| 1. | Agriculture |
| 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. | |
| 2. | Architecture |
| Instructional programs that prepare individuals for professional practice in the various architecture-related fields and focus on the study of related aesthetic and socioeconomic aspects of the built environment. | |
| 3. | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies |
| Instructional programs that focus on the defined areas, regions, and countries of the world; defined minority groups within and across societies; and issues relevant to collective gender experience. | |
| 4. | Basic Skills |
| Instructional programs that focus on the fundamental knowledge and skills that individuals need to function productively in society. | |
| 5. | Biological and Biomedical Sciences |
| Instructional programs that focus on the biological sciences and the non-clinical biomedical sciences, and that prepare individuals for research and professional careers as biologists and biomedical scientists. | |
| 6. | Business, Management, and Marketing |
| Instructional programs that prepare individuals to perform managerial, technical support, and applied research functions related to the operation of commercial and non-profit enterprises and the buying and selling of goods and services. | |
| 7. | Citizenship Activities |
| Instructional programs that prepare individuals for citizenship, and provide instruction in how citizens may engage in civic activities. | |
| 8. | Communications and Journalism |
| Instructional programs that focus on how messages in various media are produced, used, and interpreted within and across different contexts, channels, and cultures, and that prepare individuals to apply communication knowledge and skills professionally. | |
| 9. | Communications Technologies |
| Instructional programs that prepare individuals to function as equipment operators, support technicians, and operations managers in the film/video, recording, and graphic communications industries. | |
| 10. | Computer and Information Sciences |
| Instructional programs that focus on the computer and information sciences and prepare individuals for various occupations in information technology and computer operations fields. | |
| 11. | Construction Trades |
| Instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the building, inspecting, and maintaining of structures and related properties. | |
| 12. | Education |
| Instructional programs that focus on the theory and practice of learning and teaching, and related research, administrative and support services. | |
| 13. | Engineering |
| Instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the solution of practical problems. | |
| 14. | Engineering Technologies/Technicians |
| Instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineering and related projects. | |
| 15. | English Language and Literature |
| Instructional programs that focus on the structure and use of the English language and dialects, speech, writing, and various aspects of the literatures and cultures of the English-speaking peoples. | |
| 16. | Family and Consumer Sciences |
| Instructional programs that focus on the human interface with the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual environments and the developmental stages and needs of individuals in the interrelated spheres of family, workplace, and community. | |
| 17. | Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics |
| Instructional programs that focus on foreign languages and literatures, the humanistic and scientific study of linguistics, and the provision of professional interpretation and translation services. | |
| 18. | Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences |
| Instructional programs that prepare individuals to practice as licensed professionals and assistants in the health care professions and focus on the study of related clinical sciences. | |
| 19. | Health-Related Knowledge and Skills |
| Instructional program that focus on the promotion of personal and family health. | |
| 20. | High School and Secondary Diplomas and Certificates |
| Instructional programs that define the prescribed requirements for high school/secondary school graduation. | |
| 21. | History |
| Instructional programs that focus on the study and interpretation of past events, institutions, issues, and cultures. | |
| 22. | Interdisciplinary Studies |
| Instructional programs that derive from two or more distinct programs to provide a cross-cutting focus on a subject concentration that is not subsumed under a single discipline or occupational field. | |
| 23. | Interpersonal and Social Skills |
| Programs that focus on the development of methods and skills for effective interactions with others in a variety of settings (private, social, and business settings). | |
| 24. | Legal Professions and Studies |
| Instructional programs that prepare individuals for the legal profession, for related support professions and professional legal research, and focus on the study of legal issues in non- professional programs. | |
| 25. | Leisure and Recreational Activities |
| Programs that focus on the development of an appreciation for and competency in recreational and leisure-related activities. | |
| 26. | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies, and Humanities |
| General instructional programs and independent or individualized studies in the liberal arts subjects, the humanities disciplines and the general curriculum. | |
