Why Choose Graduate Interdisciplinary Studies?
In a world where we're facing challenges like climate change, health equity, and tech ethics, the disciplines necessary to work in these fields don’t fit neatly into one box, and often necessitate the application of tools, methods, ideas, and lenses from seemingly unrelated fields, such as history, the arts, philosophy, etc. For this reason, the Graduate Interdisciplinary Studies Program provides students with an opportunity to achieve their academic goals and build interdisciplinary skills essential to combatting real-world issues impacting us today to work towards a more sustainable future.
What Makes This Program Stand Out?
Design Your Degree
Shape your degree so that it fits your goals: mix and match courses from public health, business, social sciences, the arts, and more to build a path that’s uniquely yours.
Think Bigger & Solve Smarter
Practice approaching problems thorugh multiple different lenses: gain the tools to craft well-rounded and innovative solutions that consider social, ethical, and/or economic dimensions.
Increase Career Options
Having developed a broad and adaptable skill set, you’ll be prepared for roles in public policy, consulting, research, healthcare, environmental planning, and beyond.
Intentional Collaboration & Research
This program emphasizes teamwork and research, preparing you for dynamic, cross-functional careers; thus, graduate students are encouraged to work alongside experts from various disciplines.
Whether you're driven by curiosity, creativity, or a desire to make a difference, the Graduate Interdisciplinary Studies Program here at CU Denver allows you the flexibility and depth to thrive in this complex world and encourage enacting change.
