University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Accounting | |
A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of aircraft, space vehicles, and their systems; applied research on flight characteristics; and the development of systems and procedures for the launching, guidance,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
African-American + Black Studies | |
A program that focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of the North American peoples descended from the African diaspora; focusing on the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, but also including reference to Latin American elements of the diaspora. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Agricultural + Biological Engineering and Bioengineering | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems, equipment and facilities used to produce, process and store agricultural products; to improve the productivity of agricultural methods; and to develop... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Agricultural Economics | |
A program that focuses on the application of economics to the analysis of resource allocation, productivity, investment, and trends in the agricultural sector, both domestically and internationally. Includes instruction in economics and related subfields as well as applicable agricultural fields. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Agriculture, General | |
A program that focuses on the general principles and practice of agricultural research and production and that may prepare individuals to apply this knowledge to the solution of practical agricultural problems. Includes instruction in basic animal, plant, and soil science; animal husbandry and plant... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
American + United States Studies + Civilization | |
A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of the United States and its Pre-Columbian and colonial predecessors, and including the flow of immigrants from other societies. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Animal Sciences, General | |
A general program that focuses on the scientific principles that underlie the breeding and husbandry of agricultural animals, and the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural animal products. Includes instruction in the animal sciences, animal husbandry and production, and agricultural... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Anthropology | |
A program that focuses on the systematic study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions, in comparative perspective. Includes instruction in biological/physical anthropology, primatology, human paleontology and prehistoric archeology, hominid... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Architecture (BArch, BA + BS, MArch, MA + MS, PhD) | |
A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of architecture and to conduct research in various aspects of the field. Includes instruction in architectural design, history, and theory; building structures and environmental systems; project and site planning; construction;... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Art History, Criticism and Conservation | |
A program that focuses on the study of the historical development of art as social and intellectual phenomenon, the analysis of works of art, and art conservation. Includes instruction in the theory of art, art history research methods, connoisseurship, the preservation and conservation of works of... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Art Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach art and art appreciation programs at various educational levels. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Astronomy | |
A general program that focuses on the planetary, galactic, and stellar phenomena occurring in outer space. Includes instruction in celestial mechanics, cosmology, stellar physics, galactic evolution, quasars, stellar distribution and motion, interstellar medium, atomic and molecular constituents of... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Biochemistry | |
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the chemistry of living systems, their fundamental chemical substances and reactions, and their chemical pathways and information transfer systems, with particular reference to carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Includes instruction... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Biology + Biological Sciences, General | |
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. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Business + Commerce, General | |
A program that focuses on the general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private institutions and agencies. The programs may prepare individuals... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Chemical Engineering | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems employing chemical processes, such as chemical reactors, kinetic systems, electrochemical systems, energy conservation processes, heat and mass transfer... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Chemistry, General | |
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. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Chinese Language and Literature | |
A program that focuses on the Chinese language and its associated dialects and literature. Includes instruction in Chinese philology, Archaic and Classical Chinese, Modern Standard Chinese (Guóyu), Mandarin, Cantonese, Taiwanese, Wu, Min, Hunanese, Hakka, other dialects and pidgins, and applications... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Civil Engineering, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of structural, load-bearing, material moving, transportation, water resource, and material control systems; and environmental safety measures. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | |
A general program that focuses on the literary culture of the ancient Graeco-Roman world and the Greek and Latin languages and literatures and their development prior to the fall of the Roman Empire. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Communication Disorders, General | |
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 communication problems caused by disease, injury, or disability. Includes instruction... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric | |
A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listening;... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Computer and Information Sciences, General | |
A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Computer Engineering, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of computer hardware and software systems and related equipment and facilities; and the analysis of specific problems of computer applications to various... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Criminology | |
A program that focuses on the systematic study of crime as a sociopathological phenomenon, the behavior of criminals, and the social institutions evolved to respond to crime. Includes instruction in the theory of crime, psychological and social bases of criminal behavior, social value systems and the... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Dance, General | |
A general program that prepares individuals to express ideas, feelings, and/or inner visions through the performance of one or more of the dance disciplines, including but not limited to ballet, modern, jazz, ethnic, and folk dance, and that focuses on the study and analysis of dance as a cultural phenomenon.... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Dietetics + Dietitian (RD) | |
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 of settings. Includes instruction in human nutrition; nutrient metabolism; the role... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts, General | |
A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed productions. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Ecology | |
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the relationships and interactions of small-scale biological systems, such as organisms, to each other, to complex and whole systems, and to the physical and other non-biological aspects of their environments. Includes instruction in biogeochemistry;... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Economics, General | |
A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical, electronic and related communications systems and their components, including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Elementary Education and Teaching | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Engineering, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Engineering, Other | |
