Explore CU Denver Programs

The BA in Education and Human Development Secondary Science (License) prepares students to become knowledgeable in the field of science education. Graduates encourage middle and high school students to think critically, problem-solve and analyze the world around them.

126

4 years

Prepares secondary teachers to encourage their students to become civically engaged. The program focuses on instilling ways to help middle and high school students understand the importance of voting in public elections, how laws come into being, and how to connect with elected officials.

126

4 years

Equips students to become teachers who identify and champion the strengths of children with differing abilities. The program teaches students to use impactful and effective skills to lead inclusive classrooms.

126

4 Years

Designed to introduce students to the broad scope and diverse applications of professional writing. A rigorous application of writing research and theory is presented through courses such as professional writing, linguistics, multimedia composition, magazine writing, digital publication, creative writing, and academic writing.

120

Offers pathways for fiction writers and poets, who workshop their stories and poems in intimate classroom settings and have opportunities to learn all aspects of publishing a literary journal. The program fosters appreciation of our literary inheritance and provides the historical perspective from which to evaluate and produce contemporary writing.

39

4 years

Provides deep knowledge of film history, an informed understanding of how films get made, and tools for analyzing not only cinema from around the world but also television and graphic novels. The program prepares students for a variety of careers, such as film criticism, video production, and teaching film, while also laying a strong foundation for graduate study.

39

4 years

Cultivates the observant reading and creative interpretation of novels, plays, and poems, from Shakespeare to leading contemporary writers. The program prepares students for careers in language arts education, journalism, editing, law, arts and entertainment, and nonprofits-all careers where critical analysis, writing proficiency, and creative practices are valued.

39

4 years

Offers a unique opportunity for current and aspiring leaders in districts, schools, and other educational organizations to study with internationally known scholars and practitioners. Coursework focuses on knowledge and skills to inspire and lead.

120

4 Years

Offers cultural competency skills highly valued by employers, especially those in sales and service areas. Graduates are employed in many sectors, including journalism, marketing, community and union organizing, social work, nonprofit agencies, and federal, state, and local governments.

33

4 years

Equips future teachers to encourage middle and high school students to solve complex problems and use critical analysis and decision-making.

120

4 Years

Focusing on the spatial analysis of human physical patterns and processes, Geographers attempt to identify the factors affecting the distribution of people and their activities on the surface of the earth and to provide meaningful solutions to problems faced by societies.

36

4 years

Offers geography majors the opportunity to concentrate on the topic of human-environmental interaction, emphasizing policy and social issues. This discipline can lead to a rewarding career in government (federal, state, local) or private industry, and also prepare students for graduate work.

40

4 years