Animal Informatics Ph.D. students are encouraged to complete a Ph.D. minor that complements their major studies and fills in any gaps in their animal-, technology-, methods-, or field site-related training, such as (but not limited to):
Animal Behavior, Anthropology, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Human Dimensions of Global Environmental Change, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Evolutionary Studies, Bioinformatics, Complex Networks and Systems, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Science, Intelligent Systems Engineering, Bioengineering, Computer Engineering, Cyber- Physical Systems, Security Informatics, Global Studies, Human Rights, Computational Linguistics, Inquiry Methodology, Neural Science, Pure and Applied Logic, Psychological and Brain Sciences, Nonprofit Management, Public Management, Regional Economic Development, Urban Affairs, Scientific Computing, Social Science Research Methods, Statistical Science, Sustainable Energy Science, Vision Science, Environmental Health Science, Life Sciences, and, especially for those planning to work in the conservation sphere, minors in various languages and area studies. The Individualized Minor is also an option but note that it must be proposed and approved prior to beginning coursework.
Animal Informatics as a dual major
This track may be a good choice for Ph.D. students considering dual majors in programs such as anthropology, cognitive science, environmental science, and evolution, ecology and behavior. Dual majors require intensive planning and advising. Students should work closely with advisors in any majors under consideration to be sure this option will work within a given timeframe.
