CSU Program Codes and Corresponding CIP Codes
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00.0000 11/02/10
00121 Pre-Nursing 51.1105
01011 Agriculture 01.0000
Instructional programs that focus on agriculture and related sciences and that prepare individuals to
apply specific knowledge, methods, and techniques to the management and performance of
agricultural operations.
01012 Agricultural Education 13.1301
A program that prepares individuals to teach vocational agricultural programs at various educational
levels.
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01013 International Agriculture 01.0701
A program that focuses on the application of agricultural management and scientific principles to the
problems of global food production and distribution, and to the study of the agricultural systems of
other countries. Includes instruction in agricultural economics; comparative agricultural systems;
international agribusiness and law; third-world development studies and economic development; and
global applications of climate, soil, water resources, ecological and environmental studies, and animal
01014 Agricultural Studies, Agricultural Sciences 01.9999 Any instructional program in agriculture, agricultural operations, and related sciences not listed above.
Added "Ag
Sciences"
10/5/2016
01015 Agricultural Communication 01.0802
A program that prepares individuals to apply journalistic, communication, and broadcasting principles
to the development, production, and transmittal of agricultural information. Includes instruction in basic
journalism, broadcasting, film/video, and communication techniques; the production of technically
specialized information products for agricultural audiences; and the principles of agricultural sciences
and business operations needed to develop and communicate agricultural subject matter in effective
01021 Agronomy, Crop Science 01.1102
A program that focuses on the chemical, physical, and biological relationships of crops and the soils
nurturing them. Includes instruction in the growth and behavior of agricultural crops, the development
of new plant varieties, and the scientific management of soils and nutrients for maximum plant
nutrition, health, and productivity.
01031 Soil Science 01.1201
A program that generally focuses on the scientific classification of soils, soil properties, and their
relationship to agricultural crops. Includes instruction in soil chemistry, soil physics, soil biology, soil
fertility, morphogenesis, mineralogy, hydrology, agronomy, and soil conservation and management.
01041 Animal Science 01.0901
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 and
food products processing.
01042 Pre-Veterinary Science 01.1302 A program that prepares individuals for admission to a professional program in veterinary medicine.
51.1104 08/15/19
01043 Animal Health Science 01.8301
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of veterinarians, laboratory animal
specialists, and zoological professionals, to provide patient management, care, and clinical
procedures assistance as well as owner communication. Includes instruction in animal nursing care,
animal health and nutrition, animal handling, clinical pathology, radiology, anesthesiology, dental
prophylaxis, surgical assisting, clinical laboratory procedures, office administration skills, patient and
owner management, and applicable standards and regulations.
51.0808 08/15/19
01051 Dairy Science 01.0905
A program that focuses on the application of biological and chemical principles to the production and
management of dairy animals and the production and handling of dairy products. Includes instruction
in animal sciences, nutrition sciences, food science and technology, biochemistry, and related aspects
of human and animal health and safety.
01061 Poultry Science 01.0907
A program that focuses on the application of biological and chemical principles to the production and
management of poultry animals and the production and handling of poultry products. Includes
instruction in avian sciences, nutrition sciences, food science and technology, biochemistry, hatchery
design, and related aspects of human and animal health and safety.
01071 Fisheries Biology 03.0301
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the husbandry and production of non-domesticated
fish and shellfish populations for recreational and commercial purposes and the management of
fishing and marine/aquatic product processing to ensure adequate conservation and efficient
utilization. Includes instruction in the principles of marine/aquatic biology, freshwater and saltwater
ecosystems, water resources, fishing production operations and management, fishing policy and
regulation, and the management of recreational and commercial fishing activities.
01072 Wildlife Management 03.0601
A program that prepares individuals to conserve and manage wilderness areas and the flora, marine
and aquatic life therein, and manage wildlife reservations and zoological/aquarium facilities for
recreational, commercial, and ecological purposes. Includes instruction in wildlife biology,
marine/aquatic biology, environmental science, freshwater and saltwater ecosystems, natural
resources management and policy, outdoor recreation and parks management, the design and
operation of natural and artificial wildlife habitats, applicable law and regulations, and related
01081 Horticulture, Fruit Science 01.1103
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
species; and the scientific management of horticultural plant development and production through the
01082 Viticulture 01.1004
A program that focuses on the application of scientific and agribusiness principles to the production of
grapes, the making of wine, and the wine business. Includes instruction in grapes and wines of the
world; grape production; winemaking technology; plant biology; chemistry; food science, safety, and
packaging; soil science; pest management; and marketing and business management.
01.1103 12/06/10 01.0309 08/15/19
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01091 Ornamental Horticulture 01.0603
A program that focuses on domesticated plants and plant materials used for decorative and
recreational applications and prepares individuals to breed, grow, and utilize ornamental plant
varieties for commercial and aesthetic purposes. Includes instruction in applicable plant science
subjects, the environmental design and artistic aspects of horticultural product usage, and the
01101 Agricultural and Farm Management 01.0104
A program that prepares individuals to manage farms, ranches, and similar enterprises. Includes
instruction in applicable agricultural specialization, business management, accounting, taxation,
capitalization, purchasing, government programs and regulations, operational planning and
budgeting, contracts and negotiation, and estate planning.
01111 Agricultural Economics 01.0103
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.
01121 Agricultural Business 01.0102
A program that prepares individuals to manage agricultural businesses and agriculturally related
operations within diversified corporations. Includes instruction in agriculture, agricultural specialization,
business management, accounting, finance, marketing, planning, human resources management,
and other managerial responsibilities.
01.0101 12/07/10
01122 Wine Business Strategies 01.0199 Any instructional program in agricultural business and management not listed above.
01123 Agribusiness Risk and Marketing Management 01.0199 Any instructional program in agricultural business and management not listed above.
09/20/22
01130 Food Science and Technology 01.1002
A program that focuses on the application of chemical, physical, and engineering principles to the
development and implementation of manufacturing, packaging, storage, and distribution technologies
and processes for food products. Includes instruction in food engineering, food preservation and
handling, food preparation, food packaging and display, food storage and shipment, and related
equipment and facilities design, operation, and maintenance.
01131 Food Science 01.1001
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
sciences, human physiology and nutrition, food chemistry, agricultural products processing, food
additives, food preparation and packaging, food storage and shipment, and related aspects of human
health and safety including toxicology and pathology.
01132 Enology 01.1004
A program that focuses on the application of scientific and agribusiness principles to the production of
grapes, the making of wine, and the wine business. Includes instruction in grapes and wines of the
world; grape production; winemaking technology; plant biology; chemistry; food science, safety, and
packaging; soil science; pest management; and marketing and business management.
01.1099 09/07/16 01.0309 08/15/19
01141 Forestry 03.0501
A program that generally prepares individuals to manage and develop forest areas for economic,
recreational, and ecological purposes. Includes instruction in forest-related sciences, mapping,
statistics, harvesting and production technology, natural resources management and economics,
wildlife sciences, administration, and public relations.
01151 Natural Resources 03.0101
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 and natural
resources management; and the recreational and economic uses of renewable and nonrenewable
01152 Watershed Management 03.0205
A program that prepares individuals to apply the principles of marine/aquatic biology, oceanography,
natural resource economics, and natural resources management to the development, conservation,
and management of freshwater and saltwater environments. Includes instruction in subjects such as
wetlands, riverine, lacustrian, coastal, and oceanic water resources; water conservation and use; flood
control; pollution control; water supply logistics; wastewater management; aquatic and marine ecology;
aquatic and marine life conservation; and the economic and recreational uses of water resources.
01153 Natural Resources Planning 03.0299 Any instructional program in natural resources management and policy not listed above.
01154 Wastewater Utilization 03.9999 Any instructional program in natural resources and conservation not listed above.
01155 Ecological Economics 03.0204
A program that focuses on the application of economic concepts and methods to the analysis of
issues such as air and water pollution, land use planning, waste disposal, invasive species and pest
control, conservation policies, and related environmental problems. Includes instruction in cost-benefit
analysis, environmental impact assessment, evaluation and assessment of alternative resource
management strategies, policy evaluation and monitoring, and descriptive and analytic tools for
studying how environmental developments affect the economic system.
01156 Forest, Watershed and Wildland Sciences 03.9999 Any instructional program in natural resources and conservation not listed above.
01161 Agricultural Systems Mgmt 01.0201
A program that generally prepares individuals to sell, select, and service agricultural or agribusiness
technical equipment and facilities, including computers, specialized software, power units, machinery,
equipment structures, and utilities. Includes instruction in agricultural power systems, planning and
selecting materials for the construction of support facilities, mechanical practices associated with
irrigation and water conservation, erosion control, and agricultural data processing systems.
01171 Rangeland Resource Science 01.1106
A program that focuses on the scientific study of rangelands, arid regions, grasslands, and other
areas of low productivity, as well as the principles of managing such resources for maximum benefit
and environmental balance. Includes instruction in livestock management, wildlife biology, plant
sciences, ecology, soil science, and hydrology.
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01991 Agricultural Biology, Plant Science 01.1105
A program that focuses on the application of scientific principles to the control of animal, insect and
weed infestation of domesticated plant populations and other settings, including agricultural crops; the
prevention/reduction of attendant economic loss; and the control of environmental pollution and
degradation related to pest infestation and pest control measures. Includes instruction in entomology,
applicable animal sciences, plant pathology and physiology, weed science, crop science, and
01992 Agricultural Chemistry 01.9999 Any instructional program in agriculture, agricultural operations, and related sciences not listed above.
01993 Landscape Irrigation Science 01.0605
A program that prepares individuals to manage and maintain indoor and/or outdoor ornamental and
recreational plants and groundcovers and related conceptual designs established by landscape
architects, interior designers, enterprise owners or managers, and individual clients. Includes
instruction in applicable principles of horticulture, gardening, plant and soil irrigation and nutrition, turf
maintenance, plant maintenance, equipment operation and maintenance, personnel supervision, and
02011
Environmental Design 04.0401
A program that prepares individuals to design public and private spaces, indoor and outdoor, for
leisure, recreational, commercial, and living purposes, and for professional practice as environmental
designers and architects. Includes instruction in the design and planning of public and private open
spaces and their relationship to buildings and other aspects of the built environment; facilities
management; related aspects of interior design and architecture, landscape architecture, and urban
planning; and professional responsibilities and standards.
02015 Architecture/Pre-Architecture Studies 04.0200
A program of study that is a precursor to an advanced degree in architecture. Includes instruction in
architectural design, architectural graphics, architectural history, architectural technology, architectural
theory and criticism, building technology, calculus, design studio, human factors, environmental
architecture, geometry and trigonometry, physics, and technical drawing.
CSU code
03/01/24
02020 Architectural and Building Science/Technology 04.0902
A program that focuses on the application of advanced technology to building design and
construction, retrofitting existing buildings, and efficient operation of buildings, including lighting and
daylight design, acoustics, solar design, building conservation, and energy-conscious design. Includes
instruction in architecture, building technology, civil and structural engineering, mechanical
engineering, environmental control systems, sustainability, and computer tools and applications.
CSU code
04/21/20
02021 Architecture 04.0201
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;
professional responsibilities and standards; and related cultural, social, economic, and environmental
02022 Interior Architecture 04.0501
A program that prepares individuals to apply architectural principles in the design of structural interiors
for living, recreational, and business purposes and to function as professional interior architects.
Includes instruction in architecture, structural systems design, heating and cooling systems,
occupational and safety standards, interior design, specific end-use applications, and professional
02031 Interior Design 50.0408
A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and
techniques to the professional planning, designing, equipping, and furnishing of residential and
commercial interior spaces. Includes instruction in computer applications, drafting, and graphic
techniques; principles of interior lighting, acoustics, systems integration, and color coordination;
furniture and furnishings; textiles and their finishing; the history of interior design and period styles;
basic structural design; building codes and inspection regulations; and applications to office, hotel,
02041 Landscape Architecture 04.0601
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, and theory; environmental design; applicable law and regulations; and professional
02061 City and Regional Planning 04.0301
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, and transportation systems design; community and commercial
development; zoning; land use planning; applied economics; policy analysis; applicable laws and
regulations; and professional responsibilities and managerial duties.
02062 Rural and Town Planning 04.0301
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, and transportation systems design; community and commercial
development; zoning; land use planning; applied economics; policy analysis; applicable laws and
regulations; and professional responsibilities and managerial duties.
03011
Asian Studies 05.0103
A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the
peoples of the Asian Continent, including the study of the Asian diasporas overseas.
03021 East Asian Studies 05.0104
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.
03031 South Asian Studies 05.0112
A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the
peoples of South Asia, defined as including Afghanistan, India, the Maldives, Myanmar (Burma),
Pakistan, and Sri Lanka and related borderlands and island groups; and including the study of
migration patterns and overseas diasporas.
03051 African Studies/ Africana Studies 05.0101
A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the
peoples of the African Continent, usually with an emphasis on Africa south of the Sahara, and
including the African diasporas overseas.
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03071 Russian/Central European Stds 05.0105
A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of the region
encompassing Russia, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia, including the Balkan, Baltic,
Caucasus, and Central Asian states that were republics of the former Soviet Union.
03081 Latin American Studies 05.0107
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.
03082 Brazilian Studies 05.0107
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.
CSU Code
04/13/22
03085 Central American Studies 05.0107
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.
01/00/00
03091 Middle Eastern Studies 05.0108
A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the
peoples of North Africa, Southwestern Asia, Asia Minor, and the Arabian Peninsula, related
borderlands and island groups, and including emigrant and immigrant groups.
03101 European Studies 05.0106
A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the
peoples of the European Continent, including the study of European migration patterns and colonial
empires.
03102 Modern Greek Studies 05.0106
A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the
peoples of the European Continent, including the study of European migration patterns and colonial
empires.
03121 French Studies 05.0124
A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of France, other
Francophone countries inside and outside Europe, and the French colonial experience and the
associated French minorities around the world.
05.0106 09/07/16
03122 Italian Studies 05.0126
A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of modern Italy and its
predecessors on the Italian Peninsula, including the overseas migrations of Italian peoples.
05.0106 09/07/16
03131 American Studies 05.0102
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
03132 California Studies 05.0122
A program that focuses on the defined geographic subregions and subcultures within modern and
historical countries and societies. Includes such topics as Acadian Studies, French Canadian and
Quebec Studies, Southern (U.S.) Studies, Appalachian (U.S.) Studies, New England Studies,
Southwestern Studies, Northern Studies, and others.
03991 Armenian Studies 05.0199 Any instructional program in specifically defined area studies not listed above.
03992 Canadian Studies 05.0115
A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the
peoples of Canada and its Pre-Columbian, colonial, and pre-federation predecessors, including
immigrant flows and related borderlands and island groups.
04011 Biology 26.0101
A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological
sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and
programs covering a variety of biological specializations.
04012 Environmental Biology 26.1305
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the origins, functions, relationships, interactions, and
natural history of living populations, communities, species, and ecosystems in relation to dynamic
environmental processes. Includes instruction in biodiversity, molecular genetic and genomic
evolution, mesoscale ecology, computational biology and modeling, conservation biology, local and
global environmental change, and restoration ecology.
04014 Human Biological Sciences 26.9999 Any instructional program in the biological and biomedical sciences not listed above.
04016 Evolutionary Biology 26.1303
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the genetic, developmental, functional, and
morphological patterns and processes, and theoretical principles; and the emergence and mutation of
organisms over time. Includes instruction in molecular and morphological systematics; genetics and
development; evolutionary transformation; paleobiology and paleontology; morphogenesis; mutation;
locomotor, biomechanical and craniodental form and function; evolutionary theory; and systematic
04017 Ecology and Evolutionary Biology 26.131
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the relationships and interactions across levels of
biological organization--genes and genomes, organisms, species, and ecosystems--and how these
change over time, including the origins and history of species, the processes by which biodiversity has
evolved, and the ecological context in which this evolution takes place. Includes instruction in animal,
plant, population, functional, evolutionary, and ecosystem ecology; ecological and evolutionary
genetics; molecular evolution; population and conservation biology; animal and plant diversity;
biometry; and scientific and research ethics.
04021 Botany 26.0301
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, paleobotany, and applications of biophysics and molecular biology.
04031 Bacteriology 26.0503
A program that focuses on the scientific study of pathogenic bacteria that are significant factors in
causing or facilitating human disease. Includes instruction in the pathogenesis of bacterial diseases,
bacterial genetics and physiology, bacterial anatomy and structure, antigens, bacterial reproduction,
bacterial adhesion, phagocytes, and the identification of new or mutated bacteria and bacterial agents.
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04041 Plant Pathology 26.0305
A program that focuses on the scientific study of plant diseases and plant health, and the
development of disease control mechanisms. Includes instruction in plant anatomy and physiology,
pathogenesis, molecular plant virology, molecular genetics, bacterial epidemiology, causal agent
identification, host/agent interactions, disease resistance and response mechanisms, developing plant
disease treatments, disease prevention, and disease physiology and control.
04071 Zoology 26.0701
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the biology of animal species and phyla, with
reference to their molecular and cellular systems, anatomy, physiology, and behavior. Includes
instruction in molecular and cell biology, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, ecology and behavior,
evolutionary biology, and applications to specific species and phyla.
04101 Physiology 26.0901
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the functional dynamics, morphology, and
biochemical and biophysical communications within organisms and between living systems at all
levels of complexity and integration. Includes instruction in reproduction, growth, hormonal action,
vascular function, respiration, digestion, sensory perception and processing, sensorimotor integration,
signal encoding and conveyance, homeostasis, physical function and malfunction, evolutionary
physiology, and disease processes.
04111 Microbiology 26.0502
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
microbiology, immunology, biostatistics, bioinformatics, and laboratory methods including microscopy.
04112 Medical Microbiology 26.0503
A program that focuses on the scientific study of pathogenic bacteria that are significant factors in
causing or facilitating human disease. Includes instruction in the pathogenesis of bacterial diseases,
bacterial genetics and physiology, bacterial anatomy and structure, antigens, bacterial reproduction,
bacterial adhesion, phagocytes, and the identification of new or mutated bacteria and bacterial agents.
04121 Anatomy 26.0403
A program that focuses on the scientific study of organ systems, tissue structures, and whole bodies
together with their cellular and structural components and dynamics. Includes instruction in cell biology
and histology, structural biology, molecular mechanics, regional and gross anatomy, embryology,
neuroanatomy, endocrinology and secretory dynamics, and applications to such topics as aging and
04141 Biochemistry 26.0202
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 in bio-
organic chemistry, protein chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, bioseparations, regulatory biochemistry,
enzymology, hormonal chemistry, calorimetry, and research methods and equipment operation.
