Majors, Degrees and CIP codes
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Program | Level | Degree Type |
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Art | Undergraduate | B.S. |
Biology | Undergraduate/ Graduate | B.A./ M.A. |
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Undergraduate | B.S. |
Business Administration | Undergraduate | B.S. |
Chemistry | Undergraduate/ Graduate | B.A./ B.S./ M.A. |
Computer Science | Undergraduate | B.S. |
English | Undergraduate | B.A. |
History | Undergraduate | B.A. |
Mathematics | Undergraduate | B.A. |
Music/Music Education | Undergraduate | B.A./ B.S./ B.M. |
Physics | Undergraduate/ Graduate | B.A./ B.S./ M.A. |
Political Science | Undergraduate | B.A. |
Psychology | Undergraduate/ Graduate | B.A./ M.A. |
Sociology | Undergraduate | B.A. |
Spanish | Undergraduate | B.A. |
Special Education | Undergraduate | B.A. |
Major | CIP Code |
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Art | 50.0701 |
A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of the visual arts. Includes instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media. | |
Biology | 26.0101 |
A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations. | |
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 26.021 |
A program of study that combines the biological sub-disciplines of biochemistry and molecular biology. Includes instruction in general biology, general and organic chemistry, physics, biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, microbiology, genetics, and cellular biology. | |
Business Administration | 52.0201 |
A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. | |
Chemistry | 40.0501 |
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena. | |
Computer Science | 11.0701 |
A program that focuses on computer theory, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, computer development and programming, and applications to a variety of end-use situations. | |
English | 23.0101 |
A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples. | |
History | 54.0101 |
A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration. | |
Mathematics | 27.0101 |
A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations. | |
Music | 50.0901 |
A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media. | |
Music Education | 13.1312 |
A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels. | |
Physics | 40.0801 |
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, mechanics, wave properties, nuclear processes, relativity and quantum theory, quantitative methods, and laboratory methods. | |
Political Science | 45.1001 |
A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies of specific political institutions and processes. | |
Psychology | 42.0101 |
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods. | |
Sociology | 45.1101 |
A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems. | |
Spanish | 16.0905 |
A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in philology; Modern Castillan; Latin American and regional Spanish dialects; and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings. | |
Special Education | 13.1001 |
A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education teachers. Includes instruction in diagnosing learning disabilities, developing individual education plans, teaching and supervising special education students, special education counseling, and applicable laws and policies. | |
Information provided by: | https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/ |
National Center for Education Statistics - Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) |