Carnegie Mellon University
5000 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
School Description
Provided by Carnegie Mellon UniversityCarnegie Mellon is a global research university of more than 10,000 students, 70,000 alumni and 4,000 faculty and staff. Recognized for its world-class arts and technology programs, collaboration across disciplines and innovative leadership in education, Carnegie Mellon is consistently a top-ranked university.
At Carnegie Mellon, our core values — innovation, creativity, problem-solving and collaborative teamwork — provide the foundation for everything we do.
Guided by these values, Carnegie Mellon students experience a distinctive education that gives them tools to pioneer solutions through an approach that values both teamwork and leadership. The effect is both far-reaching and close to home. Its real-world impact is visible within our local communities, across the country and around the world.
Throughout its evolution from a trade school to an internationally prominent research university, Carnegie Mellon has remained true to three primary objectives: to deliver distinctive, first-quality education; to foster research, creativity and discovery; and to use the new knowledge created on campus to serve society.
Off campus, students can join the 86,000 other college students who call Pittsburgh their higher-ed home. Offering countless sporting, recreational, educational and cultural experiences, Pittsburgh affords students all the best an urban campus has to offer. And area parks, both inside the city and outside, offer a convenient retreat to nature.
The Carnegie Mellon campus sits inside the city limits in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood, a community rich with museums, libraries and entertainment, and home to both Carnegie Mellon and the University of Pittsburgh.
Carnegie Mellon University
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaCarnegie Mellon University (also known as CMU or simply Carnegie Mellon) is a private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Since its inception, Carnegie Mellon has grown into a world-renowned institution, with numerous programs that are frequently ranked among the best in the world. In the most recent release of the Top 200 World Universities by Times Higher Education, Carnegie Mellon was ranked 21st overall and 6th in technology. In the 2009 edition, U.S. News & World Report ranked Carnegie Mellon's undergraduate program 22nd in the nation amongst national research universities, and in the 2010 edition its graduate programs in Computer Science 4th, Engineering 6th, Business 15th, Public Affairs 10th, Fine Arts 7th, and Psychology 17th.
The university attracts students from all 50 U.S. states and 93 countries and was named one of the "New Ivies" by Newsweek in 2006. Peer institutions of Carnegie Mellon include Caltech, Cornell, Duke, Emory, Georgia Tech, MIT, Northwestern, Princeton, Rice, RPI, and Washington University. Carnegie Mellon is affiliated with at least 15 Nobel laureates.
The university began as the Carnegie Technical Schools, founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1900. In 1912, the school became Carnegie Institute of Technology and began granting four-year degrees. In 1967, the Carnegie Institute of Technology merged with the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research to form Carnegie Mellon University. The University’s main campus is from Downtown Pittsburgh and abuts the campus of the University of Pittsburgh in the city's Oakland neighborhood.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Mid-Atlantic
- Setting:
- Large City Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Size:
- Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
- Mascot:
- Tartans
- Nickname:
- CMU
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 5,529
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 99%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at Carnegie Mellon University
Bachelor's Level Programs
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Natural Resources and Conservation
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Natural Resources and Conservation
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General Natural Resources Management and Policy
A program that prepares individuals to plan, develop, manage, and evaluate programs to protect and regulate natural habitats and renewable natural resources. Includes instruction in the principles of wildlife and conservation biology, environmental science, animal population surveying, natural resource economics, management techniques for various habitats, applicable law and policy, administrative and communications skills, and public relations.See more schools with programs in General Natural Resources Management and Policy
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General Natural Resources Management and Policy
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Natural Resources and Conservation
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Natural Resources and Conservation
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Arts & Humanities
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Architecture
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Architecture
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Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
These four, six, or eight year programs allow individuals to practice architecture and conduct research in architecture. Topics covered include 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 issues.See more schools with programs in Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
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Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
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English Language and Literature
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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 schools with programs in Creative Writing
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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 schools with programs in English Language and Literature
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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 schools with programs in Technical and Business Writing
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Creative Writing
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Film and Theater
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Film and Theater
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Directing and Theatrical Production
A program that prepares individuals to manage the planning, design, preparation, and production of plays and other theatrical entertainment programs. Includes instruction in theatrical design, program management, dramatic production, rehearsal management, personnel management and casting, actor coaching, directing concepts and techniques, theater history, scene work, script interpretation, business management, marketing, public relations, and communications skills.See more schools with programs in Directing and Theatrical Production
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
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.See more schools with programs in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
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Film/Cinema Studies
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.See more schools with programs in Film/Cinema Studies
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Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic, technical and dramatic principles and techniques to the communication of dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through technical theatre methods. Includes instruction in set design, lighting design, sound effects, theatre acoustics, scene painting, property management, costume design, and technical direction and production and use of computer applications to support these functions above.See more schools with programs in Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
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Directing and Theatrical Production
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Foreign Languages
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Foreign Languages
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Chinese Language and Literature
