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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Religious Studies 4+1
BA + MA
About this Program
Our BA + MA in Religious Studies provides a dynamic approach to understanding how religious traditions shape and influence the world. By exploring the role of religion in topics such as politics, media, and journalism, you'll gain invaluable insight into the complexities of the modern world. You can tailor your degree to match your passions by choosing from five areas of specialization: lived religions; critical theory; sacred texts; religion and international studies; and philosophy and religion.
Our 4+1 program is the perfect way to earn both your BA and MA in just five years—saving you time and money. Starting in your fourth year, you'll integrate undergraduate and graduate-level courses, giving you a head start on graduate study.
Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science
Applied Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
MS, Online
About this Program
Designed to meet industry demands, this program equips you with essential skills in AI, Machine Learning, programming, data analytics optimization, data visualization and modeling solutions using industry-standard tools, and hands-on projects. Learn how to transform raw data into compelling insights and master the art of narrating impactful storylines to propel organizational strategy to new heights.
Morgridge College of Education
School Counseling
Certificate
About this Program
Already have a master’s degree and looking to take the next step toward school counseling licensure? Our School Counseling Certificate is designed for professionals like you who want to meet the additional requirements for certification while gaining specialized expertise in supporting P-12 students.
Offered through DU’s CACREP-accredited School Counseling MA program, this certificate provides access to an evidence-based curriculum focused on empowering young learners. You’ll develop culturally responsive, developmentally appropriate techniques that you can apply immediately in a school setting.
Earning this certificate not only strengthens your ability to support diverse student populations but also opens new career pathways, equipping you to make a lasting impact in educational communities.
Morgridge College of Education
Counseling
Certificate
About this Program
Already have a qualifying master’s degree? The 18-credit Certificate in Counseling offers a valuable opportunity to deepen your expertise and expand your credentials. Designed for professionals seeking additional counseling credits, this program allows you to take coursework within our CACREP-accredited School Counseling MA program.
Depending on your state’s licensure requirements, your school district's salary schedule, or your career goals, these additional credits may help you qualify for an extra credential or salary increase. Beyond meeting professional benchmarks, this certificate reinforces your prior education with a culturally responsive, evidence-based curriculum—enhancing your competency in any counseling setting.
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Economics
MS
About this Program
Challenge conventional thinking and develop analytical skills to shape economic policy and business strategy. The MS in Economics is a STEM-aligned program designed for career-driven students who want to apply economic principles to real-world social and policy challenges. Go beyond traditional curriculum and develop a critical and interdisciplinary perspective, equipped with theoretical knowledge and practical skills that extend beyond mainstream economics.
In this program, you’ll develop bold, analytical thinking, strong quantitative skills, and a deep sense of social awareness—preparing you for impactful careers in both the private and public sectors. Whether you’re looking to shape economic policy, drive business innovation, or contribute to social change, this degree provides the foundation you need.
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
English for Teaching
MA
About this Program
Turn your passion for English literature into a rewarding career in the classroom. This unique program is a full-time, two-year residential program designed for those who love literature and literary analysis, and want to inspire the next generation of readers, writers and critical thinkers. By the time you graduate, you’ll have earned an MA in English for Teaching, a Teaching Certificate from the Morgridge College of Education and an Initial Teaching License from the state of Colorado—everything you need to step confidently into the classroom to teach high school or college-level English in a high school setting.
In your first year, you’ll dive deep into English literature, composition and language, sharpening your analytical and communication skills while engaging with faculty and fellow graduate scholars in the advanced study of literary theory and textual analysis, and study genres and period-specific courses.
In your second year, you’ll step into the role of an educator, teaching in a Denver-area school as part of the Morgridge College of Education Teacher Education Program (TEP). You’ll gain hands-on experience while learning the art and science of teaching, developing the skills to lead a classroom and connect with students. By the end of the program, you’ll be ready to make a real impact teaching high school or college-level English in high school classrooms across the state.
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Culture, Health & Society
Minor
About this Program
Culture, Health and Society (CHeS) is an interdisciplinary minor, housed in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS), that offers students in-depth and substantive exposure to the connections between health understood broadly, and the arts, humanities and social sciences. The CHeS minor aims to supplement the scholarly understanding of DU undergraduate students pursuing any major, as well as enhance their career opportunities. Students who successfully complete the 20 credit-hour coursework requirement will have the Culture, Health and Society minor noted on their transcript.
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Music Studies
BA
About this Program
The Bachelor of Arts in Music Studies is a non-auditioned degree that provides you with the opportunity to study music through an exciting curriculum, emphasizing music academic courses rather than performance. This degree offers a range of experiences and engagement with music in its many cultural practices and expressive forms.
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Music
Minor
About this Program
The Minor in Music offers students the opportunity to pursue advanced musical study alongside a non-music major. Open to all DU students by audition, this program is ideal for those with prior musical training who wish to continue developing their skills in a focused and supportive environment.
Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science
Bioengineering
MS
About this Program
Our Master of Science in Bioengineering program integrates engineering with biomedical science to help prepare you for a career in bioscience research and development. You will explore a variety of medical treatments and devices, including biomechanical smart devices and wearable technologies. Our curriculum also includes courses in advanced engineering mathematics, reliability and optimization. A cross-disciplinary degree between the Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science and the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, we welcome everyone with an engineering, chemistry, biological sciences or physics background.
The goal of our program is to provide both the industrial requirements and the desired qualifications of a revitalized workforce in bioengineering. A particular focus in our program is addressing the challenge of aging. Coupling in-class learning with clinical practice, you will find opportunities to work in either the Center for Orthopaedic Biomechanics or the Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging. As a program graduate, you can pursue opportunities with bioscience companies in the private sector or work to apply your knowledge and expertise toward further graduate studies, as well as nonprofit and academic research. This program is ideal for students with bachelor’s degrees in chemistry, biological sciences or physics, as well as those with accredited engineering degrees.