University of Colorado Denver

3D Graphics and Animation

A competitive four-year Fine Arts (BFA) emphasis focused on preparing students to work in a wide variety of fields that use animated digital computer graphics (CG), including entertainment, film and television, gaming, medicine and science.

Accounting

Accounting courses prepare students for practice in public accounting, industry, government and not-for-profit organizations, and academia at the intermediate, advanced, and graduate levels.

Accounting

Acting for the Screen

A Bachelor of Fine Arts emphasis in the Department of Film & Television intertwined with the BFA in Film & Television production, in which acting students take filmmaking classes alongside acting coursework as a cohort. Prepares students for entry-level positions in the film or television industry.

African American Studies

African American Studies is a short-term certificate program offered at University of Colorado Denver.

Allied and Professional Health Sciences

A post-baccalaureate certificate for students who already hold a bachelor's degree and wish to shift into the health industry.

American Indian Studies

American Indian Studies is a short-term certificate program offered at University of Colorado Denver.

Anesthesiology

Anthropology

The study of humanity across cultures and time, exploring human biological and cultural diversity through archaeological, biological, cultural, and linguistic anthropology.

Anthropology

Applied Geography and Geo-Spatial Science

Applied Mathematics

Applied Mathematics

Applied Skills for Democracy

Applied Statistics

Upper-division certificate providing focused training in applied statistical methods.

Architecture

A pre-professional, studio-based Bachelor of Science in Architecture combining critical thinking with active making; students choose between an Architectural Studies Track and an Architectural Design Track in their final two semesters.

Architecture

Art History

A Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts with an art history emphasis that familiarizes students with a range of developments in the history of art while developing skills in critical thinking, writing, research and the study of visual culture, concluding with a capstone thesis.

Art Practices

A Fine Arts (BFA) emphasis providing a comprehensive education in visual art practices, including creative influences, materials, tools and skills, as well as theory and art history, with an emphasis on current trends in contemporary art.

Arts and Media Undetermined

Asian American Pacific Islanders Studies

Asian American Pacific Islanders Studies is a short-term certificate program offered at University of Colorado Denver.

Basic Oral Sciences

Biochemistry

A certificate providing focused coursework in biochemistry for undergraduate students.

Biochemistry

Study of the chemistry of biological systems, bridging chemistry and biology and preparing students for graduate study and health professions.

Bioengineering

Bioengineering

A Bachelor of Science bridging engineering and medicine to improve human health, with training at both the CU Denver campus and the CU Anschutz Medical Campus. Prepares students for careers in the biomedical industry, hospitals, government, academic research labs and regulatory agencies.

Bioengineering

Biology

Biology

Study of living organisms across levels of organization, offered through five tracks: Biotechnology, Human Biology, Integrative Biology, Microbiology, and Organisms and Ecosystems.

Biomedical Science and Biotechnology

Biostatistics

Biostatistics

Business Administration

Business Administration

Business Analytics

Business Fundamentals

A four-course undergraduate certificate designed to sharpen students' business acumen and provide a competitive advantage in their chosen field.

Business Undetermined

Cancer Biology

Cell Biology, Stem Cells and Development

Chemistry

Chemistry

Foundational study of chemistry preparing students for careers and graduate study in the chemical sciences.

Chinese for International Business

Certificate developing Chinese language skills for international business contexts.

Civics, Public Policy and Equity

A certificate helping students from any major develop competencies in United States civics, policy, and equity.

Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering

A Bachelor of Science placing balanced emphasis on structures, transportation, environmental, water resources and geotechnical engineering, with instruction in planning, design and analysis methods.

Climate and Human Health

Climate Change Studies (BA)

Interdisciplinary study of the policy and societal dimensions of climate change (Policy and Society tracks).

Climate Change Studies (BS)

Interdisciplinary study of climate change through the Natural Sciences track, emphasizing the scientific dimensions of the problem.

Clinical Health Psychology

Clinical Pharmacy

Clinical Psychopharmacology

Clinical Science

Clinical Science

Communication

Study of human communication across interpersonal, organizational, intercultural, and mediated contexts.

Communication

Community Health and Medicine

Certificate in medical sociology examining population health, health care systems, and social dimensions of illness.

Computational Bioscience

Computer Science

Computer Science (BA)

A Bachelor of Arts in computer science designed to create transformational relationships among computer science and other fields, allowing students to complement contemporary computer science knowledge and skills with interests across the university.

Computer Science (BS)

An ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science exposing students to the breadth of the field, including machine learning, data science, computer graphics and game design, programming, software engineering, systems, scientific computing, secure computing, theory and cyber-physical systems.

