Study in America

Brief Descriptions of Each Field of Study
Radiation biology. The study of the effects of radiation on organisms and biological systems. Includes instruction in particle physics, ionization, cellular and organismic repair systems, genetic and pathological effects of radiation, and the measurement of radiation dosages.

Radio and television broadcasting. The methods and techniques used to plan, produce, and direct entertainment and informational programs in the broadcast media. Prepares individuals to function as professional announcers, directors, and producers. Includes instruction in scheduling. film and tape editing, on- and off-camera/microphone techniques, sound mixing, and broadcast law policies and regulations.

Range science and management. The principles and practices involved in studying and managing rangelands, arid regions, grasslands, and other areas o

f low productivity Includes instruction in livestock grazing, social science, ecology, and hydrology.

Reading teacher education. Prepares individuals to diagnose reading problems and to teach reading at various educational levels.

Real estate. Prepares individuals to develop, buy, sell appraise, and manage real property. Includes instruction it land-use development policy, real estate law and marketing procedures, agency management, brokerage, property inspection and appraisal, real estate investing, leased and rental properties, and commercial real estate.

Recreational therapy. Prepares individuals to plan organize, and direct medically approved programs of leisure activity to promote patient physical and mental health and functioning. Includes instruction in volunteer and staff super vision, patient evaluation and monitoring, behavioral therapy and recreation program and predischarge planning.

Rehabilitation/therapeutic services. Programs that pre pare individuals to provide assistance in stabilizing and/o improving diagnosed health problems, through art, music movement, or other means.

Religion. The study of the nature of religious beliefs an specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Include instruction in phenomenology; the sociology, psychology, literature, and art of religion; mythology; scriptural and textural studies; religious history and politics; and studies of particular faith communities and their behaviors.

Religious education. The theory and practice of providing educational services to members of faith communities, Includes instruction in planning and teaching lessons, organizing and supervising instructional activities, designing and developing instructional materials, and administering religious education programs and facilities.

Religious music. The history, theory, composition, and performance of music for religious or sacred purposes. Prepares individuals for religious musical vocations such as choir director, cantor, organist, and chanter.

Respiratory therapy technology. Prepares individuals to perform therapeutic and life-support procedures using respiratory equipment, under the supervision of a physician. Includes in4struction in administering inhalants, monitoring heart-lung machines and other intensive care therapies, anesthesia, emergency procedures, and equipment operation and maintenance.

Retailing and wholesaling. Programs that prepare individuals to sell or market items or services.

Robotics. Prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using robots. Includes instruction in design and operational testing and in system maintenance and repair procedures

Romance languages, other. The languages, literatures, and cultures of peoples speaking languages other than French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish, that are descended from Latin dialects and their modern derivatives.

Russian. The study of the language, literature, and culture of Russian-speaking peoples.

Russian and Slavic area studies. The history, society, politics, culture, and economics of the Slavic peoples of Europe, including Russia.