University of Alaska - Fairbanks
University of Alaska - Fairbanks School Description
Alaskans take great pride in their individuality, and Alaska's flagship university campus is no different. Choose UAF and you begin a college career that can lead you in any professional direction.
UAF's 9,828 students come from Alaska, most other states, and 52 foreign countries. About half graduated from high school in Alaska and more than 200 are international students. Undergraduate students make up 89 percent of the total student body. UAF has many non-traditional students. Some are returning to college after years of working or raising a family while others work full time while attending school or are pursuing a second associate or bachelor's degree. Faculty teach classes at every level, which means you're able to start building relationships with professors from the beginning.
The University of Alaska Fairbanks, the nation's northernmost Land, Sea and Space Grant university and international research center, advances and disseminates knowledge through teaching, research and public service with an emphasis on Alaska, the circumpolar North and their diverse peoples. UAF--America's arctic university--promotes academic excellence, student success and lifelong learning.
The Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines opened its doors in 1922. The school grew quickly, and in 1935 became the University of Alaska. By the time Alaska became a state in 1959, students could earn Ph.D.s at the university. UAF remains the only campus in the state that awards doctoral degrees and it holds the distinction of being one of the few Land, Sea and Space Grant universities in the country.
Today, the modern campus brings high-speed Internet and cable TV to students who can still enjoy the ski and running trails, oral histories and arctic discoveries of generations of students who came before them.
If you think excellent academics, attentive faculty and abundant opportunity sound exciting, then consider UAF.
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From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaThe University of Alaska Fairbanks, located in Fairbanks, Alaska, USA, is the flagship campus of the University of Alaska System, and is abbreviated as Alaska or UAF. UAF is a land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant institution, as well as participating in the sun-grant program through Oregon State University. It is also the site where the Alaska Constitution was signed in 1956. UAF was established in 1917 as the Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines, first opening for classes in 1922.
UAF is home to seven major research units: the Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station; the Geophysical Institute, which operates the Poker Flat Research Range; the International Arctic Research Center; the Arctic Region Supercomputing Center; the Institute of Arctic Biology; the Institute of Marine Science; and the Institute of Northern Engineering. Located just 200 miles south of the Arctic Circle, the Fairbanks campus's unique location is situated favorably for Arctic and northern research. The campus's several lines of research are renowned worldwide, most notably in Arctic biology, Arctic engineering, geophysics, supercomputing, and aboriginal studies. The University of Alaska Museum of the North is also on the Fairbanks campus.
In addition to the Fairbanks campus, UAF encompasses seven rural and urban campuses: Bristol Bay Campus in Dillingham; Chukchi Campus in Kotzebue; Interior-Aleutians Campus, which covers both the Aleutian Islands and the Interior; Kuskokwim Campus in Bethel; Northwest Campus in Nome; and the Tanana Valley Campus in Fairbanks, UAF's community college arm. Fairbanks is also the home of the UAF Center for Distance Education, an independent learning and distance delivery program.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Alaska & Hawaii
- Setting:
- Small Town Setting
- Type:
- Public
- Size:
- Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
- Mascot:
- Nanooks
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 7,134
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 82%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
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General Mathematics
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. See more General Mathematics Schools or Online General Mathematics School Degree Programs
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General Applied Mathematics
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Natural Sciences
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Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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. See more General Chemistry Schools or Online General Chemistry School Degree Programs
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General Chemistry
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Geology
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Geology Schools
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Geology/Earth Science
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 and industrial problems. See more Geology/Earth Science Schools
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Geology/Earth Science
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Physics
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Physics Schools
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General Physics
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, mechanics, wave properties, nuclear processes, relativity and quantum theory, quantitative methods, and laboratory methods. See more General Physics Schools
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Other Physics
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General Physics
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Chemistry
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Security and Protective Service Careers
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Social Sciences
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Anthropology
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Anthropology Schools
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General Anthropology
A program that focuses on the systematic study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions, in comparative perspective. Includes instruction in biological/physical anthropology, primatology, human paleontology and prehistoric archeology, hominid 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. See more General Anthropology Schools
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General Anthropology
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies Schools
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American Indian/Native American Studies
This program studies the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of at least one of the American Indian, Aleut, Inuit, Hawaiian and other native peoples of the Americas from earliest times until the present. The program places emphasis on U.S. and Canadian populations and their problems, but it includes reference to Caribbean and Latin American native peoples. See more American Indian/Native American Studies Schools
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Area Studies
This major includes a number of programs in Area and/or Cultural Studies. See more Area Studies Schools
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Russian Studies
A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the peoples of the Russian Federation and its Soviet, Czarist, and medieval predecessors and related borderlands. See more Russian Studies Schools
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American Indian/Native American Studies
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Economics
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General Economics
