Program graduates work as computer software engineers, computer hardware engineers and systems engineers spanning several industries, corporations and countries. Our Master of Science in computer science program gives students the chance to develop essential skills for both academic and industrial applications.
Participants will gain a wide breadth of advanced knowledge in the design, programming and application of modern computer technology. They also will establish a deeper understanding of the discipline's fundamentals and explore their own particular areas of interest in the field. Graduates of the program often pursue careers based on their chosen specialization, but the strong and varied knowledge base they develop throughout can make them attractive to a wide range of employers.
The master's also serves as an excellent foundation for students who wish to continue into a PhD program. Our PhD program in computer science prepares students to lead within computer science and related fields at the highest technical and academic levels. Students take part in advanced, original research, sharpen their skills at modern software engineering, study cutting-edge technology and tools, and focus their efforts on a specialization of their choice.
We support specializations in artificial intelligence, computational geometry, humane games, graphics, networks, parallel and distributed algorithms, security and privacy, and software systems engineering. With small classes and faculty who themselves pursue nationally recognized research efforts, you will find the support you need to excel. In addition to specialization, courses on web technology, multimedia, networks, databases, data science, cybersecurity and computer game development ensure your education has ample breadth as well.
You'll leave DU well equipped to professionally pursue your field of specialization, assume leadership roles in corporations or organizations, or contribute at the highest levels of academia. The certificate in conducting is designed for conductors who have already achieved a master's degree but are not yet ready to pursue an artist diploma program.
Students receive training in the art of conducting for Western art music while developing crucial skills for all areas of conducting and music direction, including hosting auditions, recruiting and managing personnel. The certificate in conducting is available in three areas of study: orchestral, wind and choral, each of which will pair a student with one of Lamont's world-class music faculty.
With the certificate in hand, graduates will be equipped to continue their studies with an artist diploma or doctoral degree, or to begin their pursuit of a professional music career.
A completed degree in music or its equivalent from a recognized school of music is required for admission. The master of music in conducting offers professional training in Western choral, orchestral and wind traditions.
Students have the opportunity to conduct award-winning ensembles in the spectacular Gates Concert Hall, gaining valuable hands-on experience. The program covers all aspects of conducting and music direction, as well as extra-musical activities such as managing personnel, working with music libraries, running auditions and recruiting.
A combination of individual and seminar training will ensure you're prepared to advance your career upon graduation. The Corporate and Commercial Law Program at Sturm College of Law prepares attorneys with the knowledge and skills to practice corporate law, commercial law and bankruptcy and business litigation effectively.
Those who earn the certificate receive practice-ready insight for their legal careers. Denver Law's Corporate and Commercial Law Certificate combines both traditional coursework and experiential learning opportunities, providing students with important skills sought by business clients. Students may choose one of the following three paths to focus on: corporate law, commercial transactions or business litigation.
We offer hands-on experience through the Legal Externship Program , with placements in firms and counsel's offices, and the Community Economic Development Clinic , an innovative clinic where students learn by putting the fundamentals of transactional business law into practice. The certificate in Corporate Finance will provide a foundational background in accounting and finance such that business practitioners will have the insights and skills necessary to understand the financial performance of organizations as well as contribute to the formulation of the financial plans and the evaluation of investment opportunities.
In addition to developing the technical skills associated with counseling, you'll have the chance to deepen your understanding of the functioning of relationships and how factors like race, class and gender affect the counseling process. Rigorous coursework is complemented by the opportunity to put your new skills into practice by working directly with patients through our onsite clinic or a variety of community partnerships. The MA program offers three areas of concentration: research, general counseling and clinical mental health counseling.
Coursework and practicum options make child counseling a viable path as well. Our PhD in counseling psychology provides students the opportunity to develop skills as culturally oriented psychologists. The program integrates science and practice with social justice and diversity. It prepares students to practice in the field, perform socially and globally relevant research, and teach in diverse settings.
Our training model encourages critical thinking, theoretical development, multicultural orientation and ethical awareness. They also offer an opportunity to contribute to the field and make a difference locally, nationally and internationally. The PhD in counseling psychology is accredited by the APA and is intended for those who wish to become licensed as a psychologist, work in healthcare settings e.
The Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education CLDE Certificate program is for students with an undergraduate degree who want to develop research-based curricula and instructional practices focused on culturally responsive pedagogy and the cultural, language, cognitive, and academic needs of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners in communities and classroom practices.
Upon completion of the certificate, you'll be eligible to apply for a CLDE endorsement from the Colorado Department of Education, but you must have an initial teaching license from the Colorado Department of Education.