Any instructional program in engineering not listed in the Engineering, General category. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
English + Language Arts Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach English grammar, composition and literature programs at various educational levels. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
English Language and Literature, General | |
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. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Family and Community Services | |
A program that focuses on the development and implementation of public, private, and voluntary support services for individuals, families, and localities and that prepares individuals to function in a variety of occupations promoting family life, and family/community development. Includes instruction... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Finance, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting; financial instruments; capital planning; funds acquisition;... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Fine + Studio Arts, General | |
A program that prepares individuals to generally function as creative artists in the visual and plastic media. Includes instruction in the traditional fine arts media (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, CAD/CAM) and/or modern media (ceramics, textiles, intermedia, photography, digital images);... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Food Science | |
A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of converting raw agricultural products into processed forms suitable for direct human consumption, and the storage of such products. Includes instruction in applicable aspects of the agricultural... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | |
A general program that focuses on the role of foods and nutrition in human health and wellness. Includes instruction in nutritional care and education, the planning and provision of food services, the development of consumable food products, life-span nutrition and wellness, the principles of nutritional... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Foreign Language Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach foreign languages programs at various educational levels, other than French, German or Spanish. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
French Language and Literature | |
A program that focuses on the French language and related dialects and creoles. Includes instruction in French philology, Metropolitan French, Canadian French, African and Caribbean Creoles, French regional dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Geography | |
A program that focuses on the systematic study of the spatial distribution and interrelationships of people, natural resources, plant and animal life. Includes instruction in historical and political geography, cultural geography, economic and physical geography, regional science, cartographic methods,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Geology + Earth Science, General | |
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemistry of rocks and soils, stratigraphy, mineralogy, petrology,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
German Language and Literature | |
A program that focuses on the German language and related dialects as used in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, neighboring European countries containing German-speaking minorities, and elsewhere. Includes instruction in German philology; Old, Middle, and High German; Plattdeutsch and other regional dialects;... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Health Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach health education programs at various educational levels. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
History, General | |
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;... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Horticultural Science | |
A program that focuses on the scientific principles related to the cultivation of garden and ornamental plants, including fruits, vegetables, flowers, and landscape and nursery crops. Includes instruction in specific types of plants, such as citrus; breeding horticultural varieties; physiology of horticultural... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Information Science + Studies | |
A program that focuses on the theory, organization, and process of information collection, transmission, and utilization in traditional and electronic forms. Includes instruction in information classification and organization; information storage and processing; transmission, transfer, and signaling;... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
International Business + Trade + Commerce | |
A program that prepares individuals to manage international businesses and/or business operations. Includes instruction in the principles and processes of export sales, trade controls, foreign operations and related problems, monetary issues, international business policy, and applications to doing... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Italian Language and Literature | |
A program that focuses on the Italian language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Italian philology, Modern Italian, Italian regional dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Japanese Language and Literature | |
A program that focuses on the Japanese language. Includes instruction in Japanese philology; Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Japanese; Japanese dialects; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Jewish + Judaic Studies | |
A program that focuses on the history, culture, and religion of the Jewish people. Includes instruction in Jewish religious heritage, sacred texts, and law; Jewish philosophy and intellectual history; Jewish life and culture, both in Israel and the Jewish Diaspora; historical Jewish minority cultures... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Journalism | |
A program that focuses on the theory and practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news and that prepares individuals to be professional print journalists, news editors, and news managers. Includes instruction in news writing and editing; reporting; photojournalism; layout and graphic design;... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Kindergarten + Preschool Education and Teaching | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in formal settings prior to beginning regular elementary school, usually ranging in age from three to six years (or grade one), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Kinesiology and Exercise Science | |
A scientific program that focuses on the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and biophysics of human movement, and applications to exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation. Includes instruction in biomechanics, motor behavior, motor development and coordination, motor neurophysiology, performance research,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD) | |
A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of landscape architecture and research in various aspects of the field. Includes instruction in geology and hydrology; soils, groundcovers, and horticultural elements; project and site planning; landscape design, history,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies | |
A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Linguistics | |
A program that focuses on language, language development, and relationships among languages and language groups from a humanistic and/or scientific perspective. Includes instruction in subjects such as psycholinguistics, behavioral linguistics, language acquisition, sociolinguistics, mathematical and... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Logistics and Materials Management | |
A program that prepares individuals to manage and coordinate all logistical functions in an enterprise, ranging from acquisitions to receiving and handling, through internal allocation of resources to operations units, to the handling and delivery of output. Includes instruction in acquisitions and... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Management Science, General | |
A general program that focuses on the application of mathematical modeling, programming, forecasting and operations research techniques to the analysis of problems of business organization and performance. Includes instruction in optimization theory and mathematical techniques, stochastic and dynamic... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Marketing + Marketing Management, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketing research, demand analysis, cost-volume and profit relationships,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Materials Engineering | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and materials science principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of materials and related processes used in manufacturing in a wide variety of settings; the synthesis of new industrial materials, including marrying and bonding... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Mathematics Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach mathematics programs at various educational levels. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Mathematics, General | |