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. See more General Economics Schools or Online General Economics School Degree Programs
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General Economics
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Geography
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Geography Schools
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General Geography
A program that focuses on the systematic study of the spatial distribution and interrelationships of people, natural resources, plant and animal life. Includes instruction in historical and political geography, cultural geography, economic and physical geography, regional science, cartographic methods, remote sensing, spatial analysis, and applications to areas such as land-use planning, development studies, and analysis of specific countries, regions, and resources. See more General Geography Schools
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General Geography
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International Relations and Affairs
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General Political Science and Government
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 0f specific political institutions and processes. See more General Political Science and Government Schools or Online General Political Science and Government School Degree Programs
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General Political Science and Government
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Psychology
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General Psychology
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. See more General Psychology Schools or Online General Psychology School Degree Programs
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General Psychology
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Sociology
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Sociology
A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems. See more Sociology Schools or Online Sociology School Degree Programs
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Sociology
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Anthropology
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Anthropology Schools
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Social Work
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Community Organization and Advocacy
A program that focuses on the theories, principles, and practice of providing services to communities, organizing communities and neighborhoods for social action, serving as community liaisons to public agencies, and using community resources to furnish information, instruction, and assistance to all members of a community. May prepare individuals to apply such knowledge and skills in community service positions. See more Community Organization and Advocacy Schools or Online Community Organization and Advocacy School Degree Programs
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General Social Work
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. See more General Social Work Schools or Online General Social Work School Degree Programs
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Community Organization and Advocacy
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Technician Careers
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Engineering Technology
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- Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians
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Engineering Technology
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Technology
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Information Systems Operation and Management
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General Computer Science
A general program that focuses on computers, 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, and computing theory; computer hardware design; computer development and programming; and applications to a variety of end-use situations. See more General Computer Science Schools or Online General Computer Science School Degree Programs
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General Computer Science
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Software Development
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Computer and Information Sciences
A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services. See more Computer and Information Sciences Schools or Online Computer and Information Sciences School Degree Programs
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Information Systems Operation and Management
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Masters Degree Programs
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Natural Resources and Conservation
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Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
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. See more Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management Schools
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Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
A program that prepares individuals to conserve and manage wilderness areas and the flora and fauna therein, and manage wildlife reservations and zoological facilities for recreational, commercial, and ecological purposes. Includes instruction in wildlife biology; environmental science; 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 administrative and communications skills. See more Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management Schools
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Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
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Natural Resources and Conservation
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Arts & Humanities
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English Language and Literature
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Creative Writing
A program that focuses on the process and techniques of original composition in various literary forms such as the short story, poetry, the novel, and others. Includes instruction in technical and editorial skills, criticism, and the marketing of finished manuscripts. See more Creative Writing Schools or Online Creative Writing School Degree Programs
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English Language and Literature
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. See more English Language and Literature Schools or Online English Language and Literature School Degree Programs
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Technical and Business Writing
A program that focuses on the theory, methods, and skills needed for writing and editing scientific, technical and business papers and monographs. See more Technical and Business Writing Schools or Online Technical and Business Writing School Degree Programs
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Creative Writing
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Foreign Languages
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Linguistics
A program that focuses on language, language development, and relationships among languages and language groups from a humanistic and/or scientific perspective. Includes instruction in subjects such as psycholinguistics, behavioral linguistics, language acquisition, sociolinguistics, mathematical and 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. See more Linguistics Schools
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Linguistics
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Music
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General Music
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. See more General Music Schools or Online General Music School Degree Programs
