Instructional programs that focus on the various natural resources and conservation fields and prepare individuals for related occupations.

Natural Resources And Conservation

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 03.0101 - 03.0199.

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Instructional programs that prepare individuals for professional practice in the various architecture-related fields and focus on the study of related aesthetic and socioeconomic aspects of the built environment.

Architecture And Related Services

Interior Architecture

Instructional programs that focus on how messages in various media are produced, used, and interpreted within and across different contexts, channels, and cultures, and that prepare individuals to apply communication knowledge and skills professionally.

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 09.0100 - 09.0199.

Communication and Media Studies

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 09.0401 - 09.0499.

Journalism

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 09.0900 - 09.0999.

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Instructional programs that focus on the computer and information sciences and prepare individuals for various occupations in information technology and computer operations fields.

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 11.0101 - 11.0199.

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Data Processing

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other

Instructional programs that focus on the theory and practice of learning and teaching, and related research, administrative and support services.

Education

Education, General

Curriculum and Instruction

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 13.0401 - 13.0499.

Educational Administration and Supervision

Educational/Instructional Media Design

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 13.1001 - 13.1099.

Special Education and Teaching

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 13.1101 - 13.1199.

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 13.1201 - 13.1299.

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 13.1301 - 13.1399.

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply mathematical and     scientific principles to the solution of practical problems.

Engineering

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 14.0901 - 14.0999.

Computer Engineering

Ocean Engineering

Polymer/Plastics Engineering

Instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineering and related projects or to prepare for engineering-related fields.

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 15.0303 - 15.0399.

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 15.0607 - 15.0699.

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 15.1201 - 15.1299.

Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Instructional programs that focus on foreign languages and literatures, the humanistic and scientific study of linguistics, and the provision of professional interpretation and translation services.

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 16.0101 - 16.0199.

Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services

Instructional programs that focus on the human interface with the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual environments and the developmental stages and needs of individuals in the interrelated spheres of family, workplace, and community.

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 19.0501 - 19.0599.

Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 19.0701 - 19.0799.

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 19.0901 - 19.0999.

Apparel and Textiles

Instructional programs that prepare individuals for the legal profession, for related support professions and professional legal research, and focus on the study of legal issues in non-professional programs.

Legal Professions And Studies

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 22.0301 - 22.0399.

Legal Support Services

Instructional programs that focus on the structure and use of the English language and dialects, speech, writing, and various aspects of the literatures and cultures of the English-speaking peoples.

English Language And Literature/Letters

English Language and Literature, General

General instructional programs and independent or individualized studies in the liberal arts subjects, the humanities disciplines and the general curriculum.

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 24.0101 - 24.0199.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Instructional programs that focus on the knowledge and skills required for managing and/or maintaining libraries and related information and record systems,  collections and facilities for research and general use.

Library Science

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 25.0101 - 25.0199.

Library Science and Administration

Instructional programs that focus on the biological sciences and the non-clinical biomedical sciences, and that prepare individuals for research and professional careers as biologists and biomedical scientists.

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 26.0101 - 26.0102.

Biology, General

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 26.1301 - 26.1399.

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

Instructional programs that focus on the systematic study of logical symbolic language and its applications.

Mathematics And Statistics

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 27.0101 - 27.0199.

Mathematics

Instructional programs that prepare individuals in specialized and advanced subject matter for the armed services and related national security organizations, including intelligence operations, military applied sciences, and military technologies.

Military Technologies And Applied Sciences

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 29.0301 - 29.0399.

Military Applied Sciences

Instructional programs that derive from two or more distinct programs to provide a cross-cutting focus on a subject concentration that is not subsumed under a single discipline or occupational field.

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

Instructional programs that focus on the principles and practices of managing parks and other recreational and fitness facilities; providing recreational, leisure and fitness services; and the study of human kinesiology and fitness.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 31.0501 - 31.0599.

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

Instructional programs that focus on logical inquiry, philosophical analysis, and the academic study of organized systems of belief and religious practices.

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 38.0101 - 38.0199.

Philosophy

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 38.0201 - 38.0299.

Religion/Religious Studies

Instructional programs that focus on the scientific study of inanimate objects, processes of matter and energy, and associated phenomena.

Physical Sciences

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 40.0501 - 40.0599.

Chemistry

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 40.0601 - 40.0699.

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 40.0801 - 40.0899.

Physics

Instructional programs that focus on the scientific study of the behavior of individuals, independently or collectively, and the physical and environmental bases of mental, emotional, and neurological activity.

Psychology

Psychology, General

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 42.2801 - 42.2899. These CIP codes are not valid for IPEDS reporting.

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Instructional programs that focus on the principles and procedures for providing homeland security, police, fire, and other safety services and managing penal institutions. Note: this series is titled Security and Protective Services" in the Canadian CIP.

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 43.0100 - 43.0199.

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 43.0401 - 43.0499.

Security Science and Technology

Instructional programs that prepare individuals to analyze, manage, and deliver public programs and services.

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 44.0701 - 44.0799.

Social Work

Instructional programs that focus on the systematic study of social systems, social institutions, and social behavior.

Social Sciences

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 45.0201 - 45.0299.

Anthropology

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 45.0601 - 45.0699.

Economics

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 45.0701 - 45.0799.

Geography and Cartography

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 45.0901 - 45.0999.

International Relations and National Security Studies

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 45.1001 - 45.1099.

Political Science and Government

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 45.1101 - 45.1199.

Sociology

Instructional programs that focus on the creation and interpretation of works and performances that use auditory, kinesthetic, and visual phenomena to express ideas and emotions in various forms, subject to aesthetic criteria.

Visual And Performing Arts

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 50.0101 - 50.0102.

Visual and Performing Arts, General

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 50.0301 - 50.0399.

Dance

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 50.0501 - 50.0599.

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 50.0701 - 50.0799.

Fine and Studio Arts

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 50.0901 - 50.0999.

Music

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 50.1001 - 50.1099.

Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management

Instructional programs that prepare individuals to practice as licensed professionals and assistants in the health care professions and related clinical sciences and administrative and support services.

Health Professions And Related Programs

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 51.0000 - 51.0001.

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 51.0201 - 51.0299.

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 51.0901 - 51.0999.

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 51.1001 - 51.1099.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 51.1501 - 51.1599.

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 51.2201 - 51.2299.

Public Health

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 51.2300 - 51.2399.

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 51.3101 - 51.3199.

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 51.3801 - 51.3899.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 51.9980 - 51.9999.

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

Instructional programs that prepare individuals to perform managerial, technical support, and applied research functions related to the operation of commercial and non-profit enterprises and the buying and selling of goods and services.

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Business/Commerce, General

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 52.0201 - 52.0299.

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 52.0301 - 52.0399.

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