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2024-2025 Catalog Addendum
Academic Affairs
Friday July 12, 2024
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog
This catalog addendum contains new and revised academic programs and policies. Information in this addendum is subject to
change. For general University information, visit MSU Denver’s website, msudenver.edu.
The programs, policies, statements and procedures contained in this publication are subject to change or correction by the University
without prior notice. Metropolitan State University of Denver reserves the right to withdraw courses; revise the academic calendar;
or change curriculum, graduation procedures, requirements and policies that apply to students at any time. Changes will become
effective whenever the proper authorities so determine. This publication is not intended to be a contract between the student and
Metropolitan State University of Denver. However, students are bound by the policies, procedures, standards and requirements stated
herein, as long as they are in effect.
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Table of Contents
Accreditation and Recognition ............................................................................................................................ 5
Program Accreditation ......................................................................................................................................... 5
University Recognition and Awards .................................................................................................................. 10
Administration (Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs) .............................................................................. 11
Office of the President ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Strategy ............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Academic Affairs Division ............................................................................................................................... 12
Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs .................................................................................. 12
Administration, Finance and Facilities Division ........................................................................................... 12
Office of the Vice President for Administration, Finance and Facilities ................................................................................... 13
Student Affairs Division .................................................................................................................................. 13
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs .......................................................................................................................... 13
Academic Administrators .............................................................................................................................................................. 14
College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering, and Design ...................................................................................................... 14
College of Business .......................................................................................................................................................................... 14
College of Health and Human Sciences......................................................................................................................................... 15
College of Letters, Arts and Sciences ............................................................................................................................................ 15
School of Education ........................................................................................................................................................................ 17
School of Hospitality ....................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Faculty (Undergraduate Catalog) ..................................................................................................................... 18
Emeritus ............................................................................................................................................................. 21
Faculty (Graduate Catalog) ............................................................................................................................... 22
Master of Business Administration Faculty ....................................................................................................... 22
Master of Science in Clinical Behavioral Health, Emphasis in Addictions Counseling ................................... 23
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction Faculty ............................................................................. 23
Master of Science in Cybersecurity Faculty ...................................................................................................... 24
Master of Health Administration Faculty .......................................................................................................... 25
Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Faculty ........................................................................................ 25
Master of Professional Accountancy Faculty .................................................................................................... 26
Master of Social Work Faculty .......................................................................................................................... 27
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Faculty ............................................................................... 28
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Master of Arts in Teaching Faculty ................................................................................................................... 28
Academic Policies and Procedures .................................................................................................................... 30
Declaring or Changing a Major or Certificate (Undergraduate Catalog) .......................................................... 30
GPA Requirements (Graduate Catalog)............................................................................................................. 30
Grades and Notations/How to Calculate Your Grade-Point Average (GPA) (Undergraduate and Graduate
Catalog) .............................................................................................................................................................. 31
I - Incomplete .................................................................................................................................................................................. 31
Admission Requirements (Undergraduate Catalog) ....................................................................................... 32
Applicants 19 Years Old or Younger................................................................................................................. 32
Application Instructions ..................................................................................................................................... 33
Admission of Previously Enrolled (Readmit) Students ..................................................................................... 33
Admission of Non-degree-Seeking Students ..................................................................................................... 33
Admission Notification ...................................................................................................................................... 34
College Credit in High School ........................................................................................................................... 34
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) ................................................................................................... 34
Alternative Credit Options/Prior Learning Assessment (Undergraduate Catalog) ..................................... 34
Advanced Placement Examinations ................................................................................................................... 35
Course Credit Awards for Advanced Placement Exams ............................................................................. 35
Admissions (Graduate Catalog) ........................................................................................................................ 35
Minimum Admission Requirements by the Office of Graduate Studies ........................................................... 35
Registration and Records ................................................................................................................................... 36
Waitlist (Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog) ................................................................................................ 36
Graduate Academic Regulations (Graduate Catalog)..................................................................................... 36
Simultaneous Enrollment ................................................................................................................................... 36
Individual Course Requirements........................................................................................................................ 36
Transfer Credit ................................................................................................................................................... 37
College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering, and Design.......................................................................... 38
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Certificate ............................................................................................................ 38
College of Business .............................................................................................................................................. 38
Mission .............................................................................................................................................................. 38
Bachelor of Science Degree Programs ........................................................................................................... 39
Bachelor of Arts Degree Program .................................................................................................................. 39
Business Minor ................................................................................................................................................. 39
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International Business Concentration and Minor ........................................................................................ 39
College of Business Prerequisite and Attendance Policy ............................................................................. 40
Business Program Residency Requirements ................................................................................................. 40
Business Degree Program Planning ............................................................................................................... 40
Minors in the College of Business ................................................................................................................... 40
Certificates in the College of Business ........................................................................................................... 40
Economics Major, B.S. ...................................................................................................................................... 41
Human Resource Management Major, B.S. ...................................................................................................... 48
Operations Management Major, B.S. ................................................................................................................ 51
Affordable Housing Management Certificate .................................................................................................... 55
College of Health and Human Sciences ............................................................................................................ 56
Dietetic Internship .............................................................................................................................................. 57
Community Health Educator Certificate ........................................................................................................... 58
Community Health Worker Certificate .............................................................................................................. 59
College of Letters, Arts and Sciences ................................................................................................................ 60
Art History, Theory, and Criticism Major, B.A. ................................................................................................ 60
Meteorology Minor ............................................................................................................................................. 63
Undergraduate Studies ....................................................................................................................................... 64
Center for Individualized Learning .................................................................................................................... 64
Student Resources ............................................................................................................................................... 66
Course Descriptions (Undergraduate) .............................................................................................................. 68
Course Descriptions (Graduate) ........................................................................................................................ 73
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Accreditation and Recognition
Program Accreditation
Individual academic programs within the following areas are accredited or approved by the following agencies:
Program
Accreditation/Approval Agency
Accounting*
,
**
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business (AACSB), 777 S. Harbour Island Blvd.,
Suite 750,
Tampa, FL
33602, 813-769-6500
Approved by the Colorado State Board of Accountancy, 1560
Broadway #1350, Denver, CO
80202
Art*
Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and
Design, 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190
-
5248, 703
-437-0700
Athletic Training Education Program*
Human Performance and Sport
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic
Training Education (CAATE); 2201 Double Creek Drive, Suite
5006, Round Rock, TX 78664; (512) 733
-9700;
Aviation and Aerospace Science**
Approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA),
Aviation & Space Education, 800 Independence Ave SW,
Washington, DC 20591
Banking*
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business (AACSB), 777 S. Harbour Island Blvd., Suite 750,
Tampa, FL
33602, 813-769-6500
Business Administration*
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business (AACSB), 777 S. Harbour Island Blvd., Suite 750,
Tampa, FL
33602, 813-769-6500
Business Intelligence*
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business (AACSB), 777 S. Harbour Island Blvd., Suite 750,
Tampa, FL
33602, 813-769-6500
Center for Addiction Studies*
Accredited by the National Addiction Studies Accreditation
Commission,
1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 201, Alexandria,
VA 22314
44 Canal Center Plaza, Ste 301, Alexandria, VA
22314
, 703.562.0211 703-741-7686
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Chemistry**
Approved by the American Chemical Society, 1155 Sixteenth St
NW, Washington, DC 20036
Civil Engineering Technology*
Electrical Engineering Technology*
Mechanical Engineering Technology*
Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation
Commission of ABET, 415 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD
21201 Telephone: (410) 347
-7700
Communication Design*
Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and
Design, 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190
-
5248, 703
-437-0700
Computer Engineering*
Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation
Commission of ABET, 415 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD
21201 Telephone: (410) 347
-7700
Computer Information Systems*
Accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of
ABET, 415 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Telephone: (410) 347
-7700
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business (AACSB), 777 S. Harbour Island Blvd., Suite 750,
Tampa, FL
33602, 813-769-6500
Computer Science*
Accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of
ABET, 415 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Telephone: (410) 347
-7700
Certified Addiction Counselor**
Approved by the Colorado Department of Human Services,
Division of
Behavioral Health, CO Department of State, 1700
Broadway, Suite 200, Denver, CO
80290, 303-894-2200
Cybersecurity*
National Security Agency, Center of Academic Excellence-
Defense (NSA CAE
-CD), 9800 Savage Rd., Suite 6272, Fort
George
G. Meade, MD, 20755-6000, 301-688-6311,
caepmo_uwe@uwe.nsa.gov
Didactics*
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
(ACEND), 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL
60606
-6995, 800-877-
1600 ext. 5400, email: acend@eatright.org.