Students in this major study the Chinese language and its associated dialects and literature, including Chinese philology, Archaic and Classical Chinese, Modern Standard Chinese (Guóyu), Mandarin, Cantonese, Taiwanese, Wu, Min, Hunanese, Hakka, other dialects and pidgins, and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.See more schools with programs in Chinese Language and Literature
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French Language and Literature
A program that focuses on the French language and related dialects and creoles. Includes instruction in French philology, Metropolitan French, Canadian French, African and Caribbean Creoles, French regional dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings.See more schools with programs in French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
A program that focuses on the German language and related dialects as used in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, neighboring European countries containing German-speaking minorities, and elsewhere. Includes instruction in German philology; Old, Middle, and High German; Plattdeutsch and other regional dialects; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.See more schools with programs in German Language and Literature
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Japanese Language and Literature
A program that focuses on the Japanese language. Includes instruction in Japanese philology; Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Japanese; Japanese dialects; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.See more schools with programs in Japanese Language and Literature
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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 schools with programs in Linguistics
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Spanish Language and Literature
A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings.See more schools with programs in Spanish Language and Literature
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Chinese Language and Literature
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.See more schools with programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
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History
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History
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Other History
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Other History
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Music
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Music
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Music Performance
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.See more schools with programs in Music Performance
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Music Theory and Composition
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.See more schools with programs in Music Theory and Composition
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Musicology and Ethnomusicology
A program that focuses on the systematic study of the forms and methods of music art, and the functions of music, in Western and non-Western societies and cultures. Includes instruction in music theory, musicological research methods, and studies of specific cultural styles such as jazz, folk music, rock, ethnic musical traditions, and the music of non-Western cultures.See more schools with programs in Musicology and Ethnomusicology
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Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
A program that prepares individual to master a stringed instrument and performing arts as solo, ensemble and/or accompanist performers. Includes instruction in playing and personal style development.See more schools with programs in Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
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Voice and Opera
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 personal style development.See more schools with programs in Voice and Opera
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Music Performance
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Philosophy
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Philosophy
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Ethics
A program that focuses on the systematic study of the theory of moral good and its application to various theoretical and practical problems. Includes instruction in ethical theory, history of ethics, belief and value systems, ethical constructs, and applications to specific topics, issues and problems.See more schools with programs in Ethics
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General Philosophy
A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applications to the theoretical foundations and methods of other disciplines.See more schools with programs in General Philosophy
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Logic
A program that focuses on the systematic study of valid inference, argument, and sound reasoning. Includes instruction in Classical logic, properties of argument, validity, proof, fallacies, formal and material logic, symbolic and mathematical logic, analysis, specific schools of logic, and applications to problems in other academic disciplines and professional fields.See more schools with programs in Logic
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Ethics
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Visual and Performing Arts
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Visual and Performing Arts
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Visual and Performing Arts, Other
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Visual and Performing Arts, Other
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Visual Arts
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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 schools with programs in Art/Art Studies
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Fine Arts and Art Studies
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Industrial Design
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 parameters.See more schools with programs in Industrial Design
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Art/Art Studies
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Architecture
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Architecture
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Business
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Business/Managerial Economics
Learn to apply the power of economics principles to the analysis of the organization and operation of business enterprises. Students complete courses 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 business problems.See more schools with programs in Business/Managerial Economics
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
A program that prepares individuals to manage international businesses and/or business operations. Includes instruction in the principles and processes of export sales, trade controls, foreign operations and related problems, monetary issues, international business policy, and applications to doing business in specific countries and markets.See more schools with programs in International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Entrepreneurship
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Entrepreneurship
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Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
A program that generally prepares individuals to perform development, marketing and management functions associated with owning and operating a business.See more schools with programs in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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Financial Services
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Financial Services
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Finance
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 portfolio management.See more schools with programs in Finance
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Finance and Financial Management Services
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Finance
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General 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 schools with programs in Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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Information Systems