04151 Biophysics 26.0203
A program that focuses on the application of physics principles to the scientific study of the
mechanisms of biological processes and assemblies at all levels of complexity. Includes instruction in
research methods and equipment operation and applications to subjects such as bioenergetics,
biophysical theory and modeling, electrophysics, membrane biology, channels, receptors and
transporters, contractility and muscle function, protein shaping and folding, molecular and
supramolecular structures and assemblies, and computational science.
04152 Biomedical Physics 51.2205
A program that focuses on the application of physics, nuclear science, and engineering physics to
diagnostic, treatment, and therapeutic processes and public health protection. Includes instruction in
radiation biophysics, biophysics, health effects of natural and artificially induced radiation, hazard
evaluation, environmental radioactivity, nuclear physics, engineering physics, radiobiology, medical
radiology, calibration and dosage theory, computer applications and medical informatics, and specific
research problems.
26.0203 09/30/08 01/26/00 02/10/12
04153 Biomedical Science 26.0102
A general, program that focuses on the integrative scientific study of biological issues related to health
and medicine, or a program in one or more of the biomedical sciences that is undifferentiated as to
title. Includes instruction in any of the basic medical sciences at the research level; biological science
research in biomedical faculties; and general studies encompassing a variety of the biomedical
Biomedical
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02/09/10
04154 Epidemiology 26.1309
A program that focuses on the scientific study of disease, disability, and trauma patterns within and
across populations and the development of health management mechanisms to prevent and control
disease outbreaks and injurious behaviors. Includes instruction in biostatistics, biochemistry,
molecular biology, immunology, disease and injury determinants, genetic disease and disability
factors, behavioral studies, health services research, environmental disease and injury factors, and
CSU code
3/27/2020
04161 Molecular Biology 26.0204
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 signaling and transduction,
regulation of cell growth, enzyme substrates and mechanisms of enzyme action, DNA-protein
interaction, and applications to fields such as biotechnology, genetics, cell biology, and physiology.
04171 Cell and Molecular Biology 26.0401
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the structure, function, and regulation of cells as
individual units and as components of larger systems. Includes instruction in cell chemistry, cellular
dynamics, cellular replication and reproduction, cell anatomy, membrane function, organelles, cell
adhesion and extracellular matrices, cell dynamics and motility, meiosis and mytosis, signal
transduction, regulation, recognition and defense mechanisms, the cell cycle, cell metabolism and
respiration, gene expression, and studies of cell types and characteristics.
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04181 Marine Biology 26.1302
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the ecology and behavior of microbes, plants, and
animals inhabiting oceans, coastal waters, and saltwater wetlands and their interactions with the
physical environment. Includes instruction in chemical, physical, and geological oceanography;
molecular, cellular, and biochemical studies; marine microbiology; marine botany; ichthyology;
mammalogy; marine population dynamics and biodiversity; reproductive biology; studies of specific
species, phyla, habitats, and ecosystems; marine paleocology and palentology; and applications to
fields such as fisheries science and biotechnology.
04182 Aquatic Biology 26.1304
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the ecology and behavior of microbes, plants, and
animals inhabiting inland fresh waters such as lakes, ponds, rivers, creeks, estuaries, and wetlands.
Includes instruction in geology and hydrology; aquatic ecosystems; microbiology; mycology; botany;
ichthyology; mammalogy; population biology and biodiversity; studies of specific species, phyla, and
habitats; and applications to fields such as natural resources conservation, fisheries science, and
04191 Biostatistics and Biometry 26.1102
A program that focuses on the application of descriptive and inferential statistics to biomedical
research and clinical, public health, and industrial issues related to human populations. Includes
instruction in mathematical statistics, modeling, clinical trials methodology, disease and survival
analysis, longitudinal analysis, missing data analysis, spatial analysis, computer tomography,
biostatistics consulting, and applications to such topics as genetics, oncology, pharmacokinetics,
physiology, neurobiology, and biophysics.
04201 Ecology 26.1301
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; landscape and/or marine/aquatic dynamics; decomposition; global and regional
elemental budgets; biotic and abiotic regulation of nutrient cycles; ecophysiology; ecosystem
resilience, disturbance, and succession; community and habitat dynamics; organismal interactions (co-
evolution, competition, predation); paleoecology; and evolutionary ecology.
04202 Ecological Conservation 03.9999 Any instructional program in natural resources and conservation not listed above.
14202 01/23/09
04211 Entomology 26.0702
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 as insect toxicology and the biochemical control of insect populations.
04221 Genetics 26.0801
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the organization, recombination, function,
regulation, and transmission of heritable information in biological organisms at all levels of complexity.
Includes instruction in Mendelian genetics, mechanisms of gene regulation, chromosome structure
and replication, epigenetic phenomena, DNA repair and recombination, sex determination, genetic
interactions between genomes, and molecular evolution.
04261 Toxicology 26.1004
A program that focuses on the scientific study of poisons and other biohazards; their interactions with
organisms and their food and respiratory systems; and their prevention, management, and
counteraction. Includes instruction in toxicological biochemistry, toxic agents and transporters, toxin
fate, toxicokinetics and metabolism, toxin classification, molecular toxic mechanisms, extracellular
matrices and cell function, bacterial pathogenesis and mutagenesis, pathophysiology and apoptosis,
cell stress and injury, studies of specific toxins, and studies of specific organ systems and
physiological functions in relation to toxicological problems.
04991 Biotechnology 26.1201
A program that focuses on the application of the biological sciences, biochemistry, and genetics to the
preparation of new and enhanced agricultural, environmental, clinical, and industrial products,
including the commercial exploitation of microbes, plants, and animals. Includes instruction in
bioinformatics, gene identification, phylogenetics and comparative genomics, bioinorganic chemistry,
immunoassaying, DNA sequencing, xenotransplantation, genetic engineering, industrial microbiology,
drug and biologic development, enzyme-based production processes, patent law, biotechnology
management and marketing, applicable regulations, and biotechnology ethics.
05011 Business Administration 52.0201
A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and
processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources
management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics,
organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
05012 Business Education 13.1303
A program that prepares individuals to teach vocational business programs at various educational
05013 E-Business 52.0208
A program that prepares individuals to plan, manage, supervise, and market electronic business
operations, products, and services provided online via the Internet. Includes instruction in business
administration, information technology, information resources management, web design, computer
and Internet law and policy, computer privacy and security, e-trading, insurance, electronic marketing,
investment capital planning, enterprise operations, personnel supervision, contracting, and product
and service networking.
05015 Concrete Industry Management 15.1501
A program that focuses on the application of engineering principles to the planning and operational
management of industrial and manufacturing operations, and prepares individuals to plan and
manage such operations. Includes instruction in accounting, engineering economy, financial
management, industrial and human resources management, industrial psychology, management
information systems, mathematical modeling and optimization, quality control, operations research,
safety and health issues, and environmental program management.
05016 Business Administration and Life Sciences 52.0299 Any instructional program in business and administration not listed above.
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05017 Construction Management 52.2001
A program that prepares individuals to manage, coordinate, and supervise the construction process
from concept development through project completion on timely and economic bases. Includes
instruction in commercial, residential, mechanical, highway/heavy civil, electrical, environmental,
industrial, and specialty construction; facilities management; project planning; budgeting and cost
control; logistics and materials management; personnel management and labor relations; site safety;
construction contracting; construction processes and techniques; organization and scheduling; and
05018 Professional Science 52.9999
Any instructional program in business, management, marketing and related support services not listed
above.
39749 N/A
05019 Master of Business Admin (for JD Students at Western) 52.0299 Any instructional program in business and administration not listed above.
Obsolete 05/27/15
05021 Accountancy 52.0301
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,
auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information
systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to
specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.
05022 Taxation 52.1601
A program that prepares individuals to provide tax advice and management services to individuals
and corporations. Includes instruction in tax law and regulations, tax record systems, individual and
corporate income taxation, tax planning, partnerships and fiduciary relationships, estates and trusts,
property depreciation, capital gains and losses, dispositions, transfers, liquidity, valuation, and
applications to specific tax problems.
05023 Auditing 52.0303
A program that prepares individuals, including certified accountants, to perform independent internal
and external appraisals to evaluate organizational financial and operational activities, ensure
compliance with laws and policies, safeguard assets, and promote effective planning and resource
allocation. Includes instruction in advanced accounting, audit tools and techniques, sampling, risk and
control, audit planning, audit function management, law and regulations, environmental auditing,
information technology applications, professional standards and ethics, and specific industry and
05024 Professional Accountancy 52.0301
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,
auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information
systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to
specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.
05025 Accounting and Finance 52.0304
An integrated or combined program in accounting and finance that prepares individuals to function as
accountants and financial managers or analysts.
06/11/20
05031 Business Statistics 52.1302
A program that focuses on the application of mathematical statistics to the description, analysis, and
forecasting of business data. Includes instruction in statistical theory and methods, computer
applications, data analysis and display, long- and short-term forecasting methods, and market
05041 Finance 52.0801
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, asset and debt management, budgeting, financial analysis, and investments and
05042 Banking 52.0803
A program that prepares individuals to perform a wide variety of customer services in banks,
insurance agencies, savings and loan companies, and related enterprises. Includes instruction in
communications and public relations skills, business equipment operation, and technical skills
applicable to the methods and operations of specific financial or insurance services.
05043 Financial Services 52.0804
A program that prepares individuals to plan and manage the financial interests and growth of
individuals and institutions. Includes instruction in portfolio management, investment management,
estate planning, insurance, tax planning, strategic investing and planning, financial consulting
05044 Corporate Financial Management 52.0899 Any instructional program in financial management and services not listed above.
05061 Management 52.0201
A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and
processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources
management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics,
organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
05062 Office Systems 52.0204
A program that prepares individuals to supervise and manage the operations and personnel of
business offices and management-level divisions. Includes instruction in employee supervision,
management, and labor relations; budgeting; scheduling and coordination; office systems operation
and maintenance; office records management, organization, and security; office facilities design and
space management; preparation and evaluation of business management data; and public relations.
05063 Industrial Management 52.0205
A program that prepares individuals to manage and direct the physical and/or technical functions of a
firm or organization, particularly those relating to development, production, and manufacturing.
Includes instruction in principles of general management, manufacturing and production systems,
plant management, equipment maintenance management, production control, industrial labor
relations and skilled trades supervision, strategic manufacturing policy, systems analysis, productivity
analysis and cost control, and materials planning.
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05064 Production and Operations Management 52.0205
A program that prepares individuals to manage and direct the physical and/or technical functions of a
firm or organization, particularly those relating to development, production, and manufacturing.
Includes instruction in principles of general management, manufacturing and production systems,
plant management, equipment maintenance management, production control, industrial labor
relations and skilled trades supervision, strategic manufacturing policy, systems analysis, productivity
analysis and cost control, and materials planning.
05065 Information Technology Management 52.0201
A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and
processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources
management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics,
organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
05066 Non-Profit Management 52.0206
A program that prepares individuals to manage the business affairs of non-profit corporations,
including foundations, educational institutions, associations, and other such organizations, and public
agencies and governmental operations. Includes instruction in business management, principles of
public administration, principles of accounting and financial management, human resources
management, taxation of non-profit organizations, and business law as applied to non-profit
52.0101 09/07/16
05067 Medical Product Development Management 52.0299 Any instructional program in business and administration not listed above.
05068 Business and Technology 52.0299 Any instructional program in business and administration not listed above.
05071 Quantitative Methods, Analysis, Business Analytics 52.1301
A general program that focuses on the application of statistical modeling, data warehousing, data
mining, programming, forecasting and operations research techniques to the analysis of problems of
business organization and performance. Includes instruction in optimization theory and mathematical
techniques, data mining, data warehousing, stochastic and dynamic modeling, operations analysis,
and the design and testing of prototype systems and evaluation models.
27.0305 10/15/10
05072 Management Science, Operations Resources 14.3701
A program that focuses on the development and application of complex mathematical or simulation
models to solve problems involving operational systems, where the system concerned is subject to
human intervention. Includes instruction in advanced multivariate analysis, application of judgment
and statistical tests, optimization theory and techniques, resource allocation theory, mathematical
modeling, control theory, statistical analysis, and applications to specific research problems.
05073 Actuarial Science 52.1304
A program that focuses on the mathematical and statistical analysis of risk, and their applications to
insurance and other business management problems. Includes instruction in forecasting theory,
quantitative and non-quantitative risk measurement methodologies, development of risk tables,
secondary data analysis, and computer-assisted research methods.
05074 Marketing Analytics 52.1399
Any instructional program in business quantitative methods and management science not listed
above.
12/12/19
05075 Digital Supply Chain Management 52.1399
Any instructional program in business quantitative methods and management science not listed
above.
09/27/21
05076 Financial Analytics 30.7104
A program that focuses on financial big data modeling from algorithms to cloud-based data-driven
financial technologies. Includes instruction in financial analytics, financial data processing, knowledge
management, data visualization, effective decision communication, machine learning for finance,
statistical inference and dynamic modeling on financial data, and project management.
CSU code
03/01/23
05077 Supply Chain Innovation 52.1399
Any instructional program in business quantitative methods and management science not listed
above.
08/01/23
05078 Business Analytics 30.7102
A program that prepares individuals to apply data science to solve business challenges. Includes
instruction in machine learning, optimization methods, computer algorithms, probability and stochastic
models, information economics, logistics, strategy, consumer behavior, marketing, and visual
CSU code
10/01/23
05079 Accounting and Analytics 52.1399
Any instructional program in business quantitative methods and management science not listed
above.
03/07/24
05081 Hotel, Hospitality Management 52.0901
A program that prepares individuals to serve as general managers and directors of hospitality
operations on a system-wide basis, including both travel arrangements and promotion and the
provision of traveler facilities. Includes instruction in principles of operations in the travel and tourism,
hotel and lodging facilities, food services, and recreation facilities industries; hospitality marketing
strategies; hospitality planning; management and coordination of franchise and unit operations;
business management; accounting and financial management; hospitality transportation and logistics;
and hospitality industry policies and regulations.
05082 Travel and Tourism 52.0903
A program that prepares individuals to manage travel-related enterprises and related convention
and/or tour services. Includes instruction in travel agency management, tour arranging and planning,
convention and event planning, travel industry operations and procedures, tourism marketing and
promotion strategies, travel counseling, travel industry law, international and domestic operations, and
05083 Entertainment, Tourism Mgmt 52.0999 Any instructional program in hospitality service management not listed above.
05084 Sports Management 31.0504
A program that prepares individuals to apply business, coaching and physical education principles to
the organization, administration and management of athletic programs and teams,
fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, sport recreation services, and related services.
Includes instruction in program planning and development; business and financial management
principles; sales, marketing and recruitment; event promotion, scheduling and management; facilities
management; public relations; legal aspects of sports; and applicable health and safety standards.
05085 Apparel/Textile Manufacture Management 19.0902
A program that focuses on the design, development, and production of textile products and related
processes and systems. Includes instruction in functional and aesthetic design, human factors
research, production planning, manufacturing processes, quality assessment, and distribution
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05086 Meeting and Event Planning 52.0907
A program that prepares individuals to plan, budget, and implement conferences, meetings, and other
special events in the public or private sectors. Includes instruction in principles of meeting and event
planning; special event management; budgets and finance; site selection; contracts, vendors, and
negotiations; marketing and promotions; food and beverage management; audio-visual basics and
meeting technology; and hospitality law.
05091 Marketing 52.1401
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, pricing theory, marketing campaign and strategic planning, market segments,
advertising methods, sales operations and management, consumer relations, retailing, and
applications to specific products and markets.
05092 Retailing 52.1803
A program that prepares individuals to perform operations associated with retail sales in a variety of
settings. Includes instruction in over-the-counter and other direct sales operations in business
settings, basic bookkeeping principles, customer service, team/staff leadership and supervision, floor
management, and applicable technical skills.
05101 Transportation, Logistics Mgmt 52.0203
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
purchasing, inventory control, storage and handling, just-in-time manufacturing, logistics planning,
shipping and delivery management, transportation, quality control, resource estimation and allocation,
05103 Engineering and Transportation Management 52.0299 Any instructional program in business and administration not listed above.
05104 Transportation and Supply Chain Management 52.0299 Any instructional program in business and administration not listed above.
05105 Global Supply Chain Management 52.0203
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
purchasing, inventory control, storage and handling, just-in-time manufacturing, logistics planning,
shipping and delivery management, transportation, quality control, resource estimation and allocation,
52.0299 06/13/17
05106 Packaging 15.1503
A program that focuses on the application of scientific, technological, design, and business principles
to the development of packages and packaging materials, including raw material production,
conversion of raw materials into usable forms, design, distribution, and post-use recycling and reuse.
Includes instruction in principles of packaging, materials sciences, distribution and transportation,
engineering and technology, graphic design, packaging regulations, and business and marketing.
05111 Real Estate 52.1501
A program that prepares individuals to develop, buy, sell, appraise, and manage real estate. Includes
instruction in land use development policy, real estate law, real estate marketing procedures, agency
management, brokerage, property inspection and appraisal, real estate investing, leased and rental
properties, commercial real estate, and property management.
05112 Urban Land Development 52.1501
A program that prepares individuals to develop, buy, sell, appraise, and manage real estate. Includes
instruction in land use development policy, real estate law, real estate marketing procedures, agency
management, brokerage, property inspection and appraisal, real estate investing, leased and rental
properties, commercial real estate, and property management.
05121 Insurance and Risk Management 52.1701
A program that prepares individuals to manage risk in organizational settings and provide insurance
and risk-aversion services to businesses, individuals, and other organizations. Includes instruction in
casualty insurance and general liability, property insurance, employee benefits, social and health
insurance, loss adjustment, underwriting, risk theory, and pension planning.
05131 International Business 52.1101
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
business in specific countries and markets.
05141 Secretarial Studies 52.0401
A program that generally prepares individuals to perform the duties of administrative assistants and/or
secretaries and stenographers. Includes instruction in business communications, principles of
business law, word processing and data entry, office machines operation and maintenance, office
procedures, public relations, secretarial accounting, filing systems and records management, and
05151 Human Resources, Personnel Management 52.1001
A program that generally prepares individuals to manage the development of human capital in
organizations, and to provide related services to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in
personnel and organization policy, human resource dynamics and flows, labor relations, sex roles, civil
rights, human resources law and regulations, motivation and compensation systems, work systems,
career management, employee testing and assessment, recruitment and selection, managing
employee and job training programs, and the management of human resources programs and
05156 Organizational Development 52.1003
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the behavior and motivations of individuals
functioning in organized groups, and its application to business and industrial settings. Includes
instruction in organization theory, industrial and organizational psychology, social psychology,
sociology of organizations, reinforcement and incentive theory, employee relations strategies,
organizational power and influence, organization stratification and hierarchy, leadership styles, and
applications of operations research and other methodologies to organizational analysis.
