One of our researchers is asking whether there is a specific classification scheme for the fields of study provided by educational institutions, as referred to in question PR_Q02 below:
Coverage: All respondents.
PR_Q02 Was your major field of study or specialization for this program (field of
study provided by the educational institution)?
1 Yes..................................................................................................(Go to PR_Q04)
2 No
DK, RF......................................................................................... (Go to PR_Q05B)
She is looking for the distinct licensed health professions, e.g., nursing, physiotherapy, medicine, etc.
The researcher has discounted the PUMF having noticed that the appendix A for the PUMF (Classification of Instructional Programs) aggregates these professions too broadly.
So she is looking to the master file for the detail she needs.If there is a classification scheme for this, may we please request a copy?
Answer
STC does have two classifications associated with instructional programs: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/concepts/classification-eng.htm.
There is CIPs, which you mentioned, and Major Field of Study (MFS).
Code 51 in CIPs is for Health Professionals and Related Programs.
Within this code are 35 sub-programs, including 51.38 & 51.39 for different categories of Nursing and 51.12 for MD.A third layer of classification is below this level. For example, 51.38 for Nursing has 24 program categories.The classification system supports the detail your researcher is seeking.
However, you'll need to see at what level CIPs was coded in the confidential file for the NGS.
The Education Division, however, explained that the researcher needs to refer to the user guide under appendix A1. Appendix A1uses CIP 2000. PRCIP1 (six digit code, i.e. 01.0000)and PRCIPAG (two digit code, i.e., 01).
For the upcoming NGS, PUMF-uses CIP 2000 but at an aggregated level only- PRCIPGP (two digits).
Within this code are 35 sub-programs, including 51.38 & 51.39 for different categories of Nursing and 51.12 for MD.A third layer of classification is below this level. For example, 51.38 for Nursing has 24 program categories.The classification system supports the detail your researcher is seeking.
However, you'll need to see at what level CIPs was coded in the confidential file for the NGS.
The Education Division, however, explained that the researcher needs to refer to the user guide under appendix A1. Appendix A1uses CIP 2000. PRCIP1 (six digit code, i.e. 01.0000)and PRCIPAG (two digit code, i.e., 01).
For the upcoming NGS, PUMF-uses CIP 2000 but at an aggregated level only- PRCIPGP (two digits).
