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Online Degrees in Health Science (in our online education section.)
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Acupuncture
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A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of acupuncture, a Chinese system of healing based on the use of pulse diagnosis, acupuncture point selection, and needle insertion to treat...
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Adult Health Nurse + Nursing
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A program that prepares registered nurses (RNs) to provide general care for adult patients. Includes instruction in adult primary care, adult pathophysiology, clinical management of medication and treatments, patient...
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Advanced + Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Other
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Any instructional program in advanced/graduate dentistry and oral sciences not listed in the Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences, General category.
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Advanced General Dentistry (Cert, MS, PhD)
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A program that focuses on the advanced study of dental clinical techniques and dental practice issues. Includes instruction in subjects such as the history of dentistry; advanced dental practice management; dental et...
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Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
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Any instructional program in allied health and medical assisting services not listed in the Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, General category.
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Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
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Any instructional program in allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions not listed in the Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, General category.
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Art Therapy + Therapist
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A program that prepares individuals, in consultation with other rehabilitation team members or in private practice, to use drawing and other art media forms to assess, treat, and rehabilitate individuals with mental, ...
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Athletic Training + Trainer
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A program that prepares individuals to work in consultation with, and under the supervision of physicians to prevent and treat sports injuries and associated conditions. Includes instruction in the identification, ev...
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Audiology + Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
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A program that focuses on the scientific study of hearing processes and hearing loss, and that prepares individuals to diagnose hearing loss and impairments and advise patients on means to use their remaining hearing ...
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Audiology + Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology + Pathologist
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An integrated or coordinated program that prepares individuals as audiologists and speech-language pathologists. Includes instruction in a variety of communication disorder studies, audiology, speech pathology, langu...
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Bioethics + Medical Ethics
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A program that focuses on the application of ethics, religion, jurisprudence, and the social sciences to the analysis of health care issues, clinical decisionmaking, and research procedures. Includes instruction in ...
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Clinical + Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
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Any instructional program in clinical/medical laboratory science and allied professions not listed in the Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, General category.
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Clinical + Medical Social Work
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A program that prepares individuals for the specialized professional practice of social work, in collaboration with other health care professionals, in hospitals and other health care facilities and organizations. In...
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Clinical Laboratory Science + Medical Technology + Technologist
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A program that prepares individuals to conduct and supervise complex medical tests, clinical trials, and research experiments; manage clinical laboratories; and consult with physicians and clinical researchers on diag...
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Clinical Nurse Specialist
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A program that prepares registered nurses to deliver direct patient and client care in clinical settings. Includes instruction in clinical pharmacotherapeutics, advanced clinical practice, holistic nursing, nursing p...
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Clinical Nutrition + Nutritionist
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A program that prepares individuals to apply the principles of dietetics and the biomedical and nutrition sciences to design and manage effective nutrition programs as part of clinical treatment and therapy programs, ...
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Clinical Pastoral Counseling + Patient Counseling
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A program that prepares ordained clergy and other counseling professionals to respond to the emotional and spiritual needs of patients and families in health care emergencies and other situations, and to consult with ...
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Clinical, Hospital, and Managed Care Pharmacy (MS, PhD)
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A program that prepares individuals to deliver specialized pharmacy services and produce pharmaceutical products in clinical settings in conjunction with other health care professionals. Includes instruction in biost...
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Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other
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Any instructional program in communications disorders sciences and services not listed in the Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, General category.
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Communication Disorders, General
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A program that focuses on the general study of the application of biomedical, psychological, and physical principles to the study of the genesis, development, and treatment of speech, language, hearing, and cognitive ...
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Community Health and Preventive Medicine
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A program that prepares public health specialists to plan and manage health services in local community settings, including the coordination of related support services, government agencies, and private resources. In...
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Community Health Services + Liaison + Counseling
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A program that prepares individuals to serve as facilitators, advocates, and referral professionals linking health care and related social services with affected recipient communities. Includes instruction in public ...