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. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Mechanical Engineering | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment; stationary... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Microbiology, General | |
A program that focuses on the scientific study of unicellular organisms and colonies, and subcellular genetic matter and their ecological interactions with human beings and other life. Includes instruction in microbial genetics, cell biology, cell physiology, virology, pathogenic microbiology, environmental... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | |
Any instructional program in multi/interdisciplinary studies not listed in the Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General category. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Music Performance, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to master musical instruments and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers. Includes instruction on one or more specific instruments from various instrumental groupings. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Music Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Music, General | |
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. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Natural Resources + Conservation, General | |
A general program that focuses on the studies and activities relating to the natural environment and its conservation, use, and improvement. Includes instruction in subjects such as climate, air, soil, water, land, fish and wildlife, and plant resources; in the basic principles of environmental science... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Philosophy | |
A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applications to the theoretical foundations and... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Physical Sciences | |
A program that focuses on the major topics, concepts, processes, and interrelationships of physical phenomena as studied in any combination of physical science disciplines. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Physics, General | |
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,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Political Science and Government, General | |
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... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Pre-Law Studies | |
A program that prepares individuals for the professional study of law at the post-baccalaureate level. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Psychology, General | |
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,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Radio and Television | |
A program that focuses on the theories, methods, and techniques used to plan, produce, and distribute audio and video programs and messages, and that prepares individuals to function as staff, producers, directors, and managers of radio and television shows and media organizations. Includes instruction... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | |
A general program that focuses on one or more of the Romance languages of Western, Central, and Southern Europe. Includes instruction in philology, linguistics, dialects and pidgins, literature, and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Russian Language and Literature | |
A program that focuses on the Russian language. Includes instruction in Russian philology, Old Russian, Modern Russian and dialects, literature, and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Russian Studies | |
A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the peoples of the Russian Federation and its Soviet, Czarist, and medieval predecessors and related borderlands. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Science Teacher Education + General Science Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach general science programs, or a combination of the biological and physical science subject matter areas, at various educational levels. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Social Studies Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach general social studies programs at various educational levels. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Sociology | |
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... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Spanish Language and Literature | |
A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Special Education and Teaching, General | |
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,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Bachelor degree
Women's Studies | |
A program that focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of women, and the development of modern feminism in relation to the roles played by women in different periods and locations in North America and the world. Programs may focus on literature, philosophy, and the arts as... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other | |
Any instructional program in agriculture, agricultural operations, and related sciences not listed in the Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, General category. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Certificates/Less-than-4-year Certificate
African-American + Black Studies | |
A program that focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of the North American peoples descended from the African diaspora; focusing on the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, but also including reference to Latin American elements of the diaspora. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Certificates/Less-than-4-year Certificate
Asian-American Studies | |
A program that focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of Asian population groups who have immigrated to the United States and Canada, or sought refugee asylum, from the colonial period to the present, and including Chinese-Americans, Japanese-Americans, Korean-Americans,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Certificates/Less-than-4-year Certificate
East Asian Studies | |
A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the peoples of East Asia, defined as including China, Korea, Japan, Mongolia, Taiwan, Tibet, related borderlands and island groups, and including the study of the East Asian diasporas overseas. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Certificates/Less-than-4-year Certificate
Gay + Lesbian Studies | |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Certificates/Less-than-4-year Certificate
Latin American Studies | |
A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the Hispanic peoples of the North and South American Continents outside Canada and the United States, including the study of the Pre-Columbian period and the flow of immigrants from other societies. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Certificates/Less-than-4-year Certificate
Secondary Education and Teaching | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system or state regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive curriculum or specific subject matter. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Certificates/Less-than-4-year Certificate
Women's Studies | |
A program that focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of women, and the development of modern feminism in relation to the roles played by women in different periods and locations in North America and the world. Programs may focus on literature, philosophy, and the arts as... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Certificates/Post-Master's Certificate
Counselor Education + School Counseling and Guidance Services | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply the theory and principles of guidance and counseling to the provision of support for the personal, social, educational, and vocational development of students, and the organizing of guidance services within elementary, middle and secondary educational institutions.... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Certificates/Post-Master's Certificate
Educational Leadership and Administration, General | |