This certificate can be combined with the Curriculum and Instruction Master, EdD, and PhD programs or may be a stand-alone certificate. Gain the multicultural skills needed to navigate increasingly diverse work environments and learn to work more effectively across cultural, national, and linguistic borders.
The world history and culture certificate prepares you with the crucial skills needed in a globalizing world, such as cultural competency, multiculturalism, and the impact of diversity on organizations. Use world history and contemporary issues as your framework as you work toward attaining this certificate. Whether you're a business leader, teacher, government official, or in a helping profession, this certificate helps you understand your own role as a global citizen.
Finish your certificate in less than a year entirely online through University College. You may also be interested in the Organizational Leadership, Communication Management, or Global Community Engagement master's degree programs. The Morgridge College of Education's EdD program is perfect for anyone interested in problems of practice in educational settings.
Our program gives you the opportunity to approach these issues by collaborating with community partners in a variety of settings. You'll explore issues around development, implementation, and assessment in curriculum and instruction.
Working closely with our renowned faculty, you'll have the opportunity to develop the expertise and applied research skills needed to be a leader in education. EdD areas of specialization include curriculum studies, mathematics education and gifted education. This means we follow the best practices of the CPED and provide coursework and opportunities to help you dive into the issues, theory and matters of practice surrounding equity and social responsibility in education.
You'll take most of your classes with the same group of people over the course of three years, allowing you to function as a community as you explore problems of practice and develop solutions while also supporting your individual interests and perspectives. Learn to challenge and inspire students by constructing and implementing innovative, inclusive and effective curricula through the Morgridge College of Education's MA in curriculum and instruction.
Balance theory with hands-on practice to develop the skills needed to reach all sorts of learners in both formal and informal settings and at levels ranging from kindergarten to higher education. Flexible degree programs and faculty will help you customize your coursework to meet your goals, whether you're looking to create ESL classes for international students, design curriculum for NGOs or any of a huge range of other aims and intentions.
In addition to your coursework, you'll take part in independent projects and work with faculty on research. The ability to take courses across the Morgridge College of Education means you can find your own specific area of interest and construct classes around it. Areas of study include:. Whether you're a professor, K teacher, student services administrator or consultant, this degree can help you develop skills to engage students and improve outcomes.
Become a better leader, develop superior research skills and learn how to challenge and inspire your students through the Morgridge College of Education's PhD program in curriculum and instruction.
You'll have the opportunity to learn to reach all types of learners in formal and informal settings ranging in level from kindergarten to higher education. The innovative curriculum offers a balance of theory and hands-on practice, with percent of our students working with faculty on research projects. You'll have the chance to deepen your knowledge in a variety of areas, including curriculum, instruction, diversity, policy and research.
Our flexible degree program encourages you to work closely with our expert faculty to develop a customized, diverse coursework plan. We encourage students to take classes across the Morgridge College of Education and the University as a whole in order to meet their specific interests.
Whether you're a college professor, a K teacher, an educational consultant or a student services administrator, you'll be able to develop and structure an inspired curricula that will advance your interests and improve your skills. This degree can prepare you for positions in academia, research institutes or think tanks. In the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education CLDE certificate, students complete courses to prepare them to be evidence-based practitioners and researchers who integrate culturally responsive pedagogy and the cultural, language, cognitive, and academic needs of culturally and linguistically diverse learners in communities and classroom practices.
If you have a teaching license, this certificate qualifies as the state-approved CLDE endorsement. Those who seek to work with gifted and talented students will gain an understanding of trends, policies and guidelines to ensure implementation of appropriate academic curriculum, differentiation strategies, identification, educational interventions, and support for this diverse population.
This certificate, which may lead to a Core Endorsement through the Colorado Department of Education, is 24 credit hours. The Certificate can be earned in four 4 to eight 8 academic quarters one to two years depending on the number of hours taken each quarter.
Students should expect to spend extensive time on gifted education projects and coursework. Learning formats include in-person sessions, inquiry projects, various online activities and fieldwork. Certificate programs provide substantial education in a specific academic discipline or on a coherent and freestanding body of knowledge.
The certificate issued at the completion of the program represents the achievement of competence in a well-defined area of study. You will take two online courses each quarter—fall, winter and spring—and meet face-to-face with your cohort for on-campus courses in the summer.
Each June you will meet for two weeks to receive support with relationship-building within the cohort, advising, and assistance with research project conceptualization. The program will develop your research skills, particularly in identification, intervention, methodology and analysis. Students generally complete this program within 3 years.