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Comparative and Laboratory Animal Medicine (Cert, MS, PhD)
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A program that focuses on the scientific study of animal models of human disease and related experimental procedures, and prepares veterinarians and animal health specialists to manage the laboratory use and care of e...
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Critical Care Nursing
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A program that prepares registered nurses to provide specialized care to patients with life-threatening problems, including those in intensive care facilities and on life support. Includes instruction in adult, neona...
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Cytotechnology + Cytotechnologist
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Dance Therapy + Therapist
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A program that prepares individuals, in consultation with other rehabilitation team members or in private practice, to use the therapeutic application of creative dance movement to assist in promoting client rehabilit...
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Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
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An integrated or undifferentiated program that generally prepares dentists in one or more of the oral sciences and advanced/graduate dentistry specialties.
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Dental Hygiene + Hygienist
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A program that prepares individuals to clean teeth and apply preventive materials; provide oral health education and treatment counseling to patients; identify oral pathologies and injuries; and manage dental hygiene ...
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Dental Laboratory Technology + Technician
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of dentists, to design and construct dental prostheses such as caps, crowns, bridges, dentures, splints, and orthodontic appliances. Includes instruction in ...
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Dental Public Health and Education (Cert, MS + MPH, PhD + DPH)
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A program that focuses on the scientific study of dental disease prevention and control, community dental health promotion, and prepares dentists and public health professionals to function as dental health specialist...
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Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other
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Any instructional program in dental services and allied professions not listed in the Dental Services and Allied Professions, General category.
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Dietetics + Dietitian (RD)
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A program that prepares individuals to integrate and apply the principles of the food and nutrition sciences, human behavior, and the biomedical sciences to design and manage effective nutrition programs in a variety ...
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Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other
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Any instructional program in dietetics and clinical nutrition services not listed in the Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, General category.
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Emergency Medical Technology + Technician (EMT Paramedic)
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A program that prepares individuals, under the remote supervision of physicians, to recognize, assess, and manage medical emergencies in prehospital settings and to supervise Ambulance personnel. Includes instructio...
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Endodontics + Endodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
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A program that focuses on the advanced study of the morphology, physiology, and pathology of human dental pulp and periradicular tissues, and prepares dentists to diagnose and treat internal diseases and injuries of t...
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Environmental Health
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A program that focuses on the application of environmental sciences, public health, the biomedical sciences, and environmental toxicology to the study of environmental factors affecting human health and related ecolog...
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Family Practice Nurse + Nurse Practitioner
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A program that prepares registered nurses (RNs) to provide independent general care for family groups and individuals in the context of family living. Includes instruction in family theory and intervention, role synt...
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Genetic Counseling + Counselor
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A program that prepares individuals to counsel patients and families concerning inherited genetic disorders and diseases, children with birth defects; assess risk factors and planning options associated with potential...
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Health + Health Care Administration + Management
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A program that prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Includes instruction in planning, business management,...
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Health + Medical Physics
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A program that focuses on the application of physics, nuclear science, and engineering physics to diagnostic, treatment, and therapeutic processes and public health protection. Includes instruction in radiation bioph...
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Health + Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
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Any instructional program in health and medical first-professional preparation not listed in the Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, General category.
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Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
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Any instructional program in health and medical administrative services not listed in the Health and Medical Administrative Services, General category.
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Health Information + Medical Records Administration + Administrator
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A program that prepares individuals to plan, design, and manage systems, processes, and facilities used to collect, store, secure, retrieve, analyze, and transmit medical records and other health information used by c...
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Health Information + Medical Records Technology + Technician
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of health information administrators and other professionals, to construct medical records and clinical databases, perform manipulations on retrieved data, co...
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
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Health Services + Allied Health + Health Sciences, General
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A general, introductory, undifferentiated, or joint program in health services occupations that prepares individuals for either entry into specialized training programs or for a variety of concentrations in the allied...