A program that focuses on the general principles and techniques of administering a wide variety of schools and other educational organizations and facilities, supervising educational personnel at the school or staff level, and that may prepare individuals as general administrators and supervisors. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Architecture (BArch, BA + BS, MArch, MA + MS, PhD) | |
A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of architecture and to conduct research in various aspects of the field. Includes instruction in architectural design, history, and theory; building structures and environmental systems; project and site planning; construction;... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement | |
A program that focuses on the principles and procedures for designing, developing, implementing and evaluating tests and other mechanisms used to measure learning, evaluate student progress, and assess the performance of specific teaching tools, strategies and curricula. Includes instruction in psychometric... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Engineering, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | |
Any instructional program in multi/interdisciplinary studies not listed in the Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General category. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Museology + Museum Studies | |
A program that focuses on the attitudes, knowledge, and skills required to develop, prepare, organize, administer, conserve, store and retrieve artifacts, exhibits and entire collections in museums and galleries, and that prepares individuals to assume curatorial, technical and managerial positions in... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Public Policy Analysis | |
A program that focuses on the systematic analysis of public policy issues and decision processes. Includes instruction in the role of economic and political factors in public decision-making and policy formulation; microeconomic analysis of policy issues; resource allocation and decision modeling; cost/benefit... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Social Sciences, Other | |
Any instructional program in social sciences not listed in the Social Sciences, General category. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Women's Studies | |
A program that focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of women, and the development of modern feminism in relation to the roles played by women in different periods and locations in North America and the world. Programs may focus on literature, philosophy, and the arts as... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of aircraft, space vehicles, and their systems; applied research on flight characteristics; and the development of systems and procedures for the launching, guidance,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Agricultural + Biological Engineering and Bioengineering | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems, equipment and facilities used to produce, process and store agricultural products; to improve the productivity of agricultural methods; and to develop... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Agricultural Economics | |
A program that focuses on the application of economics to the analysis of resource allocation, productivity, investment, and trends in the agricultural sector, both domestically and internationally. Includes instruction in economics and related subfields as well as applicable agricultural fields. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Agriculture, General | |
A program that focuses on the general principles and practice of agricultural research and production and that may prepare individuals to apply this knowledge to the solution of practical agricultural problems. Includes instruction in basic animal, plant, and soil science; animal husbandry and plant... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
American + United States Studies + Civilization | |
A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of the United States and its Pre-Columbian and colonial predecessors, and including the flow of immigrants from other societies. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Animal Sciences, General | |
A general program that focuses on the scientific principles that underlie the breeding and husbandry of agricultural animals, and the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural animal products. Includes instruction in the animal sciences, animal husbandry and production, and agricultural... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Applied Mathematics | |
A program that focuses on the application of mathematics and statistics to the solution of functional problems in fields such as engineering and the applied sciences. Includes instruction in natural phenomena modeling continuum mechanics, reaction-diffusion, wave propagation, dynamic systems, numerical... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Art History, Criticism and Conservation | |
A program that focuses on the study of the historical development of art as social and intellectual phenomenon, the analysis of works of art, and art conservation. Includes instruction in the theory of art, art history research methods, connoisseurship, the preservation and conservation of works of... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Astronomy | |
A general program that focuses on the planetary, galactic, and stellar phenomena occurring in outer space. Includes instruction in celestial mechanics, cosmology, stellar physics, galactic evolution, quasars, stellar distribution and motion, interstellar medium, atomic and molecular constituents of... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | |
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of the atmospheric envelopes surrounding the earth, the effect of earth's atmosphere on terrestrial weather, and related problems of environment and climate. Includes instruction in atmospheric chemistry and physics,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Audiology + Audiologist and Hearing Sciences | |
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 and select and fit hearing aids and other devices. Includes instruction in acoustics,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Biochemistry | |
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the chemistry of living systems, their fundamental chemical substances and reactions, and their chemical pathways and information transfer systems, with particular reference to carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Includes instruction... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Biological and Physical Sciences | |
A program that is either a general synthesis of one or more of the biological and physical sciences, or a specialization which draws from the biological and physical sciences. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Biology + Biological Sciences, General | |
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. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Botany + Plant Biology | |
A program that focuses on the scientific study of plants, related microbial organisms, and plant habitats and ecosystem relations. Includes instruction in plant anatomy and structure, phytochemistry, cytology, plant genetics, plant morphology and physiology, plant ecology, plant taxonomy and systematics,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Business + Commerce, General | |
A program that focuses on the general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private institutions and agencies. The programs may prepare individuals... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Cell + Cellular and Molecular Biology | |
An integrated, combined program that focuses on the scientific study of cells, cellular systems, and the molecular basis of cell structure and function. Includes instruction in cell biology, cell chemistry, molecular biology, biophysics, and structural biology. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Chemical Engineering | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems employing chemical processes, such as chemical reactors, kinetic systems, electrochemical systems, energy conservation processes, heat and mass transfer... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Chemical Physics | |
A program that focuses on the scientific study of structural phenomena combining the disciplines of physical chemistry and atomic/molecular physics. Includes instruction in heterogeneous structures, alignment and surface phenomena, quantum theory, mathematical physics, statistical and classical mechanics,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Chemistry, General | |
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. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