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Information Systems
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Information Resources Management/CIO Training
A program that prepares individuals to apply principles of information technology, computer systems management, and business operations to the planning, management, and evaluation of information services in organizations. Includes instruction in telecommunications, systems planning and integration, information policy, information security, contracting and purchasing, budgeting, information technology, operations management, human resources, communications skills, and applicable law and regulations.See more schools with programs in Information Resources Management/CIO Training
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Information Resources Management/CIO Training
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Management
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Management
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Business/Managerial Operations
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 schools with programs in Business/Managerial Operations
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Operations Management and Supervision
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.See more schools with programs in Operations Management and Supervision
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Business/Managerial Operations
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Marketing
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Marketing
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Marketing/Marketing Management
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.See more schools with programs in Marketing/Marketing Management
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Marketing/Marketing Management
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Business/Managerial Economics
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Communication & Media
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Communication and Media Studies
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Design & Visual Communications
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 media.See more schools with programs in Design & Visual Communications
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Graphics & Multimedia
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Graphics & Multimedia
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Intermedia/Multimedia
A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions in either two or three dimensions, through simultaneous use of a variety of materials and media.See more schools with programs in Intermedia/Multimedia
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Intermedia/Multimedia
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Communication and Media Studies
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Engineering
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Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Learn to apply the elegance of mathematical and scientific principles to the design and development of biological and health systems. Biomedical Engineers develop biological systems, instrumentation, medical information systems, artificial organs and prostheses, and health management and care delivery systems.See more schools with programs in Biomedical/Medical Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering applies the elegance of 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.See more schools with programs in Chemical Engineering
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Computer Engineering
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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 schools with programs in General Civil Engineering
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Materials Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and materials science principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of materials and related processes used in manufacturing in a wide variety of settings; the synthesis of new industrial materials, including marrying and bonding composites; analysis of materials requirements and specifications; and related problems of system design dependent on materials factors.See more schools with programs in Materials Engineering
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Materials Science
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.See more schools with programs in Materials Science
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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 schools with programs in Mechanical Engineering
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Operations Research
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.See more schools with programs in Operations Research
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Other Engineering
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Biomedical/Medical Engineering
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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Behavioral Sciences
Behavioral Sciences programs combine the studies of the social sciences, psychology, and biomedical sciences to study the fascinating complexities of human individual and social growth and behavior.See more schools with programs in Behavioral Sciences
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Biopsychology
Biopsychology studies the links between biophysical activity and the functioning of the central nervous system.See more schools with programs in Biopsychology
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Cognitive Science
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 behavior.See more schools with programs in Cognitive Science
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Mathematics and Computer Science
A program with a general synthesis of mathematics and computer science or a specialization which draws from mathematics and computer science.See more schools with programs in Mathematics and Computer Science
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Science, Technology and Society
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.See more schools with programs in Science, Technology and Society
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Systems Science and Theory
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.See more schools with programs in Systems Science and Theory
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Behavioral Sciences
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Life Science
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Biology
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Biology
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Biological and Biomedical 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 schools with programs in Biological and Biomedical Sciences
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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 schools with programs in Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biological and Biomedical Sciences
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Biology
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Biology
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Mathematics and Statistics
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Computational Mathematics
A program that focuses on the application of mathematics to the theory, architecture, and design of computers, computational techniques, and algorithms. Includes instruction in computer theory, cybernetics, numerical analysis, algorithm development, binary structures, combinatorics, advanced statistics, and related topics.See more schools with programs in Computational Mathematics
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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 schools with programs in General Applied Mathematics
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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 schools with programs in General Mathematics
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Mathematical Statistics and Probability
