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This is a list of academic disciplines (and academic fields). An academic discipline is a branch of knowledge which is formally taught, either at the university, or via some other such method. Functionally, disciplines are usually defined and recognised by the academic journals in which research is published, and the learned societies to which their practitioners belong. Each discipline usually has several sub-disciplines and distinguishing lines are often both arbitrary and ambiguous. A "*" denotes a field whose academic status is debated. Contents 1 Natural sciences 1.1 Astronomy 1.2 Biology 1.3 Chemistry 1.4 Physics 1.5 Planetary science 2 Mathematics and Computer science 2.1 Mathematics 2.2 Computer science 3 Social sciences 3.1 Anthropology 3.2 Communications 3.3 Economics 3.4 Ethnomusicology 3.5 Folklore 3.6 Geography 3.7 Linguistics 3.8 Political science 3.9 Psychology 3.10 Semiotics 3.11 Sociology 4 Humanities and Arts 4.1 Area studies and ethnic studies (sometimes called cultural studies) 4.2 Art 4.3 Creative Writing 4.4 Dance 4.5 Theatre 4.6 English literature 4.7 Film studies and film criticism 4.8 History 4.9 Linguistics 4.10 Literature and cultural studies 4.11 Music 4.12 Philosophy 4.13 Religious studies 4.14 Women's studies and Gender studies 5 Professions / Applied sciences 5.1 Architecture and Environmental Design 5.2 Business 5.3 Education 5.4 Engineering 5.5 Ergonomics 5.6 Agriculture 5.7 Forestry 5.8 Family and Consumer Science 5.9 Journalism and Mass Communications 5.10 Law 5.11 Library and information science 5.12 Health Sciences 5.13 Military science 5.14 Public Affairs and Community service 6 See also Natural sciences Astronomy Astrophysics Cosmogony Biology Aerobiology Anatomy Comparative anatomy Human anatomy Animal communications Biochemistry Bioinformatics Biophysics Botany Cell biology Chronobiology Cryobiology Ecology Human ecology Evolutionary biology Genetics Human biology Human anatomy Limnology Marine biology Microbiology Molecular biology Mycology Neuroscience Paleontology Parasitology Pathology Phycology Physiology Xenobiology Zoology Cryptozoology Entomology Herpetology Ichthyology Oology Ornithology Primatology Zootomy Chemistry Alchemy Analytical chemistry Biochemistry Computational chemistry Inorganic chemistry Organic chemistry Physical chemistry Theoretical chemistry Physics Astrophysics Atomic, molecular, and optical physics Biophysics Computational physics Condensed matter physics Cryogenics Fluid dynamics Optics Nuclear physics Plasma physics Particle physics Vehicle dynamics Planetary science Earth science Environmental science Geodesy Geography Geology Geomorphology Geophysics Glaciology Meteorology Mineralogy Oceanography Pedology Paleontology Sedimentology Soil science Mathematics and Computer science Mathematics Algebra Analysis Calculus Game theory Geometry Information theory Number theory Probability theory Statistics Topology Computer science Algorithms Computing Artificial intelligence Information systems Software engineering Robotics Programming (see List of programming languages) Social sciences Anthropology Biological anthropology Primate behavior Human evolution Population genetics Forensic anthropology Anthropological linguistics Synchronic linguistics (or Descriptive linguistics) Diachronic linguistics (or Historical linguistics) Ethnolinguistics Sociolinguistics Archeology Cultural anthropology Ethnography Ethnology Ethnohistory Urban anthropology Psychological anthropology Economic anthropology Political anthropology Anthropology of religion Communications Animal communications Information theory Interpersonal communications Marketing Propaganda Public affairs Public diplomacy Public relations Technical Writing Nonverbal communications Speech communications Telecommunications Computer-mediated communications Economics Game theory Human development theory Microeconomics Macroeconomics Ethnomusicology Folklore Geography Cultural Geography Physical geography Linguistics Semantics Syntax Morphology Phonology Political science International relations Psychology Astropsychology* Behavioural psychology Cognitive psychology Cognitive science Differential psychology Developmental psychology Experimental psychology Intrapersonal communications Neuropsychology Organisational psychology Psychiatry (see also: Anti_psychiatry*) Psychology of work Parapsychology* Psychoanalysis Social psychology Semiotics Sociology Industrial sociology Rural Sociology Science and technology studies Social Theory Urban studies Humanities and Arts Area studies and ethnic studies (sometimes called cultural studies) American studies Africana Studies Black studies Catholic studies Chinese studies Eastern European studies Latino/Latina studies Latin American studies Irish studies Islamic studies Jewish studies Native American studies Russian studies etc. Art Art history Studio art Creative Writing Poetry composition Fiction writing Non-fiction writing and literary journalism Dance Choreography Dance analysis Dance notation Dance studies Ethnochoreology History of dance Performance, Somatic Practice Theatre History Literature Criticism Practice Acting Directing Design Dramturgy English literature also see Literature American literature Australian literature British literature (literature outside England may be written in Celtic languages) English literature Folklore Northern Ireland literature Scottish literature Welsh literature Canadian literature (significant amounts of Canadian literature is also written in French) Irish literature