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05161 Industrial Relations 52.1002
A program that focuses on employee-management interactions and the management of issues and
disputes regarding working conditions and worker benefit packages, and that may prepare individuals
to function as labor or personnel relations specialists. Includes instruction in labor history, policies and
strategies of the labor movement, union organization, labor-management negotiation, labor law and
contract interpretation, labor economics, welfare and benefit packages, grievance procedures, and
labor policy studies.
05171 Business Economics 52.0601
A program that focuses on the application of economics principles to the analysis of the organization
and operation of business enterprises. Includes instruction in monetary theory, banking and financial
systems, theory of competition, pricing theory, wage and salary/incentive theory, analysis of markets,
and applications of econometrics and quantitative methods to the study of particular businesses and
05991 Business Computer Telecommunications 11.0901
A program that focuses on the design, implementation, and management of linked systems of
computers, peripherals, and associated software to maximize efficiency and productivity, and that
prepares individuals to function as network specialists and managers at various levels. Includes
instruction in operating systems and applications; systems design and analysis; networking theory and
solutions; types of networks; network management and control; network and flow optimization;
05992 Public Relations 09.0902
A program that focuses on the theories and methods for managing the media image of a business,
organization, or individual and the communication process with stakeholders, constituencies,
audiences, and the general public; and that prepares individuals to function as public relations
assistants, technicians, and managers. Includes instruction in public relations theory; related principles
of advertising, marketing, and journalism; message/image design; image management; special event
management; media relations; community relations; public affairs; and internal communications.
05993 Business, Special Interest 52.0299 Any instructional program in business and administration not listed above.
05995 Legal Environment of Business 52.0299 Any instructional program in business and administration not listed above.
05996 Small Business Management 52.0703
A program that prepares individuals to develop and manage independent small businesses. Includes
instruction in business administration; enterprise planning and entrepreneurship; start-up; small
business operations and problems; personnel supervision; capitalization and investment; taxation;
business law and regulations; e-commerce; home business operations; and applications to specific
sectors, products, and services.
05997 Entrepreneurship 52.0701
A program that generally prepares individuals to perform development, marketing and management
functions associated with owning and operating a business.
06010
Mass Media/Mass Communication 09.0102
A program that focuses on the analysis and criticism of media institutions and media texts, how people
experience and understand media content, and the roles of media in producing and transforming
culture. Includes instruction in communications regulation, law, and policy; media history; media
aesthetics, interpretation, and criticism; the social and cultural effects of mass media; cultural studies;
the economics of media industries; visual and media literacy; and the psychology and behavioral
aspects of media messages, interpretation, and utilization.
06011
Communication, Communication Studies
09.0101
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; verbal
and nonverbal interaction; rhetorical theory and criticism; performance studies; argumentation and
persuasion; technologically mediated communication; popular culture; and various contextual
06012 Communication Design 50.0401
A program in the applied visual arts that focuses on the general principles and techniques for
effectively communicating ideas and information, and packaging products, in digital and other formats
to business and consumer audiences, and that may prepare individuals in any of the applied art
06013 Health Communication 09.0905
A program that focuses on how people, individually and collectively, understand and accommodate to
health and illness and the role of communication and media in shaping professional health care
messages and public acceptance of these messages. Includes instruction in the development and use
of health-related and care-related messages and media; the goals and strategies of health care
promotion; relationships, roles, situations, and social structures in the context of health maintenance
and promotion; and applications to disease prevention, health advocacy, and communications
06015 Communication and Media Studies 09.0199 Any instructional program in communication and media studies not listed above.
01/28/19
06021 Journalism 09.0401
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;
journalism law and policy; professional standards and ethics; research methods; and journalism
06024 Bilingual Journalism 09.0499 Any instructional program in journalism not listed above.
10/04/21
06031 Radio, TV, Film, Telecommunication 09.0701
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 in media aesthetics; planning, scheduling, and production; writing and editing; performing
and directing; personnel and facilities management; marketing and distribution; media regulations,
law, and policy; and principles of broadcast technology.
06032 Media Management 50.1001
A program that prepares individuals to organize and manage various aspects of the visual arts,
performing arts, and entertainment media industries. Includes instruction in business and financial
management, marketing and fund-raising, labor relations for the arts, event promotion and
management, product and artist management, and applicable law.
09.0799 10/15/10
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06033 Telecommunication and Film 09.0102
A program that focuses on the analysis and criticism of media institutions and media texts, how people
experience and understand media content, and the roles of media in producing and transforming
culture. Includes instruction in communications regulation, law, and policy; media history; media
aesthetics, interpretation, and criticism; the social and cultural effects of mass media; cultural studies;
the economics of media industries; visual and media literacy; and the psychology and behavioral
aspects of media messages, interpretation, and utilization.
06034 Screenwriting 50.0504
A program that focuses on the principles and techniques for communicating dramatic information,
ideas, moods, and feelings through the composition of creative written works for the theatre, film,
and/or television. Includes instruction in creative writing craft, scene writing, script development, stage
and/or camera instructions, line and moment analysis, script reading, script editing, and the creation of
06041 Advertising 09.0903
A program that focuses on the creation, execution, transmission, and evaluation of commercial
messages in various media intended to promote and sell products, services, and brands; and that
prepares individuals to function as advertising assistants, technicians, and managers. Includes
instruction in advertising theory, marketing strategy, advertising design and production methods,
campaign methods and techniques, media management, related principles of business management,
06051 Broadcast Arts 09.0701
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 in media aesthetics; planning, scheduling, and production; writing and editing; performing
and directing; personnel and facilities management; marketing and distribution; media regulations,
law, and policy; and principles of broadcast technology.
06991 Multimedia 09.0702
A program that focuses on the development, use, critical evaluation, and regulation of new electronic
communication technologies using computer applications; and that prepares individuals to function as
developers and managers of digital communications media. Includes instruction in computer and
telecommunications technologies and processes; design and development of digital communications;
marketing and distribution; digital communications regulation, law, and policy; the study of human
interaction with, and use of, digital media; and emerging trends and issues.
06992 Telecommunications, Multimedia 11.0899 Any instructional program in computer software and media applications not listed above.
06993 Digital Publishing 10.0303
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the layout, design and
typographic arrangement of printed and/or electronic graphic and textual products. Includes instruction
in printing and lithographic equipment and operations, computer hardware and software, digital
imaging, print preparation, page layout and design, desktop publishing, and applicable principles of
graphic design and web page design.
06994 Graphic Communication 10.0301
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the
manufacture and distribution or transmission of graphic communications products. Includes instruction
in the prepress, press, and postpress phases of production operations and processes such as offset
lithography, flexography, gravure, letterpress, screen printing, foil stamping, digital imaging, and other
reproduction methods.
08392 10.0301
07011 Computer Science 11.0701
A program that focuses on computer theory, computing problems and solutions, and the design of
computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the
principles of computational science, computer development and programming, and applications to a
variety of end-use situations.
07012 Computer Science and Information Technology 11.0199 Any instructional program in computer science not listed above.
07015 Information Science/Studies 11.0401
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; communications and networking; systems planning and design; human interfacing and use
analysis; database development; information policy analysis; and related aspects of hardware,
software, economics, social factors, and capacity.
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09/24/20
07020 Informatics 11.0104
A program that focuses on computer systems from a user-centered perspective and studies the
structure, behavior and interactions of natural and artificial systems that store, process and
communicate information. Includes instruction in information sciences, human computer interaction,
information system analysis and design, telecommunications structure and information architecture
07021 Information Systems 11.0103
A program that focuses on the design of technological information systems, including computing
systems, as solutions to business and research data and communications support needs. Includes
instruction in the principles of computer hardware and software components, algorithms, databases,
telecommunications, user tactics, application testing, and human interface design.
07022 Accounting Information Systems 30.1601 A program that combines accounting with computer science and/or computer studies.
07023 Management Information Systems 52.1201
A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related
facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train
personnel; and respond to external data requests. Includes instruction in cost and accounting
information systems, management control systems, personnel information systems, data storage and
security, business systems networking, report preparation, computer facilities and equipment
operation and maintenance, operator supervision and training, and management information systems
11.0103 09/07/16
07024 Financial Computer Systems 52.1299 Any program in business information and data processing services not listed above.
07025 Production, Operations Information Systems 52.1299 Any program in business information and data processing services not listed above.
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07026 Business Information Systems 11.0103
A program that focuses on the design of technological information systems, including computing
systems, as solutions to business and research data and communications support needs. Includes
instruction in the principles of computer hardware and software components, algorithms, databases,
telecommunications, user tactics, application testing, and human interface design.
07027 Knowledge Management 52.1207
A program that focuses on the study of knowledge management in government agencies and
corporations for the purpose of supporting stated organizational goals and objectives, and prepares
individuals to function as information resource managers. Includes instruction in information
technology, principles of computer and information systems, management information systems,
applicable policy and regulations, and operations and personnel management.
07028 Information Technology 11.0103
A program that focuses on the design of technological information systems, including computing
systems, as solutions to business and research data and communications support needs. Includes
instruction in the principles of computer hardware and software components, algorithms, databases,
telecommunications, user tactics, application testing, and human interface design.
07029 Computer Networks 11.0901
A program that focuses on the design, implementation, and management of linked systems of
computers, peripherals, and associated software to maximize efficiency and productivity, and that
prepares individuals to function as network specialists and managers at various levels. Includes
instruction in operating systems and applications; systems design and analysis; networking theory and
solutions; types of networks; network management and control; network and flow optimization;
07030 Information Technology and Communication Design 11.0199 Any instructional program in computer science not listed above.
07031 Cybersecurity 11.1003
A program that prepares individuals to assess the security needs of computer and network systems,
recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation and maintenance of security
devices, systems, and procedures. Includes instruction in computer architecture, programming, and
systems analysis; networking; telecommunications; cryptography; security system design; applicable
law and regulations; risk assessment and policy analysis; contingency planning; user access issues;
investigation techniques; and troubleshooting.
07036 Artificial Intelligence 11.0102
A program that focuses on the symbolic inference, representation, and simulation by computers and
software of human learning and reasoning processes and capabilities, and the computer modeling of
human motor control and motion. Includes instruction in computing theory, cybernetics, human
factors, natural language processing, and applicable aspects of engineering, technology, and specific
end-use applications
CSU Code
03/27/20
07051 Cybernetic Systems 30.0601
A program with a multidisciplinary approach to the analysis and solution of complex problems,
requiring a combined approach using data and models from the natural, social, technological,
behavioral and life sciences, and other specialized fields.
07052 Software Engineering 14.0903
A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific and mathematical principles to the design,
analysis, verification, validation, implementation, and maintenance of computer software systems
using a variety of computer languages. Includes instruction in discrete mathematics, probability and
statistics, computer science, managerial science, and applications to complex computer systems.
07060
Software Engineering and Business Administration
52.0299 Any instructional program in business and administration not listed above.
07070
Systems Engineering and Business Administration
52.0299 Any instructional program in business and administration not listed above.
07991 Telecommunication Systems 11.0901
A program that focuses on the design, implementation, and management of linked systems of
computers, peripherals, and associated software to maximize efficiency and productivity, and that
prepares individuals to function as network specialists and managers at various levels. Includes
instruction in operating systems and applications; systems design and analysis; networking theory and
solutions; types of networks; network management and control; network and flow optimization;
07992 Mathematics and Computer Science 30.0801
A program with a general synthesis of mathematics and computer science or a specialization which
draws from mathematics and computer science.
Computationa
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06/22/22
07993 Computer Graphics 11.0803
A program that focuses on the software, hardware, and mathematical tools used to represent, display,
and manipulate topological, two-, and three-dimensional objects on a computer screen and that
prepares individuals to function as computer graphics specialists. Includes instruction in graphics
software and systems; digital multimedia; graphic design; graphics devices, processors, and
standards; attributes and transformations; projections; surface identification and rendering; color
theory and application; and applicable geometry and algorithms.
07994 Bioinformatics 26.1103
A program that focuses on the application of computer-based technologies and services to biological,
biomedical, and biotechnology research. Includes instruction in algorithms, network architecture,
principles of software design, human interface design, usability studies, search strategies, database
management and data mining, digital image processing, computer graphics and animation, CAD,
computer programming, and applications to experimental design and analysis and to specific
quantitative, modeling, and analytical studies in the various biological specializations.
07995 Human-Centered Technology Design 11.0105
A program that focuses on incorporating a human perspective into designing, researching, and
creating technological interfaces. Includes instruction in design, human-computer interaction, learning,
neuroscience, perception, product design, user-centered design, and usability.
07996 Computational Science 30.3001
A program that focuses on the study of scientific computing and its application. Includes instruction in
scientific visualization, multi-scale analysis, grid generation, data analysis, applied mathematics,
numerical algorithms, high performance parallel computing, and numerical modeling and simulation
with applications in science, engineering and other disciplines in which computation plays an integral
CSU Code
06/22/22
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07997 Computer Animation and Game Development 10.0304
A program that prepares individuals to use computer applications and related visual and sound
imaging techniques to manipulate images and information originating as film, video, still photographs,
digital copy, soundtracks, and physical objects in order to communicate messages simulating real-
world content. Includes instruction in specialized camerawork and equipment operation and
maintenance, image capture, computer programming, dubbing, CAD applications, and applications to
specific commercial, industrial, and entertainment needs.
CSU Code
01/10/23
08011 Education 13.0101
A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching, the basic
principles of educational psychology, the art of teaching, the planning and administration of
educational activities, school safety and health issues, and the social foundations of education.
08015 Dual Language and English Learner Education 13.0101
A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching, the basic
principles of educational psychology, the art of teaching, the planning and administration of
educational activities, school safety and health issues, and the social foundations of education.
CSU Code
08/01/23
08021 Elementary Education 13.1202
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.
08031 Secondary Education 13.1205
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.
08041 Middle School Education 13.1203
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the middle, intermediate or junior high
grades, which may include grades four through nine by regulation.
08051 Higher Education 13.0406
A program that focuses on the principles and practice of administration in four-year colleges,
universities and higher education systems, the study of higher education as an object of applied
research, and which may prepare individuals to function as administrators in such settings. Includes
instruction in higher education economics and finance; policy and planning studies; curriculum; faculty
and labor relations; higher education law; college student services; research on higher education;
institutional research; marketing and promotion; and issues of evaluation, accountability and
08061 Community College Education 13.0407
A program that focuses on the principles and techniques of administering community and junior
colleges and related postsecondary systems, the study of community and junior colleges as objects of
applied research, and that may prepare individuals to function as administrators in such settings.
Includes instruction in community and junior college finance; policy and planning studies; curriculum;
faculty and labor relations; higher education law; student services; research on community and junior
colleges; institutional research; marketing and promotion; and issues of evaluation, accountability and
08071 Adult Secondary Education 13.1201
A program that prepares individuals to teach adult students in various settings, including basic and
remedial education programs, continuing education programs, and programs designed to develop or
upgrade specific employment-related knowledge and skills.
08081 Special Education 13.1001
A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational
services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare
individuals to function as special education teachers. Includes instruction in diagnosing learning
disabilities, developing individual education plans, teaching and supervising special education
students, special education counseling, and applicable laws and policies.
08091 Special Education Admin 13.0402
A program that prepares individuals to plan, supervise, and manage programs for exceptional
students and their parents. Includes instruction in special education theory and practice, special
education program development, evaluation and assessment in special education, state and federal
law and regulations, managing individual education plans, problems of low- and high- disability
students, mainstreaming, special education curricula, staff management, parent education,
communications and community relations, budgeting, and professional standards and ethics.
08101 Education, Severely Handicapped 13.1006
A program that focuses on the design of educational services for children or adults with mental
disabilities which adversely affect their educational performance and that may prepare individuals to
teach such students. Includes instruction in identifying students with mental retardation, developing
individual education plans, teaching and supervising mentally handicapped students, counseling, and
applicable laws and policies.
08111 Education of the Gifted 13.1004
A program that focuses on the design of educational services for children or adults exhibiting
exceptional intellectual, psychomotor or artistic talent or potential, or who exhibit exceptional maturity
or social leadership talents, and that may prepare individuals to teach such students. Includes
instruction in identifying gifted and talented students, developing individual education plans, teaching
and supervising gifted and talented students, counseling, and applicable laws and policies.
08121 Education, Communications Handicappeded 13.1003
A program that focuses on the design of educational services for children or adults with hearing
impairments including deafness which adversely affect their educational performance, and that may
prepare individuals to teach such students. Includes instruction in identifying students with hearing
impairments, including deafness, developing individual education plans, teaching and supervising
hearing-impaired students, counseling, and applicable laws and policies.
08131 Equity and Social Justice 13.0901
A program that focuses on the systematic study of education as a social and cultural institution, and
the educational process as an object of humanistic inquiry. Includes instruction in such subjects as the
philosophy of education, history of education, educational literature, educational anthropology,
sociology of education, economics and politics of education, educational policy studies, and studies of
education in relation to specific populations, issues, social phenomena, and types of work.
13.0202 09/07/16
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08141 Education, Visually Handicapped 13.1009
A program that focuses on the design of educational services for children or adults with visual
disabilities which adversely affect their educational performance and that may prepare individuals to
teach such students. Includes instruction in identifying students with visual impairments, developing
individual education plans, teaching and supervising blind or visually handicapped students,
counseling, and applicable laws and policies.
08142 Orientation and Mobility 13.1009
A program that focuses on the design of educational services for children or adults with visual
disabilities which adversely affect their educational performance and that may prepare individuals to
teach such students. Includes instruction in identifying students with visual impairments, developing
individual education plans, teaching and supervising blind or visually handicapped students,
counseling, and applicable laws and policies.
08151 Speech Correction 13.1012
A program that focuses on the study and design of educational services for children or adults with
speech and language impairments which adversely affect their educational performance and that may
prepare individuals to teach such students. Includes instruction in identifying students with speech and
language impairments, developing individual education plans, teaching and supervising students with
speech disabilities, counseling, and applicable laws and policies.
08181 Education, Learning Handicapped 13.1011
A program that focuses on the design of educational services for children or adults with specific
learning disabilities which adversely affect their educational performance and that may prepare
individuals to teach such students. Includes instruction in identifying students with specific learning
disabilities, developing individual education plans, teaching and supervising students with specific
learning disabilities, counseling, and applicable laws and policies.
08191 Education, Physically Handicapped 13.1008
A program that focuses on the design of educational services for children or adults with orthopedic
and other health impairments which adversely affect their educational performance and that may
prepare individuals to teach such students. Includes instruction in identifying physically disabled
students, developing individual education plans, teaching and supervising students with orthopedic
and other health impairments, counseling, and applicable laws and policies.
08201 Education, Multiple Handicapped 13.1007
A program that focuses on the design of educational services for children or adults with multiple
disabilities which adversely affect their educational performance and that may prepare individuals to
teach such students. Includes instruction in identifying students with multiple disabilities, developing
individual education plans, teaching and supervising students with multiple handicaps, counseling,
and applicable laws and policies.
