Explore CU Denver Programs

The Accelerated MPA prepares you to manage and lead in government and nonprofit organizations. The one-year program provides opportunities to focus on your interests through classroom assignments, an internship, a capstone course, tailored extracurricular activities and professional networking.

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2 Years

A certificate in American Indian Studies acknowledges students who have made a significant effort to learn about American Indian cultures. It is designed to appeal to undergraduate students with a background in any major. The certificate is also targeted to non-degree seeking professionals who seek to increase their skill sets.

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Completing a minor in anthropology will give you an excellent introduction to the field. You will be exposed to the basic concepts of the field-for example, evolution, adaptation and cultural diversity-and will have an opportunity to take advanced courses with some of our internationally known faculty. The logic of the minor is straightforward: all students must complete a core of introductory and core theory courses, followed by a small number of upper division electives.

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The art history minor familiarizes students with the principal traditions of art history and includes a selection of lecture courses in advanced studies. This program provides a strong introduction to historical developments while developing analytical skills in research, writing and visual culture.

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3-4 semesters

Astrophysics is an important and well-represented sub discipline in physics. It includes the study of the solar system, galactic and extragalactic astrophysics, as well as cosmology. A minor in this field combines a theoretical approach with observational analysis. There is opportunity to do research in this field as well. The physics department offers minors in physics, biophysics, and astrophysics. However, it is not possible to receive a minor in more than one of these fields. Also, physics majors may elect to receive the astrophysics or biophysics minor from the department, but not the physics minor.

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The 4+1 accelerated Master’s program in Philosophy is an expedited program of study that allows students to complete a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and a Master’s degree in Humanities in as few as 5 years.

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5 years

Integrates previously completed coursework to design a unique on-campus or online major. Students combine two course clusters, either from within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences or from within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and a different school or college.

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4 years

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Offers undergraduates a rich overview of human life and introduces a variety of skills and practical research methods. Students learn to apply these skills in laboratory and field studies focused on the problems and circumstances related to the maintenance of healthy, productive human action in the world today and understanding our past.

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4 years

Develops skills in writing, speaking, interpersonal relationships, critical thinking, analysis, and teamwork, increasing students' ability to communicate clearly and effectively for a variety of communication or business career paths.

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Produces culturally sensitive leaders who use a flexible, timely, and in-demand skill set to create effective, engaging, and ethical communication that inspires positive change in workplaces and communities. Communication opens doors in many fields, including advertising, business, international relations, education, public service, government and politics, health care, and public relations.

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4 years

CS+ prepares graduates to apply a computer science background to a wide variety of career fields. Computer science is transforming products and services in industries such as finance, health care, transportation, and education. In fact, more than two-thirds of all tech jobs are outside the tech sector.

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4 Years