A program that focuses on the mathematical theory underlying statistical methods and their use. Includes instruction in probability theory parametric and non-parametric inference, sequential analysis, multivariate analysis, Bayesian analysis, experimental design, time series analysis, resampling, robust statistics, limit theory, infinite particle systems, stochastic processes, martingales, Markov processes, and Banach spaces.See more schools with programs in Mathematical Statistics and Probability
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Mathematics and Statistics
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Other Applied Mathematics
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Statistics
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.See more schools with programs in Statistics
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Computational Mathematics
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Natural Sciences
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Chemistry
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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 schools with programs in General Chemistry
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Polymer Chemistry
A program that focuses on the scientific study of synthesized macromolecule and their interactions with other substances. Includes instruction in molecular bonding theory, polymerization, properties and behavior of unstable compounds, the development of tailored polymers, transition phenomena, and applications to specific industrial problems and technologies.See more schools with programs in Polymer Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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Physics
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Physics
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Chemical Physics
Study structural phenomena in this combination of the disciplines of physical chemistry and atomic/molecular physics. Students of this program are taught heterogeneous structures, alignment and surface phenomena, quantum theory, mathematical physics, statistical and classical mechanics, chemical kinetics, liquid crystals and membranes, molecular synthesis and design, and laser physics.See more schools with programs in Chemical Physics
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General Physical Sciences
A program that focuses on the major topics, concepts, processes, and interrelationships of physical phenomena as studied in any combination of physical science disciplines.See more schools with programs in General Physical Sciences
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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 schools with programs in General Physics
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Other Physical Sciences
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Other Physics
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Chemical Physics
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Chemistry
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Chemistry
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Social Sciences
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General Social Sciences
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.See more schools with programs in General Social Sciences
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Anthropology
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Anthropology
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Other Anthropology
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Other Anthropology
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies
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European Studies/Civilization
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.See more schools with programs in European Studies/Civilization
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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 schools with programs in Russian Studies
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European Studies/Civilization
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Economics
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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 schools with programs in General Economics
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International Economics
A program that focuses on the systematic study and analysis of international commercial behavior and trade policy. Includes instruction in international trade theory, tariffs and quotas, commercial policy, trade factor flows, international finance and investment, currency regulation and trade exchange rates and markets, international trade negotiation, and international payments and accounting policy.See more schools with programs in International Economics
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General Economics
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International Relations and Affairs
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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 schools with programs in General Political Science and Government
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International Relations and Affairs
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, national security and strategic studies, international law and organization, the comparative study of specific countries and regions, and the theory and practice of diplomacy.See more schools with programs in International Relations and Affairs
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General Political Science and Government
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Psychology
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Psychology
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Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
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 and processes.See more schools with programs in Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
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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 schools with programs in General Psychology
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Other Psychology
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Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
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.See more schools with programs in Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
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Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
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Sociology
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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 schools with programs in Sociology
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Sociology
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General Social Sciences
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Social Work
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Public Administration and Social Service Professions
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Public Policy Analysis
A program that focuses on the systematic analysis of public policy issues and decision processes. Includes instruction in the role of economic and political factors in public decision-making and policy formulation; microeconomic analysis of policy issues; resource allocation and decision modeling; cost/benefit analysis; statistical methods; and applications to specific public policy topics.See more schools with programs in Public Policy Analysis
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Public Administration and Social Service Professions
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Technician Careers
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Science Technology Technician
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Science Technologies/Technicians
Instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply scientific principles and technical skills in support of scientific research and development.See more schools with programs in Science Technologies/Technicians
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Science Technologies/Technicians
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Science Technology Technician
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Technology