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Economics* (BS Only)
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business (AACSB), 777 S. Harbour Island Blvd., Suite 750,
Tampa, FL
33602, 813-769-6500
Electrical Engineering Technology*
Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation
Commission of ABET, 415 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD
21201 Telephone: (410) 347
-7700
Entrepreneurship*
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business (AACSB), 777 S. Harbour Island Blvd., Suite 750,
Tampa, FL 33602, 813
-769-6500
Exercise Science*
Human Performance and Sport
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health
Education Programs
, Committee on Accreditation for the
Exercise Sciences
, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756 9355
-
113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775, Phone: 727-210-2350
Finance*
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business (AACSB), 777 S. Harbour Island Blvd., Suite 750,
Tampa, FL
33602, 813-769-6500
Global Business Studies*
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business (AACSB), 777 S.
Harbour Island Blvd., Suite 750,
Tampa, FL 33602, 813
-769-6500
Health Care Management*
Accredited by the Association of University Programs in Health
Administration, 2000 14th St North, Suite 780, Arlington, VA
22201 Phone: 202
-638-1448; Fax: 202-638-3429; email:
aupha@aupha.org
Human Resource Management*
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business (AACSB), 777 S. Harbour Island Blvd., Suite 750,
Tampa, FL
33602, 813-769-6500
Human Services**
Approved by the Council for Standards in Human Services
Education,
3337 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 9600 SW
Oak St, Ste 565 Portland, OR 97223, 503
-253-9385
Addictions Studies Concentration:
National Addiction Studies
Accreditation Commission
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Industrial Design*
Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and
Design, 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190
-
5248, Phone: 703
-437-0700
International Business*
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business (AACSB), 777 S. Harbour Island Blvd., Suite 750,
Tampa, FL 33602, 813
-769-6500
K-12 Physical Education*
Reauthorized by the Colorado Department of Education, 1560
Broadway, Suite 1600, Denver, CO
80202
Accredited by National Association for Sport & Physical
Education (NASPE)/Council for the Accreditation of Educator
Preparation (CAEP), 1140 19th St NW, Suite 400 Washington,
DC 20036
Management*
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business (AACSB), 777 S. Harbour Island Blvd., Suite 750,
Tampa, FL
33602, 813-769-6500
Marketing*
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business
(AACSB), 777 S. Harbour Island Blvd., Suite 750,
Tampa, FL
33602, 813-769-6500
Mechanical Engineering Technology*
Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation
Commission of ABET, 415 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD
21201 Telephone: (410) 347
-7700
Music*
Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music,
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA
20190-5248,
703
-437-0700
Nursing*
Accredited by the Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education
(CCNE), 655 K
Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001,
Phone:202
-887-6791 463-6930
Approved by the State Board of Nursing
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350, Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303
-894-2430
Human Nutrition-Dietetics Nutrition and Dietetics*
The Human Nutrition – Dietetics Nutrition and Dietetics Major
includes a didactic program in dietetics (DPD) accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
(ACEND), 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000 2190, Chicago,
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IL 60606-6995, 312-899-0040 800/877-1600 ext. 5400, email:
acend@eatright.org.
Operations Management*
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business (AACSB), 777 S. Harbour Island Blvd., Suite 750,
Tampa, FL
33602, 813-769-6500
Professional Selling*
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business (AACSB), 777 S. Harbour Island Blvd., Suite 750,
Tampa, FL
33602, 813-769-6500
Real Estate*
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business (AACSB), 777 S. Harbour
Island Blvd., Suite 750,
Tampa, FL
33602, 813-769-6500
Recreation Professions*
Accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation,
Tourism and Related Professions, 22377 Belmont Ridge Rd,
Ashburn, VA 20148, 800
-626-6772
Social Work*
Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, 1701 Duke
Street, Suite 200,
333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 400,
Alexandria,
VA 22314, (703) 683
-8080
Sport Management*
Human Performance and Sport
Accredited by The Commission on Sport Management
Accreditation (COSMA).
418 N. Granada Street, Arlington, VA
22203
2236 Water Blossom Lane, Fort Collins, CO 80526 202-
329
-1189
Teacher Education*
Reauthorized by the Colorado Department of Education, 1560
Broadway, Suite 1600, Denver, CO 80202
Theatre*
Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre,
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA
20190-5248,
703
-437-0700
* Accreditation / ** Approval / *** Endorsed
Accredited Student Services
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Counseling Center
International Association of Counseling Services, 101 S. Whiting
St. Suite 211 Alexandria, VA 22304, 703
-823-9840
Health Center
Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, 5250 Old
Orchard Road, Suite 200, Skokie, IL 60077, 847.853.6060,
email: info@aaahc.org
Student Academic Services, Supplemental Instruction Program
International Center for Supplemental Instruction (ICSI), 5000
Holmes St., Kansas City, MO 64110
-2446, 816-235-
1174, email:
icsi@umkc.edu
College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA
),
International Peer Educator Training Program Certification,
Level 3 (IPTPC). 262 W. Main Street, Wales, WI, 53183, 414
-
908
-4961 ext. 107
University Recognition and Awards
• MSU Denver is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution. A Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) is a federal designation by the U.S.
