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At CU Denver, our liberal arts and sciences education is focused on helping find answers to the most inspiring and challenging questions of our modern world. With over 75 major and minor degree programs to choose from, we give students the chance to explore the issues that matter most to them in ways that transcend traditional academic boundaries. Our world-class faculty include students at all levels in classrooms, research, and creative activities.

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Humanities

English

Degrees Offered: B.A., Minor, M.A., Graduate Certificate


History

Degrees Offered: B.A., Minor, Undergraduate Certificate, M.A., Graduate Certificate


Modern Languages

Degrees Offered: B.A., Minor, Undergraduate Certificate, M.A.


Philosophy

Degrees Offered: B.A., Minor, Undergraduate Certificate

Integrated Sciences

Anthropology

Degrees Offered: B.A., Minor, M.A.


Geography and Environmental Sciences

Degrees Offered: B.A., Minor, Undergraduate Certificate, M.A., M.S., Graduate Certificate


Health and Behavioral Sciences

Public Health Degrees Offered: B.A., B.S., Minor, MPH | Graduate Degrees Offered: MPH, Ph.D.


Psychology

Degrees Offered: B.A., B.S., Minor, Ph.D.

Interdisciplinary

Individually Designed Major

Construct a degree program with coursework in different disciplines and in several combinations.


Interdisciplinary Studies (options)

Degrees Offered: B.A., Minor, M.A., M.H., M.S., MSS, Graduate Certificate across various disciplines


Integrated Studies Major

Degrees Offered: B.A., B.S. Create a Bachelor of Arts major by combining two course clusters from the same or different school/college.


International Studies

Degrees Offered: B.A., Minor, Peace Corps Prep certificate


Social Sciences

Communication

Degrees Offered: B.A., Minor, Undergraduate Certificate, M.A., Graduate Certificate


Economics

Degrees Offered: B.A., B.S., Minor, M.A., MPA, M.S., Ph.D.


Ethnic Studies

Degrees Offered: B.A., Minor, Undergraduate Certificate


Political Science

Degrees Offered: B.A., Minor, Undergraduate Certificate, M.A., MBA, Graduate Certificate


Sociology

Degrees Offered: B.A., Minor, Undergraduate Certificate, M.A.

Natural and Physical Sciences

Chemistry

Degrees Offered: B.S., Minor, Undergraduate Certificate, M.S.


Integrative Biology

Degrees Offered: B.S., Minor, Undergraduate Certificate, M.S., Ph.D.


Mathematical and Statistical Sciences

Degrees Offered: B.A., B.S., Minor, Undergraduate Certificate, M.S., Ph.D., Graduate Certificate


Physics

Degrees Offered: B.S., Minor, Undergraduate Certificate, Graduate Certificate

Certificates

CLAS offers over 30 undergraduate and graduate certificates as well that offer students a way to enhance their existing skills and provide professional development.

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Meet Meena Esan - Integrated Biology Major

From Kabul to Ukraine to Colorado - Meena's journey to CU Denver wasn't always easy, but we are thrilled that she found her place with us as an Integrated Bio Major in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.

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Meet Adriana Gomez - Public Health with a Minor in Political Science

With a passion for public health and politics, Adriana graduated from CU Denver with her favorite people cheering in the crowd: her family.

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Meet Daniel Barry - Physics Major

First-generation college student, Daniel Barry, joined the army right after high school. After his tour of duty in Afghanistan, he's been inspired to get his degree in physics to model the importance of education to his soon-to-be stepdaughter.

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E-mail: clasdeansoffice@ucdenver.edu

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