Online Class: Cryptozoology 101

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17Lessons
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1,545Students
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6Hours
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0.6CEUs
Course Description
The field of cryptozoology is considered a true science by some and by others it ranks somewhere in between UFOlogy and paranormal research. Our goal with this course is to provide students with the most accurate and factual information available, presenting it in an unbiased format so that students can decide for themselves if each cryptid (a creature of cryptozoology) is real, a myth, a hoax or a misidentified animal.
The course begins by introducing students to cryptozoology and examining the true definition of this interesting field of research. While many who are unfamiliar with the field may dismiss it as "ridiculous", there is a scientific basis for its merit, including the discovery and capture of animals that were once thought only to be of myth and legend, like the platypus, for instance.
Section two of the course focuses on the most popular cryptid of all time: Bigfoot. This huge, hair-covered creature has mystified mankind for centuries. Students will be able to read intriguing stories of sightings, see still photographs of evidence and read what experts have to say about Bigfoot's identity.
The third part of this course focuses on other famous cryptids, including the Loch Ness Monster, Chupacabras, Mokele-Mbembe or "living dinosaurs", and Thunderbird. Each has its own cult-like following of believers intent on proving that their beloved creature does indeed exist.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1: What is Cryptozoology?
Lesson 1 Video
Lesson discussions: Cryptozoology as Science; Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: An Introduction
Assessment: Lesson 1 Exam
Lesson 2: The Foundations of Cryptozoology
Lesson 2 Video
Lesson discussions: Cryptozoology as Science
Complete Assignment: Lesson 2: Scientific Proof of Cryptozoology
Assessment: Lesson 2 Exam
Lesson 3: Famous Cryptozoologists
Lesson 3 Video
Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam
Lesson 4: Existing Species That Were Once Cryptids
Lesson 4 Video
Complete Assignment: Lesson 4: Extinct Animals that are not Extinct
Assessment: Lesson 4 Exam
Lesson 5: Living Species Previously Thought to be Extinct
Lesson 5 Video
Assessment: Lesson 5 Exam
Lesson 6: What Keeps Unnamed Species Hidden?
Lesson 6 Video
Lesson discussions: Are they real animals?
Complete Assignment: Lesson 6: Hidden Species
Assessment: Lesson 6 Exam
Lesson 7: Understanding Bigfoot
Lesson 7 Video
Assessment: Lesson 7 Exam
Lesson 8: Bigfoot Evidence
Lesson 8 Video
Assessment: Lesson 8 Exam
Lesson 9: Sightings: Tales or Truths?
Lesson 9 Video
Lesson discussions: Sightings: Hoax or Real
Assessment: Lesson 9 Exam
Lesson 10: Loch Ness Monster and Other Sea Serpents
Lesson 10 Video
Assessment: Lesson 10 Exam
Lesson 11: Chupacabras
Lesson 11 Video
Assessment: Lesson 11 Exam
Lesson 12: Mokele-Mbembe
Lesson 12 Video
Assessment: Lesson 12 Exam
Lesson 13: Thunderbird
Lesson 13 Video
Assessment: Lesson 13 Exam
Lesson 14: Mothman
Lesson 14 Video
Assessment: Lesson 14 Exam
Lesson 15: Jersey Devil
Lesson 15 Video
Complete Assignment: Lesson 15: Jersey Devil: Hoax or Real
Assessment: Lesson 15 Exam
Lesson 16: Dover Demon
Lesson 16 Video
Assessment: Lesson 16 Exam
Lesson 17: Cryptozoology Websites
Lesson 17 Video
Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Assessment: Final Exam
Learning Outcomes
- Define cryptozoology.
- Summarize the origins of cryptozoology.
- Summarize the famous cryptozoologists.
- Summarize the existing species that were once cryptids.
- Summarize which species were previously thought to be extinct.
- Summarize what keeps unnamed species hidden.
- Describe what bigfoot is and compare and contract various evidence of its existence.
- Summarize the history of sightings and evidence of the Loch Ness Monster.
- Summarize the history of sightings and evidence of the Chupacabra, Mokele-Mbembe, Thunderbird, Mothman, Jersey Devil, and Dover Demon.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
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Student Testimonials
- "It was a lot of fun to take this course, now I know a lot more about unidentified creatures. It was fun learning about all of the tales and stories about these mysterious creatures. I had a good time taking this class." -- Dahlia G.
- "I thought this course was very good and very informative. I enjoyed how each lesson was laid out and filled with so much information." -- Shawn G.
- "The course was presented very well. The instructor was very knowledgeable and the lesson were easy to follow." -- John C.
- "This was a wonderful course. To be honest I was blown away with the fact that you actually graded the essay questions. The effort put in by the instructor was 10/10 and made the class that much better!" -- Devon M.
- "I loved how this course was presented and laid out. I learn best with the reading and reference sources." -- Kelly T.
- "I enjoyed the information that was presented! It was a good introduction to this varied topic." -- Helen L.
- "Great course. I really learned a lot." -- Jimmy B.
- "Good course!" -- Lisa S.
- "I enjoyed the course. Working on papers again brought back memories of college. Thank you." -- Thomas C.
- "I enjoyed the WebLinks. I liked the videos that were shown. It was nice to see what I had just read about." -- Thomas C.
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