Department of Education that acknowledges colleges and universities with 25% or more total undergraduate Hispanic/Latina/o/x full-time
equivalent (FTE) student enrollment.
• MSU Denver has been named the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities' Outstanding HACU-Member Institution for 2021.
The national award recognizes and honors extraordinary support of HACU's mission and MSU Denver's important contributions to the
educational success of underserved populations, particularly Latinx students. For 34 years, MSU Denver has been a supportive member of
HACU, and accessibility, diversity and inclusion have been core tenets of the university's mission since its inception. The university has
hosted the HACU Emerging Leaders Summit, university staff have attended the annual Capitol Forum, and MSU Denver students have
participated in HACU scholarship and internship programs.
• Metropolitan State University of Denver earned another prestigious honor for its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion when
University leaders accepted a 2024 Leaders in Diversity Award from the Denver Business Journal. MSU Denver was one of 11
organizations honored at the June 20 awards ceremony, which also recognized 10 individual DEI leaders.
• MSU Denver earned a Gold Seal from the All In Campus Democracy Challenge for nonpartisan student-voter participation in the 2020
Presidential Election. Total student-voter participation at MSU Denver rose from 65.9% in 2016 (compared with a 50.4% voting rate
among all higher-education institutions) to 75.4% in 2020 (compared with 66% across all institutions). This earned the University
recognition in All In’s gold category, which honors institutions that achieve a student-voter participation rate of 70% to 80%. The award
was announced during the organization’s third biennial awards ceremony Monday November 9, 2021.
• MSU Denver made the honor roll of Washington Monthly’s 2021 America’s Best Colleges for Student Voting. With the rise of youth
voters, Washington Monthly sought to recognize universities whose administrations actively support student-voting organizers. To land a
spot on this year’s Washington Monthly honor roll, institutions had to show repeated commitment to increasing student voting. Among
several qualification requirements, MSU Denver made the University’s 2016 and 2018 National Study of Learning, Voting and
Engagement data publicly available.
• In 2020, Campus Compact recognized MSU Denver with the Richard Guarasci Award for Institutional Transformation for its
demonstrated “efforts to address issues of public concern by aligning teaching, research, practice, and values in service of the common
good.” More specifically, the university was granted the award “for its comprehensive, institution-wide approach to planning for
institutional change, which has included a Civic Action Plan, emerging assessment, connected efforts across departments, and clarity
around institutional goals. As an urban land-grant institution, MSU Denver has committed to being an institution of the city, an integral,
visible part of the communities within which it exists. MSU Denver demonstrates a clear and active commitment to strengthening its
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understanding of urban issues and to partnering with and serving its neighbor organizations in order to better meet the needs of the
metropolitan area.”
• In 2017, MSU Denver received the award for the Highest Undergraduate Voting Rate from All In Campus Democracy Challenge with a
total of 65.3% of undergraduate students who voted.
Administration (Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs)
Office of the President
President
Janine Davidson, Ph.D.
Vice President for Administration/Chief Operating Officer
Larry Sampler, M.A.
Chief of Staff
Edward J. Brown Jr. M.B.A.
Presidential Faculty Fellow
Kelly Evans Grieshaber, Ph.D.
Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs
Laura Niesen de Abruña, Ph.D.
Interim Deputy Provost
Marie T. Mora, Ph.D. Jeffrey Newcomer, Ph.D.
Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion
Michael Benitez, Ph.D.
Chief Strategy Officer
James Mejía, M.B.A., M.P.P.
Vice President for Student Affairs
Will Simpkins, Ed.D.
Vice President of University Advancement and Executive Director of the MSU Denver
Foundation Christine Márquez-Hudson, M.N.M.
General Counsel and Secretary to the Board of Trustees
David Fine, Esq.
Deputy General Counsel
Nicholas Stancil, Esq.
Interim Executive Director, Office of Equal Opportunity Title IX & ADA Coordinator
Camille Torres, J.D.
Executive Director of HSI Initiatives and Inclusion
Manuel Del Real, Ph.D.
Director of Athletics
Todd Thurman, M.Ed.
Vice President of Government and External Affairs
Kaycee Gerhart, B.S.
Director of External Affairs
Michael A. Ramsey, M.A.
Strategy
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Chief Strategy Officer
James Mejía, M.B.A., M.P.P.
Director of University Strategy
Meredith Jeffers, Ph.D.
Interim Director of Data and Analytics
Buffy Ribble, Ph.D.
Sr. Director for Strategic Infrastructure & Development
Christopher Bennett, M.B.A.
Academic Affairs Division
Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Laura Niesen de Abruña, Ph.D.
Interim Deputy Provost
Marie T. Mora, Ph.D. Jeffrey Newcomer, Ph.D.
President, Council of Chairs and Directors
Jess Retrum, Ph.D.
President, Faculty Senate
Elizabeth Goodnick, Ph.D.
Budget Director
Neilsun Valenski, M.S.
Faculty Affairs
Associate Vice President for Faculty Affairs
Catherine Kleier, Ph.D.
Director of Faculty Affairs AI and VR/AR Initiatives
Sam Jay, Ph.D.
Undergraduate Studies
Associate Vice President of Undergraduate Studies
Elizabeth Parmelee, Ph.D.
Director of Academic Services
Hediyeh Arasteh, M.A.
Director of Advising Systems
Stephanie Allen, M.A.
Director of the Center for Individualized Learning
Sara Jackson Shumate, Ph.D.
Director of the Honors Program
Megan Hughes, Ph.D.
Executive Director of the Office of International Studies
Akbarali Thobhani, Ph.D.
Faculty Director of Undergraduate Research
Kristy Duran, Ph.D.
Director of the One World One Water Center
Nona Shipman, M.A.
Academic Department Coordinator, ROTC Office
Lillian Manygoats
Director of the Writing Center
Elizabeth Kleinfeld, Ph.D.
Administration, Finance and Facilities Division
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Office of the Vice President for Administration, Finance and Facilities
Vice President for Administration/Chief Operating Officer
Larry Sampler, M.A.
Associate Vice President of Administration and Finance
Jim Carpenter, M.P.P.
Chief of Staff to the Vice President for Administration
Leone Schulz Dick, B.A
CIO/Associate Vice President Information Technology Services
Kevin Taylor, M.B.A.
Director of Accounting Services, Controller
Liza Larsen, M.B.A, C.P.A.