In the Special Education certificate, students complete courses that prepare them to become evidence-based practitioners and researchers who optimize social-emotional, cognitive, academic, and behavioral outcomes for children with special needs. Through their coursework, they collaborate with families, community partners, and school personnel to enhance learning opportunities for children with special needs. Successful candidates apply theory to practice and research; they may qualify for district, school, or university leadership positions.
While increased access to technology enhances our lives, it also presents significant threats to personal information and confidential data. That's why our Master of Science in cybersecurity prepares students for a career in one of the most important emerging industries in the world. Students with an analytical bent learn the fundamentals of cybersecurity in our accelerated one-year program.
Regardless of their undergraduate field of study, students acquire skills in network security, data privacy, software engineering, security research, policy analysis and computer forensics. They graduate ready to take on one of the many exciting opportunities in this rapidly expanding, in-demand field.
Industry experts predict there will be 1. Our graduates fill those openings in positions across a variety of industries such as finance and defense. Positions include chief information security officer, counter-threat analyst and information security engineer. Learn to strengthen, lead, and grow cybersecurity efforts by leveraging management tools and principles. Earn your MS or graduate certificate in information and communications technology with a concentration in cybersecurity management entirely online or in the evenings on campus through the University of Denver's University College.
Looking for more technical knowledge about cybersecurity? Consider the concentration in information systems security. In a world of fast-evolving technology, science and business, data science is an essential tool for organizations looking to stay ahead of the curve.
If you are fascinated by analysis and you have a mind for numbers, the data science program may be perfect for you. Our MS in data science provides students with a broad course of study in programming, algorithms, statistics and data management, as well as a depth of understanding in specific fields such as data mining, machine learning and parallel systems. Graduates of the data science program go on to work in a wide variety of careers, including business, government, education and the natural sciences.
Whether you're interested in research or want to bring your data expertise to the entrepreneurial realm, you will be prepared to reach across disciplines, making sense of the past and present to improve the future.
The online MS in Data Science program prepares students to build the tools that collect data and use evaluation strategies to make critical business, research, and policy decisions. The program is designed for students of all academic backgrounds and offers three bridge courses to provide them with the programming and analytical skills they need to succeed in the master's program.
Upon graduation, students will be able to build tools to collect, evaluate, and interpret data to solve complex challenges across a variety of industries. The curriculum can be completed in 18 to 24 months depending on academic background and student schedules. Improve business processes and contribute to deeper business intelligence through the development of reliable databases.
You'll learn how to design, administer and maintain databases that may contribute to organizational success. The database design and administration program prepares you to strategically develop appropriate architecture and design while performing data modeling, data warehousing and fine-tuning using the latest technologies. In addition to technical database application skills, you'll also develop the business acumen needed to be a valuable partner in any organization.
You can earn your MS in information and communications technology with a concentration in database design and administration entirely online or in the evenings on campus through the University of Denver's University College. Beyond the coursework dedicated to database design, you also can choose electives from other IT areas, including security, project management and programming.
DU's one-of-a-kind Publishing Institute offers four-week, graduate level programming each summer to help book lovers launch their publishing careers.
Top industry leaders run workshops, lectures and special sessions, including off-site field trips. Professionals guide you through the fast-paced world of editing, marketing and production in both independent publishing houses and global media companies. As a student of the institute, you'll gain a strong educational foundation and real-world experience like mock interviews, marketing strategies and one-on-one discussions with seasoned publishers.
You'll graduate as part of a network of alumni, connecting you to a community of writers and publishers across the country. 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. Learn about the influence of health technology on diagnosis, treatment, training, patient records, and financial transactions.
In this program, gain knowledge in the interoperability of healthcare IT, as well as the advantages and drawbacks associated with digital health products and distance medicine. You can earn your MS in health informatics with a concentration in digital health entirely online or in the evenings on campus at University College.
Beyond the coursework dedicated to health informatics, you can also choose electives from other healthcare management areas, including policy, informatics, and leadership.
The Digital Marketing Certificate will provide essential work-ready creative, research, and communication skills necessary in the digital advertising, content creation, and marketing strategy fields. At the completion of this certificate, students will understand essential digital technologies related to marketing and advertising activities, including application skills related to Search Engine Marketing SEM , Search Engine Optimization SEO , Pay-per-click PPC , and data collection and analytics.
Are you an early childhood educator hoping to promote inclusiveness and improve your own abilities in the classroom? The Morgridge College of Education's early childhood special education certificate program is designed for individuals who already possess a master's in early childhood education or a related field.