Computer Science & Information Systems

Construction Engineering and Management

A Bachelor of Science that couples the rigors of engineering problem-solving and design with construction management, business and architecture coursework, including a construction capstone and required full-time internship.

Construction Management

A Bachelor of Science combining construction engineering and management courses, engineering courses and courses from the Business School and College of Architecture and Planning, culminating in a construction capstone design course and a required internship.

Counseling

Couple and Family Therapy

Courts, Law and Society

Undergraduate certificate providing advanced instruction in court processes and the intersections of law and society.

Creative Nonfiction

Creative Nonfiction is a short-term certificate program offered at University of Colorado Denver.

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice

Bachelor of arts studying the American criminal justice system with training in applied research and data analysis.

Criminal Justice and Psychology Studies

Undergraduate certificate in fields related to mental health and psychology in the criminal justice system.

Criminology

Certificate providing foundational training in the study of crime, law, and criminal justice.

Cultural Diversity Studies

Cultural Diversity Studies is a short-term certificate program offered at University of Colorado Denver.

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education

Curriculum & Instruction

Cybersecurity

A Bachelor of Science that combines computer science with skills to defend computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks, users and data from malicious attacks.

Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

Cybersecurity and Secure Computing

An undergraduate certificate created to prepare cyber-defense professionals for careers in both the public and private sector, meeting all criteria of the NICE (National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education) undergraduate level of certification.

Data Science

Upper-division certificate providing foundational training in data science.

Data Science

Interdisciplinary degree in statistical methods, programming, and data analysis, offered with General, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Geography, and Mathematics concentrations.

Dental Surgery

Dentistry

Design and Planning

Digital Design

A Fine Arts (BFA) emphasis that integrates aesthetic, creative and critical thought with expertise in electronic media and graphic design, configured as an interdisciplinary arts and design laboratory.

Digital Studies

A certificate investigating the relationships between new communication technologies and society and building digital media production skills.

Early Childhood Education

Economics

Study of how individuals, firms, and societies allocate scarce resources, with training in economic theory and quantitative analysis.

Economics

Education and Human Development

The EDHD bachelor of arts, offered with multiple tracks including elementary, secondary, special, and early childhood education (licensure and non-licensure) and an Education and Learning Sciences track.

Education and Human Development

Electrical Engineering

An ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science preparing students for careers in product design, manufacturing, research, development, operation and plant engineering, technical sales and application engineering across specialties such as circuits, electronics, communications, power systems and microprocessors.

Electrical Engineering

Engineering

Engineering and Applied Sciences

Engineering Undetermined

English

English

English - Creative Writing Option

The Creative Writing option of the English major, focused on the craft of writing across genres.

English - Literature and Film Option

The Literature and Film option of the English major, focused on the study of literary and cinematic texts.

English Writing, Rhetoric, and Technology

A major focused on writing, rhetoric, and the technologies of communication.

Entrepreneurship

Offered by the Jake Jabs Center for Entrepreneurship, providing skills to start a business or become an entrepreneurial asset to an existing company; earned by completing any three 3000-4000 level ENTP courses.

Entrepreneurship

The Jake Jabs Center's entrepreneurship curriculum covers new venture design, finance structuring, leadership, and business plan creation through case studies, instruction, and mentoring.

Entrepreneurship

Environmental Sciences

Environmental Stewardship of Indigenous Lands

A certificate combining STEM training with culturally relevant knowledge for careers in environmental issues involving tribal and non-tribal entities.

Epidemiology

Epidemiology

Ethnic Studies

Interdisciplinary study of race, ethnicity, and cultural pluralism in the United States.

Executive MBA

Executive MBA in Aviation

Families and Social Welfare

Certificate providing a foundation in the sociology of families and the systems supporting families and individuals.

Film & Television

A Bachelor of Fine Arts emphasis providing intensive, practical training that requires completion of numerous film/TV projects in styles varying from fiction to documentary. Prepares students for entry-level positions in the film or television industry.

Finance

Focuses on financial management in small and large businesses, investments, financial institutions, and international finance, preparing students for careers across all areas of finance.

Finance and Risk Management

Financial Management

Provides skills for financial management careers, combining knowledge of corporate financial management, financial institutions and markets, investments, accounting, and information technology.

Financial Technology

Fine Arts

Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial Applications

Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial Applications is a short-term certificate program offered at University of Colorado Denver.

General Business

A holistic business degree for students who want broad business skills without a specific area of focus; well suited for combining a business major with a non-business minor or maximizing transfer credits.

Genetic Counseling

Geographic Information Science

Geographic Information Science is a certificate program offered at University of Colorado Denver.