Director of Budget/Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Rauch
Bursar
Mike McCabe
Director of Human Resources
Stacy Dvergsdal, B.A.
Deputy CIO
Nick Pistentis, M.S.
Director of ITS Infrastructure Services and Chief Information Security Officer
Michael Hart, B.S.
Director of Operations and Maintenance
Sharon Lorince, M.B.A.
Director of Planning, Design, and Construction
Joseph Schalk, M.P.A
President, Staff Senate
Ruby Matheny, B.A.
Student Affairs Division
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
Vice President for Student Affairs
Will Simpkins, Ed.D.
Chief of Staff to the Vice President of Student Affairs
Emily Willan, B.S.
Classroom to Career Hub
Associate Vice President of Classroom to Career Initiatives
Adrienne Martinez, M.S.W.
Director for Faculty Engagement & Experiential Learning
Alyssa Marks, M.S.W.
Director of Career Engagement
Bridgette Coble, Ph.D.
Executive Director of Industry Partnerships
Maluwa Behringer, B.S.
Assistant Vice President of Student Success
Nahum Kisner, M.S.
Director of Scholar Support and Retention
Lauren Koppel, M.A.
Director of College Completion and Student Success Initiatives
Matthew Kring, M.A.
Enrollment Management
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Chief Enrollment Officer
Long Huynh, D.B.A.
Executive Director of Admissions and Outreach
Vaughn Toland, M.A.
Director of Admissions Internal Operations
Marlynn Rocha-Vasquez, B.A.
Director of Enrollment Management Call Center
Nick Grissom, B.A.
Executive Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships
Kerline Eglaus, Ed.D.
Director of Financial Aid Operations
Yared Belete, M.S.T.
Director of Financial Aid Systems
Michael Nguyen, B.S.
Director of Financial Aid Compliance
Jennifer Helgeson, B.A.
Executive Director of Orientation, Transition, and Reengagement
Megan Scherzberg, Ph.D.
Director, Orientation, Transition, and Retention
John Babcock, M.Ed.
Director, Transfer and Adult Student Services
Tiffani Baldwin, Ph.D.
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Vacant
Registrar
Connie Sanders, B.S.
Director of Testing Services
Russell Reynolds, B.A.
Director of the Center for Urban Education and TRIO High School Upward Bound
Janelle Henderson, B.A. Vacant
Academic Administrators
College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering, and Design
Interim Dean
Jeffrey Newcomer, Ph.D. Steve Beaty, Ph.D.
Associate Dean
Brooke Evans, Ph.D.
Director, Institute for Advanced Manufacturing Sciences
Mark Yoss, B.S
Chair, Aviation and Aerospace Science
Jeffrey Forrest, Ph.D.
Chair, Computer Sciences
Feng Jiang, Ph.D.
Chair, Engineering and Engineering Technology
Fred Barlow, Ph.D.
Chair, Industrial Design
Jinseup (Ted) Shin, M.F.A.
Director of the Cybersecurity Center
Richard Mac Namee, MCGI
College of Business
Dean
Ann B. Murphy, Ph.D.
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Associate Dean
Ethan P. Waples, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean
Pamela Packer, M.S.
Chair, Accounting
Gregory Clifton, J.D.
Chair, Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics
Abel Moreno, Ph.D.
Chair, Economics
Alexandre Padilla, Ph.D.
Chair, Finance
Paul Camp Silu Cheng, Ph.D.
Chair, Management
Debora Gilliard, Ph.D.
Chair, Marketing
Sally Baalbaki-Yassine, Ph.D.
College of Health and Human Sciences
Inaugural Dean
Hope Szypulski, DNP
Associate Dean
Joanne Bailey, Ph.D.
Associate Dean
Rachel Sinley, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean for Enrollment and Operations
Amy Middleton, M.S.
Grant Director
Dawn Matera Bassett, Ph.D.
Marketing and Communication Strategist/Senior Copywriter
Cory Phare, M.A.
Chair, Criminal Justice and Criminology
Andrea Borrego, Ph.D.
Director of Development and Partnerships, Health Institute
Emily Matuszewicz, D.C.
Chair, Exercise and Sport Sciences
Chad Harris, Ph.D.
Chair, Health Professions
Kevin Zeiler, J.D.
Chair, Human Services and Counseling
Tricia Hudson-Matthew, Ph.D.
Chair, Nursing
Jenny Allert, D.N.P.
Chair, Nutrition
Rachel Sinley, Ph.D. Ann Diker, Ph.D.
Chair, Social Work
Jessica Retrum, Ph.D.
Chair, Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences
Jessica Rossi-Katz, Ph.D.
College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
Dean
John Masserini, D.M.A.
Associate Dean
Ibon Izurieta, Ph.D. Vacant
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Associate Dean
Ting Jiang, Ph.D.
Associate Dean
Daniel Lair, Ph.D.
Associate Dean
Katia Campbell, Ph.D.
Interim Chair, Africana Studies
John Masserini, D.M.A. Jasmine Harris, Ph.D.
Chair, Art
Deanne Pytlinksi Matt Jenkins, Ph.D.
Chair, Biology
Jennifer Gagliardi-Seeley, Ph.D.
Chair, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Andrew Bonham, Ph.D.
Chair, Chicano Studies
Adriana Nieto, Ph.D.
Chair, Communication Studies
Eric James, Ph.D.
Department Chair, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Ford Lux Gabrielle Katz, Ph.D.
Chair, English
Andreas Mueller, Ph.D. Wendolyn Weber, Ph.D.
Chair, History
Matthew Makley, Ph.D.
Chair, Journalism and Media Production
Christopher Jennings, Ph.D.
Interim Chair, Mathematics and Statistics
Henricus Bouwmeester John Carter, Ph.D.
Chair, World Languages
Maria Akrabova, Ph.D.
Chair, Music
Brandon Matthews, Ph.D.
Chair, Philosophy
Caleb Cohoe, Ph.D.
Chair, Physics
Ford Lux, Ph.D.
Chair, Political Science
Robert Preuhs, Ph.D.
Chair, Psychological Sciences
Lisa Badanes, Ph.D.
Chair, Sociology and Anthropology
Nicholas Recker, Ph.D.
Chair, Theatre and Dance
Jacob Welch, M.F.A.
Director of the Gender Institute for Teaching and Advocacy
Anahi Russo Garrido, Ph.D.
Director of the Center for Advanced STEM Education
Hsiu-Ping Liu, Ph.D.
Director of the First Year Writing
Justin Young, Ph.D.
Director of the Family Literacy Program
Adriann Wycoff, Ph.D.
Director of the Writing Center
Elizabeth Kleinfeld, Ph.D.
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School of Education
Dean
Elizabeth Hinde, Ph.D.
