Schools & Colleges

With a focus on dedicated, student-centered instruction, the Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering & Computer Science seeks to fulfill its mission of advancing technical and scientific knowledge and capabilities to improve quality of life for our global society while striving to achieve two global goals: Develop and Inspire Healthy Global Citizens and Create a Smart, Sustainable World. Students looking to start or advance careers or conduct research in engineering or computer science will find the Ritchie School offers a pathway to that future. The school is based in our new $62.5 million STEM facility, which houses state-of-the-art laboratories and an array of innovative programs, such as the National Academy of Engineering Grand Challenges Scholars Program and programs in cybersecurity and game design. The Ritchie School will give you the chance to explore and develop solutions to the world’s most daunting technological challenges, while preparing you for in-demand careers in engineering and computer science.

Founded in 1908, the Daniels College of Business is the eighth oldest business school in the country and the most recognized business college in the Rocky Mountain West. Our wide variety of programs is designed to provide experience across such fields as marketing, accounting, management and many more. Whether you're pursuing a bachelor's degree and a solid foundation for your career or you're an entrepreneur looking to launch a business, we have programs to satisfy your educational needs. Our mission is to develop pioneers in business through impactful scholarship, experience-driven education and lifelong learning.

The home for our programs in mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics and astronomy, and geography and environmental science, the College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics offers its students a broad range of courses. Our degree programs encompass subjects as diverse as molecular life sciences and biophysics, geographic information science, environmental chemistry, mathematics for finance and much more. Both undergraduate and graduate students have ample opportunities to work with faculty scholars on hands-on research projects that change lives and challenge long-held ideas.

If you’re passionate about the human experience and want to explore human expression, societies or workings of the mind, our College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences offer programs that help you dig deep into exciting new concepts. Elevate your performance skills alongside professional artists, ask questions and solve problems among fellow scholars, and work collaboratively with faculty on innovative research. Stimulate your curiosity and cultivate your creativity as you journey across the globe through study abroad. Go beyond the classroom, engage with your community and make a difference in the lives of others.

The Josef Korbel School of International Studies is consistently rated one of the world’s top programs in its field, with accomplished alumni who have gone on to careers in public policy, global leadership and scholarship. We foster a rigorous and creative approach to examining global issues and developing innovative solutions both in the classroom and in the field, with an emphasis on research that has practical relevance. Each year, the Korbel School hosts diplomats and officials from across the globe, providing our students with the broad context necessary to contribute to the improvement of international relations.

The Morgridge College of Education is a graduate college that advances teaching and learning through a variety of distinct yet collaborative programs. We offer master’s and doctoral degrees in higher education, policy, counseling, research methods, and library and information science, in addition to more traditional programs including school psychology, educational leadership, early childhood and teacher preparation. Whether you want to pursue a career in child and family psychology or a life as an educator of youth and adults, our programs provide you with an edge through field and clinical experiences that will enhance your foundation of knowledge and prepare you to launch a meaningful career.

Since 1976, the Graduate School of Professional Psychology (GSPP) has integrated coursework, practice, service and policy work to train a workforce capable of using psychology to improve the human condition. Focused on examining national issues of mental and behavioral health at the local level, we provide general and specialty experiences in the classroom, clinic and community so students are prepared to meet the needs of clients in a variety of contexts and settings. In addition to our doctoral program in clinical psychology (PsyD), we work with unique populations through our innovative MA programs in forensic, international disaster, and sport and performance psychology, as well as sport coaching. Our students provide more than 200,000 hours of clinic and consulting hours to clients in the Denver area each year.

Rooted in social justice and ranked in the top 10 percent of all social work schools in the U.S., the Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW) offers the specialized training you’ll need to launch a career creating positive change for individuals, families and communities. By integrating community internships alongside classroom curriculum, you’ll maximize your education and finish with the tools to advocate for populations impacted by oppression and to provide tactical treatments for those experiencing some of society’s most harrowing challenges. The doctoral program at GSSW trains master's-level human service professionals from across the country and around the world to become social work researchers, educators and policy experts.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s top 100 law schools, the Sturm College of Law combines traditional classroom learning with dynamic, hands-on legal experiences. Both JD and master’s students learn from an innovative and comprehensive curriculum in a variety of concentrations, including nationally ranked programs in environmental and natural resources law, legal writing, clinical training and tax law. Dedicated faculty members, substantive courses and myriad experience-based learning opportunities give students the expertise and confidence they need to pass the bar exam and start practicing law immediately following graduation.

Hone your talent and advance your career with online and evening courses through University College, offering programs designed and delivered for busy adults. Whether looking to complete your bachelor’s degree, add a skill set with a certificate or pursue a master’s degree, you'll find that career-focused education provides an opportunity to advance your career without putting it on hold.