University of Justice: (Veterinary Justice)

"Where Legal Advocacy Meets Animal Welfare"

Year 1: First Semester: Foundations of Justice and Animal Well-Being

• JUST 1010 – Introduction to Animal Justice and Ethics

• Exploring the moral responsibilities humans hold toward animals in medical, agricultural, and companion contexts.UH Transfer Equivalency: PHIL 2306 – Introduction to Ethics

• JUST 1101 – Principles of Animal BiologyCellular structure, genetics, and comparative anatomy across species.UH Transfer Equivalency: BIOL 1361 – Introductory Biology I

• JUST 1205 – Communication in Animal Care SettingsClient relations, interprofessional teamwork, and emotional intelligence in veterinary clinics.UH Transfer Equivalency: COMM 1301 – Introduction to Communication

• JUST 1302 – Animal Behavior and WelfareUnderstanding behavioral cues, stress reduction, and enrichment strategies for domestic and exotic species.UH Transfer Equivalency: PSYC 2301 – Introduction to Psychology

Second Semester: Year 1: Foundations of Animal Science and Technology

JUST 1301 – Principles of Animal Anatomy

Transfer Equiv.: UH BIOL 3335 (Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy)

Overview: Explores anatomical systems across species, emphasizing cross-species legal implications for injury assessment and species-specific care.

JUST 1302 – Technology in Animal Healthcare

Transfer Equiv.: UH TECH 2340 (Biotechnology Applications)

Overview: Examines AI diagnostics, telemedicine, and wearable tech for animal monitoring—how these tools enforce welfare standards in real-time.

Year 2: Clinical Skills and Biological Systems

• JUST 2003 – Veterinary Medical Terminology & Records ManagementMastering veterinary language and digital health record systems with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.UH Transfer Equivalency: HIST 3301 – Medical Humanities (Elective)

• JUST 2144 – Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic SpeciesIn-depth study of canine, feline, equine, and small mammal systems.UH Transfer Equivalency: BIOL 1362 – Introductory Biology II

• JUST 2250 – Clinical Procedures for Veterinary AssistantsHands-on training in restraint, specimen collection, surgical prep, and emergency triage.UH Transfer Equivalency: BIOL 3324 – Human Physiology (Lab Portion Substituted)

• JUST 2307 – Pharmacology Basics for Animal HealthDosage calculations, medication safety, and controlled substance protocols.UH Transfer Equivalency: CHEM 1332 – General Chemistry II

Year 2 Second Semester

JUST 2002 – Property Law & Animal Ownership

UH Equivalent: LAW 3102 – Property Law

JUST 2001 – Veterinary Medical Terminology

UH Equivalent: VET 2103 – Veterinary Terminology

Ethical and Legal Frameworks in Animal Care

JUST 2303 – Animal Mental Health and Ethology

Transfer Equiv.: UH PSYC 3365 (Animal Behavior) + ANSC 3340 (Animal Welfare Ethics)

Overview: Investigates psychological trauma in animals and the legal mandates for enrichment in captivity, zoos, and farms.

JUST 2304 – Maternity and Reproductive Compliance

Transfer Equiv.: UH ANSC 3350 (Reproductive Physiology of Domestic Animals)

Overview: Legal guidelines for birthing practices, neonatal care, and anti-cruelty laws during animal reproduction.

Year 3: Global and Domestic Animal Justice Systems

JUST 3305 – International Animal Exportation Law

Transfer Equiv.: UH PSCI 3375 (International Environmental Law) + ANSC 4300 (Global Animal Trade)

Overview: Navigates CITES agreements, biosecurity protocols, and ethical trade disputes in cross-border animal transportation.

JUST 3004 – International Animal Trade Regulations

UH Equivalent: POLS 3410 – International Trade Law

JUST 3002 – Contracts & Service Agreements for Vet Clinics

UH Equivalent: LAW 3205 – Contracts

JUST 3306 – Wildlife Regulations and Habitat Compliance

Transfer Equiv.: UH GEOL 4330 (Environmental Law and Policy) + BIOL 4305 (Wildlife Management)

Overview: Enforcement of Endangered Species Acts, habitat preservation laws, and combating illegal poaching.

Year 4:

JUST 4004 – Elective: Wildlife Conservation Law

UH Equivalent: ENVS 4330 – Conservation Law

JUST 4505 – Healthcare Compliance & Policy

Transfer Equivalent (UH): PBC 4305 (Health Policy and Ethics)Description: Analyze federal regulations and policy frameworks shaping veterinary and human healthcare integration.

Criminal Justice and Policy in Animal Cases

JUST 4307 – Consumer Sales of Animal Products

Transfer Equiv.: UH MKTG 4350 (Ethical Marketing) + ANSC 4320 (Animal Product Regulation)

Overview: Legal frameworks for labeling, fair trade, and prosecuting fraud in animal-derived goods.

JUST 4308 – Pathology and Disease Prevention

Transfer Equiv.: UH BIOL 4340 (Veterinary Microbiology) + PUBH 4310 (Epidemiology)

Overview: Tracing zoonotic disease outbreaks and legal quarantine measures through epidemiological case studies.

JUST 4309 – Criminal Investigations of Animal Cases

Transfer Equiv.: UH CRIM 3345 (Forensic Science) + ANSC 4390 (Animal Cruelty Forensics)

Overview: Techniques for collecting evidence in animal abuse/trafficking cases, including canine attack testimony analysis.

JUST 4310 – Statistical Analysis of Animal Crime Reports

Transfer Equiv.: UH STAT 4301 (Statistical Methods) + CRIM 4350 (Crime Data Analysis)

Overview: Interpreting crime patterns in animal exploitation (e.g., puppy mills, circuses) using data visualization tools.

JUST 4311 – Animal Exploitation and Ethics

Transfer Equiv.: UH PHIL 3345 (Animal Ethics) + ANSC 4395 (Animal Rights Law)

Overview: Legal redress for factory farming, animal testing, and exotic pet ownership through modern and historical case law.

JUST 4312 – Trespassing and Attack Liability

Transfer Equiv.: UH LAW 4360 (Torts and Liability) + ANSC 4315 (Animal Behavior in Legal Settings)

Overview: Resolving civil disputes over pet attacks, livestock encroachment, and liability insurance for wildlife-human conflicts.

JUST 4303 – Capstone Project in Veterinary Science

Transfer Equivalent (UH): BIOS 4390 (Senior Thesis in Biological Sciences)Description: Complete a research or policy project addressing a pressing issue in veterinary medicine.

Program Highlights:

Capstone Clinic: Collaborate with local humane societies to draft legal briefs for abused/abandoned animals.

Tech Integration: Access to UH’s Animal Behavior Lab and the University of Justice’s AI-Driven Animal Crime Mapping System.

Global Fieldwork: Intern with CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) or the Humane Society.

Why This Degree?

The JUST program merges the rigor of veterinary science with the critical thinking of law, training advocates who bridge the gap between animal welfare and societal justice. Graduates are equipped to tackle crises like illegal wildlife trafficking, factory farming litigation, and even the ethical dilemmas of bioengineering.