Associate Dean
Lisa Altemueller, Ed.D. Chandra Diaz, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean, Office of Clinical Experiences and Partnerships
Bryan Bohanan, Ed.D.
Chair, Elementary Education and Literacy
Corey Sell, Ph.D.
Chair, Secondary, K-12, and Educational Technology
Roland Schendel, Ph.D.
Chair, Special Education, Early Childhood and Culturally/Linguistically Diverse Education
Kathy Whitmore, Ph.D.
Director, Graduate Programs
Brittany Lane, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Office of Education Solutions
Andy Thyrring, Ed.D.
Director, Alternative Licensure Program
Stephanie Cavallaro
Director, Call Me MiSTER Program
Rashad Anderson, Ph.D.
School of Hospitality
Interim Dean
Annie Butler Lynn Minnaert, Ph.D.
Chair, Rita and Navin Dimond Department of Hotel Management
Eric Olson, Ph.D
Director of Student Services and Operations
Jimi Webb, B.A.
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Faculty (Undergraduate Catalog)
Abell, Marin
Assistant Associate Professor-Art
B.F.A., James Madison University; M.F.A., Ohio University
Adibifar, Karam
Associate Professor-Sociology
B.S., Metropolitan State University of Denver; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.S., University of
Colorado-Denver; Ph.D., South Dakota State University
Allen, Rosemarie
Associate Professor-Early Childhood Education
B.A., California State University; M.Ed., Lesley University; Ed.D., University of Colorado-Denver
Borrego, Andrea Rae
Chair and Associate Professor-Criminal Justice & Criminology
B.A., University of Notre Dame; M.S., Ph.D., Arizona State University
Brower, Emily
Associate Professor-Nursing
B.S., Colorado University, Beth-El School of Nursing; M.S., Grand Canyon University
Castle, Jeremiah J.
Assistant Associate Professor-Political Science
B.A., Hanover College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame
Cheng, Silu
AssistantChair and Associate Professor-Finance
B.A., Hunan University; M.S. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Ph.D., Kent State University
Dhoot, Sonny
Assistant Associate Professor-Gender, Women and Sexualities Studies
B.A., University of Lethbridge; M.A., Queen's University; Ph.D., University of Toronto
EchoHawk, Barbara
Associate Professor-Geology
B.S., Michigan State University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Colorado-Boulder
Evans-Grieshaber, Kelly Michelle
Assistant Associate Professor-Exercise and Sport Sciences
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Fry, Brendan C.
Associate Professor-Mathematics
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Arizona-Tucson
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Geinitz, Steven
Assistant Associate Professor-Computer Sciences
B.S., Metropolitan State University of Denver; M.S., University of Colorado; Ph.D. University of Zurich
Goodnick, Elizabeth E.
Associate Professor-Philosophy
B.A., University of Illinois-Chicago; M.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan
Hammond, John J.
Associate Professor-Journalism & Media Production
B.A., Metropolitan State University of Denver; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout
Hasley, Joseph P.
Associate Professor-Computer Information Systems & Business Analytics
B.A., M.A., University of Iowa; Ph.D., University of Colorado-Denver
Heiss, Cynthia
Associate Professor of Nutrition
B.S., Texas Christian University; M.S., Colorado State University; Ph.D., Texas Woman's University
James, Eric Preston
Chair and Associate Professor-Communication Studies
B.A., University of New Mexico; M.A., University of North Texas; Ph.D., Texas A&M University
Jeffers, Meredith
Professor-World Languages
B.A., Lafayette College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado-Boulder
Kendall, Brenden E.
Associate Professor-Communication Studies
B.A., University of Montana; M.S., Ph.D., University of Utah
Lazorski, Megan S.
Assistant Associate Professor-Chemistry and Biochemistry
B.A., College of Wooster; Ph.D., Colorado State University
Lee, Yishi
Assistant Associate Professor-Engineering
B.S., M.S. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Ph.D., University of Denver
Maestrejuan, Andrea Rene
Associate Professor-History
B.S., University of California-Irvine; M.A., University of California-Riverside; Ph.D., University of California-
Los Angeles
Maldonado, Edgar
Associate Professor-Computer Information Systems & Business Analytics
B.S., Simon Bolivar University-Venezuela; Ph.D., Penn State University
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Nemec, Rebbecca L.
Associate Professor-Nursing
B.S.N., University of Arkansas; M.S.N., University of Colorado-Colorado Springs
O'Hara, Brian
Assistant Associate Professor-Sociology and Anthropology
B.A., Colorado State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Olson, Eric
Chair and Associate Professor-Dimond School of Hotel Management/Hospitality, Tourism & Events
MBA-Stetson University, Ph.D., University of Central Florida
Pittman, Daniel
Assistant Associate Professor-Computer Sciences
M.S. University of Denver, Ph.D., University of Denver
Riaz, Sanaa
Associate Professor-Anthropology
B.A., M.A., University of Karachi; M.A., University of Massachusetts-Boston; Ph.D., University of Arkansas
Roberts, Gene B.
Associate Professor-Music
B.M., St. Louis Conservatory of Music; M.M., University of Houston
Sanchez, Alfredo
Assistant Associate Professor-Journalism & Media Production
B.A., Louisiana State University; M.A., Texas Southern University
Schmidt, Kathryn
Assistant Associate Professor-Philosophy
B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., Ph.D., Washington University
Sinley, Rachel C.
Chair and Associate Professor-Nutrition
B.S., Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.P.H., University of Minnesota-Minneapolis
Szypulski, Hope N.
Professor-Nursing
B.A., Carroll College; M.S., D.N.P., University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Thareja, Garvita
Assistant Associate Professor-Health Professions
B.S., Delhi University; M.B.A., Sharda University; M.S., Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University
Trammell, Rebecca W.
Professor-Criminal Justice & Criminology
B.A., California State University-San Diego; M.A., Ph.D., University of California-Irvine
Walsh-Aziz, Marcia
Assistant Associate Professor-Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences
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B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; M.S., Nazareth College of Rochester-NY; Ph.D., University of
Colorado-Boulder
Wright, Devon A.
Assistant Associate Professor-Africana Studies
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Florida International University
Emeritus
Aubrey, James Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus - English
Chavez, Loretta Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus – Special Education, Early Childhood Education, and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse
Education
Chu, Antonio Ph.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus - Philosophy
Doe, Sandra Ed.D.
Professor Emeritus - English
Dollard, Clark Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus – Mathematics and Statistics
Foster, Joan Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus – Biology
Frésquez, Carlos M.F.A.
Professor Emeritus - Art
Heyl, Kathy M.S.
