General College Search Engines:
* College Board: (collegeboard.org) A comprehensive resource with information on colleges in the US, including course offerings (though sometimes you need to navigate to the individual college's website for a complete list). Excellent for standardized test information as well.
* Peterson's: (petersons.com) Similar to College Board, offering college search tools, course information, and other resources for prospective students. Often has detailed profiles of individual colleges and their programs.
* Unigo: (unigo.com) A user-friendly site with college search tools, reviews, and information on financial aid. Their course information might be less comprehensive than College Board or Peterson's.
* US News & World Report: (usnews.com/education) Focuses on college rankings, but also provides college profiles with information on programs and majors.
Government Websites (US-focused):
* National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): (nces.ed.gov) This U.S. government website provides data on colleges and universities, including program offerings. It's data-heavy and may require more effort to find specific course information.
International Options (you'll need to specify a country):
For colleges outside the US, you'll often need to search for specific country-level organizations or databases. Many countries have their own equivalent of the College Board or similar organizations. For example, you might search for "[Country Name] higher education database" or "[Country Name] university finder."
Tips for using these sites effectively:
* Be specific in your search terms: Instead of searching for "biology," try "marine biology" or "molecular biology" to narrow your results.
* Check individual college websites: The websites listed above provide a good overview, but always verify course information on the official website of the college you're interested in. Course catalogs and program pages are your most reliable sources.
* Consider your location: If you're only interested in colleges in a specific state or country, use the location filters on these websites.
Remember to always double-check the accuracy and currency of information found online with the official college source.