You'll learn to work within public schools, private programs and community agencies to help serve and assist families with children with developmental delays and disabilities. The skills you develop will help you improve the social-emotional, cognitive, physical, communication and academic outcomes for special needs children 8 and younger.
In addition to developing a holistic approach to evidence-based practices, you'll also learn to incorporate inclusiveness into your everyday work, develop a family-centered approach to intervention, and use data and the latest in research and technology to improve your performance. Work to promote inclusiveness and help young children with developmental delays, disabilities and special needs, and their families, flourish through the Morgridge College of Education's MA in early childhood special education.
Through this program, you can deepen your understanding of early childhood development, social-emotional early learning and family support. Rigorous coursework and hands-on experiences help prepare you to create and support learning environments and services that meet the diverse needs of families.
Put your learning into practice immediately by working with children and their families at DU's Fisher Early Learning Center, designed for infants and children up to five years of age.
You also can work with a variety of community partners. In addition to preparing you for preschool teaching, the program can train you for careers as an early interventionist or a Child Find evaluation specialist or coordinator. While many economics programs focus strictly on mainstream theories and quantitative skills, our master's program provides a bold alternative. Emphasizing conceptual understanding in addition to practical skills, we challenge you to explore new theories through heterodox economics.
Our MA program challenges students to explore both mainstream and alternative theories and critically examine why those analyses have been formulated in specific manners. With applied elective courses in many fields, you can study the specific economic and social policy issues that interest you.
Your research culminates with a thesis project that requires you to connect what you've learned, make analytical applications to economic problems and articulate your arguments and conclusions. The critical analytical skills, ability to think outside the box and preparation to conduct insightful research can enable you to enjoy long-term success in the public or private sector. Graduates have launched careers in governmental agencies, policy research organizations, the business sector or within Denver's thriving startup and renewable energy sectors.
It gives students the opportunity to deepen their knowledge, as well as explore special topics of interest such as urban economics, econometrics, health economics, international economics, development economics, environmental economics, gender economics, macroeconomics or finance. Whether your goals are professional or personal we will work with you to build the most appropriate coursework plan. Our departmental emphasis on mainstream and alternative economic theories, building out practical skillsets and applying knowledge to help analyze current events make this an excellent first step for anyone interested in boosting their credentials and expanding their professional opportunities.
Are you looking to become a school principal or district leader? The Morgridge College of Education's principal licensure certificate program combines leadership, systems and design thinking, policy and research in order to give you the strongest possible background as an educator and leader.
You'll learn to think like an entrepreneur and utilize all the resources at your disposal to improve outcomes and challenge the status quo. News and World Report in Your course content can be customized to your needs, and your experience will include a school-based internship.
You'll learn to identify problems, develop solutions and maintain long-term change while expanding your professional network. The program lasts four quarters, typically beginning and ending in June. After finishing, you'll be licensed to act as a school principal in the state of Colorado.
Lead for tomorrow. The University of Denver Morgridge College of Education's Educational Leadership and Policy Studies ELPS program gives you the resources to excel at all levels within an educational system, whether you're an aspiring policy maker, district leader or principal.
Build necessary skills through comprehensive field-based experiences and academic courses in a project-based educational setting. Our method stimulates growth and integrates leadership, systems and design thinking, policy and research. Learn how to think like an entrepreneur through our curriculum, faculty and clinical experiences, and lead for continuous improvement and demonstrable results.
As an impassioned leader, you'll learn to identify the specific needs of struggling schools, create solutions and achieve lasting, positive change. All cohort models offer a curriculum that is individualized to your needs and that includes a school-based internship integrated into your coursework.
To help aspiring leaders drive change, turnaround leadership education is infused into the program. The cohorts develop strong learning communities and professional networks and are supported by a field mentor. As an ELPS student, you'll learn how to unleash and leverage self, communities and resources to change the status quo. The MA in educational leadership and policy studies from Morgridge College of Education is designed to produce principals and academic leaders capable of changing the trajectory of schools and school districts facing serious problems.
Upon entering the program, you'll develop skills and knowledge related to policy, cultural leadership, applied research, entrepreneurship and innovation. With a specific focus on turnaround leadership, you'll learn how to utilize the resources at your disposal to improve outcomes, challenge the status quo, and identify and reverse negative patterns. Students are eligible for Colorado Principal Licensure after the first year of the program.
You'll begin your journey through the program with our 30 credit hour principal licensure curriculum. After completion, you'll work through an additional 15 credit hours, as well as an action research capstone project. Whether you're pursuing a career in executive leadership, higher education or with a research organization or policy center, the coursework and hands-on learning experiences in the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies PhD will help you develop the skills to excel as a leader.