Associate Dean Emeritus - Nutrition
Hoffman, David Lynn Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus - Management
Kessel, Richard Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus – Communication Studies
Lamb, John Jackson M.B.A.
Professor Emeritus – Restaurant Management
Leonard, Stephen Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus - History
Lollar, Karen Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus – Communication Studies
Perry Evenstad, Jan Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus – Secondary Education, K-12 Education, and Educational Technology
Ruderman, Renee M.A.
Professor Emeritus – English
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Shevalier, Zoe Rae Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus – Sociology and Anthropology
Wagner, Richard Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus – Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Xiansheng, Tian Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus – History
Faculty (Graduate Catalog)
• Master of Business Administration Faculty
• Master of Science in Clinical Behavioral Health, Emphasis in Addictions Counseling Faculty
• Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction Faculty
• Master of Science in Cybersecurity Faculty
• Master of Health Administration Faculty
• Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Faculty
• Master of Professional Accountancy Faculty
• Master of Social Work Faculty
• Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Faculty
• Master of Arts in Teaching Faculty
Faculty members who are expected to teach or mentor graduate students are required to hold a Graduate Faculty Appointment. Graduate Faculty
Appointments are submitted to MSU Denver Graduate Studies by the Graduate Program Director in whose program the faculty member will serve as
instructor.
Master of Business Administration Faculty
Dr. Angelica Bahl, Professor of Marketing
BA, MA, Far-Eastern Institute of Trade; PhD, G.V. Plekhanov Academy of Economics
Dr. Gregory S. Black, Professor of Marketing
BA, Brigham Young University; MBA, Brigham Young University; PhD, Washington State University
Dr. Yunkyang Cho, Assistant Professor of Management
B.Sc., M.Sc., Seoul National University, South Korea; M.B.A., University of Guelph-Canada; Ph.D., University of Western Ontario-Canada
Dr. Alex Fayman, Associate Professor- Finance
B.A., Knox College; M.S., Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
Dr. Julian Friedland, Assistant Professor-Marketing
B.A., University of Colorado-Boulder; M.A., San Francisco State University; Ph.D., University of Paris 1-Pantheon Sorbonne
Dr. Glen Furton, Assistant Professor-Economics
B.S., University of Colorado-Colorado Springs; M.S., Texas Tech University; Ph.D., Texas Tech University
Dr. Joseph Hasley, Associate Professor-Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics
B.A., M.A., University of Iowa; Ph.D., University of Colorado-Denver
Dr. Viktor Kiss, Assistant Professor of CIS & BA
B.A., M.A., Middlesex University of London; Ph.D., University of Pecs-Hungary
Dr. Edgar Maldonado, Associate Professor-Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics
B.S., Simon Bolivar University-Venezuela; Ph.D., Penn State University
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Dr. Alexandre Padilla, Chair and Professor of Economics
BS, Universite de Droit, d'Economie, et des Sciences d'Aix-Marseille III; MA., Universite de Droit, d'Economie, et des Sciences d'Aix-Marseille III;
PhD, Universite de Droit, d'Economie, et des Sciences d'Aix-Marseille III
Dr. Letitia Pleis, Professor-Accounting
B.B.A., M.B.A., University of Central Arkansas; Ph.D., University of Northern Texas; C.P.S.; C.M.A.; C.F.M.
Dr. Salina Siddique, Associate Professor-Accounting
M.P.A.C.C., University College Central Queensland; Ph.D., Victoria University-Melbourne, Australia
Dr. Johannes Hendrik Snyman, Professor of Management
BA, Harding University; MA, Radford University; MBA, New Mexico State University; PhD, New Mexico State University
Master of Science in Clinical Behavioral Health, Emphasis in Addictions
Counseling
Dr. Annie Butler, Professor of Human Services and Counseling
BS, Psychology, Colorado State University; MA Counseling Psychology, Counselor Education, University of Colorado at Denver; MP, Human and
Social Services, Walden University; PhD, Human and Social Services, Walden University
Ms. Claire Critchlow, Faculty in Human Services and Counseling
BA Psychology University of Missouri: Kansas City; MA Mental Health Counseling: Southeast Missouri State University; EdS Counselor Education
and Supervision: Southeast Missouri State University; BA Psychology University of Missouri: Kansas City; BA Psychology University of Missouri:
Kansas City; PhD student, Counselor Education and Supervision, University of Northern Colorado
Mr. Patrick Griswold, Associate Professor of Human Services and Counseling
AB, Psychology, Hamilton College; MEd, Counseling Psychology, University of Massachusetts; MSN, Nursing Education, University of
Massachusetts-Graduate School of Nursing; Clinical Fellow, Addictions Studies, Harvard Medical School, Center for Addictions Studies
Mr. Jason Rose, Assistant Professor of Human Services and Counseling
BA, Music Theory & Composition, Whitman College; MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Argosy University; PhD Candidate, Counselor
Education and Supervision, University of Northern Colorado
Dr. Tricia Hudson Matthew, Associate Professor of Human Services and Counseling
BS, Human Services, Metropolitan State University of Denver; MA, Community Counseling, University of Northern Colorado; EdD, Counselor
Education and Supervision, Argosy, University of Denver
Dr. Shawn Worthy, Professor of Human Services and Counseling
BA, Mass Communication, University of Illinois; MA, Clinical Psychology, Northern Illinois University; PhD, Clinical Psychology, Northern
Illinois University
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction Faculty
Dr. Rosemarie Allen, Associate Professor-Special Education, Early Childhood, & Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education
B.A., California State University; M.Ed., Lesley University; Ed.D., University of Colorado-Denver
Dr. Philip Bernhardt, Professor-Secondary Education, K-12 Education & Educational Technology
B.A., University of North Carolina; M.A., Boston University School of Education; Ed.D., George Washington University
Dr. P. Charlie Buckley, Associate Professor-Special Education, Early Childhood, & Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education
B.S., M.S., Colorado State University; Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado
Dr. Kara Halley, Associate Professor-Special Education, Early Childhood, & Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education
B.A., Adams State University; M.A., Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado
Dr. Tina Herring, Professor-Special Education, Early Childhood, & Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education
B.A., University of Washington; M.Ed., Lewis and Clark College; Ph.D., Ohio State University
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Dr. Dorothy Shapland, Associate Professor-Special Education, Early Childhood, & Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education