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Information Systems Operation and Management
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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
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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 schools with programs in General Computer Science
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Information Systems Operation and Management
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Master's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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Architecture
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Architecture and Related Services
These four, six, or eight year programs allow individuals to practice architecture and conduct research in architecture. Topics covered include 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 issues.See more schools with programs in Architecture and Related Services
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City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Students of regional planning apply the principles of planning, analysis, and architecture to the development and improvement of urban areas and surrounding regions, and learn to function as professional planners. Students of this program learn the 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.See more schools with programs in City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
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Architecture and Related Services
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English Language and Literature
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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 schools with programs in English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature/Letters
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Speech and Rhetorical Studies
A program that focuses on human interpersonal communication from the scientific/behavioral and humanistic perspectives. Includes instruction in the theory and physiology of speech, the history of discourse, the structure and analysis of argument and types of public speech, the social role of speech, oral interpretation of literature, interpersonal interactions, and the relation of speech to nonverbal and other forms of message exchanges.See more schools with programs in Speech and Rhetorical Studies
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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 schools with programs in Technical and Business Writing
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English Language and Literature
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Film and Theater
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Film and Theater
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Directing and Theatrical Production
A program that prepares individuals to manage the planning, design, preparation, and production of plays and other theatrical entertainment programs. Includes instruction in theatrical design, program management, dramatic production, rehearsal management, personnel management and casting, actor coaching, directing concepts and techniques, theater history, scene work, script interpretation, business management, marketing, public relations, and communications skills.See more schools with programs in Directing and Theatrical Production
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
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.See more schools with programs in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
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Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
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Playwriting and Screenwriting
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 and/or film. 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 full productionsSee more schools with programs in Playwriting and Screenwriting
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Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic, technical and dramatic principles and techniques to the communication of dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through technical theatre methods. Includes instruction in set design, lighting design, sound effects, theatre acoustics, scene painting, property management, costume design, and technical direction and production and use of computer applications to support these functions above.See more schools with programs in Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
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Directing and Theatrical Production
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Foreign Languages
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Foreign Languages
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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History
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History
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History
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.See more schools with programs in History
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History
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Music
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Music
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Conducting
A program that prepares individuals to master the art of leading bands, choirs, orchestras and other ensembles in performance, and related music leadership. Includes instruction in score analysis and arranging, rehearsal and performance leadership, music coaching, arrangement and performance planning, ensemble operations management, and applications to specific school or professional ensembles.See more schools with programs in Conducting
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Music Pedagogy
A program that prepares individuals to provide musical instruction and tutoring to clients in private and institutional settings. Includes instruction in music theory, music composition, mastery of one or more instruments, familiarity with various musical genres and styles, principles of music education, and client communications.See more schools with programs in Music Pedagogy
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Music Performance
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.See more schools with programs in Music Performance
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Music Theory and Composition
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.See more schools with programs in Music Theory and Composition
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Piano and Organ
A program that prepares individuals to master the piano, organ, or related keyboard instruments and performing art as solo, ensemble, and/or accompanist performers. Includes instruction in piano and keyboard pedagogy, ensemble playing, accompanying, service playing, repertoire, keyboard and pedal skills, recital, and personal style development.See more schools with programs in Piano and Organ
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Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
A program that prepares individual to master a stringed instrument and performing arts as solo, ensemble and/or accompanist performers. Includes instruction in playing and personal style development.See more schools with programs in Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
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Voice and Opera
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 personal style development.See more schools with programs in Voice and Opera
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Conducting
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Philosophy
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Philosophy
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General Philosophy
A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applications to the theoretical foundations and methods of other disciplines.See more schools with programs in General Philosophy
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Logic