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General Music
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Visual Arts
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Art/Art Studies
Art and Art Studies is a general, introductory program that focuses on the study and appreciation of the visual arts. Students of these two or four year programs receive instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media. See more Art/Art Studies Schools or Online Art/Art Studies School Degree Programs
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Art/Art Studies
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English Language and Literature
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Business
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. See more Business Administration and Management Schools or Online Business Administration and Management School Degree Programs
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Business Administration and Management
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General Business
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Communication & Media
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listening; verbal and nonverbal interaction; rhetorical theory and criticism; performance studies; argumentation and persuasion; technologically mediated communication; popular culture; and various contextual applications. See more Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric Schools
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Education
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General Education
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General Education
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. See more General Education Schools or Online General Education School Degree Programs
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General Education
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Teacher Training
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Elementary Education and Teaching
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter. See more Elementary Education and Teaching Schools or Online Elementary Education and Teaching School Degree Programs
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Secondary Education
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. See more Secondary Education Schools or Online Secondary Education School Degree Programs
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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General Education
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Engineering
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical, electronic and related communications systems and their components, including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such as superconductor, wave propagation, energy storage and retrieval, and reception and amplification. See more Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Schools or Online Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering School Degree Programs
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Engineering/Industrial Management
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. See more Engineering/Industrial Management Schools or Online Engineering/Industrial Management School Degree Programs
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Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
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. See more Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering Schools
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General Civil Engineering
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. See more General Civil Engineering Schools or Online General Civil Engineering School Degree Programs
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General Computer Engineering
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of computer hardware and software systems and related equipment and facilities; and the analysis of specific problems of computer applications to various tasks. See more General Computer Engineering Schools or Online General Computer Engineering School Degree Programs
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Geological/Geophysical Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and geological principles to the analysis and evaluation of engineering problems, including the geological evaluation of construction sites, the analysis of geological forces acting on structures and systems, the analysis of potential natural resource recovery sites, and applied research on geological phenomena. See more Geological/Geophysical Engineering Schools
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Mechanical Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment; stationary 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. See more Mechanical Engineering Schools or Online Mechanical Engineering School Degree Programs
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Mining and Mineral Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of mineral extraction, processing and refining systems, including open pit and shaft mines, prospecting and site analysis equipment and instruments, environmental and safety systems, mine equipment and facilities, mineral processing and refining methods and systems, and logistics and communications systems. See more Mining and Mineral Engineering Schools
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Other Engineering
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Petroleum Engineering
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. See more Petroleum Engineering Schools
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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Health & Medical Services
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Mental & Social Health Services
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
A program that prepares individuals to apply the theory and principles of guidance and counseling to the provision of support for the personal, social, educational, and vocational development of students, and the organizing of guidance services within elementary, middle and secondary educational institutions. Includes instruction in legal and professional requirements, therapeutic counselor intervention, vocational counseling, and related sociological and psychological foundations. See more Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools or Online Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services School Degree Programs
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Mental & Social Health Services
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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Biological and Physical Sciences
This general program is either a synthesis of the biological and physical sciences, or a specialization which draws from the biological and physical sciences. See more Biological and Physical Sciences Schools
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Any instructional program that is derived 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. See more Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools or Online Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies School Degree Programs
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Biological and Physical Sciences
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Life Science
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Biology
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Biology/Biological Sciences
Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations. See more Biology/Biological Sciences Schools or Online Biology/Biological Sciences School Degree Programs
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General Botany/Plant Biology
