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Plain language definition
Main subject area of the person's highest certificate, diploma or degree after high school.
Detailed definition
Refers to the predominant discipline or area of learning or training of a person's highest postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. The Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP [Canada 2000]) major field of study classification structure consists of 13 major categories or primary groupings, 12 of which are used for the census (the category which includes courses in personal development is not used). The 12 primary groupings are: education; visual and performing arts, and communications technologies; humanities; social and behavioural sciences and law; business, management and public administration; physical and life sciences and technologies; mathematics, computer and information sciences; architecture, engineering and related technologies; agriculture, natural resources and conservation; health, parks, recreation and fitness; personal, protective and transportation services; other.
Values (English)
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs, 2000
Education
Education, general
Bilingual, multilingual and multicultural education
Curriculum and instruction
Educational administration and supervision
Educational/instructional media design
Educational assessment, evaluation and research
International and comparative education
Social and philosophical foundations of education
Special education and teaching
Student counselling and personnel services
Teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods
Teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas
Teaching English or French as a second or foreign language
Teaching assistants/aides
Education, other
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies
Visual and performing arts
Visual and performing arts, general
Crafts/craft design, folk art and artisanry
Dance
Design and applied arts
Drama/theatre arts and stagecraft
Film/video and photographic arts
Fine arts and art studies
Music
Visual and performing arts, other
Communications technologies/technicians and support services
Communications technology/technician
Audiovisual communications technologies/technicians
Graphic communications
Communications technologies/technicians and support services, other
Humanities
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
Philosophy and religious studies
Philosophy, logic and ethics
Religion/religious studies
Philosophy and religious studies, other
Theology and religious vocations
Bible/biblical studies
Missions/missionary studies and missiology
Religious education
Religious/sacred music
Theological and ministerial studies
Pastoral counselling and specialized ministries
Theology and religious vocations, other
History
Medieval and renaissance studies
Holocaust and related studies
Classical and ancient studies
English language and literature/letters
English language and literature, general
English composition
English creative writing
Canadian and American literature
English literature (British and Commonwealth)
English speech and rhetorical studies
English technical and business writing
English language and literature/letters, other
French language and literature/letters
French language and literature, general
French composition
French creative writing
French Canadian literature
French literature (France and the French community)
French speech and rhetorical studies
French technical and business writing
French language and literature/letters, other
Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics
Linguistic, comparative and related language studies and services
African languages, literatures and linguistics
East Asian languages, literatures and linguistics
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian languages, literatures and linguistics
Germanic languages, literatures and linguistics
Modern Greek language and literature
South Asian languages, literatures and linguistics
Iranian/Persian languages, literatures and linguistics
Romance languages, literatures and linguistics
Aboriginal languages, literatures and linguistics
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic languages, literatures and linguistics
Classics and classical languages, literatures and linguistics
Celtic languages, literatures and linguistics
Southeast Asian and Australasian/Pacific languages, literatures and linguistics
Turkic, Ural-Altaic, Caucasian and Central Asian languages, literatures and linguistics
Sign language
Second language learning
Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics, other
Social and behavioral sciences and law
Social sciences
Social sciences, general
Anthropology
Archeology
Criminology
Demography and population studies
Economics
Geography and cartography
International relations and affairs
Political science and government
Sociology
Urban studies/affairs
Social sciences, other
Museology/museum studies
Intercultural/multicultural and diversity studies
Peace studies and conflict resolution
International/global studies
Science, technology and society
Gerontology
Psychology
Psychology, general
Clinical psychology
Cognitive psychology and psycholinguistics
Community psychology
Comparative psychology
Counselling psychology
Developmental and child psychology
Experimental psychology
Industrial and organizational psychology
Personality psychology
Physiological psychology/psychobiology