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Health Services Administration
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A program that focuses on the application of policy analysis, public administration, business management, and communications to the planning and management of health services delivery systems in the public and private...
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Health Unit Manager + Ward Supervisor
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of nursing or medical service administrators, to supervise and coordinate the operations of one or more patient care units in hospitals or other health care f...
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Hematology Technology + Technician
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of clinical laboratory scientists and health care professionals, to perform tests and analyses of blood samples. Includes instruction in clinical laboratory ...
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Herbalism + Herbalist
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Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration + Management
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A program that prepares individuals to apply managerial principles to the administration of hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other health care facilities. Includes instruction in facilities planning, building a...
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Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences (MS, PhD)
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A program that focuses on the application of pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy to the study of pharmaceuticals production and distribution, and prepares individuals to manage pharmaceutical industry operations. In...
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Kinesiotherapy + Kinesiotherapist
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A program that prepares individuals, under the direction of physicians, to treat the effects of disease, injury, and congenital disorders through therapeutic exercise and education. Includes instruction in human anat...
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Marriage and Family Therapy + Counseling
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A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of marriage and family therapy, involving the diagnosis of cognitive, affective, and behavioral domain disorders, both mental and emotional...
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Maternal + Child Health and Neonatal Nurse + Nursing
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A program that prepares registered nurses (RNs) to provide prenatal care to pregnant women and to mothers and their newborn infants. Includes instruction in perinatal and newborn health assessment, stabilization, and...
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Medical Illustration + Medical Illustrator
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A program that prepares individuals to apply the principles and techniques of art and computer-assisted imaging, graphics, and animation to create visual materials to facilitate the recording and dissemination of biom...
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Medical Informatics
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A program that focuses on the application of computer science and software engineering to medical research and clinical information technology support, and the development of advanced imaging, database, and decision s...
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Medical Office Management + Administration
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A program that prepares individuals to manage the specialized business functions of a medical or clinical office. Includes instruction in business office operations, business and financial record-keeping, personnel s...
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Medical Radiologic Technology + Science - Radiation Therapist
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A program that prepares individuals to administer prescribed courses of radiation treatment, manage patients undergoing radiation therapy, and maintain pertinent records. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and p...
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Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)
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An undifferentiated clinical science program that prepares graduated physicians (MD or DO) as research scientists in various areas.
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Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD)
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A program that focuses on the application of chemistry to the study of biologically and clinically active substances, biological and pharmacological interactions, and the development of associated research methods, te...
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Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
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Any instructional program in mental and social health services and allied professions not listed in the Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, General category.
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Mental Health Counseling + Counselor
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A program that prepares individuals to provide evaluations, referrals, and short-term counseling services to help people prevent or remediate personal problems, conflicts, and emotional crises. Includes instruction i...
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Movement Therapy and Movement Education
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A program that prepares individuals to use functional and expressive integration strategies to help promote somatic awareness and optimal psychophysical functioning. Includes instruction in skilled touch techniques, ...
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Music Therapy + Therapist
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A program that prepares individuals, in association with a rehabilitation team or in private practice, to use music in therapeutic relationships to address patients' physical, psychological, cognitive, emotional, and ...
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Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy (MS, PhD)
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A program that focuses on the scientific study of biologically active compounds found in naturally occurring sources such as plants, animals, and microbes and their use and/or modification as medicinal substances. In...
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Nurse Anesthetist
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A program that prepares registered nurses (RNs) to administer anesthetics and provide care for patients before, during andafter anesthesia. Includes instruction in the biochemistry and physics of anesthesia; advanced...
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Nurse Midwife + Nursing Midwifery
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A program that prepares registered nurses (RNs) to independently deliver babies and treat mothers in the prenatal, delivery, and post-delivery periods. Includes instruction in pre-delivery screening, physician referr...
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Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the...
