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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Music Performance
Certificate
About this Program
The Certificate in Performance is a focused, one-year program designed for advanced musicians seeking intensive training in their applied area. The curriculum consists of performance-based coursework and blends personalized instruction with countless performance opportunities to help you advance your artistry and technical fluency.
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Media and Public Communication
MA
About this Program
The MA in Media and Public Communication combines theory and practice to prepare you for successful careers in strategic communication, public relations, health communication, nonprofit management, media education, research and more.
Choose a concentration based on your interests and professional goals: The Strategic Communication concentration spans the fields of public relations, public affairs, health communication and brand management. The Media and Globalization concentration explores how media industries and technologies influence cultural, economic and political processes in contemporary societies.
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
English and Literary Arts - Literary Studies
PhD
About this Program
Our PhD in English and literary arts with a concentration in literary studies exposes you to a wide range of literature and literary theory as you prepare to teach and research at the university level. Our students draw connections across genres, relate theory to practice and work creatively on research projects.
In this program, you'll teach various courses in literature and writing and develop your skills as an educator. You'll also be able to customize your professional development by organizing your own reading series, attending conferences and collaborating with faculty to publish original research. The curiosity, work ethic and analytical skills you'll cultivate throughout your studies can help you establish successful a career in both academic roles and professional settings that value communication and creative problem solving.
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Jazz Studies
Certificate
About this Program
The Certificate in Jazz Studies is an intensive one-year program designed for musicians who are ready to advance their artistry through focused study in jazz & commercial music performance and creation. Ideal for students seeking additional training beyond an undergraduate degree or preparing for a professional career, this program provides a deep immersion in the principles, practices, and evolving language of today’s music industry.
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
English and Literary Arts - Literary Studies
MA
About this Program
Our flexible MA in English and literary arts immerses you in the critical study of literature while allowing you to tailor the degree to your talents and interests. Through close reading of texts across centuries and cultures, you'll analyze narratives and understand perspectives from a diverse spectrum of experiences. Choose from a wide range of courses, including interdisciplinary subjects such as cultural and gender studies. You can also enroll in small group tutorials that allow you to study topics that interest you.
Many master's graduates choose to use their degree to apply to PhD programs. However, the critical thinking and writing skills utilized to obtain your degree can prepare you for a variety of careers where clear communication and creative problem-solving are valued. You may also find success in writing-focused careers, such as copywriting, publishing, journalism, business communication or technical writing.
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Developmental Psychology
PhD
About this Program
The doctoral program in developmental psychology focuses on human developmental processes—including biological, cultural, social and psychophysiological factors. Our program values a collaborative, integrative approach to psychological science that fosters intellectual curiosity and innovation, invests in people in a supportive, inclusive environment, and serves the public good.
One of our primary goals is to prepare you for independent research, scholarship and teaching careers. We collaborate with Denver area organizations like the Denver Health Hospital Authority so that you receive unique, hands-on opportunities to develop practical knowledge and skills. You can also participate in faculty grant efforts and pursue independent research grants.
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
English and Literary Arts - Creative Writing
PhD
About this Program
As one of the top creative writing doctoral programs in the country, we offer motivated poetry and fiction writers the chance to refine their creative work while building a portfolio of literary criticism and scholarly writing. Our workshops integrate contemporary literature with creative exploration. In addition to poetry and fiction, we offer workshops and literature courses in areas such as nonfiction, travel writing, oral literature and narratology.
Our PhD is a theoretical doctorate: an experience that builds creative thinking alongside critical reading and research. Writers go on to publish novels, poetry collections and critical literary works. They hold tenure track positions at notable universities, edit long-standing journals and are represented by major presses.
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Conducting
MM
About this Program
The Master of Music in Conducting provides comprehensive professional training for aspiring conductors in choral, orchestral, and wind traditions. Designed for musicians seeking to elevate both their technical skill and artistic vision, this program combines rigorous academic study with extensive conducting experience.
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Clinical Psychology (Child Emphasis)
PhD
About this Program
Our clinical psychology PhD program has an emphasis in child psychology and subscribes to a clinical science model. We value an approach that fosters curiosity, innovation, collaboration and inclusiveness, with research that serves the public good.
Our program is accredited by the APA and a member of the Academy of Psychological Clinical Science. Students receive in-house training through the Center for Child and Family Psychology and the Developmental Neuropsychology Clinic. Students also complete clinical externships at local medical centers and community mental health centers.
Our faculty conduct research on a variety of topics relevant to developmental psychopathology including the multifaceted impacts of trauma, health, and stress; complex risk and vulnerability factors; comorbidity; and innovative interventions. Graduates pursue a range of careers that utilize their strong research and clinical training in settings such as colleges/universities, academic medical centers, hospitals, and community mental health centers.
Learn much more about the clinical psychology PhD program on the clinical psychology program page.
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Artist Diploma, Performance
Certificate
About this Program
The Artist Diploma in Performance is a highly competitive graduate program and is the terminal performance credential offered at the Lamont School of Music. Designed for highly gifted musicians who are dedicated to pursuing careers as performers, this selective program features a strong emphasis on individual artistry with minimal academic requirements by offering an immersive environment focused entirely on advanced performance training.