08211 Foundations of Education 13.0901
A program that focuses on the systematic study of education as a social and cultural institution, and
the educational process as an object of humanistic inquiry. Includes instruction in such subjects as the
philosophy of education, history of education, educational literature, educational anthropology,
sociology of education, economics and politics of education, educational policy studies, and studies of
education in relation to specific populations, issues, social phenomena, and types of work.
08221 Educational Psychology 42.2806
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. Includes instruction in learning theory, human growth and development,
research methods, and psychological evaluation.
42.1801 10/15/10
08223 Art Education 13.1302
A program that prepares individuals to teach art and art appreciation programs at various educational
levels.
CSU Code
12/01/22
08224 Biology Education/Biology Integrated Teacher Preparation 13.1322 A program that prepares individuals to teach biology programs at various educational levels.
03/01/24
08225 English Education 13.1305
A program that prepares individuals to teach English grammar, composition and literature programs at
various educational levels.
08231 Child Development, Early Childhood Education 13.1210
A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years
(grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all
relevant subject matter.
08232 Early Childhood Studies 13.9999 Any instructional program in education not listed above.
08233 Early Childhood and Family Clinical Counseling 13.1210
A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years
(grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all
relevant subject matter.
CSU Code
08/01/23
08241 Educational Research 13.0603
A program that focuses on the application of statistics to the analysis and solution of educational
research problems, and the development of technical designs for research studies. Includes
instruction in mathematical statistics, research design, computer applications, instrument design,
research methodologies, and applications to research problems in specific education subjects.
08251 Educational Therapy 13.1099 Any instructional program in special education not listed above.
08261 Counseling and Guidance 13.1101
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. Includes instruction in legal and professional requirements, therapeutic counselor
intervention, vocational counseling, and related sociological and psychological foundations.
08262 Counseling and Guidance-Higher Education 13.1102
A program that focuses on the organization and provision of counseling, referral, assistance and
administrative services to students in postsecondary educational institutions and adult education
facilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as professional counselors in such settings.
Includes instruction in applicable laws and policies, residential counseling and services, vocational
counseling and placement services, remedial skills counseling, and therapeutic counselor
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08263 School Counseling 13.1101
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. Includes instruction in legal and professional requirements, therapeutic counselor
intervention, vocational counseling, and related sociological and psychological foundations.
CSU Code
02/01/23
08264
Community-Based Block Multicultural Community Counseling
and Social Justice Education, LPCC
13.1101
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. Includes instruction in legal and professional requirements, therapeutic counselor
intervention, vocational counseling, and related sociological and psychological foundations.
CSU Code
08/01/23
08271 Educational Administration, Leadership 13.0401
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.
08272 Educational Leadership, CSU EdD-P-12 13.0401
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.
08273 Educational Leadership, CSU EdD-Community College 13.0407
A program that focuses on the principles and techniques of administering community and junior
colleges and related postsecondary systems, the study of community and junior colleges as objects of
applied research, and that may prepare individuals to function as administrators in such settings.
Includes instruction in community and junior college finance; policy and planning studies; curriculum;
faculty and labor relations; higher education law; student services; research on community and junior
colleges; institutional research; marketing and promotion; and issues of evaluation, accountability and
13.0401 09/07/16
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Leadership,
Community
College
9/3/2015
08274 Educational Leadership, CSU EdD P-12 and CC combined 13.0401
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.
Educational
Leadership,
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9/3/2015
08275 Educational Leadership, CSU P-12 13.0401
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.
CSU Code
07/01/22
08281 Educational Supervision 13.0404
A program that prepares individuals to supervise instructional and support personnel at the school
building, facility or staff level. Includes instruction in the principles of staffing and organization, the
supervision of learning activities, personnel relations, administrative duties related to departmental or
unit management, and specific applications to various educational settings and curricula.
08291 Curriculum and Instruction 13.0301
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
evaluation, and applications to specific subject matter, programs or educational levels.
08292 Teaching, Master of Arts (MAT) 13.1299 Any instructional program in teacher education and professional development not listed above.
13.1200 09/07/16
08295 Teacher Leadership 13.1299 Any instructional program in teacher education and professional development not listed above.
05/28/20
08296 Urban Learning 13.0410
A program that focuses on issues and problems specific to the educational needs of populations and
communities located in metropolitan, inner city, and related areas and prepares individuals to provide
educational services and administrative leadership in urban contexts. Includes instruction in
multicultural education, at-risk studies, urban sociology, multilingual education, urban studies and
planning, human services, health services and nutrition, cross-cultural communication, diversity
studies, safety and security, and urban educational administration and leadership.
CSU Code
02/01/23
08301 Reading, Language Arts Instruction 13.1315
A program that prepares individuals to diagnose reading difficulties and to teach reading programs at
various educational levels.
08341 Environmental Education 13.1338
A program that prepares individuals to teach environmental education at various educational levels as
a K-12 classroom educator. Includes instruction in foundations of environmental education,
instructional methods, and related content knowledge.
13.1399 09/07/16
08349 Fitness, Sports and Exercise 36.0108
A program that focuses on the rules and techniques of participation and skill building in competitive
physical activities, as well as non-competitive physical fitness programs. This CIP code is not valid for
IPEDS reporting.
08350 Physical Education 13.1314
A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at
various educational levels.
08351 Kinesiology 31.0501
A general program that focuses on activities and principles that promote physical fitness, achieve and
maintain athletic prowess, and accomplish related research and service goals. Includes instruction in
human movement studies, motivation studies, rules and practice of specific sports, exercise and
fitness principles and techniques, basic athletic injury prevention and treatment, and organizing and
leading fitness and sports programs.
08352 Physical Education, Men 31.0501
A general program that focuses on activities and principles that promote physical fitness, achieve and
maintain athletic prowess, and accomplish related research and service goals. Includes instruction in
human movement studies, motivation studies, rules and practice of specific sports, exercise and
fitness principles and techniques, basic athletic injury prevention and treatment, and organizing and
leading fitness and sports programs.
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08353 Physical Education, Women 31.0501
A general program that focuses on activities and principles that promote physical fitness, achieve and
maintain athletic prowess, and accomplish related research and service goals. Includes instruction in
human movement studies, motivation studies, rules and practice of specific sports, exercise and
fitness principles and techniques, basic athletic injury prevention and treatment, and organizing and
leading fitness and sports programs.
08354 Athletics 31.0501
A general program that focuses on activities and principles that promote physical fitness, achieve and
maintain athletic prowess, and accomplish related research and service goals. Includes instruction in
human movement studies, motivation studies, rules and practice of specific sports, exercise and
fitness principles and techniques, basic athletic injury prevention and treatment, and organizing and
leading fitness and sports programs.
08355 Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology 31.0505
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, rehabilitative therapies, the development of diagnostic and rehabilitative
methods and equipment, and related analytical methods and procedures in applied exercise and
08356
MS Exercise Physiology and MS Nutrition (concurrent)
26.0999 Any instructional program in physiology, pathology, and related sciences not listed above.
31.0599 06/22/17
08360 Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology 31.0501
A general program that focuses on activities and principles that promote physical fitness, achieve and
maintain athletic prowess, and accomplish related research and service goals. Includes instruction in
human movement studies, motivation studies, rules and practice of specific sports, exercise and
fitness principles and techniques, basic athletic injury prevention and treatment, and organizing and
leading fitness and sports programs.
CSU Code
12/08/22
08361 Safety Education 13.1304
A program that prepares individuals to teach driver and safety education programs at various
educational levels.
08371 Health and Safety Education 13.1307 A program that prepares individuals to teach health education programs at various educational levels.
08372 Holistic Health 51.3306
A program that focuses on the interconnectedness of physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and
environmental well-being, and that integrates aspects of Eastern and Western medicine to promote,
maintain, and optimize wellness. Includes instruction in anatomy and physiology, alternative diagnostic
and healing methods, traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, homeopathic and naturopathic
medicine, Western herbal medicine, biofeedback, stress management, nutrition, toxicity and
detoxification, environmental medicine, and mind-body medicine.
51.9999 09/07/16
08375 Athletic Training 51.0913
A program that prepares individuals to work in consultation with, and under the supervision of
physicians to prevent and treat sports injuries and associated conditions. Includes instruction in the
identification, evaluation, and treatment of athletic injuries and illnesses; first aid and emergency care;
therapeutic exercise; anatomy and physiology; exercise physiology; kinesiology and biomechanics;
nutrition; sports psychology; personal and community health; knowledge of various sports and their
biomechanical and physiological demands; and applicable professional standards and regulations.
08391 Industrial Design (Remove…See 10025) 50.0404
8/9/2016
08392 Graphic Communications 10.0301
08393 Industrial Arts 13.1309
A program that prepares individuals to teach technology education/industrial arts programs at various
educational levels.
08394 Industrial Technology (Remove…See 09133) 15.0612
52.0299 10/15/10 8/9/2016
08395
Career and Technical Studies, Vocational, Occupational
Education
13.1320
A program that prepares individuals to teach specific vocational trades and industries programs at
various educational levels.
08396 Aviation (Remove….See 09026) 49.0101
8/9/2016
08990 Multilingual and Multicultural Literacy Education 13.0299 Any instructional program in bilingual, multilingual, and multicultural Education not listed above.
12/01/22
08991 Education, Advanced Studies 13.9999 Any instructional program in education not listed above.
08992 Instructional Media, Technology 13.0501
A program that focuses on integrating technology into educational curricula. Includes instruction in
foundations of educational technology, computer applications, utilizing technology for assessment,
multimedia instruction, web-based instruction, distance education, and designing and producing
educational software and materials.
08993 Education, Special Interest 13.9999 Any instructional program in education not listed above.
08994 Bilingual-Multicultural Education 13.0201
A program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to
bilingual/bicultural children or adults, and/or the design and implementation of educational programs
having the goal of producing bilingual/bicultural individuals. Includes preparation to serve as teachers
and administrators in bilingual/bicultural education programs.
08995 Computer-Based Education 13.0501
A program that focuses on integrating technology into educational curricula. Includes instruction in
foundations of educational technology, computer applications, utilizing technology for assessment,
multimedia instruction, web-based instruction, distance education, and designing and producing
educational software and materials.
08996 School Librarianship 13.1334
A program that prepares individuals to serve as librarians and media specialists in elementary and
secondary schools as well as special instructional centers.
25.9999 09/07/16
08997 Mathematics and Science Education 13.1316
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.
08998 Teaching International Languages 13.1306
A program that prepares individuals to teach foreign languages programs at various educational
levels, other than French, German or Spanish.
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08999 STEM Education 13.1213
A program that prepares individuals to connect education practices with scientific, engineering, and
mathematical principles for PreK-12 students. Includes instruction in critical thinking, curriculum and
instruction, history of STEM education, integrating STEM across curricula, learning sciences and
technology, STEM education methods, and teacher leadership in STEM education.
13.1399 04/26/21
09011 Engineering 14.0101
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.
Includes instruction in undifferentiated and individualized programs in engineering.
09012 Engineering Science 14.1301
A program with a general focuses on the general application of various combinations of mathematical
and scientific principles to the analysis and evaluation of engineering problems, including applied
research in human behavior, statistics, biology, chemistry, the earth and planetary sciences,
atmospherics and meteorology, and computer applications.
09013 Systems Engineering 14.2701
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 requirements as needed, and the application of requisite analytical methods to specific
situations.
09014 Applied Engineering 14.0103
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles inherent
to engineering to the management and design of systems, execution of new product designs,
improvement of manufacturing processes, and the management and direction of the physical or
technical functions of an organization. Includes instruction in basic engineering principles, project
management, industrial processes, production and operations management, systems integration and
CSU Code
05/31/22
19020
Engineering Sciences, Aerospace and Mechanical
14.9999 Engineering, other.
09021 Aerospace Engineering 14.0201
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design,
development and operational evaluation of aircraft, missiles, space vehicles, and their systems;
applied research on flight and orbital characteristics; and the development of systems and procedures
for the launching, guidance, and control of air and space vehicles.
09022 Aeronautics 14.0201
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design,
development and operational evaluation of aircraft, missiles, space vehicles, and their systems;
applied research on flight and orbital characteristics; and the development of systems and procedures
for the launching, guidance, and control of air and space vehicles.
09023 Astronautics 14.0201
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design,
development and operational evaluation of aircraft, missiles, space vehicles, and their systems;
applied research on flight and orbital characteristics; and the development of systems and procedures
for the launching, guidance, and control of air and space vehicles.
09026 Aviation 49.0101
A program that focuses on the general study of aviation and the aviation industry, including in-flight
and ground support operations. Includes instruction in the technical, business, and general aspects of
air transportation systems.
08396 8/9/2016
09031 Agricultural Engineering 14.0301
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design,
development and operational evaluation of systems, equipment and facilities for production,
processing, storage, handling, distribution and use of food, feed, and fiber. Includes applications to
aquaculture, forestry, human and natural resources.
09041 Architectural Engineering 14.0401
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design,
development and operational evaluation of materials, systems, and methods used to construct and
equip buildings intended for human habitation or other purposes.
09051 Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering 14.0501
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design,
development and operational evaluation of biomedical and health systems and products such as
integrated biomedical systems, instrumentation, medical information systems, artificial organs and
prostheses, and health management and care delivery systems.
09052 Biochemical Engineering 14.9999 Any instructional program in engineering not listed above.
09061 Chemical Engineering 14.0701
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 systems, and separation processes; and the applied analysis of chemical problems such as
corrosion, particle abrasion, energy loss, pollution, and fluid mechanics.
09071 Petroleum Engineering 14.2501
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design,
development and operational evaluation of systems for locating, extracting, processing and refining
crude petroleum and natural gas, including prospecting instruments and equipment, mining and
drilling systems, processing and refining systems and facilities, storage facilities, transportation
systems, and related environmental and safety systems.
09081 Civil Engineering 14.0801
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.
09082 Construction Engineering 14.3301
A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific, mathematical, and management principles to
the planning, design, and building of facilities and structures. Includes instruction in civil engineering,
structural principles, site analysis, computer-assisted design, geology, evaluation and testing,
materials, contracting, project management, graphic communications, and applicable laws and
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09083 Transportation Engineering 14.0804
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design,
development and operational evaluation of total systems for the physical movement of people,
materials and information, including general network design and planning, facilities planning, site
evaluation, transportation management systems, needs projections and analysis, and analysis of
09084 Structural Engineering 14.0803
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design,
development and operational evaluation of materials and systems used in building load-bearing
structures for various purposes and in different environments, including buildings, roads, rail lines,
bridges, dams, conduits, offshore platforms and work stations, and other structural shells; and the
analysis of structural problems such as, failure, fabrication, safety, and natural hazards.
09085 Water Resources Engineering 14.0805
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design,
development and operational evaluation of systems for collecting, storing, moving, conserving and
controlling surface- and groundwater, including water quality control, water cycle management,
management of human and industrial water requirements, water delivery, and flood control.
09091 Electrical Engineering 14.1001
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design,
development and operational evaluation of electrical and electronic systems and their components,
including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such as superconductor,
wave propagation, energy storage and retrieval, and reception and amplification.
09092 Electronic Engineering 14.1001
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design,
development and operational evaluation of electrical and electronic systems and their components,
including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such as superconductor,
wave propagation, energy storage and retrieval, and reception and amplification.
09093 Electrical and Electronic Engineering 14.1001
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design,
development and operational evaluation of electrical and electronic systems and their components,
including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such as superconductor,
wave propagation, energy storage and retrieval, and reception and amplification.
09094 Computer Engineering 14.0901
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
09095 Electrical and Computer Engineering 14.0901
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
09096 Energy Systems Engineering, General 14.4801
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design,
development and operational evaluation of energy generation, storage, conversion, and distribution
systems. Includes instruction in conventional and alternative/renewable energy systems, electrical
power systems, and electrical system design.
CSU Code
07/01/22
09101 Mechanical Engineering 14.1901
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 power units and appliances; engines; self-propelled vehicles; housings and containers;
hydraulic and electric systems for controlling movement; and the integration of computers and remote
control with operating systems.
09102 Mechatronic Engineering 14.4201
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design,
development and operational evaluation of computer controlled electro-mechanical systems and
products with embedded electronics, sensors, and actuators; and which includes, but is not limited to,
automata, robots and automation systems. Includes instruction in mechanical engineering, electronic
and electrical engineering, computer and software engineering, and control engineering.
14.9999 06/08/16
09131 Industrial Engineering 14.3501
A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific and mathematical principles to the design,
improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, material, information, and energy.
Includes instruction in applied mathematics, physical sciences, the social sciences, engineering
analysis, systems design, computer applications, and forecasting and evaluation methodology.
09132 Industrial Mgmt and Engineering 15.1501
A program that focuses on the application of engineering principles to the planning and operational
management of industrial and manufacturing operations, and prepares individuals to plan and
manage such operations. Includes instruction in accounting, engineering economy, financial
management, industrial and human resources management, industrial psychology, management
information systems, mathematical modeling and optimization, quality control, operations research,
safety and health issues, and environmental program management.
09133 Industrial Technology 15.0612
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in
support of industrial engineers and managers. Includes instruction in optimization theory, human
factors, organizational behavior, industrial processes, industrial planning procedures, computer
applications, and report and presentation preparation.
08394 8/9/2016
09134 Manufacturing Engineering 14.3601
A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific and mathematical principles to the design,
development, and implementation of manufacturing systems. Includes instruction in materials science
and engineering, manufacturing processes, process engineering, assembly and product engineering,
manufacturing systems design, and manufacturing competitiveness.
09136 Sustainable Manufacturing 15.1599 Any instructional program in engineering-related fields not listed above.
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09141 Metallurgical Engineering 14.2001
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and metallurgical principles to the design,
development and operational evaluation of metal components of structural, load-bearing, power,
transmission, and moving systems; and the analysis of engineering problems such as stress, creep,
failure, alloy behavior, environmental fluctuations, stability, electromagnetic and thermodynamic
characteristics, optimal manufacturing processes, and related design considerations.
09151 Materials Engineering 14.1801
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 composites; analysis of materials requirements and specifications; and related
problems of system design dependent on materials factors.
09201 Nuclear Engineering 14.2301
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
safety systems design, power transfer systems, containment vessels and structures design; and the
analysis of related engineering problems such as fission and fusion processes, human and
environmental factors, construction, and operational considerations.
09211 Engineering, Applied Mechanics 14.1101
A program with a general focus on the application of the mathematical and scientific principles of
classical mechanics to the analysis and evaluation of the behavior of structures, forces and materials
in engineering problems. Includes instruction in statics, kinetics, dynamics, kinematics, celestial
mechanics, stress and failure, and electromagnetism.