A program that focuses on the systematic study of valid inference, argument, and sound reasoning. Includes instruction in Classical logic, properties of argument, validity, proof, fallacies, formal and material logic, symbolic and mathematical logic, analysis, specific schools of logic, and applications to problems in other academic disciplines and professional fields.See more schools with programs in Logic
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General Philosophy
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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 schools with programs in Art/Art Studies
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Arts Management
Arts Management is a four year program teaching individuals to manage art organizations. Arts Management students study 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.See more schools with programs in Arts Management
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Film/Video and Photographic Arts
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Art/Art Studies
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Architecture
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Business
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Business/Managerial Economics
Learn to apply the power of economics principles to the analysis of the organization and operation of business enterprises. Students complete courses 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 business problems.See more schools with programs in Business/Managerial Economics
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E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
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.See more schools with programs in E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting
An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program 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.See more schools with programs in Accounting
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Accounting
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Entrepreneurship
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Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
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Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
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Financial Services
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Finance
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 portfolio management.See more schools with programs in Finance
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Finance and Financial Management Services
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Finance
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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 schools with programs in Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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Information Systems
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Information Science/Studies
A program that focuses on the theory, organization, and process of information collection, transmission, and utilization in traditional and electronic forms. Includes instruction in information classification and organization; information storage and processing; transmission, transfer, and signaling; 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.See more schools with programs in Information Science/Studies
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Management Information Systems
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 policy and planning.See more schools with programs in Management Information Systems
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Information Science/Studies
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Management
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Management
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Business/Managerial Operations
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 schools with programs in Business/Managerial Operations
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Management Science
A general program that focuses on the application of mathematical modeling, programming, forecasting and operations research techniques to the analysis of problems of business organization and performance. Includes instruction in optimization theory and mathematical techniques, stochastic and dynamic modeling, operations analysis, and the design and testing of prototype systems and evaluation models.See more schools with programs in Management Science
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Operations Management and Supervision
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.See more schools with programs in Operations Management and Supervision
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Organizational Behavior Studies
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.See more schools with programs in Organizational Behavior Studies
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Business/Managerial Operations
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Marketing
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Marketing
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Marketing/Marketing Management
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.See more schools with programs in Marketing/Marketing Management
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Marketing/Marketing Management
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Business/Managerial Economics
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Communication & Media
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Animation & Video Graphics
Students in this program learn to manipulate audio/visual content to communicate messages and simulate the real-world. This program 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.See more schools with programs in Animation & Video Graphics
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Design & Visual Communications
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 media.See more schools with programs in Design & Visual Communications
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Design and Applied Arts
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Animation & Video Graphics
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Engineering
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Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Learn to apply the elegance of mathematical and scientific principles to the design and development of biological and health systems. Biomedical Engineers develop biological systems, instrumentation, medical information systems, artificial organs and prostheses, and health management and care delivery systems.See more schools with programs in Biomedical/Medical Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering applies the elegance of 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.See more schools with programs in Chemical Engineering
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Computer Engineering
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Computer Software Engineering
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.See more schools with programs in Computer Software Engineering
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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 schools with programs in General Civil Engineering
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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 schools with programs in Geological/Geophysical Engineering
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Industrial Engineering
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.See more schools with programs in Industrial Engineering
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Materials Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and materials science principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of materials and related processes used in manufacturing in a wide variety of settings; the synthesis of new industrial materials, including marrying and bonding composites; analysis of materials requirements and specifications; and related problems of system design dependent on materials factors.See more schools with programs in Materials Engineering
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Materials Science
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.See more schools with programs in Materials Science
