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The majority of the CIP codes will be designated as 'no substantive changes' relative to the previous CIP version. Codes that were added to this version of the CIP are designated as 'new'. Codes that were removed from the previous version of the CIP are designated as 'deleted'. Codes that were relocated will have two references: one in the former location (it moved from that old location) and one in its current location (it moved to the new location).

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INFO: Codes that were deleted from the previous version are shown in square brackets []. Codes that were moved from an old location in the previous CIP are shown parentheses (). Codes that were moved to a new location in the current CIP, codes that are new to this version of the CIP, and codes that did not change since the last CIP are shown in regular text.

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3-D Modeling and Design Technology/Technician. A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the use of three-dimensional (3-D) computer technology to create technical illustrations and models used in manufacturing, design, production, and construction. Includes instruction in 3-D computer-aided design (CAD), 3-D printing, 3-D model design and construction, and 3-D scanning. New 15.1307
Abdominal Radiology Fellowship Program. A fellowship training program that prepares diagnostic radiologists in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the abdomen and pelvis in adults and children. Requires prior completion of a residency program in diagnostic or interventional radiology. This CIP code is not valid for IPEDS reporting. New 61.2603
Accent Reduction/Modification. A program that focuses on accent modification and effective pronunciation in order to assist individuals in changing their accents/dialects to Standard American English. Includes instruction in changing speech patterns, intonation, phonology, pronunciation, rhythm, semantics, syntax, vocabulary, voice production, and word order. This CIP code is not valid for IPEDS reporting. New 32.0112
Accounting and Business/Management. An integrated or combined program in accounting and business administration/management that prepares individuals to function as accountants and business managers. See also: 52.0201 - Business Administration and Management, General., 52.0301 - Accounting. No substantive changes 52.0305
Accounting and Computer Science. Instructional content is defined in code 30.1601. No substantive changes 30.16
Accounting and Computer Science. A program that combines accounting with computer science and/or computer studies. See also: 11.0701 - Computer Science., 52.0301 - Accounting. No substantive changes 30.1601
Accounting and Finance. An integrated or combined program in accounting and finance that prepares individuals to function as accountants and financial managers or analysts. See also: 52.0301 - Accounting., 52.0801 - Finance, General. No substantive changes 52.0304
Accounting and Related Services, Other. Any instructional program in accounting not listed above. Examples: [Controllership] No substantive changes 52.0399
Accounting and Related Services. Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 52.0301 - 52.0399. No substantive changes 52.03
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. A program that prepares individuals to provide technical administrative support to professional accountants and other financial management personnel. Includes instruction in posting transactions to accounts, record-keeping systems, accounting software operation, and general accounting principles and practices. No substantive changes 52.0302
Accounting. A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations. No substantive changes 52.0301
Acoustics. A program that focuses on the scientific study of sound, and the properties and behavior of acoustic wave phenomena under different conditions. Includes instruction in wave theory, the acoustic wave equation, energy transformation, vibration phenomena, sound reflection and transmission, scattering and surface wave phenomena, singularity expansion theory, ducting, and applications to specific research problems such as underwater acoustics, crystallography, and health diagnostics. No substantive changes 40.0809
Acting. A program that prepares individuals to communicate dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the achievement of naturalistic and believable behavior in imaginary circumstances. Includes instruction in voice and acting speech, stage dialects, movement, improvisation, acting styles, theatre history, script interpretation, and actor coaching. No substantive changes 50.0506
Actuarial Science. A program that focuses on the mathematical and statistical analysis of risk, and their applications to insurance and other business management problems. Includes instruction in forecasting theory, quantitative and non-quantitative risk measurement methodologies, development of risk tables, secondary data analysis, and computer-assisted research methods. No substantive changes 52.1304
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of acupuncture, a Chinese system of health care and healing based on the use of pulse diagnosis, acupuncture point selection, and needle insertion, as well as herbs and other Asian treatment modalities. Includes instruction in basic Western medical sciences, Asian philosophy, Chinese medical anatomy and physiology, Chinese herbs, diagnostic techniques, patient observation and communication, acupuncture points and point selection, acupuncture techniques, acupuncture treatment of disease, pain management, practice management, and professional standards and ethics. Examples: [Acupuncture], [Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine], [Oriental Medicine] No substantive changes 51.3301
Acute Care Medicine Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Program. A residency or fellowship program for licensed physician associates/assistants that provides advanced training in acute care medicine. This CIP Code is not valid for IPEDS reporting. Examples: [Acute Care Medicine Physician Associate Residency/Fellowship Program.] New 60.0903
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program. A residency or fellowship program for licensed nurse practitioners that provides advanced didactic and clinical training in acute care medicine. This CIP Code is not valid for IPEDS reporting. New 60.0703
Acute Care Surgery Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Program. A residency or fellowship program for licensed physician associates/assistants that provides advanced training in acute care surgery. This CIP Code is not valid for IPEDS reporting. Examples: [Acute Care Surgery Physician Associate Residency/Fellowship Program.] New 60.0904
Addiction Prevention and Treatment. A program that focuses on how individuals can avoid addictive substances and behaviors; the methods by which individuals can be treated for various addictions and related behavior problems; and the knowledge and coping skills needed by relatives and associates of addicted individuals. This CIP code is not valid for IPEDS reporting. No substantive changes 34.0104
Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship Program. A fellowship training program that prepares physicians in the evaluation and treatment of individuals with alcohol, drug, or other substance-related disorders, and of individuals with the dual diagnosis of substance-related and other psychiatric disorders. Requires prior completion of a residency program in psychiatry. This CIP code is not valid for IPEDS reporting. Moved to 61.2402 61.2402 60.0501
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