A program that focuses on the scientific study of plants, related microbial organisms, and plant habitats and ecosystem relations. Includes instruction in plant anatomy and structure, phytochemistry, cytology, plant genetics, plant morphology and physiology, plant ecology, plant taxonomy and systematics, paleobotany, and applications of biophysics and molecular biology. See more General Botany/Plant Biology Schools
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General Zoology/Animal Biology
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. See more General Zoology/Animal Biology Schools
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Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
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. See more Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography Schools
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Molecular Biology
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the structure and function of biological macromolecules and the role of molecular constituents and mechanisms in supramolecular assemblies and cells. Includes instruction in such topics as molecular signalling and transduction, regulation of cell growth, enzyme substrates and mechanisms of enzyme action, DNA-protein interaction, and applications to fields such as biotechnology, genetics, cell biology, and physiology. See more Molecular Biology Schools
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology
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Mathematics and Statistics
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General Applied Mathematics
A program that focuses on the application of mathematics and statistics to the solution of functional problems in fields such as engineering and the applied sciences. Includes instruction in natural phenomena modeling continuum mechanics, reaction-diffusion, wave propagation, dynamic systems, numerical analysis, controlled theory, asymptotic methods, variation, optimization theory, inverse problems, and applications to specific scientific and industrial topics. See more General Applied Mathematics Schools
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General Mathematics
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. See more General Mathematics Schools or Online General Mathematics School Degree Programs
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General Applied Mathematics
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Natural Sciences
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Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
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 seawater properties. See more Oceanography, Chemical and Physical Schools
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Astronomy and Astrophysics
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Astronomy and Astrophysics Schools
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Astrophysics
Astrophysics studies the structure, properties, and behavior of stars, star systems and clusters, stellar life cycles, and related phenomena. Instruction in Astrophysics includes coursework in cosmology, plasma kinetics, stellar physics, convolution and non-equilibrium radiation transfer theory, non-Euclidean geometries, mathematical modeling, galactic structure theory, and relativistic astronomy. See more Astrophysics Schools
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Astrophysics
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Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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. See more General Chemistry Schools or Online General Chemistry School Degree Programs
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Other Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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Geology
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Geology Schools
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Geology/Earth Science
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 and industrial problems. See more Geology/Earth Science Schools
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Geophysics and Seismology
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. See more Geophysics and Seismology Schools
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Geology/Earth Science
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Meteorology
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Meteorology Schools
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General Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
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. See more General Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology Schools
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General Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
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Physics
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Physics Schools
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General Physics
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, mechanics, wave properties, nuclear processes, relativity and quantum theory, quantitative methods, and laboratory methods. See more General Physics Schools
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Other Physics
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General Physics
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Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
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Security and Protective Service Careers
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Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement
A program that prepares individuals to apply theories and practices of criminal justice to structuring, managing, directing and controlling criminal justice agencies, including police departments, sheriff's departments, law enforcement divisions and units, and private protective services. See more Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Schools or Online Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement School Degree Programs
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Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement
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Social Sciences
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Anthropology
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Anthropology Schools
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General Anthropology
A program that focuses on the systematic study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions, in comparative perspective. Includes instruction in biological/physical anthropology, primatology, human paleontology and prehistoric archeology, hominid 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. See more General Anthropology Schools
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General Anthropology
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies
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Area Studies
This major includes a number of programs in Area and/or Cultural Studies. See more Area Studies Schools
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Area Studies
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Economics
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Applied Economics
This four year program applies economic principles and analytical techniques to the study of particular industries, activities, or the exploitation of particular resources. Coursework for this major includes instruction in economic theory; microeconomic analysis and modeling of specific industries, commodities; the economic consequences of resource allocation decisions; regulatory and consumer factors; and the technical aspects of specific subjects as they relate to economic analysis. See more Applied Economics Schools
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Other Economics
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Applied Economics