New Zealand literature Film studies and film criticism History Ancient history Classics Contemporary history Diplomatic history European history History of art History of science and technology Military history Mythology Linguistics see entry under Social Sciences Literature and cultural studies English studies Comparative literature Literature of Languages or Cultures English literature African-American literature American literature British literature Indian literature Irish literature French literature Gaelic literature German literature Hindi literature Modern Hebrew Literature Spanish literature Yiddish literature other foreign-language literatures Methods and topics Literary criticism Literary theory Media studies New media Poetics Music Accompanying Arts leadership Chamber music Church music Musical composition Conducting Choral conducting Orchestral conducting Wind ensemble conducting Early music Jazz studies and new media Music education Music theory pedagodgy Music history Music theory Musicology Ethnomusicology Performance and literature Organ and historical keyboards Piano Strings, harp, and guitar Voice Woodwinds, brass, and percussion Orchestral studies Philosophy Aesthetics Continental philosophy Eastern philosophy Epistemology Ethics History of philosophy Metaphysics Philosophy of language Philosophy of mathematics Philosophy of mind Philosophy of religion Philosophy of science Religious studies Canon law Catholic studies Comparative religious studies Islamic studies Hadith Islamic history Islamic jurisprudence Koran Jewish Studies Bible Midrash Talmud Kabbalah Halacha Jewish history Jewish philosophy Jewish literature Mythology Theology Astrology* Christology Moral theology Mystical theology Numerology* Spirituality Women's studies and Gender studies Queer studies Professions / Applied sciences Architecture and Environmental Design City Planning, Urban Planning Interior Design (also see Family and Consumer Science below) Landscape Archiecture Destination/Coastal Architects Business Accounting scholarship Business ethics Finance Industrial and labor relations Collective bargaining Human resources Organizational behavior International and comparative labor Labor economics Labor history Labor statistics Information systems Management Marketing Manufacturing Education Curriculum and instruction Elementary Education (Primary education & Intermediate education) Middle school education Secondary education Higher education Educational administration Educational psychology Engineering Acoustic engineering Agricultural engineering Architectural engineering Bioengineering Biomaterials engineering Biomedical engineering Chemical engineering Petroleum engineering Civil engineering Combat engineering Computer engineering Control systems engineering Electrical engineering Electronic engineering Microelectronics and semiconductor engineering Environmental engineering Industrial engineering Materials engineering Ceramic engineering Metallurgical engineering Polymer engineering Mechanical engineering Nuclear engineering Ocean engineering Optical engineering Quality assurance engineering Robotics Safety engineering Telecommunications engineering Transportation engineering Aerospace engineering Automotive systems engineering Naval engineering Marine engineering Naval architecture Ergonomics Agriculture Animal science Agrology Agricultural economics Aquaculture Beekeeping (Apiculture) Horticulture Plant science Forestry Forestry organisation Silviculture Family and Consumer Science Foodservice management Hotel administration Consumer education Housing Interior design (Also see Architecture and Environmental Design above) Nutrition (also see Medical Sciences below) Textiles Journalism and Mass Communications Advertising Film Journalism Broadcast journalism New media journalism Print journalism Public relations Journalists of Note Law Canon law Comparative law Constitutional law Civil law Accounting law Admiralty law Corporations Civil procedure Contracts Environmental law International law Labor law Property law Tax law Torts Criminal law Criminal procedure Criminal justice (also see Public Affairs and Community Service below) Police science Forensics Islamic law Jewish law Jurisprudence Philosophy of law Library and information science Health Sciences Dentistry Dental hygiene Endodontics Orthodontics Pediodontics Periodontics Prosthodontics Medical Sciences Human Medicine Cardiology Endocrinology and diabetology Epidemiology Forensics Geriatrics Hematology Internal medicine Health science Nephrology Neurology Neurosurgery Nursing Pathology Pediatrics Psychiatry Rheumatology Surgery Veterinary Medicine Nutrition (also see Family and Consumer Science above) Optometry Pharmacy Public health Military science Artillery Air force studies Campaigning Combat engineering Comparative military systems Doctrine Force planning Game theory (also see Economics above) Generalship Joint warfare studies Leadership Logistics Military ethics Military history Military intelligence Military law Military medicine Naval science Naval engineering Naval tactics Naval architecture Weapons systems Special operations and low intensity conflict Strategy Tactics Naval tactics Public Affairs and Community service Criminal Justice (also see Law above) Corrections Nonprofit Administration Parks and Recreation Management Public Administration Industrial and labor relations (also see Business above) Social Work Gerontology See also List of science topics Interdisciplinary Categories: Academia

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