ProgramCIP 41.0000

Science Technologies/Technicians, General

A general program that prepares individuals to apply scientific principles and technical skills in support of scientific research and development. Includes instruction in standard laboratory practices and procedures; techniques for analysis, testing and inspection; laboratory instrumentation and equipment operation and maintenance; laboratory and materials handling safety; and computer applications.

Definition from U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (CIP 2020).

Also called Science Laboratory Technology.