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Psychology
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Community Psychology
A program that prepares individuals to apply psychological principles to the analysis of social problems, and the implementation of intervention strategies for addressing these problems. Includes instruction in social ecology, primary and secondary prevention of social pathologies, social intervention strategies and tactics, large group counseling, social services systems behavior, creating settings, cultural stress, and the dynamics of social change. See more Community Psychology Schools or Online Community Psychology School Degree Programs
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Community Psychology
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Anthropology
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Social Work
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Community Organization and Advocacy
A program that focuses on the theories, principles, and practice of providing services to communities, organizing communities and neighborhoods for social action, serving as community liaisons to public agencies, and using community resources to furnish information, instruction, and assistance to all members of a community. May prepare individuals to apply such knowledge and skills in community service positions. See more Community Organization and Advocacy Schools or Online Community Organization and Advocacy School Degree Programs
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Community Organization and Advocacy
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Technician Careers
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Engineering Technology
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Engineering Technology
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Technology
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Information Systems Operation and Management
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General Computer Science
A general program that focuses on computers, 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, and computing theory; computer hardware design; computer development and programming; and applications to a variety of end-use situations. See more General Computer Science Schools or Online General Computer Science School Degree Programs
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General Computer Science
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Software Development
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Computer and Information Sciences
A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services. See more Computer and Information Sciences Schools or Online Computer and Information Sciences School Degree Programs
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Information Systems Operation and Management
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Certificate Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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Foreign Languages
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Foreign Languages
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Business
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
This two year program provides individuals with the necessary skills to support professional accountants and other financial management personnel. This program teaches individuals how to post transactions to accounts, manage record-keeping systems, and operate accounting software. Additionally, it familiarizes individuals with general accounting principles and practices. See more Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping Schools or Online Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping School Degree Programs
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Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
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Administrative Services
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science programs are two year programs for individuals seeking a career as administrative assistants and/or secretaries and stenographers. These programs include 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 report preparation. See more Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science Schools or Online Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science School Degree Programs
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Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of special assistants and personal secretaries for practicing physicians and nurses, health care facilities and services administrators, and other health care professionals. Includes instruction in business and medical communications, medical terminology, principles of health care operations, public relations and interpersonal communications, software applications, record-keeping and filing systems, scheduling and meeting planning, applicable policy and regulations, and professional standards and ethics. See more Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary Schools or Online Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary School Degree Programs
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. See more Business Administration and Management Schools or Online Business Administration and Management School Degree Programs
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Culinary Arts/Chef Training
A program that prepares individuals to provide professional chef and related cooking services in restaurants and other commercial food establishments. Includes instruction in recipe and menu planning, preparing and cooking of foods, supervising and training kitchen assistants, the management of food supplies and kitchen resources, aesthetics of food presentation, and familiarity or mastery of a wide variety of cuisines and culinary techniques. See more Culinary Arts/Chef Training Schools
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Education
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Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in formal settings prior to beginning regular elementary school, usually ranging in age from three to six years (or grade one), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter. See more Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching. Schools or Online Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching. School Degree Programs
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Teacher Assistant/Aide
A program that prepares individuals to assist a teacher in regular classroom settings or in providing instruction and supervision to special student populations, such as bilingual/bicultural students, special education students, adult learners, and students learning English. Includes instruction in techniques of general classroom supervision, maintaining order, assisting with lessons and carrying out related assignments. See more Teacher Assistant/Aide Schools or Online Teacher Assistant/Aide School Degree Programs
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Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.
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Family and Consumer Science Professions
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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
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Child Care Provider/Assistant
Individuals in this program are prepared for the demands and challenges of providing home, family, residential, or institutional-based child care services. Student preparation includes instruction in child growth and development; nutrition; recreation; planning and supervision of play and learning activities; child abuse and neglect prevention; parent-child relationships; and applicable legal and administrative requirements. See more Child Care Provider/Assistant Schools or Online Child Care Provider/Assistant School Degree Programs
