Study in America
Brief Descriptions of Each Field of Study
Vehicle and equipment operation. Prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to operate commercial and construction vehicles and mobile equipment.

Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics. Prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to maintain and repair aircraft, land vehicles, ships, construction equipment, and Portable power equipment.

Vehicle and petroleum products marketing. Prepares individuals to perform marketing tasks applicable to the vehicular sales and retail petroleum industries.

Veterinarian assi

stance. Prepares individuals to assist veterinarians in animal examinations, treatment, and monitoring; keeping animal and related health record information; and performing a wide range of practice-related duties.

Veterinary medicine (D.V.M). Prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of veterinary medicine. Includes instruction in observation, diagnosis, care, and treatment of illness, disease, injury, and deformity in animals.

Veterinary specialties. The scientific study of the clinical specializations and supporting applied sciences related to the practice of veterinary medicine. Includes instruction in veterinary anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathology, toxicology, preventive medicine, immunology; large animal and small animal surgery and medicine, and animal nutrition.

Virology. The scientific study of viruses, a group of parasitical subcellular biologic entities. Includes viral classification, genetic effects of viral infestations, viral genomes and phenomes, viral applications in genetic research and engineering, and the development of antiviral drugs and other therapies.

Visual and performing arts. A program that prepares individuals in one or more of the visual artistic media or performing disciplines.

Vocational home economics. Prepares individuals for working in or managing businesses related to child care, clothing and apparel, institutional food preparation, home furnishings installation, custodial services, and related services.

Vocational rehabilitation counseling. Prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians or psychologists, to assist patients in coping with physical and/or mental disabilities that affect work. Includes instruction in vocational counseling, patient evaluation and monitoring, administering psychological and psychomotor tests, and planning training programs.