09221 Environmental Engineering 14.1401
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design,
development and operational evaluation of systems for controlling contained living environments and
for monitoring and controlling factors in the external natural environment, including pollution control,
waste and hazardous material disposal, health and safety protection, conservation, life support, and
requirements for protection of special materials and related work environments.
09222 Environmental Resources Engineering 14.1401
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design,
development and operational evaluation of systems for controlling contained living environments and
for monitoring and controlling factors in the external natural environment, including pollution control,
waste and hazardous material disposal, health and safety protection, conservation, life support, and
requirements for protection of special materials and related work environments.
09230 Fire Protection Engineering 14.9999 Any instructional program in engineering not listed above.
43.0299 02/08/17
09241 Ocean Engineering 14.2401
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design,
development and operational evaluation of systems to monitor, control, manipulate and operate within
coastal or ocean environments, such as underwater platforms, flood control systems, dikes,
hydroelectric power systems, tide and current control and warning systems, and communications
equipment; the planning and design of total systems for working and functioning in water or
underwater environments; and the analysis of related engineering problems such as the action of
water properties and behavior on physical systems and people, tidal forces, current movements, and
09251 Engineering Technology 15.0000
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills
in support of engineers engaged in a wide variety of projects. Includes instruction in various
engineering support functions for research, production, and operations, and applications to specific
engineering specialties.
09252 Geomatics Engineering 15.1102
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the delineation,
determination, planning and positioning of land tracts, land and water boundaries, land contours and
features; and the preparation of related maps, charts and reports. Includes instruction in applied
geodesy, computer graphics, photointerpretation, plane and geodetic surveying, mensuration,
traversing, survey equipment operation and maintenance, instrument calibration, and basic
09253 Air Conditioning Engineering Technology 15.0501
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in
support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using air conditioning,
refrigeration, ventilation, and heating systems. Includes instruction in principles of heating and cooling
technology, design and operational testing, inspection and maintenance procedures, installation and
operation procedures, and report preparation.
09254 Construction Engineering Technology, Management 15.1001
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in
support of engineers, engineering contractors and other professionals engaged in the construction of
buildings and related structures. Includes instruction in basic structural engineering principles and
construction techniques, building site inspection, site supervision, construction personnel supervision,
plan and specification interpretation, supply logistics and procurement, applicable building codes, and
09255 Electronic Engineering Technology 15.0303
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in
support of electrical, electronics and communication engineers. Includes instruction in electrical
circuitry, prototype development and testing, systems analysis and testing, systems maintenance,
instrument calibration, and report preparation.
09256 Manufacturing Engineering Technology 15.0613
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to the
identification and resolution of production problems in the manufacture of products. Includes
instruction in machine operations, production line operations, engineering analysis, systems analysis,
instrumentation, physical controls, automation, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), manufacturing
planning, quality control, and informational infrastructure.
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09257 Mechanical Engineering Technology 15.0805
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in
support of engineers engaged in the design and development phases of a wide variety of projects
involving mechanical systems. Includes instruction in principles of mechanics, applications to specific
engineering systems, design testing procedures, prototype and operational testing and inspection
procedures, manufacturing system-testing procedures, test equipment operation and maintenance,
and report preparation.
09258 Marine Engineering Technology 15.0806
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in
support of engineers and other professionals engaged in shipboard mechanical and electrical
engineering and the maintenance and operation of marine engines, including gas, diesel, and steam
engines. Includes instruction in automation, diesel-powered systems, electrical circuits and systems,
engine performance, hydraulics, manufacturing, motor-powered systems, refrigeration and air-
conditioning, steam-powered systems, and welding.
15.0899 08/15/19
09259 Computer Engineering Technology 15.1201
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in
support of computer engineers engaged in designing and developing computer systems and
installations. Includes instruction in computer electronics and programming, prototype development
and testing, systems installation and testing, solid state and microminiature circuitry, peripheral
equipment, and report preparation.
09261 Engineering Mathematics 14.9999 Any instructional program in engineering not listed above.
09262 Environmental Engineering Technology 15.0507
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in
support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using indoor and outdoor
environmental pollution control systems. Includes instruction in environmental safety principles, testing
and sampling procedures, laboratory techniques, instrumentation calibration, safety and protection
procedures, equipment maintenance, and report preparation.
09263 Facilities Engr Tech 15.9999 Any instructional program in engineering technologies and engineering-related fields not listed above.
09991 Manufacturing Processes 15.0613
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to the
identification and resolution of production problems in the manufacture of products. Includes
instruction in machine operations, production line operations, engineering analysis, systems analysis,
instrumentation, physical controls, automation, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), manufacturing
planning, quality control, and informational infrastructure.
09992 Quality Assurance 15.0702
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in
support of engineers and other professionals engaged in maintaining consistent manufacturing and
construction standards. Includes instruction in quality control systems management principles,
technical standards applicable to specific engineering and manufacturing projects, testing procedures,
inspection procedures, related instrumentation and equipment operation and maintenance, and report
09993 Civil and Environmental Engr 14.0899 Any instructional program in civil engineering not listed above.
09994 Biomedical Quality Systems 15.0799 Any instructional program in quality control and safety technologies not listed above.
10011
Fine and Creative Arts 50.0101
A general, undifferentiated program that focuses on the visual and performing arts and that may
prepare individuals in any of the visual artistic media or performing disciplines.
10015 Performing Arts 50.0101
A general, undifferentiated program that focuses on the visual and performing arts and that may
prepare individuals in any of the visual artistic media or performing disciplines.
10017 Digital Arts 50.0102
A general, undifferentiated program that focuses on the use of computerized digital images as the
primary medium of expression in the visual and performing arts, and that may prepare individuals for a
wide variety of careers using new media, including graphic design, digital animation, motion graphics,
3D visualization, game and interactive media design, music and sound design, video production, web
design, photography, and other fields.
10021 Art 50.0701
A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of the visual arts. Includes
instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media.
10022 Art (Studio/Performance) 50.0702
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), theory
of art, color theory, composition and perspective, anatomy, the techniques and procedures for
maintaining equipment and managing a studio, and art portfolio marketing.
10023 Design 50.0499 Any instructional program in design and applied arts not listed above.
10024 Art/Art Studies 50.0701
A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of the visual arts. Includes
instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media.
02/16/22
10025 Industrial Design 50.0404
A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively
communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences via the creation of effective
forms, shapes, and packaging for manufactured products. Includes instruction in designing in a wide
variety of plastic and digital media, prototype construction, design development and refinement,
principles of cost saving, and product structure and performance criteria relevant to aesthetic design
08391 8/9/2016
10031 Art History 50.0703
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 art,
and the study of specific periods, cultures, styles, and themes.
10041 Music (Performance) 50.0903
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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10042 Musicology 50.0905
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, rock, ethnic musical traditions, and the music of non-Western cultures.
CSU Code
02/01/24
10043 Jazz Studies 50.0910
A program that prepares individuals to study and master the performance and composition of Jazz.
Includes instruction in the history of Jazz and related musical styles such as the Blues, Jazz
composition and theory, improvisation, Jazz instrument and ensemble performance, and related
CSU Code
05/24/21
10045 Voice and Opera 50.0908
A program that prepares individuals to master the human voice and performing art as solo and/or
ensemble performers in concert, choir, opera, or other forms of singing. Includes instruction in voice
pedagogy, diction, vocal physiology and exercise, expressive movement, repertoire, recital, and
CSU Code
05/24/21
10051 Music 50.0901
A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the
performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.
10052 Music Education 13.1312
A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various
educational levels.
10053 Music Industry and Technology 50.0999 Any instructional program in music not listed above.
10054 Music Theory and Composition 50.0904
A program that focuses on the study of the principles of sound manipulation as applied to the creation
of music, and the techniques of creating and arranging music. Includes instruction in aural theory,
melody, counterpoint, complex harmony, modulation, chromatics, improvisation, progressions, musical
writing, instrumentation, orchestration, electronic and computer applications, studies of specific
musical styles, and development of original creative ability.
10055 Music/Critical Studies 50.0901
A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the
performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.
CSU Code
02/01/23
10060 Recording Arts 10.0203
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the production of sound
recordings as finished products or as components of film/video, broadcast, live, or mixed media
productions. Includes instruction in sound equipment operation and maintenance; music, dialogue,
and sound effects recording; sound track editing; dubbing and mixing; sound engineering; tape, disk,
and CD production; digital recording and transmission; amplification and modulation; and working with
producers, editors, directors, artists, and production managers.
10070 Theatre and Film/Other 50.0101
A general, undifferentiated program that focuses on the visual and performing arts and that may
prepare individuals in any of the visual artistic media or performing disciplines.
10071 Theatre Arts/Drama 50.0501
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.
10072 Theatre Arts (Performance) 50.0501
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.
10073 Musical Theatre 50.0509
A program that focuses on the principles and techniques for integrating theatre, music, and dance into
a unified production. Includes instruction in acting, dance, voice, technical theater, musical genres,
piano, and history of musical theater.
50.0599 10/15/10
10075 Concurrent MBA/MFA Theatre Management 50.1004
A program that prepares individuals to apply business management principles to the management of
theatres and production corporations. Includes instruction in theatrical production, theatre design and
planning, fund-raising and promotion, investment strategies, human resources management, theatre
operations management, marketing, public relations, financial management and insurance, and
applicable laws and regulations.
50.0508 10/15/10
10076 Dramatic Writing 50.0504
A program that focuses on the principles and techniques for communicating dramatic information,
ideas, moods, and feelings through the composition of creative written works for the theatre, film,
and/or television. Includes instruction in creative writing craft, scene writing, script development, stage
and/or camera instructions, line and moment analysis, script reading, script editing, and the creation of
10081 Dance 50.0301
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. Includes instruction in technique, choreography, Laban notation, dance history and
10082 Dance (Performance) 50.0301
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. Includes instruction in technique, choreography, Laban notation, dance history and
10083 Dance Science 50.0399 Any instructional program in dance not listed above.
10/14/22
10091 Graphic Design 50.0409
A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic and computer techniques to the interpretation of
technical and commercial concepts. Includes instruction in computer-assisted art and design,
printmaking, concepts sketching, technical drawing, color theory, imaging, studio technique, still and
life modeling, multimedia applications, communication skills and commercial art business operations.
10095 Game and Interactive Media Design 50.0411
A program that focuses on the design, development, and programming of interactive media
entertainment, including computer and video games, virtual environments, Internet applications, and
other interactive media. Includes instruction in theory of games, turn-based games, real-time games,
visual and interactive design, story development, animation, simulation, and programming.
10101 Cinema/Film/Video/Electronic Media 50.0601
A program in the visual arts that focuses on the study of the history, development, theory, and criticism
of the film/video arts, as well as the basic principles of film making and film production.
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10102 Cinema/Film (Performance) 50.0602
A program that prepares individuals to communicate dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings
through the making and producing of films and videos. Includes instruction in theory of film, film
technology and equipment operation, film production, film directing, film editing, cinematographic art,
film audio, techniques for making specific types of films and/or videos, media technologies, computer
image making, multi-media production, and the planning and management of film/video operations.
10111 Photography 50.0605
A program that focuses on the principles and techniques of communicating information, ideas, moods,
and feelings through the creation of images on photographic film, plates, and digital images and that
may prepare individuals to be professional photographic artists. Includes instruction in camera and
equipment operation and maintenance, film and plate developing, light and composition, films and
printing media, color and special effects, photographic art, photographic history, use of computer
applications to record or enhance images and applications to the photography of various subjects.
10991 Fine Arts, Other 50.9999 Any instructional program in visual and performing arts not listed above.
10992 Arts Administration 50.1002
A program that prepares individuals to organize and manage fine and studio art organizations,
operations, and facilities. Includes instruction in business and financial management; marketing and
fundraising; personnel management and labor relations; event promotion and management; public
relations and arts advocacy; arts law; and applications to specific arts activities such as galleries,
museums, studios, foundations, and community organizations.
50.0704 10/15/10
11011 Languages and Cultures, World 16.0101
A general program that focuses on one or more modern foreign languages that is not specific as to
the name of the language(s) studied; that is otherwise undifferentiated; or that introduces students to
language studies at the basic/elementary level.
11012 Language Education 13.1306
A program that prepares individuals to teach foreign languages programs at various educational
levels, other than French, German or Spanish.
11013 Translation and Interpretation 16.0103
A program that prepares individuals to be professional interpreters and/or translators of documents
and data files, either from English or (Canadian) French into another language or languages or vice
versa. Includes intensive instruction in one or more foreign languages plus instruction in subjects such
as single- and multiple-language interpretation, one- or two-way interpretation, simultaneous
interpretation, general and literary translation, business translation, technical translation, and other
specific applications of linguistic skills.
11021 French 16.0901
A program that focuses on the French language and related dialects and creoles. Includes instruction
in philology; Metropolitan French; Canadian French; African and Caribbean Creoles; dialects; and
applications in business, science/technology, and other settings.
11031 German 16.0501
A program that focuses on the German language and related dialects. Includes instruction in
philology; dialects; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.
11041 Italian 16.0902
A program that focuses on the Italian language and related dialects. Includes instruction in philology;
dialects; and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings.
11051 Spanish 16.0905
A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in
philology; Modern Castillan; Latin American and regional Spanish dialects; and applications in
business, science/technology, and other settings.
11061 Russian 16.0402
A program that focuses on the Russian language. Includes instruction in philology; dialects; literature;
and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.
11071 Chinese 16.0301
A program that focuses on the languages of China and associated dialects and literature. Includes
instruction in philology; linguistics; dialects and pidgins; and applications to business,
science/technology, and other settings.
11081 Japanese 16.0302
A program that focuses on the Japanese language. Includes instruction in philology; Ancient,
Medieval, and Modern Japanese; dialects; and applications to business, science/technology, and
11091 Latin 16.1203
A program that focuses on the Latin language and literature from its origins through its decline and its
current ecclesiastical usage, as a secular and/or theological subject. Includes instruction in philology,
related Italic dialects, Late Roman and Medieval Latin, and modern Church Latin.
11101 Greek 16.1202
A program that focuses on the Greek language and literature from its origins through the fall of the
Byzantine (Eastern Roman) Empire, as a secular and/or theological subject. Includes instruction in
philology, Attic and Hellenistic dialects, Koine (Biblical) Greek, and Medieval or Byzantine Greek.
11111 Hebrew 16.1102
A program that focuses on the Hebrew language. Includes instruction in philology; Biblical Hebrew
(including Pre- and Post-Exilic scripts); Modern Hebrew; dialects; and applications to business,
science/technology, and other settings.
11121 Arabic 16.1101
A program that focuses on the Arabic language. Includes instruction in philology; Classical Arabic;
Modern Standard Arabic; dialects; and applications to business, science/technology, and other
11131 Hindi 16.0701
A program that focuses on the Hindi language, antecessors, and related dialects. Includes instruction
in philology; Modern Hindi; Hindustani; related dialects; and applications in business,
science/technology, and other settings.
11141 Norwegian 16.0505
A program that focuses on the Norwegian language and related dialects. Includes instruction in
philology; dialects; literature; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.
11161 Swahili 16.0201
A program that focuses on one or more of the languages native to the African continent, including, but
not limited to, Bantu languages, Nilo-Saharan languages, Niger-Congo languages, Khoisan
languages, and the Chadic and Ethiopic languages of the Hamito-Semitic language family. Includes
instruction in philology, dialects, and oral and written literatures.
11191 Armenian, Portuguese 16.9999 Any instructional program in foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics not listed above.
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11192 Sanskrit 16.0702
A program that focuses on Sanskrit and related ancient and classical Indo-Aryan languages. Includes
instruction in Vedic and Classical Sanskrit, Pali and other Prakrits, and the historical development of
Indo-Aryan languages and their relation to Indo-European languages such as Greek, Latin and the
Baltic languages.
11193 Vietnamese 16.1408
A program that focuses on the Vietnamese language. Includes instruction in philology; dialects;
literature; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.
11194 Modern Languages 16.0101
A general program that focuses on one or more modern foreign languages that is not specific as to
the name of the language(s) studied; that is otherwise undifferentiated; or that introduces students to
language studies at the basic/elementary level.
11195 Pilipino/Tagalog 16.1404
A program that focuses on the modern Filipino/Tagalog language as used in the Philippines. Includes
instruction in philology; literature; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.
11196 Korean 16.0303
A program that focuses on the Korean language. Includes instruction in philology; dialects; and
applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.
11197 Persian/Farsi 16.0801
A program that focuses on the languages used in ancient, medieval, and modern Iran and its border
regions, including modern Persian, Avestan/Old Persian, and related modern and extinct languages.
Includes instruction in applications of modern Persian and other languages in business,
science/technology, and other settings.
11198
East Asian Languages and Literatures
16.0300
A general program that focuses on one or more of the languages of East Asia, including, but not
limited to, the Sino-Tibetan, Japanese, and Korean languages. Includes instruction in philology;
linguistics; dialects and pidgins; literature; and applications to business, science/technology, and other
12010 Applied Science 51.0000
A general, introductory, undifferentiated, or joint program in health services occupations that prepares
individuals for either entry into specialized training programs or for a variety of concentrations in the
allied health area. Includes instruction in the basic sciences, research and clinical procedures, and
aspects of the subject matter related to various health occupations.
CSU Code
01/10/23
12011 Health Science/Health Studies 51.0000
A general, introductory, undifferentiated, or joint program in health services occupations that prepares
individuals for either entry into specialized training programs or for a variety of concentrations in the
allied health area. Includes instruction in the basic sciences, research and clinical procedures, and
aspects of the subject matter related to various health occupations.
12012 Interdis Health/Rehab Sci 51.0000
A general, introductory, undifferentiated, or joint program in health services occupations that prepares
individuals for either entry into specialized training programs or for a variety of concentrations in the
allied health area. Includes instruction in the basic sciences, research and clinical procedures, and
aspects of the subject matter related to various health occupations.
12021 Health Care Mgmt/Admin 51.0701
A program that prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and
services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Includes instruction in planning,
business management, financial management, public relations, human resources management,
health care systems operation and management, health care resource allocation and policy making,
health law and regulations, and applications to specific types of health care services.
12025 Health Services Administration 51.2211
A program that focuses on the application of policy analysis, public administration, business
management, and communications to the planning and management of health services delivery
systems in the public and private sectors, and prepares individuals to function as health services
administrators and managers. Includes instruction in health systems planning, public health
organization and management, public health policy formulation and analysis, finance, business and
operations management, economics of health care, organizational and health communications,
marketing, human resources management, and public health law and regulations.
12031 Nursing, Pre-Licensure 51.3801
A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for
promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Includes
instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments
and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning
education for health maintenance.
51.1601 10/15/10
12032 Nursing (RN-to-Nursing Degree) 51.3801
A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for
promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Includes
instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments
and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning
education for health maintenance.
