dangerous. Wolf Spiders are actually amazing hunters and protect your landscapes and gardens similar to garden gnomes! 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class=\"sbi-screenreader\">Last week 22 second and third year students attend<\/span>\n\t\t\t<svg class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-clone fa-w-16 sbi_lightbox_carousel_icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Clone\" data-fa-pro\u0192cessed=\"\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"clone\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n                    <path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M464 0H144c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48v48H48c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48v320c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h320c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48v-48h48c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48V48c0-26.51-21.49-48-48-48zM362 464H54a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V150a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h42v224c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h224v42a6 6 0 0 1-6 6zm96-96H150a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V54a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h308a6 6 0 0 1 6 6v308a6 6 0 0 1-6 6z\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/psm-zaasmgmt.colostate.edu\/wp-content\/plugins\/instagram-feed\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"Last week 22 second and third year students attended the 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class=\"sbi-screenreader\">It is October which means it\u2019s spooky season and w<\/span>\n\t\t\t<svg class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-clone fa-w-16 sbi_lightbox_carousel_icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Clone\" data-fa-pro\u0192cessed=\"\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"clone\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n                    <path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M464 0H144c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48v48H48c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48v320c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h320c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48v-48h48c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48V48c0-26.51-21.49-48-48-48zM362 464H54a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V150a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h42v224c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h224v42a6 6 0 0 1-6 6zm96-96H150a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V54a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h308a6 6 0 0 1 6 6v308a6 6 0 0 1-6 6z\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/psm-zaasmgmt.colostate.edu\/wp-content\/plugins\/instagram-feed\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"It is October which means it\u2019s spooky season and 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The first species to be featured is the vampire bat! \ud83e\udd87 These amazing animals are known for their unique diet, their reciprocal altruism, and their infrared vision! \n\nJust because they sound or look spooky, doesn\u2019t mean they actually are. 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