Administration and Faculty Qualifications:

Joyce Carnavale, D.V.M., M.S.
Robert DeFranco, CBC
Karen Ann Palumbo, MHS
Michael Gottleib, Ph.D.
Dana Reinecke, M.A., BCABA

13. Academic Calendar
AIAS operates on a 12 week, quarter system. The first day of each quarter begins the Monday of the first full week in January, April, July, and October of each year. Technical and instructional support will not be available on the following days:
New Year's Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day

14. Institutional policies and regulations

a. Enrollment

The school shall enter into an agreement under which the student will pay tuition and fees as indicated in the Enrollment Agreement as well as, adhere to the school's rules and regulations as set forth in the school catalog.
b. Dates

Students register for courses on-line via the Internet. Course availability schedules and syllabi appear on the AIAS Web site at www.worldofanimalscience.com along with detailed registration instructions. Students must follow the instructions for their particular course or program carefully or risk an invalid registration. Registration requests are not accepted via phone, fax, or postal mail.
c. Entrance Policies

Students may enroll in AIAS courses upon furnishing the school with a copy of a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e., GED: or a copy of the high school transcript documenting that the student completed a high school program).
d. Make-up Work

Make up work will be approved at the discretion of the instructor.
e. Certificate

Upon the successful completion the course or program, students will receive via postal mail a certificate of completion from AIAS.
f. Re-admission

Any student having been dismissed from AIAS for cause may not apply for readmission to the school.
g. Grading Policy

The final course grade will be based on several criteria as described in this syllabus. Note that the grade on the Faculty Evaluation Form reflects only the grade on the paper. The course instructor will determine the percentage of the grade to be based on the paper and the percentage to be based on other assignments and/or quality of class participation.
1. A grade of "A" (4.0 = superior) will be reserved for work that is superior when compared to other students. This means that all participation requirements have been met, all on-line assignments completed on time, and a research paper of superior quality has been submitted. A superior paper will demonstrate breadth and depth of knowledge and critical thinking. The paper will be free of typographical, spelling and grammatical errors.
2. A grade of "B" (3.0 = satisfactory) will be assigned to those students who meet all participation requirements, in a manner that reflects high quality thinking and who submit a paper that is considered average in quality for a student
3. A grade of "C" (2.0 = marginal) will be assigned to students who meet the majority of participation requirements, and submit a research paper that meets the requirements of the instructor. However, the overall quality of the work submitted is below the average of that usually expected of a student.
4. A grade of "F" (0 = unsatisfactory) will be assigned to those students who do not meet the criteria specified for a "C" grade.
5. A grade of "I" (incomplete) will be assigned to those students who negotiate the "I" with the course instructor or, if in the opinion of the instructor, some element of the coursework is missing or not acceptable. Unless the Incomplete grade is issued unilaterally by the instructor, the Incomplete must be requested by e-mail prior to the date established by the instructor but no later than the 15th day of the last month of the quarter. The following minimum conditions must be met: (a) all on-line participation requirements have been met, (b) any and all on-line writing assignments were submitted on time, and (c) a draft of the research paper was submitted on time. Final Papers and other required coursework must be submitted to the instructor no later than the first day of the third month of the quarter following the one in which the "I" was awarded.
h. Minimum requirement for certificate

A student must meet all of the requirements of the course manual in order to be awarded a certificate of completion from AIAS. The standards for progress are the same as the grading policy. No formal report is issued to the student during the duration of the course, only upon completion. The student will receive ongoing, on-line feedback from the professor as she/he submits her/his work.
i. Conduct and grounds for dismissal from an academic program

Any student who does not complete 20% of the assignments to be submitted on-line during the first half of the student's program and who has not maintained satisfactory academic progress shall be dismissed. Satisfactory academic progress is defined as a minimum cumulative average of 1.5 for the curriculum or course at the mid-point of the program.

AIAS may, at its discretion, place a student on academic probation for the term if the student would otherwise be dismissed. The school must dismiss any student at the end of the period of academic probation if the student fails either to raise his or her cumulative average to 1.5 and has not completed all of the on-line assignments during the probationary period.

Finally, a student shall achieve a cumulative average of 2.0 to successfully pass the course.

