Taxidermists are professionals who preserve
dead animals in lifelike poses for display in places such as museums and
private residences. Online programs in taxidermy are not commonly
available, but students may be able to find programs with online
components or commercially offered classes through organizations formed
specifically to teach taxidermy.
How to Choose an Online School for Taxidermy
Program Type and Availability
Few online education programs are available for prospective taxidermy
students. Partially online degree programs in taxidermy are available
from a few colleges and other traditional learning institutions. These
programs typically provide general education classes online, but require
students to complete most taxidermy-specific requirements onsite. Other
programs offered by commercial organizations specifically focused on
taxidermy education may also be available in a fully online form. While
these commercially offered programs are not degree-granting schools,
they may provide sufficient entry-level training for prospective
taxidermists. Students may wish to choose a program based off of
in-person requirements. Prospective students who plan on seeking further
education may also wish to enroll in a program that awards college
credit for classes that can apply towards a later degree.
Most education programs in taxidermy with online components are not
fully online programs, but instead have online components. Prospective
taxidermy students may find classes that require them simply to watch
weekly video presentations made available by the instructor.
Alternatively, online classes may be offered in a format in which
students communicate with each other through forums and have flexible
assignment and test due dates, but which follow much the same schedule
and have many requirements that resemble traditional classes. Though
online or partially online taxidermy programs are extremely limited in
number, students should choose the option that best fits their
availability and preferred learning methods, whether available
commercially or from a traditional educational institution.
Online Program Options for Taxidermy
Partially Online Taxidermy Diploma Program
Partially online diploma programs in taxidermy typically include a
few general education requirements and core classes related to taxidermy
for specific types of animals. The general education classes may be
taken online and are usually related to the business aspect of taxidermy
work, such as applied mathematics, business management, computer skills
and communications. The core classes are typically divided among animal
types and cover mammals, fish and birds.
Online Taxidermy Training Program
Online, non-credit programs are also available from professional
organizations. These fully online programs teach students through
videos. Students may sign up for a program specializing in game heads,
fish, birds, small mammals or coyotes. Each program includes several
sessions and, once enrolled, students have access to the videos for each
session for one week.
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