Geography

Study of the spatial dimensions of human and physical environments, offered with options in Environment/Society/Sustainability, Environmental Science, and Urban Studies and Planning.

Geography, Planning, and Design

Global and Intercultural Communication

Global and Intercultural Communication is a short-term certificate program offered at University of Colorado Denver.

Global Energy Management

Health Administration

Health Administration

Health and Development Economics

Health and Development Economics is a short-term certificate program offered at University of Colorado Denver.

Health & Behavioral Science

Health Communication

A certificate imparting the knowledge and skills to create, analyze, and assess health communication in diverse settings.

Health Economics

Health Economics

Health Services Research

Historic Preservation

History

History

Study of the human past, developing research, writing, and analytical skills across United States, European, and world history.

Human Development and Family Relations

Interdisciplinary bachelor of science exploring family systems and human development across the lifespan, leading to certification in the field.

Humanities

Human Medical Genetics and Genomics

Human Resources Management

Develops professional competence in personnel administration and development, including recruitment, selection, evaluation, training, motivation, and compensation.

Illustration

A Fine Arts (BFA) emphasis that integrates fine art, mixed media and digital practices with conceptual thinking, research and storytelling in the production of creative illustrative work.

Immigration Studies

A certificate offering academic and practical training in immigration research, policy, and community engagement.

Immunology

Immunology and Microbiology

Individually Designed Major

Information and Cybersecurity Management

Prepares students to protect and manage digital assets, combining technical cybersecurity expertise with strategic business acumen.

Information Systems

A nationally accredited program for students who want to design and implement effective solutions to meet organizational information, control, and decision-making needs.

Information Systems

Integrated Health Studies

An Individually Designed Major option in which students design an individualized major focused on interdisciplinary study of a health topic.

Integrated Physiology

Integrated Sciences

Integrated Studies (BA)

A flexible major built from two course clusters, allowing students to design an individualized degree.

Integrated Studies (BS)

A flexible science-oriented major built from two course clusters, at least one drawn from a science-based field.

Integrative and Systems Biology

Interdisciplinary Studies

An Individually Designed Major option combining coursework from two or more academic units around a student-defined theme.

International Business

Integrates a global dimension into the business curriculum, developing a global mindset and skills in international business operations.

International Business

International Politics and Foreign Policy

Certificate allowing students to specialize in international politics and foreign policy.

International Studies

Interdisciplinary liberal arts degree preparing students for international careers and graduate study through a global, cross-cultural perspective.

Justice, Allyship, Diversity and Equity

Certificate examining social inequalities and equipping students with strategies to promote justice, diversity, and equity.

Juvenile Justice

Undergraduate certificate providing advanced education in the juvenile justice system.

Labor Leadership

Certificate building knowledge and skills in labor movements, organizing, and community wealth-building.

Landscape Architecture

Latin American Studies

A certificate examining the societies, cultures, politics, and histories of Latin America.

Latinx Studies

Latinx Studies is a short-term certificate program offered at University of Colorado Denver.

Law Enforcement

Undergraduate certificate providing comprehensive education in the field of law enforcement.

Law Studies

Interdisciplinary major exploring the role of law in society, preparing students for law school and law-related careers.

Leadership, Equity, Advocacy, and Policy

Undergraduate certificate equipping students to lead policy and social change in the public and nonprofit sectors.

Leadership for Educational Equity

Leadership for Educational Organizations

Leadership for Educational Organizations

Learning Design and Technology

Learning, Developmental and Family Sciences

Liberal Arts Undetermined

Literacy Education

Management

A versatile emphasis preparing students for leadership positions across corporate, public-sector, and non-profit organizations.

Management & Organization

Marketing

Concerned with directing organizational activities toward satisfying customer wants and needs, with career opportunities in selling, sales management, advertising, public relations, and marketing research.

Marketing

Master of Public Policy

Master of Science/Option Name

Masters of Physician Assistant Studies

Mathematics

Bachelor of science in mathematics with optional areas of emphasis in applied mathematics, probability and statistics, data science, and economics.

Mathematics Education

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

A Bachelor of Science emphasizing mathematics and physics with concentrations in engineering sciences including solid and fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat and mass transport, materials, and systems analysis and control, and featuring a two-course senior capstone design sequence.

Media Forensics

Mediation

Mediation is a short-term certificate program offered at University of Colorado Denver.

Medical Science

Medical Science

Medical Spanish for Beginners

Introductory certificate developing medical Spanish communication skills.

Medicine

Microbiology

Middle Eastern Politics

Interdisciplinary certificate providing deeper understanding of the politics of the Middle East.