51.1601 10/15/10
12033 Doctor of Nursing Practice 51.3818
A practice-focused program that prepares registered nurses for increasingly complex evidence-based
nursing practice, including translating research into practice, evaluating evidence, applying research in
decision-making, and implementing viable clinical innovations to change practice. Includes instruction
in healthcare delivery systems, health economics and finance, health policy, research methods,
translating evidence into practice, concepts in population health, and nursing leadership.
12034 Advanced Practice Nursing of Adults and the Elderly 51.3801
A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for
promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Includes
instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments
and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning
education for health maintenance.
CSU Code
08/01/23
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12040 Physician Assistant 51.0912
A program that prepares individuals to practice medicine, including diagnoses and treatment
therapies, under the supervision of a physician. Includes instruction in the basic medical and clinical
sciences and specialized preparation in fields such as family medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics,
gynecology, general surgery, psychiatry, and behavioral medicine; the delivery of health care services
to homebound patients, rural populations, and underserved populations; and community health
12043 Gerontology 30.1101
A program that focuses on the human aging process and aged human populations, using the
knowledge and methodologies of the social sciences, psychology and the biological and health
21043 #######
12081 Occupational Therapy 51.2306
A program that prepares individuals to assist patients limited by physical, cognitive, psychosocial,
mental, developmental, and learning disabilities, as well as adverse environmental conditions, to
maximize their independence and maintain optimum health through a planned mix of acquired skills,
performance motivation, environmental adaptations, assistive technologies, and physical agents.
Includes instruction in the basic medical sciences, psychology, sociology, patient assessment and
evaluation, standardized and non-standardized tests and measurements, assistive and rehabilitative
technologies, ergonomics, environmental health, special education, vocational counseling, health
education and promotion, and professional standards and ethics.
12120 Pre-Physical Therapy 51.2308
A program that prepares individuals to alleviate physical and functional impairments and limitations
caused by injury or disease through the design and implementation of therapeutic interventions to
promote fitness and health. Includes instruction in functional anatomy and physiology, kinesiology,
neuroscience, pathological physiology, analysis of dysfunction, movement dynamics, physical growth
process, management of musculoskeletal disorders, clinical evaluation and measurement, client
assessment and supervision, care plan development and documentation, physical therapy modalities,
rehabilitation psychology, physical therapy administration, and professional standards and ethics.
12121 Physical Therapy 51.2308
A program that prepares individuals to alleviate physical and functional impairments and limitations
caused by injury or disease through the design and implementation of therapeutic interventions to
promote fitness and health. Includes instruction in functional anatomy and physiology, kinesiology,
neuroscience, pathological physiology, analysis of dysfunction, movement dynamics, physical growth
process, management of musculoskeletal disorders, clinical evaluation and measurement, client
assessment and supervision, care plan development and documentation, physical therapy modalities,
rehabilitation psychology, physical therapy administration, and professional standards and ethics.
12122 Doctor of Physical Therapy 51.2308
A program that prepares individuals to alleviate physical and functional impairments and limitations
caused by injury or disease through the design and implementation of therapeutic interventions to
promote fitness and health. Includes instruction in functional anatomy and physiology, kinesiology,
neuroscience, pathological physiology, analysis of dysfunction, movement dynamics, physical growth
process, management of musculoskeletal disorders, clinical evaluation and measurement, client
assessment and supervision, care plan development and documentation, physical therapy modalities,
rehabilitation psychology, physical therapy administration, and professional standards and ethics.
DPT - CSU
only
8/5/2016
12125 Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 51.2309
A program that prepares individuals to plan, organize, and direct recreational activities designed to
promote health and well-being for patients who are physically, mentally, or emotionally disabled.
Includes instruction in the foundations of therapeutic recreation, leisure education and counseling,
program planning, therapeutic recreational modalities, basic anatomy and physiology, psychology,
medical terminology, human growth and development, patient observation and evaluation, special
needs populations, and professional standards and ethics.
12138 International Public Health/International Health 51.2210
A program that focuses on the application of public health specializations, the social and behavioral
sciences, and policy and communications methods to the study of health problems in low- and middle-
income countries and regions, and prepares individuals to function as professional international health
specialists. Includes instruction in health education and promotion, research design and evaluation,
infectious disease epidemiology, international health policy and management, public nutrition and food
security, information systems, program evaluation, medical anthropology, international
communication, behavioral sciences, maternal and child health, demography and population policy,
and health care finance and economics.
CSU Code
06/22/22
12139 Public Health Education and Promotion 51.2212
A program that focuses on the biological, behavioral, and socio-cultural determinants of health and
health behavior, and the interventions and policies aimed at improving community and population
health. Includes instruction in behavioral sciences, public health practice and policy, human services,
CSU Code
06/22/22
12140 Public Health Promotion 51.2207
A program that focuses on the application of educational and communications principles and methods
to the promotion of preventive health measures and the education of targeted populations on health
issues, and prepares individuals to function as public health educators and health promotion
specialists. Includes instruction in human development, health issues across the life span, population-
specific health issues, principles and methods of public health education, administration of health
education campaigns and programs, evaluation methods, public communications, and applications to
specific public health subjects and issues.
12141 Public Health 51.2201
A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and evaluate public health care
services; to function as public health professionals in public agencies, the private sector, and other
settings; and to provide leadership in the field of public health. Includes instruction in epidemiology,
biostatistics, public health principles, preventive medicine, health policy and regulations, health care
services and related administrative functions, public health law enforcement, health economics and
budgeting, public communications, and professional standards and ethics.
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12142 Environmental/Occup Health 51.2202
A program that focuses on the application of environmental sciences, public health, the biomedical
sciences, and environmental toxicology to the study of environmental factors affecting human health,
safety, and related ecological issues, and prepares individuals to function as professional
environmental health specialists. Includes instruction in epidemiology, biostatistics, toxicology, public
policy analysis, public management, risk assessment, communications, environmental law,
occupational health and safety emergency response, and applications such as air quality, food
protection, radiation protection, solid and hazardous waste management, water quality, soil quality,
noise abatement, housing quality, and environmental control of recreational areas.
12143 Health Behavioral Science 51.2207
A program that focuses on the application of educational and communications principles and methods
to the promotion of preventive health measures and the education of targeted populations on health
issues, and prepares individuals to function as public health educators and health promotion
specialists. Includes instruction in human development, health issues across the life span, population-
specific health issues, principles and methods of public health education, administration of health
education campaigns and programs, evaluation methods, public communications, and applications to
specific public health subjects and issues.
12171 Genetic Counseling 51.1509
A program that prepares individuals to counsel patients and families concerning inherited genetic
disorders and diseases; assess risk factors and planning options associated with potential and actual
inherited conditions; and serve as patient advocates and provide referral services in relation to private
and public support services. Includes instruction in clinical/medical genetics, methods of genetic
testing, interviewing and counseling skills, genetic and support services delivery, principles of public
health, medical ethics, law and regulations, patient advocacy, and professional standards.
12201 Communicative Disorders 51.0201
A program that focuses on the application of biomedical, psychological, and physical principles to the
study of the scientific bases, development, and treatment of speech, language, hearing, and cognitive
communication problems caused by disease, injury, or disability. Includes instruction in language
science, hearing science, speech and voice science, biology of communication, behavioral linguistics,
psychology, and applications to the development of diagnostic and rehabilitative strategies and
Comm Disorder/
Speech Path/
Audiology
6/11/2013
12202 Audiology 51.0202
A program that prepares individuals to diagnose and treat hearing loss and other disorders involving
the ear, advise patients on means to use their remaining hearing, and select and fit hearing aids and
other devices. Includes instruction in acoustics, anatomy and physiology of hearing, hearing
measurement, auditory pathology, middle and inner ear analysis, rehabilitation therapies and assistive
technologies, and pediatric and other special applications.
12203 Speech Language Pathology (Entry-Ready) 51.0203
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 and physiology of speech and hearing, biomechanics of swallowing and vocal articulation,
communications disorders, psychology of auditory function and cognitive communication, language
assessment and diagnostic techniques, and rehabilitative and management therapies.
12204
Speech Language Pathology (Without Communicative
Disorders Background)
51.0203
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 and physiology of speech and hearing, biomechanics of swallowing and vocal articulation,
communications disorders, psychology of auditory function and cognitive communication, language
assessment and diagnostic techniques, and rehabilitative and management therapies.
12220 Mental Health Counseling 51.1508
A program that prepares individuals to provide evaluations, referrals, and short-term counseling
services to help people prevent or remediate personal problems, conflicts, and emotional crises.
Includes instruction in human development, psychopathology, individual and group counseling,
personality theory, career assessment, patient screening and referral, observation and testing
techniques, interviewing skills, professional standards and ethics, and applicable laws and regulations.
12221 Rehabilitation Counseling 51.2310
A program that prepares individuals to counsel and assist disabled individuals and recovering patients
in order to achieve their greatest physical, mental, social, educational, and vocational potential.
Includes instruction in patient evaluation and testing, rehabilitation program planning, patient support
services and referral, job analysis, adjustment psychology, rehabilitation services provision, patient
counseling and education, applicable law and regulations, and professional standards and ethics.
12224 Assistive Technology Engineering 51.2312
A program that prepares individuals to apply the principles of psychology, engineering, and
occupational therapy to the design and implementation of technological interventions and systems to
promote patient rehabilitation and function. Includes instruction in ergonomics, seating and mobility
design, universal and near environment systems design, rehabilitation research, rehabilitation
biomechanics, access and communications design, microprocessor-based technologies, neurological
trauma, standards and testing, and service delivery management.
02/09/10
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1/11/2011
12225 Rehabilitation Science 51.2314
A program that focuses on human function, disability, and rehabilitation from the perspectives of the
health sciences, social sciences, psychology, engineering, and related fields. Includes instruction in
psychological, social, and cultural aspects of disability and rehabilitation; sensory and motor function
and dysfunction; biomechanics and kinesiology; assistive technology; rehabilitation instrumentation
and methodology; statistics; and health and rehabilitation policy.
02/09/10
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12231 Clinical/Biomedical Laboratory Science 51.1005
A program that prepares individuals to conduct and supervise complex medical tests, clinical trials,
and research experiments; manage clinical laboratories; and consult with physicians and clinical
researchers on diagnoses, disease causation and spread, and research outcomes. Includes
instruction in the theory and practice of hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, immunology,
immunohematology, physiological relationships to test results, laboratory procedures and quality
assurance controls, test and research design and implementation, analytic techniques, laboratory
management, data development and reporting, medical informatics, and professional standards and
12232 Nuclear Medicine Technology 51.0905
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to employ radioactive and
stable nuclides in diagnostic evaluations and therapeutic applications while monitoring for patient
health and safety. Includes instruction in nuclear physics, health physics, instrumentation and
statistics, biochemistry, immunology, radiopharmacology, radiation biology, clinical nuclear medicine,
radionuclide therapy, computer applications, safety regulations, equipment operation, quality control,
laboratory procedures, taking patient histories, patient evaluation and monitoring, emergency first aid,
administration and record-keeping, and personnel supervision.
12234 Cytotechnology 51.1002
A program that prepares individuals to work with pathologists to detect changes in body cells that may
indicate, and permit diagnosis of, the early development of cancers and other diseases. Includes
instruction in biochemistry, microbiology, applied mathematics, microscopy, slide preparation,
identification of cellular structures and abnormalities, and laboratory procedures and safety.
12251 Medical Physics/Radiological Health Physics 51.2205
A program that focuses on the application of physics, nuclear science, and engineering physics to
diagnostic, treatment, and therapeutic processes and public health protection. Includes instruction in
radiation biophysics, biophysics, health effects of natural and artificially induced radiation, hazard
evaluation, environmental radioactivity, nuclear physics, engineering physics, radiobiology, medical
radiology, calibration and dosage theory, computer applications and medical informatics, and specific
research problems.
12253 Radiologic Sciences 51.0911
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical imaging
services to patients and attending health care professionals. Includes instruction in applied anatomy
and physiology, patient positioning, radiographic technique, radiation biology, safety and emergency
procedures, equipment operation and maintenance, quality assurance, patient education, and medical
imaging/radiologic services management.
12991 MPH Public Health and MSW Social Work (concurrent) 51.2299 Any instructional program in public health not listed above.
12291 #######
12992 MPH Public Health and MS Nursing (concurrent) 51.3811
A program that prepares registered nurses to promote health and provide preventive and curative
nursing services for groups or communities under the supervision of a public health agency. Includes
instruction in community and rural health, family therapy and intervention, disease prevention, health
education, and community health assessment.
51.1611 10/15/10
12993 Nursing and Health Care Admin 51.3802
A program that prepares registered nurses to manage Nursing personnel and services in hospitals
and other health care delivery agencies. Includes instruction in principles of health care administration,
resource and financial management, health care law and policy, medical personnel management, and
managed care operations.
51.1602 10/15/10
13011 Family and Consumer Sciences 19.0101
A general program that focuses on family and consumer sciences, including how individuals develop
and function in family, work, and community settings and how they relate to their physical, social,
emotional, and intellectual environments.
13015 Consumer Sciences 19.0401
A general program that focuses on the design and implementation of policies and processes
contributing to successful individual and family resource management. Includes instruction in financial
goal-setting and strategies; household income, assets, and debt management; preventing and
resolving financial difficulties; and the use of relevant public resources.
CSU Code
06/02/23
13021 Consumer Services and Advocacy 19.0403
A program that focuses on providing end-use advice and representational services to individuals and
groups within a variety of settings, and the analytical and research techniques needed to protect
consumers from unsafe, unreliable, and/or unhealthy products and services. Includes instruction in
consumer advocacy, family management systems, ecological impacts of consumption practices, and
analyzing and testing product quality and safety.
CSU Code
07/27/20
13031 Apparel Merchandising/Mgmt 19.0901
A general program that focuses on the development of textile products and their distribution and use
in terms of the psychological, social, economic, and physical needs of consumers. Includes instruction
in the production, distribution, marketing, and end use of various apparel and textile products.
13051 Marriage and Family Therapy 51.1505
A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of marriage and family
therapy, involving the diagnosis of cognitive, affective, and behavioral domain disorders, both mental
and emotional, within the context of marriage and family systems and the application of short- and
long-term therapeutic strategies in family group contexts. Includes instruction in psychotherapy, family
systems and studies, small group intervention and therapy, marital problems, depression,
identification of psychopathologies and behavioral disorders, holistic health care, practice
management, applicable regulations, and professional standards and ethics.
13052 Child and Family Development 19.0706
A program that focuses on the intellectual, social, emotional, and biological development of children
and the planning and design of related human services. Includes instruction in parent-child relations,
parenting practices, special needs of children, parental and environmental influences on child
development, external support services, and related public policy issues.
13061 Dietetics/Food Admin/Nutrition 30.1901
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,
dietetics, food and nutrition studies, biotechnology, biophysics, and the clinical sciences.
51.3101 10/02/15
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13062 Applied Nutrition and Dietetics 30.1901
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,
dietetics, food and nutrition studies, biotechnology, biophysics, and the clinical sciences
CSU Code
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13991 Apparel and Interior Design 50.0499 Any instructional program in design and applied arts not listed above.
15011
English 23.0101
A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related
communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.
15012 Language Studies 16.0102
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 computational linguistics, grammatical theory and theoretical linguistics, philosophical linguistics,
philology and historical linguistics, comparative linguistics, phonetics, phonemics, dialectology,
semantics, functional grammar and linguistics, language typology, lexicography, morphology and
syntax, orthography, stylistics, structuralism, rhetoric, and applications to artificial intelligence.
15013 English Composition 23.1301
A program that focuses on writing for applied and liberal arts purposes. Includes instruction in writing
and document design in multiple genres, modes, and media; writing technologies; research,
evaluation, and use of information; editing and publishing; theories and processes of composing;
rhetorical theories, traditions, and analysis; communication across audiences, contexts, and cultures;
and practical applications for professional, technical, organizational, academic, and public settings.
23.0401 10/15/10
15021 English Literature 23.0101
A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related
communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.
15031 Comparative Literature 16.0104
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 as well
as literary forms such as poetry, prose, and drama.
15041 Classics 16.1200
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
15051 Linguistics 16.0102
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 computational linguistics, grammatical theory and theoretical linguistics, philosophical linguistics,
philology and historical linguistics, comparative linguistics, phonetics, phonemics, dialectology,
semantics, functional grammar and linguistics, language typology, lexicography, morphology and
syntax, orthography, stylistics, structuralism, rhetoric, and applications to artificial intelligence.
15052 Bilingual-Bicultural Studies 16.0102
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 computational linguistics, grammatical theory and theoretical linguistics, philosophical linguistics,
philology and historical linguistics, comparative linguistics, phonetics, phonemics, dialectology,
semantics, functional grammar and linguistics, language typology, lexicography, morphology and
syntax, orthography, stylistics, structuralism, rhetoric, and applications to artificial intelligence.
15061 Speech Communication 09.0101
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; verbal
and nonverbal interaction; rhetorical theory and criticism; performance studies; argumentation and
persuasion; technologically mediated communication; popular culture; and various contextual
23.1304 12/08/10 23.1001 10/15/10
15071 Creative Writing 23.1302
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.
23.0501 10/15/10
15081 TESOL 13.1401
A program that focuses on the principles and practice of teaching English to students who are not
proficient in English or who do not speak, read or write English, and that may prepare individuals to
function as teachers and administrators in such programs.
15091 Philosophy 38.0101
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
methods of other disciplines.
15101 Religious Studies 38.0201
A program that focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious
systems. Includes instruction in phenomenology; the sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology,
literature and art of religion; mythology; scriptural and textual studies; religious history and politics; and
specific studies of particular faith communities and their behavior.
15102 Jewish Studies 38.0206
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 such as the
Yiddish, Sephardic, and other; anti-Semitism, gentile relations and Shoa; Zionism; and modern
developments within Judaism.
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15103 Islamic Studies 38.0205
A program that focuses on Islam as preached by the Prophet Muhammad in 6th century Arabia and
subsequently interpreted and elaborated by Islamic scholars and others; together with the cultural and
social milieu related to the faith in various periods, localities, and branches. Includes instruction in
Islamic scripture and related written authorities and commentaries.
15991 Humanities 24.0103
A program that focuses on combined studies and research in the humanities subjects as distinguished
from the social and physical sciences, emphasizing languages, literatures, art, music, philosophy and
15992 Philosophy and Religion 38.9999 Any instructional program in philosophy and religion not listed above.
15996 Liberal Arts 24.0101
24.0103 10/15/10
15997 Technical/Professional Writing 23.1303
A program that focuses on professional, technical, business, and scientific writing; and that prepares
individuals for academic positions or for professional careers as writers, editors, researchers, and
related careers in business, government, non-profits, and the professions. Includes instruction in
theories of rhetoric, writing, and digital literacy; document design, production, and management; visual
rhetoric and multimedia composition; documentation development; usability testing; web writing; and
publishing in print and electronic media.