Social psychology
School psychology
Educational psychology
Psychometrics and quantitative psychology
Clinical child psychology
Environmental psychology
Geropsychology
Health/medical psychology
Psychopharmacology
Family psychology
Forensic psychology
Psychology, other
Behavioural sciences
Cognitive sciences
Biopsychology
Area, ethnic, cultural and gender studies
Area studies
Ethnic, cultural minority and gender studies
Area, ethnic, cultural and gender studies, other
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
Work and family studies
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences business services
Family and consumer economics and related services
Foods, nutrition and related services
Housing and human environments
Human development, family studies and related services
Apparel and textiles
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences, other
Communication, journalism and related programs
Communication and media studies
Journalism
Radio, television and digital communication
Public relations, advertising and applied communication
Publishing
Communication, journalism and related programs, other
Legal professions and studies
Non-professional general legal studies (undergraduate)
Law (LLB, JD, BCL)
Legal research and advanced professional studies (post-LLB/JD)
Legal support services
Legal professions and studies, other
Business, management and public administration
Business, management, marketing and related support services
Business/commerce, general
Business administration, management and operations
Accounting and related services
Business operations support and assistant services
Business/corporate communications
Business/managerial economics
Entrepreneurial and small business operations
Finance and financial management services
Hospitality administration/management
Human resources management and services
International business/trade/commerce
Management information systems and services
Management sciences and quantitative methods
Marketing
Real estate
Taxation
Insurance
General sales, merchandising and related marketing operations
Specialized sales, merchandising and marketing operations
Construction management
Business, management, marketing and related support services, other
Accounting and computer science
Public administration and social service professions
Human services, general
Community organization and advocacy
Public administration
Public policy analysis
Social work
Public administration and social service professions, other
Physical and life sciences and technologies
Physical sciences
Physical sciences, general
Astronomy and astrophysics
Atmospheric sciences and meteorology
Chemistry
Geological and earth sciences/geosciences
Physics
Physical sciences, other
Biological and biomedical sciences
Biology, general
Biochemistry/biophysics and molecular biology
Botany/plant biology
Cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences
Microbiological sciences and immunology
Zoology/animal biology
Genetics
Physiology, pathology and related sciences
Pharmacology and toxicology
Biomathematics and bioinformatics
Biotechnology
Ecology, evolution, systematics and population biology
Biological and biomedical sciences, other
Biological and physical sciences
Natural sciences
Nutrition sciences
Neuroscience
Science technologies/technicians
Biology technician/biotechnology laboratory technician
Nuclear and industrial radiologic technologies/technicians
Physical science technologies/technicians
Science technologies/technicians, other
Mathematics, computer and information sciences
Mathematics and statistics
Mathematics
Applied mathematics
Statistics
Mathematics and statistics, other
Mathematics and computer science
Computer and information sciences and support services
Computer and information sciences and support services, general
Computer programming
Data processing and data processing technology/technician
Information science/studies
Computer systems analysis/analyst
Data entry/microcomputer applications
Computer science
Computer software and media applications
Computer systems networking and telecommunications
Computer/information technology administration and management
Computer and information sciences and support services, other
Systems science and theory
Library science
Library science/librarianship
Library assistant/technician
Library science, other
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies
Architecture and related services
Architecture (BArch, BA/BSc, MArch, MA/MSc, PhD)
City/urban, community and regional planning
Environmental design/architecture
Interior architecture
Landscape architecture (BSc, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
Architectural history and criticism
Architectural technology/technician
Architecture and related services, other
Historic preservation and conservation
Engineering
Engineering, general
Aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering
Agricultural/biological engineering and bioengineering
Architectural engineering
Biomedical/medical engineering
Ceramic sciences and engineering
Chemical engineering
Civil engineering
Computer engineering
Electrical, electronics and communications engineering
Engineering mechanics
Engineering physics
Engineering science
Environmental/environmental health engineering
Materials engineering
Mechanical engineering
Metallurgical engineering
Mining and mineral engineering
Naval architecture and marine engineering
Nuclear engineering
Ocean engineering
Petroleum engineering