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A program that prepares individuals to provide patient care, take dental radiographs (x-ray photographs), prepare patients and equipment for dental procedures, and discharge office administrative functions under the supervision of dentists and dental hygienists. Includes instruction in medical record-keeping, general office duties, reception and patient intake, scheduling, equipment maintenance and sterilization, basic radiography, pre- and post-operative patient care and instruction, chairside assisting, taking tooth and mouth impressions, and supervised practice. See more Dental Assisting/Assistant Schools or Online Dental Assisting/Assistant School Degree Programs
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Healthcare Administration
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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians or laboratory scientists or technologists, to perform waived testing procedures (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988), phlebotomy, and other duties in support of laboratory teams. Includes instruction in clinical procedures, various laboratory tests, laboratory mathematics, computer technology, equipment operation and maintenance, sterilization and safety, communications skills, and interpersonal skills. See more Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant Schools or Online Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant School Degree Programs
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Medical/Clinical Assistant
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-examination and examination assistance, and the administration of medications and first aid. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; medical law and ethics; patient psychology and communications; medical office procedures; and clinical diagnostic, examination, testing, and treatment procedures. See more Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools or Online Medical/Clinical Assistant School Degree Programs
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Public Health (MPH, DPH)
A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and evaluate public health care services and to function as public health officers. Includes instruction in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health 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. See more Public Health (MPH, DPH) Schools or Online Public Health (MPH, DPH) School Degree Programs
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Fire Science/Firefighting
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Carpentry/Carpenter
This technical program teaches the knowledge and skills to lay out, cut, fabricate, erect, install, and repair wooden structures and fixtures, using hand and power tools. Carpentry students are instructed in technical mathematics, framing, construction materials and selection, job estimating, blueprint reading, foundations and roughing-in, finish carpentry techniques, and applicable codes and standards. See more Carpentry/Carpenter Schools
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Aircraft Maintenance
Students in this program learn the technical knowledge and skills required to repair, service, and maintain all aircraft components other than engines, propellers, avionics, and instruments. This program includes instruction in layout and fabrication of sheet metal, fabric, wood, and other materials into structural members, parts, and fittings, and replacement of damaged or worn parts such as control cables and hydraulic units. See more Aircraft Maintenance Schools
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Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Individuals in this program learn to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of aircraft powerplants and related systems. Program instruction includes engine inspection and maintenance, lubrication and cooling, electrical and ignition systems, carburetion, fuels and fuel systems, propeller and fan assemblies. See more Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician Schools or Online Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician School Degree Programs
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Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
The two year Automobile Technician program teaches individuals to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Systems covered in this program include brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems. See more Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Schools or Online Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician School Degree Programs
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Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain diesel engines in vehicles such as automobiles, buses, ships, trucks, railroad locomotives, and construction equipment; as well as stationary diesel engines in electrical generators and related equipment. See more Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician Schools
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Community Organization and Advocacy
A program that focuses on the theories, principles, and practice of providing services to communities, organizing communities and neighborhoods for social action, serving as community liaisons to public agencies, and using community resources to furnish information, instruction, and assistance to all members of a community. May prepare individuals to apply such knowledge and skills in community service positions. See more Community Organization and Advocacy Schools or Online Community Organization and Advocacy School Degree Programs
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Engineering Technology
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Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
A program that prepares individuals to generally apply technical skills to create working drawings and computer simulations for a variety of applications. Includes instruction in specification interpretation, dimensioning techniques, drafting calculations, material estimation, technical communications, computer applications, and interpersonal communications. See more Drafting and Design Technology/Technician Schools or Online Drafting and Design Technology/Technician School Degree Programs
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Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to assist engineers and other professionals in implementing and enforcing industrial safety standards. Includes instruction in industrial processes, industrial hygiene, toxicology, ergonomics, system and process safety, safety performance measurement, human factors, human behavior, and applicable law and regulations. See more Industrial Safety Technology/Technician Schools
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Instrumentation Technology/Technician
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in developing control and measurement systems and procedures. Includes instruction in instrumentation design and maintenance, calibration, design and production testing and scheduling, automated equipment functions, applications to specific industrial tasks, and report preparation. See more Instrumentation Technology/Technician Schools
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Systems Administration
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Computer Installation & Repair
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| Percent of Students International: | 4% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 25% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Great Northwest Athletic Conference) Track (Great Northwest Athletic Conference) |
University of Alaska - Fairbanks Expenses (Tuition & Fees)