23.1101 10/15/10
16011 Library & Information Science 25.0101
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
and information consultants.
17011 Mathematics 27.0101
A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their
relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional
analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations.
17012 Mathematics Education 13.1311 A program that prepares individuals to teach mathematics programs at various educational levels.
17013 Mathematics, Other 27.0199 Any program in mathematics not listed above.
06/22/22
17021 Statistics 27.0501
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, stochastic processes, Monte Carlo method, Bayesian statistics, non-parametric statistics,
sampling theory, and statistical techniques.
17022 Applied Statistics 27.0599 Any instructional program in statistics not listed above.
17022 Geography (Remove….See 22061) 45.0701
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17031 Applied Mathematics 27.0301
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 analysis, controlled theory, asymptotic methods, variation, optimization theory, inverse
problems, and applications to specific scientific and industrial topics.
17033 Computational and Applied Mathematics 27.0304
A program that focuses on the application of a broad range of mathematical and computational
methods to modeling, analysis, algorithm development, and simulation for the solution of complex
scientific and engineering problems. Includes instruction in numerical analysis, discrete mathematics,
operations research, optimization, differential equations, statistics, scientific computation, and
applications to specific scientific and industrial topics.
CSU Code
09/24/20
17035 Data Science 30.7001
A program that focuses on the analysis of large scale data sources from the interdisciplinary
perspectives of applied statistics, computer science, data storage, data representation, data modeling,
mathematics, and statistics. Includes instruction in computer algorithms, computer programming, data
management, data mining, information policy, information retrieval, mathematical modeling,
quantitative analysis, statistics, trend spotting, and visual analytics.
CSU Code
09/27/21
17991 Mathematics Literacy 13.1311 A program that prepares individuals to teach mathematics programs at various educational levels.
18011 Military Science 28.0301
A program that introduces students to the theory and practice of military science, life in the U.S. Army,
and prepares them for cadet status (Junior ROTC or JROTC) or for service as commissioned reserve
or active duty officers (senior AROTC or ROTC). Programs are offered as adjuncts to regular high
school or college instructional programs. This CIP code is not valid for IPEDS reporting.
18021 Naval Science 28.0401
A program that introduces students to the theory and practice of naval science, life in the U.S. Navy
and/or Marine Corps, and prepares them for cadet status (Junior ROTC or JROTC) or for service as
commissioned reserve or active duty officers (senior NROTC or ROTC). Programs are offered as
adjuncts to regular high school or college instructional programs. This CIP code is not valid for IPEDS
18031 Aerospace Studies 28.0101
A program that introduces students to the theory and practice of air science, life in the U.S. Air Force,
and prepares them for cadet status (Junior ROTC or JROTC) or for service as commissioned reserve
or active duty officers (senior AFROTC or ROTC). Programs are offered as adjuncts to regular high
school or college instructional programs. This CIP code is not valid for IPEDS reporting.
19011
Physical Science 40.0101
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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19012 Materials Science 40.1001
A program that focuses on the general application of mathematical and scientific principles to the
analysis and evaluation of the characteristics and behavior of solids, including internal structure,
chemical properties, transport and energy flow properties, thermodynamics of solids, stress and failure
factors, chemical transformation states and processes, compound materials, and research on
industrial applications of specific materials.
CSU Code
12/21/23
19021 Physics 40.0801
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and
testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in
classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, mechanics, wave
properties, nuclear processes, relativity and quantum theory, quantitative methods, and laboratory
19022 Physics Management 40.0899 Any instructional program in physics not listed above.
19025 Applied Physics 40.0899 Any instructional program in physics not listed above.
19051 Chemistry 40.0501
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter,
including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical
description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.
19052 Polymers and Coatings 40.0599 Any instructional program in chemistry not listed above.
40.0507 11/25/08
19081 Chemical Physics 40.0802
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the behavior of matter-energy phenomena at the
level of atoms and molecules. Includes instruction in chemical physics, atomic forces and structure,
molecular orbital theory, magnetic resonance, molecular bonding, phase equilibria, quantum theory of
solids, and applications to the study of specific elements and higher compounds.
19111 Astronomy 40.0201
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
astronomical phenomena, planetary science, solar system evolution, and specific methodologies such
as optical astronomy, radioastronomy, and theoretical astronomy.
19131 Atmospheric Sci/Meteorology 40.0401
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, atmospheric dynamics, climatology and climate change, weather simulation, weather
forecasting, climate modeling and mathematical theory; and studies of specific phenomena such as
clouds, weather systems, storms, and precipitation patterns.
19141 Geology 40.0601
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, geostatistics, volcanology, glaciology, geophysical principles, and applications to research
19151 Geochemistry 40.0602
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the chemical properties and behavior of the silicates
and other substances forming, and formed by geomorphological processes of the earth and other
planets. Includes instruction in chemical thermodynamics, equilibrium in silicate systems, atomic
bonding, isotopic fractionation, geochemical modeling, specimen analysis, and studies of specific
organic and inorganic substances.
19160 Geophysics 40.0603
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the physics of solids and its application to the study of
the earth and other planets. Includes instruction in gravimetric, seismology, earthquake forecasting,
magnetrometry, electrical properties of solid bodies, plate tectonics, active deformation,
thermodynamics, remote sensing, geodesy, and laboratory simulations of geological processes.
N/A 02/09/10
19171 Earth Sciences 40.0699 Any instructional program in geological and related sciences not listed above.
19172 Geosciences 40.0699 Any instructional program in geological and related sciences not listed above.
19173 Atmospheric and Oceanic Sci 40.0699 Any instructional program in geological and related sciences not listed above.
19191 Oceanography 40.0607
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the chemical components, mechanisms, structure,
and movement of ocean waters and their interaction with terrestrial and atmospheric phenomena.
Includes instruction in material inputs and outputs, chemical and biochemical transformations in
marine systems, equilibria studies, inorganic and organic ocean chemistry, oceanographic processes,
sediment transport, zone processes, circulation, mixing, tidal movements, wave properties, and
19991 Criminalistics/Forensic Sci 43.0406
A program that focuses on the application of the physical, biomedical, and social sciences to the
analysis and evaluation of physical evidence, human testimony and criminal suspects. Includes
instruction in forensic medicine, forensic dentistry, anthropology, psychology, entomology, pathology,
forensic laboratory technology and autopsy procedures, DNA and blood pattern analysis, crime scene
analysis, crime scene photography, fingerprint technology, document analysis, witness and suspect
examination procedures, applicable law and regulations, and professional standards and ethics.
43.0106 08/15/19
19992 Forensic and Behavioral Sciences 43.0199 Any instructional program in corrections and criminal justice not listed above.
20011 Psychology 42.0101
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the
physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems
and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research
methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.
20012 Psychology Education 42.2806
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. Includes instruction in learning theory, human growth and development,
research methods, and psychological evaluation.
42.0101 10/15/10
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20013 School Psychology 42.2805
A program that prepares individuals to apply clinical and counseling psychology principles to the
diagnosis and treatment of student behavioral problems. Includes instruction in child and/or
adolescent development; learning theory; testing, observation and other procedures for assessing
educational, personality, intelligence and motor skill development; therapeutic intervention strategies
for students and families; identification and classification of disabilities and disorders affecting learning;
school psychological services planning; supervised counseling practice; ethical standards; and
42.1701 10/15/10
20031 Clinical/Community Psychology 42.2801
A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of clinical psychology,
involving the analysis, diagnosis, and clinical treatment of psychological disorders and behavioral
pathologies. Includes instruction in clinical assessment and diagnosis, personality appraisal,
psychopathology, clinical psychopharmacology, behavior modification, therapeutic intervention skills,
patient interviewing, personalized and group therapy, child and adolescent therapy, cognitive and
behavioral therapy, supervised clinical practice, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.
42.0201 10/15/10
20040 Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics 42.2701
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the mechanisms and processes of learning and
thinking, and associated information encoding, decoding, processing and transmitting systems.
Includes instruction in theories of cognition and intelligence; studies of cognitive processes such as
memory, sensation, perception, pattern recognition, problem solving, and conceptual thinking;
cybernetics; psycholinguistics; and the study of biological and social communications mechanisms
CSU Code
06/22/22
20041 Counseling Psychology 42.2803
A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of psychological
counseling, involving the rendering of therapeutic services to individuals and groups experiencing
psychological problems and exhibiting distress symptoms. Includes instruction in counseling theory,
therapeutic intervention strategies, patient/counselor relationships, testing and assessment methods
and procedures, group therapy, marital and family therapy, child and adolescent therapy, supervised
counseling practice, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.
42.0901 10/15/10
20051 Social Psychology 42.2707
A program that focuses on the scientific study of individual behavior in group contexts, group
behavior, and associated phenomena. Includes instruction in social learning theory, group theory and
dynamics, sex roles, social cognition and inference, attribution theory, attitude formation, criminal
behavior and other social pathologies, altruistic behavior, social development, and social ecology.
42.1601 10/15/10
20071 Psychological Statistics 42.2708
A program that focuses on the mathematical and statistical procedures used in psychological test
construction and validation; the general problems of the measurement of behavior; and the application
of quantitative methods to research design and other methodological topics.
42.1901 10/15/10
20081 Industrial/Org Psychology 42.2804
A program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and group behavior in institutional settings,
applications to related problems of organization and industry, and that may prepare individuals to
apply such principles in industrial and organizational settings. Includes instruction in group behavior
theory, organizational theory, reward/punishment structures, human-machine and human-computer
interactions, motivation dynamics, human stress studies, environmental and organizational influences
on behavior, alienation and satisfaction, and job testing and assessment.
42.0901 10/15/10
20091 Developmental Psychology 42.2703
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the psychological growth and development of
individuals from infancy through adulthood. Includes instruction in cognitive and perceptual
development, emotional development, personality development, the effects of biological maturation on
behavior, theories of cognitive growth and related research methods, testing and assessment
methods for different age levels, research on child and adolescent behavior therapy, and the
42.0701 10/15/10
20101 Physiological Psychology 42.2706
A program that focuses on the scientific course study of the biological bases of psychological
functioning, and their application to experimental and therapeutic research problems. Includes
instruction in functional neuroanatomy, neural system development, biochemical neural regulatory
mechanisms, neurological biophysics, memory storage and retrieval, physiology of cognition and
perception, physiological bases of psychopathology and behavioral disorders, psychopharmacology,
comparative psychobiology, and specialized experimental design and research methods.
42.1101 10/15/10
20990 Psychological Science/Research 42.2799 Any instructional program in research and experimental psychology not listed above.
Psychological
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20991 Behavioral Science 30.1701
A program with a combined or undifferentiated focus on the social sciences, psychology, and
biomedical sciences to study complex problems of human individual and social growth and behavior.
20992 Psychological Research 42.9999 Any instructional program in psychology not listed above.
20993 Human Development 19.0701
A general program that focuses on basic human developmental and behavioral characteristics of the
individual within the context of the family. Includes instruction in the conditions that influence human
growth and development; strategies that promote growth and development across the life span; and
the study of family systems.
20994 Human Factors/Ergonomics 30.3101
An interdisciplinary program that focuses on the study of the interaction between people and
technology and how that technology impacts society, and combines disciplines within the fields of
computing and information science (information systems, software engineering, artificial intelligence
and design) and the behavior sciences (cognitive science, cognitive psychology, sociology,
organizational psychology, and social psychology). Includes instruction in information technology,
cognitive and behavioral sciences, and systems design.
42.0901 10/15/10 42.2804 11/30/16
20995 Forensic Psychology 42.2812
A program that prepares individuals to apply clinical, counseling, school, and neuropsychology skills to
the provision of psychological services within the criminal justice and civil legal systems, including
consultation, assessment, and interventions. Includes instruction in the epidemiology of
mental/behavioral disorders, risk factors for violence and criminality, profiling and patterning,
psychological testing, prediction and intervention measurement, forensic assessment, criminal and
civil law and procedures, secure environments, forensic treatment and intervention skills, and
42.2601 10/15/10
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20996 Applied Behavior Analysis 42.2814
A program that focuses on the application of principles of learning and behavior to enhance the
development, abilities, and choices of children and adults; and that prepares individuals to address
the behavioral needs of individuals, especially those with developmental disabilities and autism.
Includes instruction in behavior analysis and learning, behavioral and functional assessment,
developmental psychology, applied behavioral analysis in developmental disabilities and autism,
applied behavioral analysis in mental health and aging, research methods, evaluation of interventions,
and professional and ethical issues.
21011 Community Service 33.0104
A program that focuses on how individuals may become actively involved in the social, economic and
political issues and events affecting them; and the roles and methods that are available to influence
community life and public policy. This CIP code is not valid for IPEDS reporting.
21020
MPA Public Administration and MA Latin American
Studies (concurrent)
44.9999 Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above.
21021 Public Administration 44.0401
A program that prepares individuals to serve as managers in the executive arm of local, state, and
federal government and that focuses on the systematic study of executive organization and
management. Includes instruction in the roles, development, and principles of public administration;
the management of public policy; executive-legislative relations; public budgetary processes and
financial management; administrative law; public personnel management; professional ethics; and
21022 Public Policy Analysis 44.0501
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 analysis, statistical methods, and applications to specific public policy topics.
21023 International Policy Analysis 44.0504
A program that focuses on the systematic analysis of public policy issues related to relationships
among nations and among governments and non-governmental entities. Includes instruction in
international politics, governance, financial policy, and security affairs; globalization; economic and
social policies of developing nations; and applications to specific public policy topics such as labor and
employment, immigration, and human rights.
CSU Code
04/23/20
21025
Hospitality, Recreation, and Tourism
52.0999
Any instructional program in hospitality service management not listed above.
21031 Recreation Administration 31.0101
A program that focuses on the principles underlying recreational and leisure activities, and the
practices involved in providing indoor and outdoor recreational facilities and services for the general
21032 Park Administration 31.0301
A program that prepares individuals to develop and manage park facilities and other indoor and
outdoor recreation and leisure facilities. Includes instruction in supervising support personnel, health
and safety standards, public relations, and basic business and marketing principles.
21040 MSW Social Work, MPA Public Administration (concurrent) 44.0799 Any program providing instruction in socialwork and related services not listed above.
21041 Social Work 44.0701
A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and
counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for
vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social welfare policy; case work planning;
social counseling and intervention strategies; administrative procedures and regulations; and specific
applications in areas such as child welfare and family services, probation, employment services, and
disability counseling.
21042 Human Services, Collaborative 44.0000
A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals
and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and
organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service,
human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and
applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.
21043 Gerontology 30.1101
A program that focuses on the human aging process and aged human populations, using the
knowledge and methodologies of the social sciences, psychology and the biological and health
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21044 Deaf Studies 05.0211
A program that focuses on the sociological, historical and linguistic aspects of the deaf and hearing
impaired, and that prepares individuals to work with the deaf and hearing impaired. Includes
instruction in American Sign Language, deaf studies, American deaf culture, structure of American
Sign Language, history of the American deaf community, and civil rights of deaf people.
30.9999 09/07/16
21045 Social Work and Legal 44.0701
A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and
counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for
vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social welfare policy; case work planning;
social counseling and intervention strategies; administrative procedures and regulations; and specific
applications in areas such as child welfare and family services, probation, employment services, and
disability counseling.
21050 Criminal Justice Studies 43.0104
A program that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes,
and its legal and public policy contexts. Includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and
correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes
regarding criminal justice issues.
21051 Criminal Justice 43.0104
A program that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes,
and its legal and public policy contexts. Includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and
correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes
regarding criminal justice issues.
21052 Corrections 43.0102
A program that prepares individuals to study the theories and principles, of correctional science and to
function as professional corrections officers and other workers in public and/or private incarceration
facilities.
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21054 Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis 43.0408
A program focusing on the preparation of law enforcement personnel to perform intelligence and
surveillance operations and to analyze and use data collected via such operations. Includes
instruction in the intelligence cycle, information sources, data retrieval, digital investigation, financial
investigations, document analysis, external sources, geographic information systems, link analysis,
operation planning and security, case management, applicable law and regulations, and case
43.0118 08/15/19
21991 Fire Protection Admin & Tech 43.0202
A program focusing on the principles, theory, and practices associated with the management of fire
operations, firefighting services, and community fire issues. Includes instruction in fire protection
history and theory, incident command leadership, administration of public fire organizations, labor
relations, emergency medical services management, fire emergency response strategies and
mitigation, legal and regulatory responsibilities, budgeting, public relations, and organizational
21992 Emergency Services Administration 43.9999
Any instructional program in homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and related protective
services not listed above.
21993 Fire Protection Services 43.0299 Any instructional program in fire protection not listed above.
22011 Social and Behavioral Sciences 45.0101
A program that focuses on the general study of human social behavior and social institutions using
any of the methodologies common to the social sciences and/or history, or an undifferentiated
program of study in the social sciences.
22021 Anthropology 45.0201
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 evolution, anthropological linguistics, ethnography, ethnology, ethnohistory, socio-cultural
anthropology, psychological anthropology, research methods, and applications to areas such as
medicine, forensic pathology, museum studies, and international affairs.
22024 Linguistics and Anthropology 30.4701
A program that focuses on the study of the anthropological, historical, and sociological context of
language with a particular emphasis on language use and its role in shaping cultural and social
diversity. Includes instruction in applied linguistics, data management, field methods, language
heritage, socialization, structure, linguistic analysis, linguistic theory, and multilingualism.
30.9999 08/15/19
22031 Archaeology 45.0301
A program that focuses on the systematic study of extinct societies, and the past of living societies, via
the excavation, analysis and interpretation of their artifactual, human, and associated remains.
Includes instruction in archeological theory, field methods, dating methods, conservation and museum
studies, cultural and physical evolution, and the study of specific selected past cultures.
22032 Applied Archaeology 30.1202
A program that focuses on the application of cultural studies, public policy analysis, and management
skills to planning, promoting, and implementing programs to preserve and protect cultural heritage
sites and artifacts. Includes instruction in historical preservation and conservation, business
management, policy analysis, applied economics, public relations, applied history, historical
archaeology, and environmental impact studies.
22041 Economics 45.0601
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 systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical
methods, and applications to specific industries and public policy issues.
22042 Workforce Studies 45.0699 Any instructional program in economics not listed above.
22043 Quantitative Economics 45.0603
A program that focuses on the systematic study of mathematical and statistical analysis of economic
phenomena and problems. Includes instruction in economic statistics, optimization theory, cost/benefit
analysis, price theory, economic modeling, and economic forecasting and evaluation.
22051 History 54.0101
A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering,
recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction
in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and
applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration.
