Jun 07, 2025  
2025-2026 University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 University Catalog

Captive Primate Care Certificate


Completion of the certificate provides students with all skills and experiences listed by the International Primatological Society for “Animal Technician,” and some skills and experiences listed for “Senior Animal Technician.” This expertise may assist students in future job searches in captive primate care based at zoos, sanctuaries, and/or laboratories. CWU undergraduate students or non-matriculated students are eligible to enroll in the certificate program. Certificate coursework can be used toward other degree requirements (as applicable).

Required Courses Credits: 9


Department-approved Applied Field Electives Credits: 8-9


Choose 8-9 credits from the following list of courses:

Total Credits: 17-18


College and Department Information


Primate Behavior and Ecology Program  
Anthropology and Museum Studies Department  
College of the Sciences  

Online Availability
The program does not have a designated online only option.