City + Urban, Community and Regional Planning | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply principles of planning, analysis, and architecture to the development and improvement of urban areas and surrounding regions, and to function as professional planners. Includes instruction in principles of architecture; master plan development; service, communications,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Civil Engineering, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of structural, load-bearing, material moving, transportation, water resource, and material control systems; and environmental safety measures. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric | |
A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listening;... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Comparative Literature | |
A program that focuses on two or more literary traditions in the original languages or in translation. Includes instruction in comparative linguistics; applicable foreign languages; English/French language and literature; literary criticism; and applications to genre, period, national, and textual studies... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Computer and Information Sciences, General | |
A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Counselor Education + School Counseling and Guidance Services | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply the theory and principles of guidance and counseling to the provision of support for the personal, social, educational, and vocational development of students, and the organizing of guidance services within elementary, middle and secondary educational institutions.... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Criminology | |
A program that focuses on the systematic study of crime as a sociopathological phenomenon, the behavior of criminals, and the social institutions evolved to respond to crime. Includes instruction in the theory of crime, psychological and social bases of criminal behavior, social value systems and the... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Curriculum and Instruction | |
A program that focuses on the curriculum and related instructional processes and tools, and that may prepare individuals to serve as professional curriculum specialists. Includes instruction in curriculum theory, curriculum design and planning, instructional material design and evaluation, curriculum... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other | |
Any instructional program in ecology, evolution, and systematics not listed in the Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, General category. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Economics, General | |
A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement | |
A program that focuses on the principles and procedures for designing, developing, implementing and evaluating tests and other mechanisms used to measure learning, evaluate student progress, and assess the performance of specific teaching tools, strategies and curricula. Includes instruction in psychometric... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Educational Leadership and Administration, General | |
A program that focuses on the general principles and techniques of administering a wide variety of schools and other educational organizations and facilities, supervising educational personnel at the school or staff level, and that may prepare individuals as general administrators and supervisors. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Educational Psychology | |
A program that focuses on the application of psychology to the study of the behavior of individuals in the roles of teacher and learner, the nature and effects of learning environments, and the psychological effects of methods, resources, organization and non-school experience on the educational process.... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical, electronic and related communications systems and their components, including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Engineering, Other | |
Any instructional program in engineering not listed in the Engineering, General category. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
English Language and Literature, General | |
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. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Entomology | |
A program that focuses on the scientific study of insect species and populations in respect of their life cycles, morphology, genetics, physiology, ecology, taxonomy, population dynamics, and environmental and economic impacts. Includes instruction in applicable biological and physical sciences as well... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Family and Community Services | |
A program that focuses on the development and implementation of public, private, and voluntary support services for individuals, families, and localities and that prepares individuals to function in a variety of occupations promoting family life, and family/community development. Includes instruction... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Food Science | |
A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of converting raw agricultural products into processed forms suitable for direct human consumption, and the storage of such products. Includes instruction in applicable aspects of the agricultural... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
French Language and Literature | |
A program that focuses on the French language and related dialects and creoles. Includes instruction in French philology, Metropolitan French, Canadian French, African and Caribbean Creoles, French regional dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Geography | |
A program that focuses on the systematic study of the spatial distribution and interrelationships of people, natural resources, plant and animal life. Includes instruction in historical and political geography, cultural geography, economic and physical geography, regional science, cartographic methods,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Geology + Earth Science, General | |
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemistry of rocks and soils, stratigraphy, mineralogy, petrology,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
German Language and Literature | |
A program that focuses on the German language and related dialects as used in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, neighboring European countries containing German-speaking minorities, and elsewhere. Includes instruction in German philology; Old, Middle, and High German; Plattdeutsch and other regional dialects;... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Health Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach health education programs at various educational levels. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
History, General | |
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;... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Journalism | |
A program that focuses on the theory and practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news and that prepares individuals to be professional print journalists, news editors, and news managers. Includes instruction in news writing and editing; reporting; photojournalism; layout and graphic design;... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Library Science + Librarianship | |
A program that focuses on the knowledge and skills required to develop, organize, store, retrieve, administer, and facilitate the use of local, remote, and networked collections of information in print, audiovisual, and electronic formats and that prepares individuals for professional service as librarians... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Linguistics | |
A program that focuses on language, language development, and relationships among languages and language groups from a humanistic and/or scientific perspective. Includes instruction in subjects such as psycholinguistics, behavioral linguistics, language acquisition, sociolinguistics, mathematical and... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Materials Engineering | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and materials science principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of materials and related processes used in manufacturing in a wide variety of settings; the synthesis of new industrial materials, including marrying and bonding... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Mathematics, General | |
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. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Mechanical Engineering | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment; stationary... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Molecular Biology | |