22059 Archives and Records Administration 25.0103
A program that prepares individuals to identify, manage, preserve, and make available records with
long-term value for documentation, legal, research, and other purposes. Includes instruction in
appraisal and collection development, information and records management, archival preservation,
access systems, management of electronic records, archival outreach, and legal and ethical issues.
54.0105 07/10/13
22061 Geography 45.0701
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, remote sensing, spatial analysis, and applications to areas such as land-use planning,
development studies, and analyses of specific countries, regions, and resources.
11/22/2010
22062 Geography and Environmental Studies 30.4401
A program that focuses on interactions between people and the natural and built environments.
Includes instruction in climate science, sustainability, environmental science and policy, research
methods, geographic information systems (GIS), human geography, physical geography, remote
sensing, and public policy.
CSU Code
06/22/22
22063 Geographic Information Systems 45.0702
A program that focuses on the systematic study of map-making and the application of mathematical,
computer, and other techniques to the analysis of large amounts of geographic data and the science
of mapping geographic information. Includes instruction in cartographic theory and map projections,
computer-assisted cartography, geographic information systems, map design and layout,
photogrammetry, air photo interpretation, remote sensing, spatial analysis, geodesy, cartographic
editing, and applications to specific industrial, commercial, research, and governmental mapping
17023 11/02/10 11/22/2010
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22071 Political Science/Government 45.1001
A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes
instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties
and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics
of specific countries, and studies of specific political institutions and processes.
22072 Paralegal Studies 22.0302
A program that prepares individuals to perform research, drafting, investigatory, record-keeping and
related administrative functions under the supervision of an attorney or court. Includes instruction in
legal research, drafting legal documents, appraising, pleading, courthouse procedures, and legal
22073 Political Economy 45.1004
A program that focuses on the interaction between politics and economics in the formation of public
policy. Includes instruction in microeconomics; macroeconomics; political theory; American,
comparative, and international political economy; and quantitative methods.
45.1099 09/07/16
22074 Legal Studies, General. 22.0000
A program of study that focuses on law and legal issues from the perspective of the social sciences
and humanities.
04/18/22
22081 Sociology/Applied Sociology 45.1101
A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships.
Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure,
social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and
control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems.
22091 Criminology 45.0401
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
theory of punishment, criminal law and criminal justice systems, penology, rehabilitation and
recidivism, studies of specific types of crime, social attitudes and policy, and applications to specific
issues in law enforcement administration and policy.
22101 International Relations 45.0901
A program that focuses on the systematic study of international politics and institutions, and the
conduct of diplomacy and foreign policy. Includes instruction in international relations theory, foreign
policy analysis, international law and organization, the comparative study of specific countries and
regions, and the theory and practice of diplomacy.
22102 National Security Studies/Homeland Security 45.0902
A program that focuses on the theory and application of intelligence, diplomacy, military power, and
related tools of statecraft to national defense policy formulation and power projection. Includes
instruction in history, political theory, public policy analysis, civil-military relations, military and defense
studies, homeland security, leadership, threat scenarios, regional and local issues, alliance and
coalition issues, defense budgeting and economics, intelligence, and strategy.
45.0901 10/15/10
22103 Internatl Security/Conflict 45.0999 Any instructional program in international relations and national security studies not listed above.
45.0901 10/15/10
22104 International Strategy and Security 45.0999 Any instructional program in international relations and national security studies not listed above.
03/01/23
22110 Ethnic Studies 05.0200
A program that focuses on the interdisciplinary and comparative study of the history, sociology,
politics, culture, and economics of North American racial and ethnic groups, including African
Americans, American Indians/Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Asian Americans.
CSU Code
03/24/21
22111 African-American Studies 05.0201
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.
22121 Native American Studies 05.0202
A program that focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of
the American Indian, Aleut, Inuit, Hawaiian and other native peoples of the Americas from earliest
times until the present, with particular emphasis on U.S. and Canadian populations and their problems
but including reference to Caribbean and Latin American native peoples.
22131 Chicano/Latino Studies 05.0203
A program that focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of
the Hispanic American immigrant populations within the U.S. and Canada, including Mexican-
American Studies, Cuban American Studies, Puerto Rican Studies, and others.
22141 Urban Studies 45.1201
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,
and the politics and economics of urban government and services.
22151 Jewish Studies 38.0206
Obsolete
CSU code
6/11/2013
22161 Comparative Group Studies 05.0212
A program that focuses on the comparative study of the history, literature, sociology, politics, culture,
and economics of different groups such as racial, gender, sexual, class, ethnic, geographical, and
national. Includes instruction in comparative studies, comparative literature, critical race theory,
cultural anthropology, cultural studies, religious studies, science studies, social and cultural theory,
urban studies, and visual culture.
22990 Gender/Women's and Gay/Lesbian Studies 05.0299 Any instructional program in ethnic, cultural minority, gender, and group studies not listed above.
12/07/10
22991 Gender/Ethnic/Women's Studies 05.0299 Any instructional program in ethnic, cultural minority, gender, and group studies not listed above.
12/07/10
22992 Anthropology and Geography 45.9999 Any instructional program in social sciences not listed above.
22993 Labor Studies 52.1004
A program that focuses on the study of various aspects of work, labor organization and policy, and
labor movements from the perspective of the social sciences and history. Includes instruction in labor
history; political and ideological issues; worker movements and social organizations; civil rights; labor
law and policy studies; labor economics; international and comparative labor studies; and applications
to specific industries, groups, locations, and time periods.
Gender Studies/Women's and
Ethnic, Women's, Gender Studies
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22994 Cultural Resources Management 30.1202
A program that focuses on the application of cultural studies, public policy analysis, and management
skills to planning, promoting, and implementing programs to preserve and protect cultural heritage
sites and artifacts. Includes instruction in historical preservation and conservation, business
management, policy analysis, applied economics, public relations, applied history, historical
archaeology, and environmental impact studies.
22995 Public History/Preservation 54.0105
A program that focuses on the application of history and administrative skills to the recording of public
events and the management of related historical resources. Includes instruction in historical research
methods, the planning and administration of public history projects, and applications to specific
problems in public organizations, government agencies, foundations, and other facilities.
22996 Asian-American Studies 05.0206
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, Vietnamese-Americans, Cambodian-Americans, and others.
22997 International/Global Studies 30.2001
A program that focuses on global and international issues from the perspective of the social sciences,
social services, and related fields.
45.0901 04/01/15
22999 Asian/Asian-American Studies 05.0299 Any instructional program in ethnic, cultural minority, gender, and group studies not listed above.
05.9999 07/10/09 30.2301 09/07/16
49005 National Cybersecurity Studies 45.0999 Any instructional program in international relations and national security studies not listed above.
05/01/15
49009 Liberal Arts and Engineering Studies 24.0199
Any single instructional program in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities not listed
above.
49010 Environmental Science-Joint Program 03.0104
A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study
of the physical environment and the solution of environmental problems, including subjects such as
abating or controlling environmental pollution and degradation; the interaction between human society
and the natural environment; and natural resources management. Includes instruction in biology,
chemistry, physics, geosciences, climatology, statistics, and mathematical modeling.
49011 Environmental Science 03.0104
A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study
of the physical environment and the solution of environmental problems, including subjects such as
abating or controlling environmental pollution and degradation; the interaction between human society
and the natural environment; and natural resources management. Includes instruction in biology,
chemistry, physics, geosciences, climatology, statistics, and mathematical modeling.
49012 Liberal Studies 24.0101
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.
49013 General Studies/Tutorials 24.0102
An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or
unstructured studies.
49014 Technological Studies 52.0299 Any instructional program in business and administration not listed above.
49015 Liberal Studies and Teacher Credential (Blended Program) 24.0101
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.
Liberal Studies
(Hutchins Sch)
9/3/2015
49016 Cognitive Science/Cognitive Studies 30.2501
A program that focuses on the study of the mind and the nature of intelligence from the
interdisciplinary perspectives of computer science, philosophy, mathematics, psychology,
neuroscience, and other disciplines. Includes instruction in mathematics and logic, cognitive process
modeling, dynamic systems, learning theories, brain and cognition, neural networking, programming,
and applications to topics such as language acquisition, computer systems, and perception and
49017 Liberal Arts 24.0101
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.
49018 Humanistic Studies 24.0103
A program that focuses on combined studies and research in the humanities subjects as distinguished
from the social and physical sciences, emphasizing languages, literatures, art, music, philosophy and
49019 Human Sexuality Studies 30.1701
A program with a combined or undifferentiated focus on the social sciences, psychology, and
biomedical sciences to study complex problems of human individual and social growth and behavior.
42.0301 N/A
49020 Science, Technology and Society 30.1501
A program that focuses on the contemporary social and public policy ramifications of science and
technology, the interrelationship of science and engineering with the public policy process, and the
social and ethical dimensions of scientific and technological enterprises.
49021 Natural Science/Life Science 30.1801
A program with a combined or undifferentiated focus on one or more of the physical and biological
sciences.
49022 Marine Science 30.3201
A program that focuses on the study of biology, chemistry, geology and physics applied to marine,
estuarine and coastal environments. Includes instruction in marine biogeochemistry, atmosphere and
ocean dynamics, coastal ecology, coastal ocean processes, microbial ecology, marine ecosystem
modeling, and polar microbiology.
26.1302 10/15/10
49023 Science 30.1801
A program with a combined or undifferentiated focus on one or more of the physical and biological
sciences.
49024 Regenerative Studies 03.0199 Any instructional program in natural resources conservation and research not listed above.
49025 Climate Science 30.3501
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the climate system of the earth with emphasis on the
physical, dynamical, and chemical interactions of the atmosphere, ocean, land, ice, and the terrestrial
and marine biospheres. Includes instruction in biology, chemistry, climate analysis, climate change
adaptation/mitigation, climate policy, ecology, energy development, environmental impacts, marine
chemistry, meteorology, and oceanography.
CSU Code
03/24/21
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49031 Humanities/Arts/Social Science 24.0199
Any single instructional program in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities not listed
above.
49032 Philosophy and Psychology 30.9999 Any instructional program in multi/interdisciplinary studies not listed above.
49033 Government and Journalism 30.9999 Any instructional program in multi/interdisciplinary studies not listed above.
49034 Humanities/Social Sciences 24.0199
Any single instructional program in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities not listed
above.
49035 Behavioral and Social Sciences 45.0101
A program that focuses on the general study of human social behavior and social institutions using
any of the methodologies common to the social sciences and/or history, or an undifferentiated
program of study in the social sciences.
49036 Museum Studies 30.1401
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
museums. Includes instruction in institutional management, acquisition, exhibit design, conservation,
packing techniques, and public relations.
49037 Human Rights/Global Peace Studies 30.0501
A program that focuses on the origins, resolution and prevention of international and inter-group
conflicts. Includes instruction in peace research methods and related social scientific and
psychological knowledge bases.
49038 Jewish Studies 38.0206
6/11/2013
49039 Conflict Resolution 30.0501
A program that focuses on the origins, resolution and prevention of international and inter-group
conflicts. Includes instruction in peace research methods and related social scientific and
psychological knowledge bases.
49040 Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies 30.2301
A program that focuses on the dynamic social relations between and among majority and minority
groups and different minority groups, and ways to promote mutual tolerance, inter-group cooperation,
and the leadership and management of diverse groups and diversity issues in family, educational,
recreational, and work settings. Includes instruction in ethnic and cultural studies, group psychology,
sociology, anthropology, conflict resolution, human services and resources, and applications to
49041 Environmental Systems 03.0104
A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study
of the physical environment and the solution of environmental problems, including subjects such as
abating or controlling environmental pollution and degradation; the interaction between human society
and the natural environment; and natural resources management. Includes instruction in biology,
chemistry, physics, geosciences, climatology, statistics, and mathematical modeling.
49042 Engineering Management 15.1501
A program that focuses on the application of engineering principles to the planning and operational
management of industrial and manufacturing operations, and prepares individuals to plan and
manage such operations. Includes instruction in accounting, engineering economy, financial
management, industrial and human resources management, industrial psychology, management
information systems, mathematical modeling and optimization, quality control, operations research,
safety and health issues, and environmental program management.
49043 Transportation Planning 14.0804
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design,
development and operational evaluation of total systems for the physical movement of people,
materials and information, including general network design and planning, facilities planning, site
evaluation, transportation management systems, needs projections and analysis, and analysis of
49044 Marine Transportation 49.0309
A program that prepares individuals to serve as captains, executive officers, engineers and ranking
mates on commercially licensed inland, coastal and ocean-going vessels. Includes instruction in
maritime traditions and law, maritime policy, economics and management of commercial marine
operations, basic naval architecture and engineering, shipboard power systems engineering, crew
supervision, and administrative procedures.
49045 Regulatory Affairs 52.9999
Any instructional program in business, management, marketing and related support services not listed
above.
49046
MCRP (Master of City and Regional Planning) and MS
Engineering, Specialization in Transportation Planning
(concurrent)
14.0804
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design,
development and operational evaluation of total systems for the physical movement of people,
materials and information, including general network design and planning, facilities planning, site
evaluation, transportation management systems, needs projections and analysis, and analysis of
49047
MCRP (Master of City and Regional Planning) and MS Civil
and Environmental Engineering, Specialization in
Transportation Planning (concurrent)
14.0804
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design,
development and operational evaluation of total systems for the physical movement of people,
materials and information, including general network design and planning, facilities planning, site
evaluation, transportation management systems, needs projections and analysis, and analysis of
CSU Code
04/16/21
49050 Sustainability Studies 30.3301
A program that focuses on the concept of sustainability from an interdisciplinary perspective. Includes
instruction in sustainable development, environmental policies, ethics, ecology, landscape
architecture, city and regional planning, economics, natural resources, sociology, and anthropology.
Examples: [Sustainability], [Sustainable Living], [Organizational and Environmental Sustainability],
[Sustainability Studies]
49051 Environmental Resource Mgmt 03.0299 Any instructional program in natural resources management and policy not listed above.
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49052 Coastal/Watershed Sci/Policy 03.0205
A program that prepares individuals to apply the principles of marine/aquatic biology, oceanography,
natural resource economics, and natural resources management to the development, conservation,
and management of freshwater and saltwater environments. Includes instruction in subjects such as
wetlands, riverine, lacustrian, coastal, and oceanic water resources; water conservation and use; flood
control; pollution control; water supply logistics; wastewater management; aquatic and marine ecology;
aquatic and marine life conservation; and the economic and recreational uses of water resources.
49053 Water Resource Management 40.0605
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the occurrence, circulation, distribution, chemical and
physical properties, and environmental interaction of surface and subsurface waters, including
groundwater. Includes instruction in geophysics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, chemical physics,
geomorphology, mathematical modeling, hydrologic analysis, continental water processes, global
water balance, and environmental science.
49058 MS Engineering and MBA (concurrent) 15.1501
A program that focuses on the application of engineering principles to the planning and operational
management of industrial and manufacturing operations, and prepares individuals to plan and
manage such operations. Includes instruction in accounting, engineering economy, financial
management, industrial and human resources management, industrial psychology, management
information systems, mathematical modeling and optimization, quality control, operations research,
safety and health issues, and environmental program management.
49060 Organizational Leadership 52.0213
A program that focuses on leadership skills that can be applied to a business, government, non-profit,
or educational setting. Includes instruction in organizational planning, dynamics of leadership, finance,
team building, conflict resolution and mediation, communication and other management skills.
49061
MA Latin-American Studies and MBA Business Admin
(concurrent)
52.1101
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
business in specific countries and markets.
49062
MA Latin-American Studies and MPH Public Health
(concurrent)
51.2210
A program that focuses on the application of public health specializations, the social and behavioral
sciences, and policy and communications methods to the study of health problems in low- and middle-
income countries and regions, and prepares individuals to function as professional international health
specialists. Includes instruction in health education and promotion, research design and evaluation,
infectious disease epidemiology, international health policy and management, public nutrition and food
security, information systems, program evaluation, medical anthropology, international
communication, behavioral sciences, maternal and child health, demography and population policy,
and health care finance and economics.
49063
MA Latin-American Studies/MPA Public Administration
(concurrent) See 21020
44.9999 Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above..
49071 Health and Human Services 51.0000
A general, introductory, undifferentiated, or joint program in health services occupations that prepares
individuals for either entry into specialized training programs or for a variety of concentrations in the
allied health area. Includes instruction in the basic sciences, research and clinical procedures, and
aspects of the subject matter related to various health occupations.
49075 Substance Use and Abuse Studies 45.9999 Any instructional program in social sciences, other.
49081 Diversified Studies/Education 24.0101
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.
49101 Environmental Studies 03.0103
A program that focuses on environment-related issues using scientific, social scientific, or humanistic
approaches or a combination. Includes instruction in the basic principles of ecology and environmental
science and related subjects such as policy, politics, law, economics, social aspects, planning,
pollution control, natural resources, and the interactions of human beings and nature.
49102 Energy, Environment, and Society 03.0103
A program that focuses on environment-related issues using scientific, social scientific, or humanistic
approaches or a combination. Includes instruction in the basic principles of ecology and environmental
science and related subjects such as policy, politics, law, economics, social aspects, planning,
pollution control, natural resources, and the interactions of human beings and nature.
03.1030 10/15/10
49103 Ecological Restoration 03.0101
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 and natural
resources management; and the recreational and economic uses of renewable and nonrenewable
49104 Energy and Climate 03.0104
A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study
of the physical environment and the solution of environmental problems, including subjects such as
abating or controlling environmental pollution and degradation; the interaction between human society
and the natural environment; and natural resources management. Includes instruction in biology,
chemistry, physics, geosciences, climatology, statistics, and mathematical modeling.
49991 Women's Studies 05.0207
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 much as on social studies and policy.
49992 All-College Honors 24.0199
Any single instructional program in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities not listed
above.
49993 Interdis Stds/Special Major 30.9999 Any instructional program in multi/interdisciplinary studies not listed above.
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49994 Petroleum Land Studies 03.0206
A program that focuses on how public and/or private land and associated resources can be
preserved, developed, and used for maximum social, economic, and environmental benefit. Includes
instruction in natural resources management, natural resource economics, public policy, regional and
land use planning, environmental impact assessment, applicable law and regulations, government
and politics, principles of business and real estate land use, statistical and analytical tools, computer
applications, mapping and report preparation, site analysis, cost analysis, and communications skills.
49995 Applied Studies 52.9999
Any instructional program in business, management, marketing and related support services not listed
above.
49996 Biology and Mathematics 26.1199
Any instructional program in biomathematics, bioinformatics, and computational biology not listed
49997 New College 24.0199
Any single instructional program in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities not listed
above.
49998 Small College 24.0199
Any single instructional program in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities not listed
above.
99999 All Disciplines 24.0199
Any single instructional program in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities not listed
above.
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