Inclusive Courses

The Herpetology Collective is proud to now offer Inclusive Herpetologist Programs as a part of our distance-learning catalog!

If you are neurodiverse or need special accomodations for any reason, this course is for you. You're more than welcome- you are WANTED here! 

Whether you experience difficulty or aversion regarding certain fieldwork, testing, or any other part of the program- you need only to let us know and we'll do our best to adapt the materials or requirements to meet YOUR individual needs. If it turns out that we are unable to provide a solution that you are comfortable with, you may withdraw at any time and have your tuition refunded! 

Enroll now at the following links: 

Inclusive Certified Junior Herpetologist Program (Digital complete- no hardcover) CLICK HERE TO ENROLL

Inclusive Certified Herpetological Guide Program (Digital complete- no hardcover) CLICK HERE TO ENROLL

All programs have units covering the following topics: 

Unit I. Introduction to Reptiles & Amphibians

Unit II. Living with Wildlife (Reducing Human-Animal Conflicts)

 Unit III.  Classification & Diversity

 Unit IV.  Biology, Physiology & Reproduction

Unit V.  Natural History

Unit VI. Reptile & Amphibian Conservation Concerns

 Unit VII. Reptile & Amphibian Observation: Ethics & Techniques

Unit VIII.  Scientific Methods

 Unit IX.  Volunteering & Interpretation

The courses consist of approximately sixty hours of learning, divided between written lessons, video lessons, self-led fieldwork, and volunteering. Students may start the course immediately and complete the program at their own pace, whether that be two weeks or two years. 

After completing the requirements and passing the final exam, students will receive an elegant certificate of completion that they may add to their resume or hang on the wall.

Let us know if you have any questions!