Systems engineering
Textile sciences and engineering
Materials science
Polymer/plastics engineering
Construction engineering
Forest engineering
Industrial engineering
Manufacturing engineering
Operations research
Surveying engineering
Geological/geophysical engineering
Engineering, other
Engineering technologies/technicians
Engineering technology, general
Architectural engineering technology/technician
Civil engineering technology/technician
Electrical and electronic engineering technologies/technicians
Electromechanical and instrumentation and maintenance technologies/technicians
Environmental control technologies/technicians
Industrial production technologies/technicians
Quality control and safety technologies/technicians
Mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians
Mining and petroleum technologies/technicians
Construction engineering technology/technician
Engineering-related technologies
Computer engineering technologies/technicians
Drafting/design engineering technologies/technicians
Nuclear engineering technology/technician
Engineering/industrial management
Engineering technologies/technicians, other
Construction trades
Construction trades, general
Masonry/mason
Carpentry/carpenter
Electrical and power transmission installers
Building/construction finishing, management and inspection
Plumbing and related water supply services
Construction trades, other
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians
Mechanics and repairers, general
Electrical/electronics maintenance and repair technology
Heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration maintenance technology/technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
Heavy/industrial equipment maintenance technologies
Precision systems maintenance and repair technologies
Stationary energy sources installer and operator
Vehicle maintenance and repair technologies
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians, other
Precision production
Precision production trades, general
Leatherworking and upholstery
Precision metal working
Woodworking
Boilermaking/boilermaker
Precision production, other
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation
Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences
Agriculture, general
Agricultural business and management
Agricultural mechanization
Agricultural production operations
Agricultural and food products processing
Agricultural and domestic animal services
Applied horticulture/horticultural business services
International agriculture
Aicultural public services
Animal sciences
Food science and technology
Plant sciences
Soil sciences
Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences, other
Natural resources and conservation
Natural resources conservation and research
Natural resources management and policy
Fishing and fisheries sciences and management
Forestry
Wildlife and wildlands science and management
Natural resources and conservation, other
Health, parks, recreation and fitness
Health professions and related clinical sciences
Health services/allied health/health sciences, general
Chiropractic (DC)
Communication disorders sciences and services
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Advanced/graduate dentistry and oral sciences (Cert., MSc, PhD)
Dental support services and allied professions
Health and medical administrative services
Allied health and medical assisting services
Allied health diagnostic, intervention and treatment professions
Clinical/medical laboratory science and allied professions
Health/medical preparatory programs
Medicine (MD)
Medical scientist (MSc, PhD)
Mental and social health services and allied professions
Nursing
Optometry (OD)
Ophthalmic and optometric support services and allied professions
Osteopathic medicine/osteopathy (DO)
Pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences and administration
Podiatric medicine/podiatry (DPM)
Public health
Rehabilitation and therapeutic professions
Veterinary medicine (DVM)
Veterinary biomedical and clinical sciences (Cert., MSc, PhD)
Health aides/attendants/orderlies
Medical illustration and informatics
Dietetics and clinical nutrition services
Bioethics/medical ethics
Alternative and complementary medicine and medical systems
Alternative and complementary medical support services
Somatic bodywork and related therapeutic services
Movement and mind-body therapies
Energy-based and biologically-based therapies
Health professions and related clinical sciences, other
Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs
Dental residency programs
Medical residency programs
Veterinary residency programs
Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies
Parks, recreation and leisure studies
Parks, recreation and leisure facilities management
Health and physical education/fitness
Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies, other
Personal, protective and transportation services
Personal and culinary services
Funeral service and mortuary science
Cosmetology and related personal grooming services
Culinary arts and related services
Personal and culinary services, other
Security and protective services
Criminal justice and corrections
Fire protection
Security and protective services, other
Military technologies
Reserve entry scheme for officers in the Armed Forces
Transportation and materials moving
Air transportation
Ground transportation
Marine transportation
Transportation and materials moving, other
Other fields of study