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the structure and function of biological macromolecules and the role of molecular constituents and mechanisms in supramolecular assemblies and cells. Includes instruction in such topics as molecular signalling and transduction, regulation of cell growth,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Music, General | |
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. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Musicology and Ethnomusicology | |
A program that focuses on the systematic study of the forms and methods of music art, and the functions of music, in Western and non-Western societies and cultures. Includes instruction in music theory, musicological research methods, and studies of specific cultural styles such as jazz, folk music,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Neuroscience | |
A program that focuses on the interdisciplinary scientific study of the molecular, structural, physiologic, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of the brain and nervous system. Includes instruction in molecular and cellular neuroscience, brain science, anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Nutrition Sciences | |
A scientific program that focuses on the utilization of food for human growth and metabolism, in both normal and dysfunctional states, from the interdisciplinary perspective of the agricultural, human, biological, and biomedical sciences. Includes instruction in food science, biochemistry, physiology,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Philosophy | |
A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applications to the theoretical foundations and... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Physics, General | |
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,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Political Science and Government, General | |
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... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Psychology, General | |
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,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Public Policy Analysis | |
A program that focuses on the systematic analysis of public policy issues and decision processes. Includes instruction in the role of economic and political factors in public decision-making and policy formulation; microeconomic analysis of policy issues; resource allocation and decision modeling; cost/benefit... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Social Sciences, Other | |
Any instructional program in social sciences not listed in the Social Sciences, General category. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Sociology | |
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... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Spanish Language and Literature | |
A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Special Education and Teaching, General | |
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,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Statistics, General | |
A general program that focuses on the relationships between groups of measurements, and similarities and differences, using probability theory and techniques derived from it. Includes instruction in the principles in probability theory, binomial distribution, regression analysis, standard deviation,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism | |
A program that focuses on the study of the history, literature, theory, and analysis of written plays, theatrical productions, and theatre methods and organization. Includes instruction in historical method; critical theory; literary analysis; the study of themes and archetypes in dramatic literature;... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Doctor's degree
Women's Studies | |
A program that focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of women, and the development of modern feminism in relation to the roles played by women in different periods and locations in North America and the world. Programs may focus on literature, philosophy, and the arts as... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
First-Professional degree
Veterinary Medicine (DVM) | |
A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of veterinary medicine, involving the diagnosis, treatment, and health care management of animals and animal populations and the prevention and management of zoonosis. Includes instruction in the veterinary basic sciences,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of aircraft, space vehicles, and their systems; applied research on flight characteristics; and the development of systems and procedures for the launching, guidance,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Agricultural + Biological Engineering and Bioengineering | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems, equipment and facilities used to produce, process and store agricultural products; to improve the productivity of agricultural methods; and to develop... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Agricultural Economics | |
A program that focuses on the application of economics to the analysis of resource allocation, productivity, investment, and trends in the agricultural sector, both domestically and internationally. Includes instruction in economics and related subfields as well as applicable agricultural fields. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Agriculture, General | |
A program that focuses on the general principles and practice of agricultural research and production and that may prepare individuals to apply this knowledge to the solution of practical agricultural problems. Includes instruction in basic animal, plant, and soil science; animal husbandry and plant... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
American + United States Studies + Civilization | |
A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of the United States and its Pre-Columbian and colonial predecessors, and including the flow of immigrants from other societies. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Animal Sciences, General | |
A general program that focuses on the scientific principles that underlie the breeding and husbandry of agricultural animals, and the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural animal products. Includes instruction in the animal sciences, animal husbandry and production, and agricultural... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Anthropology | |
A program that focuses on the systematic study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions, in comparative perspective. Includes instruction in biological/physical anthropology, primatology, human paleontology and prehistoric archeology, hominid... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Applied Mathematics | |
A program that focuses on the application of mathematics and statistics to the solution of functional problems in fields such as engineering and the applied sciences. Includes instruction in natural phenomena modeling continuum mechanics, reaction-diffusion, wave propagation, dynamic systems, numerical... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Architecture (BArch, BA + BS, MArch, MA + MS, PhD) | |
A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of architecture and to conduct research in various aspects of the field. Includes instruction in architectural design, history, and theory; building structures and environmental systems; project and site planning; construction;... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Art History, Criticism and Conservation | |
A program that focuses on the study of the historical development of art as social and intellectual phenomenon, the analysis of works of art, and art conservation. Includes instruction in the theory of art, art history research methods, connoisseurship, the preservation and conservation of works of... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Astronomy | |
A general program that focuses on the planetary, galactic, and stellar phenomena occurring in outer space. Includes instruction in celestial mechanics, cosmology, stellar physics, galactic evolution, quasars, stellar distribution and motion, interstellar medium, atomic and molecular constituents of... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | |
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of the atmospheric envelopes surrounding the earth, the effect of earth's atmosphere on terrestrial weather, and related problems of environment and climate. Includes instruction in atmospheric chemistry and physics,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Biochemistry | |