B.A., Muhlenberg College; M.A., University of Denver; Ed.D., University of Colorado-Denver
Dr. Kathryn Young, Professor-Secondary Education, K-12 Education & Educational Technology
B.A., University of North Carolina; M.A., North Carolina Central University; Ph.D., University of California-Berkeley
Master of Science in Cybersecurity Faculty
Dr. Steven Beaty, Chair and Professor of Computer Sciences
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Colorado State University
Dr. Meg Bertoni, Affiliate Faculty, Criminal Justice and Criminology
B.F.A., Emerson College; M.T.S., Harvard University; Ph.D., University of Denver
Dr. Andrea Borrego, Chair and Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology
B.A., University of Notre Dame; M.S., Ph.D., Arizona State University
Dr. Janos Fustos, Professor of Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Veszprem-Hungary
Dr. William Gaines, Affiliate Faculty, Criminal Justice and Criminology
B.S., M.S., Florida State University; M.S., Florida International University; Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University
Dr. Henry Jackson, Jr., Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology
B.S., Wichita State University; M.P.A., University of Kansas; Ph.D., Kansas State University
Shane Jackson, Lecturer, Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics
M.S., University of Denver
Dr. Di Jia, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology
B.S., Hebei University of Economics and Business; M.A., Chinese People's Public Security University; Ph.D., Sam Houston State University
Dr. Feng Jiang, Associate Professor of Computer Sciences
B.S., Minzu University of China-Beijing; M.S., Chinese Academy of Science-Beijing, China; Ph.D., Purdue University
Darron Johnson, Affiliate Faculty, Computer Sciences
B.S., Trident University; M.S., University of Charleston
Dr. LiYing Li, Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology
B.A., Capital Normal University; M.S., University of California; Ph.D., University of Utah
Dr. Mohamed Meky, Affiliate Faculty, Computer Sciences
B.S., M.S., Alexandria University, Egypt; Ph.D., Graduate Center of City University of New York
Dr. Abel Moreno, Chair and Professor of Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics
B.S., Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey; M.S., Ph.D., North Dakota State University
Dr. Denise Mowder, Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology
B.A., University of Colorado-Denver; J.D., Willamette University College of Law; M.A., Ph.D., Washington State University
Maranda Mulder, Affiliate Faculty, Computer Sciences
B.S., Metropolitan State University of Denver; M.S., University of Colorado-Denver
Dr. Daniel Pittman, Assistant Associate Professor of Computer Sciences
B.S., University of West Florida; M.S., University of Denver; Ph.D., University of Denver
Dr. Rebecca Trammell, Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology
B.A., San Diego State University; M.A., Ph.D. University of California, Irvine
Dr. Wieying Weiying Zhu, Professor of Mathematics & Computer Sciences
B.S., Xi'an Jiaotong University; M.S., Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Ph.D., Old Dominion University
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Master of Health Administration Faculty
Mr. Garrett Chism, Health Professions
BS, Health Care Management, Metropolitan State University of Denver; MBA, Health Care Management, Regis University
Dr. Amy Dore, Professor of Health Care Management and Master of Health Administration
BS, Health Care Management, Metropolitan State University of Denver; MHS, Health Systems, University of Denver; DHA, Health Administration,
Central Michigan University
Dr. Any Draper, Adjunct Faculty
B.S., Economics and Art History, University of Kansas; M.H.A., University of Kansas Medical Center; Ph.D., Heath Administration, University of
Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Ms. Melinda Gisbert, Adjunct Faculty, Health Care Management and Master of Health Administration
B.S., Health Care Management, Metropolitan State University of Denver; M.S., Strategic Leadership in Health Care, University of Denver.
Mr. Michael Lin, Adjunct Faculty, Health Care Management and Master of Health Administration
MSPH in Health Policy and Management, University of North Carolina; Ph.D. Health Services and Policy Analysis, University of California,
Berkeley.
Mr. Jim Lord, Adjunct Faculty, Health Care Management and Master of Health Administration
B.S. Finance, St. Louis University; MHA/MBA, St. Louis University
Mr. Ezekiel Peters, Lecturer, Health Care Management, Public Health, Master of Health Administration
B.A., JD, University of Colorado.
Dr. Dea Robinson, Lecturer, Health Care Management and Master of Health Administration
M.A., Organizational Communication, University of Colorado-Denver; Ph.D., Colorado State University
Ms. Yvonne Rockwood, Adjunct faculty, Health Care Management and Master of Health Administration
MBA, Chapman University.
Dr. Erin Seedorf, Assistant Professor of Health Care Management and Master of Health Administration
BS, Psychobiology, Hastings College, MPH, Health Behavior Health Education, Michigan Public Health, DrPH, Doctor of Public Health, Colorado
School of Public Health, CU Anschutz Medical Campus
Dr. Garvita Thareja, Assistant Associate Professor of Health Professions
Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University; M.S., Middle Tennessee State University; M.B.A., Sharda University; B.S., Delhi University
Dr. Xiaohui You, Assistant Professor of Health Professions
B.A., Shandong University; B.A., University of North Carolina; M.S. University of North Carolina; M.A., University of Memphis; Ph.D., University
of Memphis
Dr. Kevin Zeiler, Professor of Health Care Management and Master of Health Administration
BS, Health Care Management, Metropolitan State University of Denver; MBA, Health Care Management, Regis University; JD, Law, University of
Denver, Sturm College of Law
Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Faculty
Dr. Micah Battson, Associate Professor of Nutrition
B.S., University of California; M.S., University of Colorado; Ph.D., Colorado State University
Dr. Jennifer Powell Bolton, Professor of Nutrition
B.S., Arizona State University; M.S., Illinois State University; Ph.D., Colorado State University; International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Lucía Briceño, Lecturer of Nutrition
B.S., R.D.N., Universidad Central de Venezuela; M.S., San Jose State University; Certified Specialist in Pediatrics; Certified Nutrition Support
Clinician
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Dr. Ann Diker, Professor of Nutrition
B.A., Briar Cliff College; R.D.N., University of California; M.S., Ph.D., Colorado State University
Dr. Diana DiMarco, Lecturer
B.S. Western Washington University; M.S. and Ph.D. University of Connecticut; R.D.N. Iowa State University
Dr. Jerald Foote, Associate Professor of Nutrition
B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.S., Ph.D., Texas Tech University
Dr. Cynthia Heiss, Associate Professor of Nutrition
B.S., Texas Christian University; M.S., Colorado State University; Ph.D., Texas Woman's University
Anne Hovinen, Lecturer of Nutrition
B.S., Colorado School of Mines; M.S., R.D.N., Colorado State University
Jesse Lunsford, Assistant Professor of Nutrition
