Academic Degrees & Programs
Degrees & Programs Designed for Today's Careers
At UCCS, we don’t just want you to graduate – we want you to succeed and be ready for the challenges of pursuing your chosen career.
Our faculty members bring real-world experience to the classroom, ensuring a top-quality education – no matter if you’re pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
We have over 6,000 connections with employers across the nation, so we can help you find your first job post-graduation. With six colleges and schools, you’ll have endless degree options.
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Program Offerings
College of Education
Undergraduate
- Inclusive Elementary Education, BA
- Inclusive Early Childhood Education, BA
- Inclusive Early Childhood Leadership, BI
- Human Services, BA
- Secondary Education, BA
- Special Education, BA
- Human Services Minor
- Student Affairs Minor
Licenses and Certifications:
- Substance Use & Recovery Counseling Certificate
- Elementary Initial Licensure
- Secondary Initial Licensure
Graduate
Master's:
- Counseling, MA - areas of emphasis:
- Counseling & Leadership, MA - Air Force Officer Command
- Curriculum & Instruction, MA
- Leadership, MA areas of emphasis:
- Science Teaching, MSc
- Special Education, MA
- Teaching English to Speakers Of Other Languages (TESOL), MA
Doctoral:
Licenses and Certifications:
College of Engineering and Applied Science
Undergraduate
- Aerospace Engineering, BS
- Computer Engineering, BS
- Computer Science, BS
- Computer Science, BI
- Computer Security, BI
- Data Analytics & Systems Engineering, BS
- Electrical Engineering, BS
- Engineering Education, BS - Teaching STEM Licensure
- Game Design and Development, BI
- Mechanical Engineering, BS
Graduate
Master's:
- Computer Science, MS
- Computer Science: Games & Media Integration, MS
- Cybersecurity, ME
- Electrical Engineering, MS
- Engineering Management, ME
- Mechanical Engineering, MS
- Software Engineering, ME
- Space Operations, ME
- Systems Engineering, ME
Doctoral:
College of Letters, Arts & Sciences
Departments
- Anthropology
- Biology
- Chemistry & Biochemistry
- Communication
- Economics
- English
- Geography & Environmental Studies (GES)
- History
- Humanities
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Technical Communication & Information Design (TCID)
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Languages and Cultures
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Women's & Ethnic Studies (WEST)
College of Public Service
Previously the School of Public Affairs
Undergraduate
Graduate
Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Undergraduate
- Exercise Science, BS - track options:
- Health Care Science, BS - track options:
- Human Physiology and Nutrition, BS
- Biomedical Science (pre-med)
- Nursing, BSN
- Nursing - Accelerated BSN Option
- Nursing - RN to BSN
- Nursing - RN to BSN (for UCHealth Southern Employees)
- Health & Wellness Promotion Minor
Graduate
Master's:
- Applied Physiology, MSc
- Applied Physiology, MSc - Elite Sport Performance
- Athletic Training, MSAT
- Health Promotion, MSc
- Nutrition and Dietetics, MSc
- Nursing, MSN
Doctoral:
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
Bachelor of Innovation Program
Producing Entrepreneurs, Scientists, Artists & More in the Fastest-Growing Industries
The Bachelor of Innovation program at UCCS offers unique degrees that are nationally and internationally recognized.
Bachelor of Innovation Degree Fields
Students in the Bachelor of Innovation (BI) program master multi-disciplinary skills in various fields, including:
- Anthropology: Museum Practice and Heritage Management
- Chemistry
- Communication: Digital Film Making
- Communication: Digital Media
- Visual and Performing Arts: Museum Studies and Gallery Practice
- Visual and Performing Arts: Music
- Women's and Ethnic Studies
- Inclusive Early Childhood Leadership
- Computer Science
- Computer Security
- Data Analytics & Systems Engineering
- Game Design & Development
- Accounting
- Cybersecurity Management
- Finance
- General Business
- Human Resources Management
- Information Systems
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Service Management