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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 schools with programs in Mechanical Engineering
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Other Engineering
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Biomedical/Medical Engineering
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Health & Medical Services
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Healthcare Administration
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Healthcare Administration
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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.See more schools with programs in Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Healthcare Administration
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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Behavioral Sciences
Behavioral Sciences programs combine the studies of the social sciences, psychology, and biomedical sciences to study the fascinating complexities of human individual and social growth and behavior.See more schools with programs in Behavioral Sciences
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Science, Technology and Society
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.See more schools with programs in Science, Technology and Society
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Behavioral Sciences
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Life Science
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Biology
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Biological and Biomedical 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 schools with programs in Biological and Biomedical Sciences
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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 schools with programs in Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biological and Biomedical Sciences
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Biology
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Mathematics and Statistics
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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 schools with programs in General Mathematics
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Statistics
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.See more schools with programs in Statistics
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General 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 schools with programs in General Chemistry
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Polymer Chemistry
A program that focuses on the scientific study of synthesized macromolecule and their interactions with other substances. Includes instruction in molecular bonding theory, polymerization, properties and behavior of unstable compounds, the development of tailored polymers, transition phenomena, and applications to specific industrial problems and technologies.See more schools with programs in Polymer Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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Physics
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Physics
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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 schools with programs in General Physics
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General Physics
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Chemistry
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Social Sciences
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General Social Sciences
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.See more schools with programs in General Social Sciences
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Economics
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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 schools with programs in General Economics
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Other Economics
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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 schools with programs in General Psychology
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General Psychology
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Sociology
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Other Social Sciences
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General Social Sciences
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Social Work
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Public Administration
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 research methods.See more schools with programs in Public Administration
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Public Policy Analysis
A program that focuses on the systematic analysis of public policy issues and decision processes. Includes instruction in the role of economic and political factors in public decision-making and policy formulation; microeconomic analysis of policy issues; resource allocation and decision modeling; cost/benefit analysis; statistical methods; and applications to specific public policy topics.See more schools with programs in Public Policy Analysis
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Public Administration
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Technology
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Information Systems Operation and Management
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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
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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 schools with programs in General Computer Science
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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
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Software Development
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Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Robotics programs seek to use computers to simulate human learning and reasoning processes and capabilities. Robotics programs include the modeling of human motions by computer-driven machinery. Students of these programs receive instruction in computing theory, cybernetics, human factors, natural language processing, robot design, and applicable aspects of engineering, technology, and specific end-use applications.See more schools with programs in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
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Information Technology
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.See more schools with programs in Information Technology
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Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
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Systems Administration
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Systems Administration
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Computer Systems Security
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.See more schools with programs in Computer Systems Security
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Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management
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| Percent of Students International: | 24% |
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| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 38% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (University Athletic Association) Basketball (University Athletic Association) Track (University Athletic Association) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 32,044 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 31,650 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 394 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 5,673 | 12% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,790 | 7% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 15,462 | 64% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 7,062 | 45% | |
Any Aid: |
68% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 39% (Highly Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 98% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 610, Math: 680 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 710, Math: 760 |
