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2011 National Household Survey: Data tables
Labour Force Status (8), Highest Certificate, Diploma or Degree (15), Major Field of Study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2011 (82), Location of Study Compared with Province or Territory of Residence (6), Age Groups (13B) and Sex (3) for the Population Aged 15 Years and Over, in Private Households of Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, 2011 National Household Survey
About this variable: Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2011 (82)
Definition
Major field of study (based on the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2011)
Part A - Short definition
Main subject area of the person's highest postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree.
Part B - Detailed definition
Refers to the predominant discipline or area of learning or training of a person's highest completed postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree classified according to the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2011.
Values
- Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2011 Footnote 1
- No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree Footnote 2
- Education
- 13. Education
- Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies
- 10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services
- 50. Visual and performing arts
- Humanities
- 16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics
- 23. English language and literature/letters
- 24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
- 30.13 Medieval and renaissance studies
- 30.21 Holocaust and related studies
- 30.22 Classical and ancient studies
- 30.29 Maritime studies
- 38. Philosophy and religious studies
- 39. Theology and religious vocations
- 54. History
- 55. French language and literature/letters
- Social and behavioural sciences and law
- 05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies
- 09. Communication, journalism and related programs
- 19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
- 22. Legal professions and studies
- 30.05 Peace studies and conflict resolution
- 30.10 Biopsychology
- 30.11 Gerontology
- 30.14 Museology/museum studies
- 30.15 Science, technology and society
- 30.17 Behavioural sciences
- 30.20 International/global studies
- 30.23 Intercultural/multicultural and diversity studies
- 30.25 Cognitive science
- 30.26 Cultural studies/critical theory and analysis
- 30.28 Dispute resolution
- 30.31 Human computer interaction
- 30.33 Sustainability studies
- 42. Psychology
- 45. Social sciences
- Business, management and public administration
- 30.16 Accounting and computer science
- 44. Public administration and social service professions
- 52. Business, management, marketing and related support services
- Physical and life sciences and technologies
- 26. Biological and biomedical sciences
- 30.01 Biological and physical sciences
- 30.18 Natural sciences
- 30.19 Nutrition sciences
- 30.27 Human biology
- 30.32 Marine sciences
- 40. Physical sciences
- 41. Science technologies/technicians
- Mathematics, computer and information sciences
- 11. Computer and information sciences and support services
- 25. Library science
- 27. Mathematics and statistics
- 30.06 Systems science and theory
- 30.08 Mathematics and computer science
- 30.30 Computational science
- Architecture, engineering, and related technologies
- 04. Architecture and related services
- 14. Engineering
- 15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields
- 30.12 Historic preservation and conservation
- 46. Construction trades
- 47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians
- 48. Precision production
- Agriculture, natural resources and conservation
- 01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences
- 03. Natural resources and conservation
- Health and related fields
- 31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies
- 51. Health professions and related programs
- 60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs
- Personal, protective and transportation services
- 12. Personal and culinary services
- 28. Military science, leadership and operational art
- 29. Military technologies and applied sciences
- 43. Security and protective services
- 49. Transportation and materials moving
- Other
- 30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other
Footnotes
- Footnote 1
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'Major field of study' is defined as the main discipline or subject of learning. It is collected for the highest certificate, diploma or degree above the high school or secondary school level and classified according to the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2011. This variable shows the hierarchy of the 'primary groupings' (a CIP variant) with detail on the 2-digit 'series', as well as the 4-digit 'sub-series' from series '30. Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies.'
For more information on the CIP classification, see the Classification of Instructional Programs, Canada 2011, Catalogue no. 12-590-X available from: www.statcan.gc.ca/concepts/classification-eng.htm.
We recommend that users not make comparisons between categories of the CIP Canada 2011 and the CIP Canada 2000 classification systems on the basis of their labels. Even though many entries in the two classifications are similar, direct comparison could be inappropriate, given the numerous changes made at the detailed level to update the classification.
For comments on collection, dissemination or data quality for this variable, refer to the Education Reference Guide, National Household Survey, Catalogue no. 99-012-X2011006. - Footnote 2
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'No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree' includes persons who have not completed an apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma, a college, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma or a university certificate, diploma or degree.
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