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 4,573 | $ 13,543 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 4,080 | $ 13,050 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 738 | $ 738 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,773 | 19% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 3,535 | 31% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 7,117 | 34% | |
Any Aid: |
64% |
University of Alaska - Fairbanks Admissions
| Acceptance Rate: | 78% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 47% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 430, Math: 450 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 550, Math: 580 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 36% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 18, Verbal: 17, Math: 17 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 24, Verbal: 24, Math: 25 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $40.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Not Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Not Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
College Advice on University of Alaska - Fairbanks |
Question: Any one who attends the University of Alaska Fairbanks...?Is that a good school? It looks really nice and I would like to go but I want to hear an insiders opinion. Thanks14 months ago
Best AnswerUAF is a friendly casual school. Tuition prices are good, too. Whether it is the school for you depends on a few things... What do you want to study? UAF is great in many areas, but like any school, does not offer some degrees. Check and see if a degree from UAF will take you where you want to go in life. What do you like to do for fun? UAF students keep busy and there is a lot to do. BUT, if you want to go mountain-biking in December, then UAF is not for you. Starting in November, it's winter sports and indoor sports/activities only. Does the dark affect you with Seasonal Affective Disorder? Fairbanks is dark for a lot of the winter. UAF has many opportunities for students to become involved in research, the campus radio and TV stations, the art scene, the music scene, language clubs, engineering projects, internships, etc. You don't get lost in the crowd and can talk with your professors on a regular basis. There is on-campus housing and if you have a car, cabins and apartments for rent off-campus. Fairbanks is a nice town, with a few big box stores and some independent sports and book stores. UAF also has summer school, with some great field courses. Google University of Alaska Summer Sessions. |
Question: Anyone go to the University of Alaska fairbanks or have gone there?I am thinking of possibly transferring there to finish my BS degree in Biology/Zoology or just go there for graduate school. Anyone have any information about the campus life, students, professors, dorming, and what not? It is competitive? I know it's a huge school with limited admission.16 months ago
Best AnswerIt isn't Berkeley, Madison or Ann Arbor nor, of course, Harvard, Yale or Princeton. But it is a competative, respected, univeristy with a wide range of BA/BS and graduate degree programs. It is the largest campus of UA in the state and is top notch in several of its program. Atmospheric chemistry/physics, arctic engineering, etc. I'm not as familiar with their life sciences only because it's not my field. It' s nice campus, and the student body is large enough compared to town for student politics and perspective to have an impact on the community. (But the Fort and AFB have an often opposite effect). The professors I've worked with from UAF impressed me with how widely knowledgable and skilled they were. PhDs tend to know "more and more about less and less" but they had, for instance, built their own house, shot trophy moose, run dogs in serious mushing races, piloted and repaired airplanes, worked in industry, did their own field work, etc. I think that remote settings and northern climates tend to select for that: jack-of-all-trades types that, personally, I appreciate for the breath of their knowledge and experience. You'd be awfully far from familiy and friends. But that's true whenever you move away to college. But more true up here. And then there's the climate - short, cold days in winter. Long, long days in summer. I you can see that as part of the adventure, then it could be a really good fit. If that sounds like a big bother, it will be harder than you expect. |
Question: University of Alaska Fairbanks?Ok, so I live in Washington but I want to go to the University of Alaska Fairbanks.Is it alright if I move there when college rolls around and go to the University of Alaska Fairbanks instead of a college down here?I don't have that long 'till college,but still a long time 'till college.So I visited Alaska and I loved it! I mean LOVE like I could live there! It is so beautiful!So can I move up there when college comes and go there?OR do I have to go through government or something? Also what about enrollment?Will they except me if I have good grades and live in Washington? 10 points for best answer! Please provide answers to the questions I asked!27 months ago
Best AnswerMy brother lives in Fairbanks and went to UAF. My brother loves it there but he would want me to ask: what time of year did you visit? You don't mention where in WA you are from, so I don't know what kind of cold you are used to [for example, Spokane is much colder than Seattle]. . It gets REALLY cold there in winter. We visited him for 9 days in November '06 and the temperature never got up to 10 below zero F. Plus being so far north, days in winter are VERY short....4 hours at the winter solstice. As far as your questions about enrollment, you would have to contact UAF to get those answers. One consideration: being an out of state resident, your fees might be a lot higher. You will need to ask them lots of questions. Good luck. |
Question: Anyone know info on University of Alaska Fairbanks??Is it a great college, it's one I'm looking into so help if you know anything about the school. It would be great for anyone who has gone or is going to UAF!!! Thank you for any info!!41 months ago
Best AnswerI haven't heard anything bad about UAF but I was up there last year and wow! it's really far out there! Fairbanks is hardly a wide space in the road and it's a long way from Anchorage, which is just a modest sixed town and Anchorage is a long way from the rest of the world. Don't go there unless you visit first, and preferably during the school year, not during the summer when the tourists are around and life is beautiful.... But, if you like it when you visit, then Go for it! |
Question: University of Alaska Fairbanks or Anchorage?I am considering tranfering to an Alaskan University, I don't know whether University of Alaska-Fairbanks or University of Alaska-Anchorage. I am a Biology major, I just want to know what it is it like to study in one of those universities, or if you have any comments or personal experiences that you may want to share. All the information that you can give me it will be greatly appreciated, and please just dont copy paste the information from the universities website. Please explain why is it good or bad. Or should I consider other schools... Thank you42 months ago
Best AnswerI can answer this question as I am currently a bio major at UAF. As with any important decision I will list the pros and cons of studying at UAF. Pros: hands-on professors, ample research opportunity, ability to get personal attention at multiple times (outside office hours), great biological diversity of Fairbanks, is the state's premeir university with regards to biological sciences, lots of flexibility with regards to individual circumstances Cons: Much of staff is determined to teach you their area- no matter how irrelevant to your interest (or the course), Temperature frequently dips into -40F, you're often indoors the entire day, many people live in cabins w/o water and don't bathe. Hope this helps to influence your decision. |
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