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Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
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A program that prepares registered nurses (RNs) to manage Nursing personnel and services in hospitals and other health care delivery agencies. Includes instruction in principles of health care administration, resourc...
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Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
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A research program that focuses on the study of advanced clinical practices, research methodologies, the administration of complex nursing services, and that prepares nurses to further the progress of nursing research...
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Nursing, Other
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Any instructional program in nursing not listed in the Nursing, General category.
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Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
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A program that prepares public health specialists to monitor and evaluate health and related safety standards in industrial, commercial, and government workplaces and facilities. Includes instruction in occupational ...
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Occupational Therapy + Therapist
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A program that prepares individuals to assist patients limited by physical, cognitive, psychosocial, mental, developmental, and learning disabilities, as well as adverse environmental conditions, to maximize their ind...
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Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions, Other
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Any instructional program in ophthalmic and optometric support services and allied professions not listed in the Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions, General category.
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Oral + Maxillofacial Surgery (Cert, MS, PhD)
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A program that focuses on the advanced study of the diagnosis and intrusive and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the oral and maxillofacial regions, including functional and aesthetic aspects...
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Oral Biology and Oral Pathology (MS, PhD)
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A program that focuses on the scientific study of the growth, development, diseases, healing properties, and neurological components of the oral cavity, related tissues and organs, and associated craniofacial areas. ...
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Orthodontics + Orthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
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A program that focuses on the advanced study of the guidance of growing dental structures and the correction of misalignments, disproportionate growth, and traumas caused by genetics, disease, injuries, and dysfuncti...
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Pathology + Pathologist Assistant
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of pathologists, to assist in the performance of autopsies, obtaining and preparing surgical specimens, preparing autopsy reports, and interacting with other ...
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Pediatric Dentistry + Pedodontics (Cert, MS, PhD)
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A program that focuses on the advanced study of the therapeutic and preventive care of the oral health of children from birth through adolescence, and the care of adults with physical, mental, and emotional disabiliti...
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Pediatric Nurse + Nursing
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A program that prepares registered nurses (RNs) to provide care for children from infancy through adolescence. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting physicians, patient ex...
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Periodontics + Periodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
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A program that focuses on the advanced study of the etiology and treatment of diseases of the gingivae (gum tissue) and supporting bone, nerve, andvascular structures. Includes instruction in periodontium pathology, ...
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Perioperative + Operating Room and Surgical Nurse + Nursing
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A program that prepares registered nurses (RNs) to provide care to patients before and during surgery, and provide tableside assistance to surgeons. Includes instruction in operating room safety and preparation, asept...
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Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
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A program that focuses on the scientific study of the formulation of medicinal substances into product vehicles capable of being stored, transported, and then introduced into the patient and behaving in ways optimal t...
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Pharmacoeconomics + Pharmaceutical Economics (MS, PhD)
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A program that focuses on the application of economics and policy analysis to the study of the relationship of pharmacy services and pharmaceutical processes and products to the health care system and their impact on ...
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Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs (MS, PhD)
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A program that prepares individuals to apply managerial, social, and economic sciences to the study and management of the distribution and use of pharmaceutical products and the provision of pharmacy services. Includ...
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Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
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Any instructional program in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration not listed in the Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, General category.
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Physical Therapy + Therapist
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A program that prepares individuals to alleviate physical and functional impairments and limitations caused by injury or disease through the design and implementation of therapeutic interventions to promote fitness an...
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Physician Assistant
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A program that prepares individuals to practice medicine, including diagnoses and treatment therapies, under the supervision of a physician. Includes instruction in the basic medical and clinical sciences and special...
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Prosthodontics + Prosthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
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A program that focuses on the advanced study of the restoration and maintenance of teeth, oral function, and aesthetic form through the use of single or compound materials, structures, and artificial devices. Include...