16. Financial Information

Please note that no financial assistance is available at this time.

b. Tuition and Fee Schedules
Tuition is payable with mastercard, visa, discover card or check. Tuition is US $375.00 per 16 Clock Hours, e.g. tuition for a 12-week, 48 Clock Hour course would be US $1125.00. Text book prices average approximately $75.00 per course. With a book cost of $75.00, the cost for each course would be $1250.00. Text books are for sale through our online Virtual Bookstore or through www.barnesandnoble.com.

c. Payment Deadlines and Policies Tuition is payable in full before the first day of class.

17. AIAS guidelines on refund policies (based on one lesson per week)

The failure of a student to notify the school director in writing of withdrawal may delay refund of tuition due pursuant to Section 5002 of the Education Law.

All on-line courses offered by AIAS are subject to the following standard refund policy.

a. A student who cancels within 7 days of entering into the enrollment agreement but before instruction begins receives all monies returned with the exception of the non-refundable, one-time $50.00 program application fee.

b.Thereafter, a student will be liable for:

1. the non-refundable program enrollment fee
2. the cost of any text book(s) or supplies
3. tuition liability per clock hour ($375 per 16 Clock Hours) pursuant to the following schedule:

   The table below is based on a 48 Clock Hour course at US $375 per 16 clock hours:

If termination occurs:	School may keep:	Percentage:
Prior to or during the first week:	$0	0%
During the second week:	$225	20%
During the third week:	$393.75	35%
During the fourth week:	$562.50	50%
During the fifth week:	$787.50	70%
Thereafter:	$1125.00	100%

Tuition Reimbursement Fund:
"The Tuition Reimbursement Fund is designed to protect the financial interest of students attending proprietary schools. If a school closes while you are in attendance prior to the completion of your educational program, then you may be eligible for a refund of all tuition expenses, which you have paid. If you drop out of school prior to completion and you file a complaint against the school with the State Education Department, you may be eligible to receive a tuition refund if the State Education Department is able to provide factual support that your complaint is valid and to determine that there was a violation of Education Law or the Commissioner's Regulations as specified Section 126.17 of the Commissioner's Regulations. To file a claim to the Tuition Reimbursement Fund, you must first file a complaint with the Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision, New York Education Department, 116 W. 32nd Street, 7th Floor, New York, New York 10001 or telephone (212) 643-4760. The staff of the State Education Department will assist you in the preparation of a tuition reimbursement form (a sample of this form should have been provided to you upon enrollment)."

18. Books and supplies
The student at his or her own expense must purchase all published textbooks and/or research article reprints required for courses. Consult the course syllabus for requirements. The average cost of books for one course is $75.00. This may vary by course. Details can be found each course's enrollment agreement form.

19. Policy for granting credit for previous education and training
AIAS does not grant credit for any previous education, training, or licensure.

20. Procedures for submitting student work
Students are to submit all assignments to the instructor based on the timetable specified in the course syllabus or as specified by the instructor. Papers and other assignments not received by the deadline will be accepted at the discretion of the instructor. The instructor may reject assignments and/or papers received after the 15th of the month. Students must make prior arrangements with the instructor. Students must also submit a completed Course and Instructor Evaluation Form via the virtual classroom at the end of the course.

21. Student course evaluation
Students must submit the Course and Instructor Evaluation Form together with the final paper to the school during the final week of class. The form is available on-line. This evaluation is intended to be primarily a self-evaluation of the student's performance in the class. An on-line course evaluation is provided to allow the student to submit an anonymous evaluation of the course and instruction provided. All submitted course evaluations are confidential. Only aggregate data and comments will be shared with the faculty.

22. Harassment Policy
AIAS is committed to maintaining an environment free of objectionable and disrespectful conduct and communication. As such the school rigorously adheres to Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 for all protected classifications including race, color, creed, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, and status in regard to public assistance.

It shall be considered a violation of this policy for any AIAS employee, faculty member, or student to abuse another through harassing conduct or communication. Whenever such misconduct exists, the supervisor or other appropriate person is required to take prompt and corrective action consistent with the discipline provisions of the appropriate policy.

