DU Médiateur canin en intervention sociale at Université Sorbonne Paris Nord

The DU Médiateur canin en intervention sociale is a one-year diploma specific to Université Sorbonne Paris Nord on the social and psychological impact of the companion dog for vulnerable groups and on dog-assisted mediation in social intervention. It responds to demand from local authorities, schools, armed forces, fire services and social organisations.

Faculty: UFR des lettres, langues, sciences humaines et des sociétés  |  Duration: 1 year (9 months of teaching)  |  Study mode: Continuing education; taught in French  |  Location: Villetaneuse, Île-de-France, France

What you will study

140 hours of theory in monthly 3-day blocks (Tuesday to Thursday), in person at Villetaneuse, covering canine ethology, sociology of supported groups, psychology, the basics of cynotechnics and the history of animal-assisted mediation.

Career pathways

Canine mediator in social and medico-social associations; consultant for institutions, organisations, companies and local authorities; career change.

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