Modern Human Anatomy

Molecular Biology

Music

A Bachelor of Science in Music offered by the Department of Music & Entertainment Industry Studies (MEIS), preparing students for careers in commercial performance, recording, music business and the entertainment and creative industries.

Neuroscience

Nursing

Nursing

Nursing

Nursing Practice

Palliative Care

Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Pharmacology and Molecular Medicine

Pharmacy

Philosophy

Major in philosophy covering ethics, logic, metaphysics, and the history of thought.

Photography

A Fine Arts (BFA) emphasis in which students develop skills in traditional and digital photography while refining their creative and conceptual approaches, integrating the history of photography, critical theory and contemporary practice.

Physical Therapy

Physics

Bachelor of science in physics with applied research experiences preparing students for science, engineering, and technical careers.

Political Science

Political Science

Major studying government, power, and public policy across American, comparative, and international politics.

Pre-Communication

Pre-Dentistry

Pre-Education

Pre-Engineering

Pre-Health/Medical Other

Pre-Journalism

Pre-Medical

Pre-Nursing

Pre-Pharmacy

Prescribing Fellowship in Clinical Psychopharmacology

Pre-Theatre

Pre-Veterinary

Professional Skills

A certificate designed to help undergraduate students acquire and enhance workplace skills valued by employers.

Professional Studies

A Bachelor of Applied Science degree-completion program that stacks two undergraduate certificates with professional knowledge courses for students with prior applied or technical credit.

Proposal and Grant Writing

Proposal and Grant Writing is a short-term certificate program offered at University of Colorado Denver.

Psychology

Psychology (BA)

Bachelor of arts in psychology.

Psychology (BS)

Bachelor of science in psychology with additional ancillary coursework in biology and chemistry.

Public Administration

Public Administration

Bachelor of arts preparing civic-minded leaders for roles in local, state, and federal government and nonprofit organizations.

Public Affairs

Public and Nonprofit Management

Undergraduate certificate providing skills to manage projects, resources, and finances in public and nonprofit organizations.

Public Health

Public Health

Public Health (BA)

Study of the social, cultural, and biological determinants of health and disease at the population level.

Public Health (BS)

A science-intensive bachelor's degree in public health emphasizing the biological and quantitative dimensions of health.

Public, Non-Profit and Community Leadership

Certificate providing a foundation in public policy, local government, and community leadership.

Quantum Information Technology

An undergraduate certificate to prepare students and working professionals to enter the quantum information technology workforce and to learn more about quantum computing and quantum technologies.

RECORDING ARTS

Rehabilitation Science

Rehabilitation Science

Research and Evaluation Methods

Risk Management and Insurance

Provides the fundamental knowledge to measure and manage corporate, public-sector, and non-profit risk, with a focus on insurance products used to mitigate risk in business and personal situations.

Risk Management and Insurance Studies

A one-year undergraduate certificate broadening knowledge of risk management and insurance through three semester-long, fully online RMI courses plus a finance prerequisite.

School Psychology

School Psychology

Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Education

Social Sciences

Social Work

Sociology

Sociology

Major studying groups, social processes, and institutions using quantitative and qualitative methods.

Spanish

Spanish

Spanish for International Business

Certificate developing Spanish language skills for international business contexts.

Spanish for the Health Professions

Certificate developing Spanish language skills for health care settings.

Spanish Language, Literature and Culture

Major in Spanish language, literature, and culture.

Special Education

Sports Business

Prepares students for careers in the sports industry, covering sports marketing, media, stadium financing, sponsorships, contract negotiation, and team valuations.

Statistics

Strategic and Collaborative Management

Undergraduate certificate preparing students to lead and manage across public and nonprofit organizations.

Strategic Communication

Strategic Communication is a short-term certificate program offered at University of Colorado Denver.

Structural Biology, Biochemistry and Biophysics

Sustainable Business

Sustainable Urban Agriculture

Sustainable Urban Agriculture is a short-term certificate program offered at University of Colorado Denver.

Taxation

Teaching

Teaching English Language Learners

Teaching English Language Learners is a certificate program offered at University of Colorado Denver.

Teaching Young Bilingual Children

Certificate focused on the teaching and learning of young bilingual children, incorporating Colorado's Early Language Learner Preparation Standards.

Technical and Professional Writing

Technical and Professional Writing is a short-term certificate program offered at University of Colorado Denver.

Toxicology

Urban Design

Urban & Regional Planning

Victims and Victim Services

Undergraduate certificate providing education in fields related to victims and victim services.

Writing and Editing with AI

Writing and Editing with AI is a short-term certificate program offered at University of Colorado Denver.