23. Filing a Grievance
A student, faculty, or staff member alleging harassment may file a grievance with the V.P. of Student Affairs. In addition, the complainant may call either the appropriate staff member and/or office for immediate counseling and advice. Filing of a grievance or otherwise reporting harassment will not cause any reflection on the individual's status with the institution. Filing of a grievance may, however, initiate reassignment of the accused for a short and reasonable period in order to allow for unbiased acquisition of pertinent facts.

24. Right to Confidentiality
The right to confidentiality, both of the complainant and of the accused, will be respected insofar as it does not interfere with the school's legal obligation or ability to investigate allegations of misconduct brought to the school's attention or to take corrective action when it is found that misconduct has occurred.

In each case, and in addition to the right to confidentiality, the accused will be accorded due process in the handling of the investigation and the disposition of the case. No school official, as a result of an accusation, shall treat the accused arbitrarily or capriciously.

25. Sexual Harassment
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when:

1. submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly as a term or condition of a student's academic progress;
2. submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as a basis for decisions affecting assessment of academic progress; or
3. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment.

Current Course offerings:
COMPANION ANIMAL BEHAVIOR COUNSELING: CANINE TRACK


• CAS 101 - Animal Learning Processes & Behavior Analysis (48 Clock Hours/3 Credit Hours), (4.8 CEU's)
• CAS 103 - Principles of Ethology (48 Clock Hours/3 Credit Hours), (4.8 CEU's)
• CAS 104 - Family Counseling for Animal Behavior Professionals(48 Clock Hours/3 Credit Hours), (4.0 CEU's)
• CAS 106 - Canine Behavior Modification and Treatment (48 Clock Hours/3 Credit Hours), (4.8 CEU's)
• CAS 110 - Animal Behavior Business Practices & Ethics (48 Clock Hours/3 Credit Hours), (4.8 CEU's)
• CAS 111 - Companion Animal Welfare, Control and Human Services (48 Clock Hours/3 Credit Hours), (4.8 CEU's)
• CAS 120 - Canine and Feline Nutrition and Wellness (48 Clock Hours/3 Credit Hours), (4.8 CEU's)
• CAS 701 - Dog Training and Instructor Skills Development Workshop (48 Clock Hours/3 Credit Hours), (4.8 CEU's)
• CAS 702 - Behavior Modification and Family Counseling Workshop (48 Clock Hours/3 Credit Hours), (4.8 CEU's)
  See attached course outlines and learning objectives.

  COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
  1. Complaint Procedures
  If you are or were a student or an employee of the American Institute for Animal Science and you believe that the school, or anyone representing the school, has acted unlawfully, you have a right to file a complaint with the Vice President of Admistration and the President of the school. You may make complaints about the conduct of the school; advertising; standards and methods of instruction; equipment; facilities; qualifications of teaching and management personnel; enrollment agreement; methods of collecting tuition and other charges; school license or registration; school and student records and private school agents.

  The steps you must take to file a complaint are:

  1. Write to the American Institute for Animal Science, PO Box 7922, Rego Park, New York, 11374, requesting an interview for the purpose of filing a written complaint. Bring all relevant documents with you to the interview, including an enrollment agreement, financial aid application, transcripts, etc.
  2. If you cannot come for an interview, send a letter or call the office to request a complaint form. You must complete and sign this form and mail it to the office. Please include with it copies of all relevant documents. You should keep the originals. You must file a complaint within two years after the alleged illegal conduct took place. The Institute cannot investigate any complaint more than two years after the date of the occurrence.
  3. The Institute will attempt to resolve the complaint as quickly as possible and may contact you in the future with follow-up questions. You should provide all information requested as quickly as possible; delay may affect the investigation of your complaint.

     Catalog Disclaimer:
     "The student should be aware that some information in the catalog may change. It is recommended that students considering enrollment check with the school director to determine if there is any change from the information provided in the catalog. In addition, a catalog will contain information on the school's teaching personnel and courses/curricula offered. Therefore, it is possible that courses/curricula listed in the school's catalog may not be approved at the time that a student enrolls in the school or a teaching personnel listed in the catalog may have changed. It is again recommended that you check with the school director to determine if there are any changes in the courses/curricula offered or the teaching personnel listed in the catalog."