| 27. | Library Science |
| Instructional programs that focus on the knowledge and skills required for managing and/or maintaining libraries and related information and record systems, collections and facilities for research and general use. | |
| 28. | Library Sciences |
| Instructional programs that focus on the knowledge and skills required for managing and/or maintaining libraries and related information and record systems, collections and facilities for research and general use. | |
| 29. | Mathematics and Statistics |
| Instructional programs that focus on the systematic study of logical symbolic language and its applications. | |
| 30. | Mechanic and Repair Technologies |
| Instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the adjustment, maintenance, part replacement, and repair of tools, equipment, and machines. | |
| 31. | Military Technologies |
| Instructional programs that prepare individuals in specialized and advanced subject matter for the armed services and related national security organizations. | |
| 32. | Natural Resources and Conservation |
| Instructional programs that focus on the various natural resources and conservation fields and prepare individuals for related occupations. | |
| 33. | Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
| Instructional programs that focus on the principles and practices of managing parks and other recreational and fitness facilities; providing recreational, leisure and fitness services; and the study of human fitness. | |
| 34. | Personal and Culinary Services |
| Instructional programs that prepare individuals to provide professional services related to cosmetology, funeral services, and food preparation and service. | |
| 35. | Personal Awareness and Self-Improvement |
| Programs that focus on the development of improved self-awareness, avoidance of stressful behavior, and improved decision-making skills. | |
| 36. | Philosophy and Religious Studies |
| Instructional programs that focus on logical inquiry, philosophical analysis, and the academic study of organized systems of belief and religious practices. | |
| 37. | Physical Sciences |
| Instructional programs that focus on the scientific study of inanimate objects, processes of matter and energy, and associated phenomena. | |
| 38. | Precision Production |
| Instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to create products using techniques of precision craftsmanship or technical illustration. | |
| 39. | Psychology |
| Instructional programs that focus on the scientific study of the behavior of individuals, independently or collectively, and the physical and environmental bases of mental, emotional, and neurological activity. | |
| 40. | Public Administration and Social Service Professions |
| Instructional programs that prepare individuals to analyze, manage, and deliver public programs and services. | |
| 41. | Reserve Officer Training Corps |
| Instructional programs that prepare secondary students as officer cadets and postsecondary students as commissioned officers in the U.S. armed forces. | |
| 42. | Residency Programs |
| Residency programs are designed to prepare medical doctors (M.D.), or osteopaths (DO), dentists (DDS, D.M.D.), and veterinarians (D.V.M.) for certification as practitioners of recognized specialties in their respective professions. These programs are approved and accredited by designated professional associations and require from one to five years to complete, depending on the program. Medical residencies usually require completion of an internship after the M.D. degree for program entry, while requirements vary for dentistry and veterinary programs. These programs are offered by professional schools, independent teaching hospitals and clinics, and other approved facilities. | |
| 43. | Science Technologies/Technicians |
| Instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply scientific principles and technical skills in support of scientific research and development. | |
| 44. | Security and Protective Services |
| Instructional programs that focus on the principles and procedures for providing police, fire, and other safety services and managing penal institutions. | |
| 45. | Social Sciences |
| Instructional programs that focus on the systematic study of social systems, social institutions, and social behavior. Note History programs have been moved from this Series and placed in a newly- established Series (Series 54.). | |
| 46. | Technology Education and Industrial Arts |
| Instructional programs that provide individuals with knowledge, learning experiences and competencies pertaining to aspects of industry and technology. The programs are also designed to assist individuals in making informed occupational choices and provide preparation for entry into occupational training or education programs. | |
| 47. | Theology and Religious Vocations |
| Instructional programs that focus on the intramural study of theology and that prepare individuals for the professional practice of religious vocations. | |
| 48. | Transportation and Materials Moving |
| Instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to perform tasks and services that facilitate the movement of people or materials. | |
| 49. | Visual and Performing Arts |
| Instructional programs that focus on the creation and interpretation of works and performances that use auditory, kinesthetic, and visual phenomena to express ideas and emotions in various forms, subject to aesthetic criteria. |