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Interdisciplinary programs encourage students to synthesize the theories, methods and analytical perspectives of diverse disciplines to bring new ways of understanding to particular themes or problems. Interdisciplinary studies foster research and teaching collaboration among faculty and students, who cross traditional academic specialties. Interdisciplinary programs also place a high value on reaching beyond the university into our local, national and global communities, providing students with real-world experiences through internships and experiential learning. 

The college also has several established interdisciplinary programs leading to graduate degrees. A brief description of each program follows, with a link to its respective program section.

Graduate Programs

• The MS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES  combines environmental courses from the social sciences, physical sciences, engineering, humanities and statistics. A graduate certificate is also available.

•  PhD IN HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES  students integrate social, cultural and biomedical perspectives to understand the underpinnings of health and the conditions essential for its creation and maintenance.

• The MASTER OF INTEGRATED SCIENCES (MIS)  degree is designed to offer students a flexible program that combines courses in mathematics, the natural and physical sciences(biology, chemistry, geology, physics) and computer science. The MIS fosters professional growth targeted to students’ particular interests, which are further developed through a required project or thesis that includes independent research.

• The MASTER OF HUMANITIES (MH)  / MASTER OF SOCIAL SCIENCE (MSS)  programs welcome students whose interests are diverse and who want to look at ideas in varied modes. Both the MH and the MSS programs offer students the opportunity to take courses from multiple disciplines and craft a study plan that bridges the traditional boundaries of a university’s departments. Through this interdisciplinary curriculum, students learn to think innovatively with critical and analytical skills that prepare them for a rapidly changing world.

• The GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN WOMEN’S AND GENDER STUDIES  provides CU Denver students and the public with specialized knowledge related to women’s and gender concerns. It is available to any qualified graduate student or non-degree seeking, post-BA student.

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