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November 15 is the deadline to apply for Spring 2025 certificate and degree programs (and members of The Assocation, you can apply at no cost)

We’re thrilled to partner with the University of Florida to offer application fee waivers for the online graduate programs offered through UF’s Maples Center for Forensic Medicine. Through this exclusive opportunity, members of The Association can apply to the Spring 2025 certificate and graduate programs at no cost.

Take the first steps to transform your career—and your organization—with the Maples Center’s online Animal Shelter Leadership Graduate Certificate program. This five-course program equips working professionals with advanced leadership, management, and marketing skills.

We know that animal welfare professionals have a variety of academic and professional goals, so you’ll definitely want to explore the Maples Center’s variety of online programs in Shelter Medicine and Veterinary Forensic Sciences:

• Shelter Medicine Master’s Degree – Ideal for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary students, and other animal shelter professionals to gain advanced knowledge in animal welfare management and best practices
• Shelter Medicine Graduate Certificate – Provides a foundation in Shelter Medicine skills
• Veterinary Forensic Sciences Master’s Degree – Prepares students for crime scene processing, managing forensic evidence, and other skills to help secure justice in animal cruelty cases
• Graduate Certificate in Veterinary Forensic Medicine – Develop expertise to investigate crimes against animals

The deadline for Spring 2025 admissions is Nov. 15, so now is the perfect time to investigate these fully online graduate programs. If you’d like to learn more or are ready to apply, contact an admissions coordinator at masters@dce.ufl.edu with your questions or to receive your app fee waiver code. You can also schedule a chat at your convenience.