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the chemistry of living systems, their fundamental chemical substances and reactions, and their chemical pathways and information transfer systems, with particular reference to carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Includes instruction... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Biological and Physical Sciences | |
A program that is either a general synthesis of one or more of the biological and physical sciences, or a specialization which draws from the biological and physical sciences. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Biology + Biological Sciences, General | |
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. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Biomedical + Medical Engineering | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of biological and health systems and products such as integrated biological systems, instrumentation, medical information systems, artificial organs and prostheses,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Business + Commerce, General | |
A program that focuses on the general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private institutions and agencies. The programs may prepare individuals... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Business Administration and Management, General | |
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... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Cell + Cellular and Molecular Biology | |
An integrated, combined program that focuses on the scientific study of cells, cellular systems, and the molecular basis of cell structure and function. Includes instruction in cell biology, cell chemistry, molecular biology, biophysics, and structural biology. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Chemical Engineering | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems employing chemical processes, such as chemical reactors, kinetic systems, electrochemical systems, energy conservation processes, heat and mass transfer... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Chemical Physics | |
A program that focuses on the scientific study of structural phenomena combining the disciplines of physical chemistry and atomic/molecular physics. Includes instruction in heterogeneous structures, alignment and surface phenomena, quantum theory, mathematical physics, statistical and classical mechanics,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Chemistry, General | |
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. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Civil Engineering, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of structural, load-bearing, material moving, transportation, water resource, and material control systems; and environmental safety measures. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | |
A general program that focuses on the literary culture of the ancient Graeco-Roman world and the Greek and Latin languages and literatures and their development prior to the fall of the Roman Empire. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric | |
A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listening;... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Computer and Information Sciences, General | |
A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Conservation Biology | |
A program that focuses on the application of the biological sciences to the specific problems of biodiversity, species preservation, ecological sustainability, and habitat fragmentation in the face of advancing human social, economic, and industrial pressures. Includes instruction in ecology, environmental... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Counselor Education + School Counseling and Guidance Services | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply the theory and principles of guidance and counseling to the provision of support for the personal, social, educational, and vocational development of students, and the organizing of guidance services within elementary, middle and secondary educational institutions.... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Creative Writing | |
A program that focuses on the process and techniques of original composition in various literary forms such as the short story, poetry, the novel, and others. Includes instruction in technical and editorial skills, criticism, and the marketing of finished manuscripts. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Criminology | |
A program that focuses on the systematic study of crime as a sociopathological phenomenon, the behavior of criminals, and the social institutions evolved to respond to crime. Includes instruction in the theory of crime, psychological and social bases of criminal behavior, social value systems and the... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Curriculum and Instruction | |
A program that focuses on the curriculum and related instructional processes and tools, and that may prepare individuals to serve as professional curriculum specialists. Includes instruction in curriculum theory, curriculum design and planning, instructional material design and evaluation, curriculum... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Dance, General | |
A general program that prepares individuals to express ideas, feelings, and/or inner visions through the performance of one or more of the dance disciplines, including but not limited to ballet, modern, jazz, ethnic, and folk dance, and that focuses on the study and analysis of dance as a cultural phenomenon.... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other | |
Any instructional program in ecology, evolution, and systematics not listed in the Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, General category. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Economics, General | |
A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement | |
A program that focuses on the principles and procedures for designing, developing, implementing and evaluating tests and other mechanisms used to measure learning, evaluate student progress, and assess the performance of specific teaching tools, strategies and curricula. Includes instruction in psychometric... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Educational Leadership and Administration, General | |
A program that focuses on the general principles and techniques of administering a wide variety of schools and other educational organizations and facilities, supervising educational personnel at the school or staff level, and that may prepare individuals as general administrators and supervisors. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Educational Psychology | |
A program that focuses on the application of psychology to the study of the behavior of individuals in the roles of teacher and learner, the nature and effects of learning environments, and the psychological effects of methods, resources, organization and non-school experience on the educational process.... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical, electronic and related communications systems and their components, including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Engineering, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Engineering, Other | |
Any instructional program in engineering not listed in the Engineering, General category. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
English Language and Literature, General | |
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. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Entomology | |
A program that focuses on the scientific study of insect species and populations in respect of their life cycles, morphology, genetics, physiology, ecology, taxonomy, population dynamics, and environmental and economic impacts. Includes instruction in applicable biological and physical sciences as well... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Family and Community Services | |
A program that focuses on the development and implementation of public, private, and voluntary support services for individuals, families, and localities and that prepares individuals to function in a variety of occupations promoting family life, and family/community development. Includes instruction... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Fine + Studio Arts, General | |
A program that prepares individuals to generally function as creative artists in the visual and plastic media. Includes instruction in the traditional fine arts media (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, CAD/CAM) and/or modern media (ceramics, textiles, intermedia, photography, digital images);... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Food Science | |
