Philosophy of science concerns the logic of scientific inquiry, raising questions such as: what is the best way to use observational evidence to learn about the natural world? How can findings be justified as objectively credible reasons to accept a hypothesis or a theory? How can we spot biases and procedural errors, and control for them to enhance the quality of investigation? What justifies classifying and grouping observational phenomenon when the world does not come pre-labeled? To what degree is truth relevant to the logical grounds to accept a hypothesis?

Prepares students to apply historical methods to preserve the past and to present it to the public. Graduates go on to professions in museums, historic preservation, cultural resource management, archives, and digital humanities.

Designed for working professionals and graduate students who want to strengthen their strategic communication expertise. Students develop skills in planning, research, publicity, promotion, and collaborative decision-making while gaining a strong foundation in the principles and theories that guide public relations practice in commercial, public, and nonprofit organizations.

​The environmental stewardship of indigenous lands (ESIL) certificate is a first-of-its-kind program, providing science, technology, engineering and mathematics students with extracurricular training in cross-cultural communication and internships with tribal and government partners. The program is a collaboration between the Department of Civil Engineering, the Department of Integrative Biology and the Department of Geography and Environmental Sciences. It is designed to equip graduates for employment as tribal liaisons.

The MPA program is for students interested in public service leadership positions and careers with public and nonprofit agencies and organizations. The program serves students new to public service, as well as those already in the field who are interested in furthering their careers.

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.

The MPA program is for students interested in public service leadership positions and careers with public and nonprofit agencies and organizations. The program serves students new to public service, as well as those already in the field who are interested in furthering their careers.

The Women’s and Gender Studies Track (WGST) is earned within either the Master of Humanities or the Master of Social Science degree, interdisciplinary Master degrees in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Colorado Denver. Women’s and Gender Studies are based in feminist theory, queer theory, post-colonial and ethnic studies, and a variety of social sciences and cultural studies.

Advance your career and your impact with CU Denver’s online MA in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in critical pedagogy. This program prepares teachers to design inclusive learning experiences, challenge systemic inequities, and lead meaningful change in PK-12 schools and communities.

Allows students to complete a BSBA and an MS in marketing in as little as five years, with an additional component that gives students the analytical skills to evaluate campaigns for success. This degree dives deep into topics such as branding, promotion, research, and strategy.