Our approach integrates systems and design, leadership, policy and research while teaching participants to think like entrepreneurs. Identified as a top 20 program of its type by U. News and World Report in , our program has a particular focus on turnaround leadership and encourages students to challenge the status quo.
In your first two years in the PhD program, you'll take one research methods course and one leadership content course per quarter, and you will begin customizing your coursework toward a specific focus in your third year.
The program culminates with a dissertation. The completion of an optional administrator internship can grant you eligibility to apply for Initial Administrator Superintendent or Initial Administrator Director of Special Education licenses through the Colorado Department of Education.
Students in this program are advised and supported to develop the ability to contribute to the advancement of science, engineering and technology through independent research.
Research requires an in-depth study of engineering problems with a broad knowledge base in science and engineering. Opportunities to develop individualized plans of study based on students' previous experience and desired research areas are also provided. Working closely with a faculty advisor, students will perform in-depth research in cutting-edge technological development areas related to electrical and computer engineering.
Graduates utilize their degree to find careers in energy, transportation, aerospace, manufacturing, IT, finance and logistics, to name a few. The Master of Science in electrical engineering offers students the opportunity to enhance their understanding of specialized electrical systems such as search and rescue robotics, sustainable energy and power systems, unmanned vehicle systems and social emotive robots.
Students can work alongside professionals in Colorado's electrical engineering industry to enhance their skills in analysis and design of engineering systems. Program graduates have gone on to spearhead technological advancements across the public and private sectors in aerospace, utilities, transportation, military and manufacturing, to name just a few. Others have utilized their degrees to find jobs in management, IT, finance, logistics or technical publishing.
Be prepared to prevent, mitigate and assess emergencies through the emergency planning and response program, designed for current or aspiring emergency response professionals. You'll develop essential communication skills, build upon your leadership expertise and gain strategies to analyze and effectively react to emergencies. From preparedness through to response and recovery, learn each step of the process and be better positioned to take on leadership roles in security and emergency situations.
The skills in leadership, organization and communication you can develop in this program are widely applicable, and you'll also have the opportunity to understand the financial aspects of emergency planning and preparedness. You can earn your MS in security management with a concentration in emergency planning and response entirely online through the University of Denver's University College, and supplement your degree with elective courses in other security fields, including organizational security and information security.
Our MA in emergent digital practices is a two-year degree that gives you the opportunity to analyze and contextualize various areas of study in relation to technology and digital tools while also materializing an engaging public project that demonstrates your voice. We work with creative students who think critically and work in spaces beyond the defined and familiar. You may choose to explore interdisciplinary ideas and practices, including digital design, tangible interaction, data visualization, 3D animation, sonic environments and modeling.
The technical and creative problem-solving skills you can develop will leave you poised for success in the artistic or entrepreneurial worlds, where forward-thinking analysis fuses with tangible applications. Graduates have established careers as game designers, open hardware and software creators, art directors or technology critics — roles where their unique combination of skills and perspectives are valued.
Our MFA in emergent digital practices is a three-year, technically advanced degree in which you'll use new technologies to produce creative works.
Through access to state-of-art spaces and hands-on opportunities to master diverse digital tools, you can push the boundaries of artistic and critical expression. As an MFA student, you'll complete your degree by creating and publicly showcasing a body of original artwork. MFA students explore art forms ranging from interactive to visual to sonic. The technical and creative problem-solving skills emergent digital practices students develop leave them poised for success in the arts.
Graduates have established fulfilling careers as open software or hardware designers, installation artists, curators, technology critics, gallery owners and academics. Be prepared to take on contemporary environmental challenges and develop practical solutions related to sustainability. From technology to policy, learn how energy sources are developed, used, regulated and financed in the energy and sustainability master's program.
At a time when defending the environment and preparing for its impact on the way we live is more important than ever, you can become an advocate for the use of sustainable practices by assessing trends in energy and developing sound policies.
As the energy landscape shifts and sustainability concerns become paramount, individuals with knowledge in both fields will be indispensable to many companies.
You can earn your MS in environmental policy and management with a concentration in energy and sustainability entirely online or evenings on campus through the University of Denver's University College. Beyond the coursework dedicated to sustainability, you can also choose electives from other environmental areas, including policy, analytics and management. Find Your Career Path. Key Highlights. Recent Stories. Elizabeth Schwaner Ashley Murphy, Keystone International View All News Stories.
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