A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of converting raw agricultural products into processed forms suitable for direct human consumption, and the storage of such products. Includes instruction in applicable aspects of the agricultural... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
French Language and Literature | |
A program that focuses on the French language and related dialects and creoles. Includes instruction in French philology, Metropolitan French, Canadian French, African and Caribbean Creoles, French regional dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Geography | |
A program that focuses on the systematic study of the spatial distribution and interrelationships of people, natural resources, plant and animal life. Includes instruction in historical and political geography, cultural geography, economic and physical geography, regional science, cartographic methods,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Geology + Earth Science, General | |
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemistry of rocks and soils, stratigraphy, mineralogy, petrology,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
German Language and Literature | |
A program that focuses on the German language and related dialects as used in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, neighboring European countries containing German-speaking minorities, and elsewhere. Includes instruction in German philology; Old, Middle, and High German; Plattdeutsch and other regional dialects;... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Health Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach health education programs at various educational levels. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
History, General | |
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;... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Information Science + Studies | |
A program that focuses on the theory, organization, and process of information collection, transmission, and utilization in traditional and electronic forms. Includes instruction in information classification and organization; information storage and processing; transmission, transfer, and signaling;... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Journalism | |
A program that focuses on the theory and practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news and that prepares individuals to be professional print journalists, news editors, and news managers. Includes instruction in news writing and editing; reporting; photojournalism; layout and graphic design;... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Library Science + Librarianship | |
A program that focuses on the knowledge and skills required to develop, organize, store, retrieve, administer, and facilitate the use of local, remote, and networked collections of information in print, audiovisual, and electronic formats and that prepares individuals for professional service as librarians... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other | |
Any instructional program in linguistic, comparative, and related language studies and services not listed in the Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, General category. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Materials Engineering | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and materials science principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of materials and related processes used in manufacturing in a wide variety of settings; the synthesis of new industrial materials, including marrying and bonding... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Mathematics, General | |
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. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Mechanical Engineering | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment; stationary... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | |
Any instructional program in multi/interdisciplinary studies not listed in the Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General category. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Music, General | |
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. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Musicology and Ethnomusicology | |
A program that focuses on the systematic study of the forms and methods of music art, and the functions of music, in Western and non-Western societies and cultures. Includes instruction in music theory, musicological research methods, and studies of specific cultural styles such as jazz, folk music,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Nuclear Engineering | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems for controlling and manipulating nuclear energy, including nuclear power plant design, fission reactor design, fusion reactor design, reactor control and... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Nutrition Sciences | |
A scientific program that focuses on the utilization of food for human growth and metabolism, in both normal and dysfunctional states, from the interdisciplinary perspective of the agricultural, human, biological, and biomedical sciences. Includes instruction in food science, biochemistry, physiology,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Philosophy | |
A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applications to the theoretical foundations and... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Physics, General | |
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,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Political Science and Government, General | |
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... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Psychology, General | |
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,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Public Policy Analysis | |
A program that focuses on the systematic analysis of public policy issues and decision processes. Includes instruction in the role of economic and political factors in public decision-making and policy formulation; microeconomic analysis of policy issues; resource allocation and decision modeling; cost/benefit... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Social Sciences, Other | |
Any instructional program in social sciences not listed in the Social Sciences, General category. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Sociology | |
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... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Spanish Language and Literature | |
A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings. |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Special Education and Teaching, General | |
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,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Speech-Language Pathology + Pathologist | |
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 in consultation with clinicians and educators. Includes instruction in the anatomy... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Statistics, General | |
A general program that focuses on the relationships between groups of measurements, and similarities and differences, using probability theory and techniques derived from it. Includes instruction in the principles in probability theory, binomial distribution, regression analysis, standard deviation,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Systems Engineering | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of total systems solutions to a wide variety of engineering problems, including the integration of human, physical, energy, communications, management, and information... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism | |
A program that focuses on the study of the history, literature, theory, and analysis of written plays, theatrical productions, and theatre methods and organization. Includes instruction in historical method; critical theory; literary analysis; the study of themes and archetypes in dramatic literature;... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Urban Studies + Affairs | |
A program that focuses on the application of social science principles to the study of urban institutions and the forces influencing urban social and political life. Includes instruction in urban theory, the development and evolution of urban areas, urban sociology, principles of urban and social planning,... |
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University of Maryland-College Park
Masters degree
Women's Studies | |
A program that focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of women, and the development of modern feminism in relation to the roles played by women in different periods and locations in North America and the world. Programs may focus on literature, philosophy, and the arts as... |
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