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Psychiatric + Mental Health Nurse + Nursing
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A program that prepares registered nurses (RNs) to promote mental health and provide nursing care to patients with mental, emotional or behavioral disorders, in mental institutions or other settings. Includes instruc...
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Psychiatric + Mental Health Services Technician
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and other mental health care professionals, to provide direct patient care services, assist in developing and impleme...
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Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy
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A program that prepares individuals to practice the provision of psychoanalytic counseling to individuals and groups based on the psychodynamic principles evolved from authorities such as Freud, Adler, and Jung. Incl...
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Public Health + Community Nurse + Nursing
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A program that prepares registered nurses (RNs) to promote health and provide preventive and curative nursing services for groups or communities under the supervision of a public health agency. Includes instruction i...
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Public Health Education and Promotion
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A program that focuses on the application of educational and communications principles and methods to the promotion of preventive health measures and the education of targeted populations on health issues, and prepar...
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Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
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A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and evaluate public health care services and to function as public health officers. Includes instruction in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health pr...
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Public Health, Other
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Any instructional program in public health not listed in the Public Health, General category.
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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
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Any instructional program in rehabilitation and therapeutic professions not listed in the Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, General category.
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Speech-Language Pathology + Pathologist
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A program that prepares individuals to evaluate the speaking, language interpretation, and related physiological and cognitive capabilities of children and/or adults and develop treatment and rehabilitative solutions ...
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Substance Abuse + Addiction Counseling
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A program that prepares individuals to help prevent substance abuse, counsel individuals and families with drug and alcohol problems, and perform intervention and therapeutic services for persons suffering from addict...
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Therapeutic Recreation + Recreational Therapy
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A program that prepares individuals to plan, organize, and direct recreational activities designed to promote health and well-being for patients who are physically, mentally, or emotionally disabled. Includes instruc...
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Traditional Chinese + Asian Medicine and Chinese Herbology
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A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of Chinese herbal medicine, a system based on the use of nutrition, natural products, and prescribed medical formulae to treat imbalances i...
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Veterinary Anatomy (Cert, MS, PhD)
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A program that focuses on the scientific study of the structure of small and large animal cellular, organ, tissue, and body systems and their relation to physiologic function, disease, and therapeutic treatment. Incl...
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Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Other (Cert, MS. PhD)
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Any instructional program in veterinary biomedical and clinical sciences not listed in the Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, General category.
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Veterinary Infectious Diseases (Cert, MS, PhD)
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A program that focuses on the scientific study of zoonotic infectious diseases, disease mechanisms, and prevention and treatment strategies. Includes instruction in disease pathogenesis, vector biology, mycobacterial...
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Veterinary Microbiology and Immunobiology (Cert, MS, PhD)
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A program that focuses on the scientific study of the microbial causation and immunologic processes related to animal disease, prevention, and treatment. Includes instruction in bacteriology, mycology, virology, immu...
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Veterinary Pathology and Pathobiology (Cert, MS, PhD)
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A program that focuses on the scientific study of the development and process of disease in domestic and wild animals and applications to diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. Includes instruction in pathogenesis, im...
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Veterinary Physiology (Cert, MS, PhD)
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A program that focuses on the scientific study of the functional dynamics of animal biological systems and their relationship to the diagnosis and treatment of disease and injury. Includes instruction in mammalian a...
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Veterinary Preventive Medicine Epidemiology, and Public Health (Cert, MS, PhD)
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A program that focuses on the study of the prevention and control of communicable animal diseases, diseases affecting humans, and prepares veterinarians to function as public health specialists. Includes instruction ...
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Veterinary Sciences + Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General (Cert, MS, PhD)
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An integrated program of study in one or more of the veterinary medical or clinical sciences or a program undifferentiated as to title.
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Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling + Counselor
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A program that prepares individuals to counsel disabled individuals and recovering patients in psychological, personal, social, and vocational adjustment in order to have fulfilling and productive lives. Includes ins...
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