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| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 19% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 28, Verbal: 27, Math: 27 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 32, Verbal: 33, Math: 33 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 60.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
College Advice |
Question: Is Carnegie-Mellon University that hard of a school to enter?I have been lookin at colleges to enter for the future, and I always caught my eye on Carnegie. It has all my needs of a career there and its a great schol. Plus, its far enough away from my parents so they wont bother me. But people have been tellin me that its such a dificult schol to get through. Is it true?29 months ago
Best AnswerIt's a very difficult school to gain admissions to. It's currently ranked #22 by U.S. News and World Report, and that's pretty darn high. They have top notch programs in engineering, fine arts, and business, and the rest of their programs are also very desirable. Whether or not you get in is determined by several factors: GPA, class rank, SAT scores, essay, recommendations, etc. It also depends on which school you are applying to. For example, the Tepper School of Business has a 13% acceptance rate, while the school of Humanities and Social Sciences has a 34% acceptance rate. Good luck. Here is page full of admissions statistics, straight from CMU: http://my.cmu.edu/site/admission/menuitem.edce48707aab43c019300710d4a02008/ |
Question: I go the admission of Carnegie mellon University & Texas A&M University?Hi I am confused. I love math, computer and physics. I go the admission of Carnegie mellon University & Texas A&M University. But I don't know which major is better, mechanical engineering or computer science. and which uni is better.... please, help me??? pls mention where do u live in ur answers>>>>>>34 months ago
Best AnswerCarnegie Mellon is a very, very strong school, and their engineering and computer science programs rank among the best in the world. Their computer science programs are especially strong - definately top 5-10 in the US. Texas A&M is also very strong, but ranks below CM. Still, in many engineering fields, it's in the top 30 in the US for engineering. But which do you think is a better fit for you? And are you instate Texas? If so, you'll get a great education at Texas A&M at a relatively low cost, due to the in-state tuition discount. That alone would make this school a strong contender. |
Question: UT Austin or Carnegie mellon?I have been accepted to UT Austin and Carnegie Mellon. I am majoring in Physics. Which is a better university for an undergraduate? Which looks good to the employer? Is the high cost of CMU (25 000, with aid) worth it than fullride for UT for physics major?34 months ago
Best AnswerCarnegie Mellon hands down. It's number one in the country in Robotics and AI. The contacts you will make at Carnegie Mellon will be worth the cost 100 fold. |
Question: I got into Syracuse and Carnegie Mellon, where should I go?I will be doing a Master of Public Policy. In Syracuse I got a full scholarship for their one year programme, in Carnegie Mellon I would have to put 25k from my own pocket in two years time.34 months ago
Best AnswerCarnegie Mellon may have a better reputation, but may not necessarily the better school for you. In fact, in 2004, Syracuse's school of public affairs was ranked number 1 by US News (if you care about what they think). Here are some things you might want to think about. 1. Don't think about the money right away--if both schools gave you free ride, which one would you choose? 2. Think about your specific program- do a little research on the professors from both universities and see which professors have specific interests that closely match your own interests in public policy. This your chance to prepare for a career that will closely match what you want to do. 3. Did you visit universities yet? You definitely should. Both colleges are great. Good luck choosing-- |
Question: Carnegie Mellon University?Has anybody been accepted or attend CMU....I am very set on attending there.....My grades iun school are not the best....As & Bs ...maybe 3rd in my class...this is due to a lack of devotion towards my studies which i now regret...however...i am technically a genius and have won national mathematic competitions....will this help me....anything of use someone can offer will be much appreciated34 months ago
Best AnswerI haven't been accepted or attend CMU, however I go to Pitt which is right next door basically. All the people I know who go there had similar grades and placement in their class, but what CMU really looks for is scientific/technological genius, which you say you have. I think your chances are pretty good as long as you do/did well on your SATs and ACT and you're involved with alot of extracirricular activities (band, AP classes, Model UN, math competitions like you have participated in, science or technology related clubs). Musical abilites also help. Colleges don't just look at grades anymore, they look at how you function in society, so I'm sure CMU does that. I hope that helps (and Pitt is great too, sorry just had to put that out there) and good luck! |
Question: Carnegie Mellon - Physics?How does carnegie mellon university rank in is physics program for an undergraduate. How good is it?35 months ago
Best AnswerCarnegie Mellon is ranked 62 for their physics program by the Graham-Diamond Physics Ranking system which attempts to quantitatively assign values to colleges based on awards and citations given to the department. In the US News report ranked Carnegie Mellon 28th in physics. The University tied with Brown, Michigan State and Northwestern universities. Carnegie Mellon was ranked 21st in the nation over all. Carnegie Mellon has an excellent physics program for undergraduates. One of the best in the nation according to many reputable sources. |
Question: Is Carnegie Mellon a reputable university?The thing is i got a scholarship for a masters degree... my options are Harvard, Georgetown and Rutgers... and the placement officer added Carnegie Mellon, but i dont know that school very well...38 months ago
Best AnswerYes, it's a top school. One of the best in the country, especially for engineering (ironically, it's also highly regarded for its drama program). What prompts you to ask that? |
Question: carnegie mellon university?what is carnegie mellon university famous for? and what are the 10 best film universities?39 months ago
Best AnswerWe are famous for our engineering and computer science, mostly, but all of our schools are high ranking, including drama, music, arch., business |
Question: Universities offering Masters in Human Computer Interaction in the US?I am looking for Masters programs in the US in Human Computer Interaction/Usability Testing. I am aware of Carnegie Mellon University's HCII program. Are there other schools offering Masters degree in this field?45 months ago
Best AnswerCarnegie Mellon was the first one that sprang to my mind. They offer a very strong program. Anther school that intrigues me with an MS in this field is Rensselaer Polytechnic University, in Troy, NY. |
Question: what is the most popular dorm for freshmen at Carnegie Mellon?45 months ago
Best AnswerProbably Morewood Gardens. Great location in the middle of campus, filled with many other freshmen (as well as some upper classmen), and still in pretty good condition (for a college dorm). |
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Hamerschlag and Roberts Halls are two of the principal teaching facilities of the College of Engineering [source]
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Wean Hall, home of Carnegie Mellon's School of Computer Science, as well as the world's first internet-enabled Coke machine. [source]
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Margaret Morrison Hall, home of the Carnegie Mellon School of Design [source]
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The Hunt Library at Carnegie Mellon University is the largest library on the Pittsburgh Campus [source]
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Posner Hall, home of the Tepper School of Business [source]
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The LORAX rover Nomad being tested on Lake Mascoma with its wind turbine deployed [source]
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John Forbes Nash, subject of A Beautiful Mind [source]
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