Authorized Degrees, Major Fields in each Degree, and Assigned Code Numbers

PURPOSE

This memorandum lists the approved degrees, and the majors in each degree, awarded by each of the schools and colleges on this campus and the code numbers assigned to each degree and major. The list contains the Classification of Instructional Program Code (CIP) assigned by the Office of the Office of the President. The CIP codes are reported to the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) by the Office of the President to meet national reporting needs.

1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

The Office of the President of the University system publishes an Inventory of Approved Degree Programs with codes and program titles used in the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP). Degrees awarded in majors listed in this publication must have been approved by the General Administration and appear in the UNC System inventory. The appropriate major is indicated on a student's diploma and transcript for each degree received.

Our reliance on automatic data processing requires that both UNC Major Codes and CIP Codes be assigned to each degree and each major field in order that accurate statistical data is generated for reports used on our own campus, by the University System offices and NCES. Schools and departments that have questions about any degree, major field or code shown herein are urged to contact the Office of the University Registrar.

2. ORGANIZATION

It should be noted that the list is organized into three major groups.

• The first group includes Undergraduates.


• The second group lists all the Graduate Degrees which are awarded jointly by the Graduate School and the Professional Schools. You will note, for example, that the Master of Arts, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees appear in several different professional schools, but with different majors.


• The third group contains the first professional degrees and certificates (i.e. JD degree in Law, MD degree in Medicine, DDS in Dentistry, and PharmD in Pharmacy).

3. DATA COLLECTION AND DATA ENTRY

The student database is programmed to receive only the data which has been approved. Likewise, schools and colleges may award degrees and with major fields of study only as listed herein. The "Application for Degree" must use the degrees and majors as approved.

4. REVISION

This table will be revised periodically. Any errors, additions, or deletions should be reported to the University Registrar.

5. ATTACHMENT

List of Undergraduate, Post Baccalaureate Professional, and Graduate Degrees