B.A., Colorado State University; B.S., Metropolitan State University of Denver; R.D.N., Iowa State University; M.S., North Dakota State University
Dr. Melissa Masters, Professor of Nutrition
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; R.D.N., University of Utah
Dr. Erin Murray, Associate Professor of Nutrition
B.S., Colorado State University; R.D.N., Washington University; M.S.P.H., University of Colorado School of Medicine; Ph.D., Colorado State
University
Dr. Prabhdeep Sandha, Assistant Associate Professor of Nutrition
B.S., Punjab Agricultural University; R.D.N., Ohio State University; Ph.D., The University of Mississippi
Dr. Rachel Sinley, Chair and Associate Professor of Nutrition
B.S., Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.P.H., R.D.N., University of Minnesota-Minneapolis
Philip Skaff, Senior Lecturer of Nutrition
B.S., Metropolitan State University of Denver; M.S., Colorado State University; R.D.N., Department of Education, Florida
Master of Professional Accountancy Faculty
Ms. Sheri Betzer, Senior Lecturer of Accounting
B.S., Colorado Mesa State University; CPA, CFE
Ms. Amy Cardillo, Senior Lecturer of Accounting
B.S. Business Administration, Colorado State University; M.S. University of Colorado Denver; MPAcc, Metropolitan State University of Denver;
CPA
Dr. Gregory T. Clifton, Chair and Associate Professor of Accounting
B.B.A., Georgia Southern University; J.D., Thomas M. Cooley Law School; LL.M., University of Denver
Ms. Amanda "Jo" Erven, Director of Internal Audit Education and Lecturer of Accounting
B.B.A., M.A., University of Georgia; CPA, CFE, CIA
Dr. Andrew Holt, Professor of Accounting
M.Sc., Ph.D., University of London
Ms. Kristina Kesselring, Lecturer Assistant Professor of Accounting
BBA, Business Administration, Accounting, Colorado State University - Pueblo; MS, Professional Accountancy, Taxation, MSU Denver; CPA
Dr. Bill Mesa, Assistant Associate Professor, Accounting
B.S., M.S. New Mexico State University; D.M. Colorado Technical University; CPA, CGMA
Dr. Minga Negash, Professor of Accounting
B.A., Addis Ababa University; M.B.A., Catholic University of Leuven; Doctor of Economic Science, Vrije Universiteit Brussels
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Dr. Letitia Meier Pleis, Professor of Accounting
B.A., M.A., University of Central Arkansas; Ph.D., University of North Texas; CPA, CMA, CFM
Dr. Richard L. Russell, Associate Professor of Accounting
B.B.A., M.P.A., Jackson State University College of Business; J.D., University of Iowa College; CPA
Dr. Salina Siddique, Assistant Associate Professor of Accounting
M.P.A.C.C., University College Central Queensland; M.S., Ph.D., Victoria University-Melbourne, Australia
Master of Social Work Faculty
Ms. Ozy Aloziem, MSW, Lecturer in Social Work
B.A., Creighton University; M.S.W., University of Denver
Dr. Kristen Atkinson, Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.A., Eastern Michigan University; M.S.W., San Francisco State University; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago
Dr. Amanda Baranski
B.S., Central Michigan University; M.S.W., University of Michigan; DSW, Rutgers University
Dr. Dawn R. Matera Bassett, Professor of Social Work
B.S., Radford University; M.S.W., Ph.D., University of Denver
Dr. Erin Boyce, Lecturer in Social Work
B.S., M.S.W., University of Missouri-Kansas City; Ph.D., University of Denver
Ms. Bianca Brandon, Lecturer in Social Work
B.S.W., Metropolitan State University of Denver; M.S.W. Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Dr. Julie Clockston, Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.S. and MSW, Metropolitan State University of Denver; DSW, Capella University
Ms. Dr. Perri Corvino, Lecturer in Social Work
B.A., SUNY Potsdam; M.S.W., M.A., Loyola University Chicago, Ph.D., Smith College
Ms. Devon Cozens, Clinical Field Faculty Lecturer in Social Work
B.A., University of Colorado Boulder; MSW, Metropolitan State University of Denver
Ms. Esq. Lori Darnel, Associate Chair and Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.A., University of Michigan; J.D., M.S.W, University of Denver
Dr. Matthew Drake, Seenior Senior Lecturer in Social Work
B.A., Weber State University; M.S.W., University of Utah; Ph.D., Colorado State University
Dr. Shawna Farrell, Lecturer in Social Work
B.A., Humboldt State University; M.S.W, Colorado State University; Ph.D., University of Denver
Dr. Tanya Greathouse, MSW Program Director and Associate Professor of Social Work
B.A., University of Colorado-Boulder; M.S.W., University of Denver; Ph.D., Smith College
Ms. Louise Haimowitz, Senior Lecturer in Social Work
B.A., M.S.W., University of Denver
Dr. Christian Marcel Itin, Professor of Social Work
B.S., Cornell University; M.S.W., Ph.D., University of Denver
Dr. Shawna Margesson, Lecturer in Social Work
B.A., Humboldt State University; M.S.W, Colorado State University; Ph.D., University of Denver
Ms. Laura Montero, Lecturer in Social Work
B.S., Arizona State University; M.S.W., University of Michigan
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Mr. Brad Palmertree, Lecturer in Social Work
B.S., Lambuth University; M.S.W., University of Michigan
Dr. Jessica Retrum, Chair and Professor of Social Work
B.S., Illinois State University; M.S.S.W., University of Wisconsin-Madison; Ph.D., University of Denver
Dr. Eileen Starr, Associate Professor of Social Work
B.A., Marywood Catholic University; M.S.W., Ph.D., Widener University
Dr. Ann Sullivan, Clinical Field Faculty
B.S., Santa Clara University; M.S.W. and PhD., Colorado State University
Dr. Adrianna Taylor, Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.S., North Carolina State University; M.S.W. North Carolina State University, DSW, Simmons
University
Dr. Kathryn A. Trujillo, Associate Professor of Social Work
B.A., University of Colorado-Boulder; M.S.W., Ph.D., University of Denver
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Faculty
Ms. Sarah Beckman, Clinical Educator
B.S., Central Michigan University; M.A., Eastern Michigan University
Dr. Lesley Edwards-Gaither, Assistant Professor of Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences
B.S., Howard University; M.S., Miami University, Ph.D., Howard University
Dr. Kathryn Hardin, Associate Professor of Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences
B.A., St. Olaff College; M.A., University of Colorado at Boulder; Ph.D., University of Colorado School of Medicine
Ms. Ilana Oliff, Director of Clinical Education
B.A., American University; M.A., George Washington University
Dr. Jessica Rossi-Katz, Department Chair, Graduate Program Director and Professor of Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences
B.S., University of New Hampshire; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Colorado at Boulder
Dr. Marcia Walsh-Aziz, Assistant Associate Professor of Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences
B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; M.S., Nazareth College of Rochester - NY; Ph.D., University of Colorado at Boulder
Master of Arts in Teaching Faculty
Dr. Lisa Altemueller, Associate Dean and Professor of Special Education Early Childhood, & Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education
B.A., University of North Carolina; M.A., Appalachian State University; Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado
Dr. Philip Bernhardt, Professor of Secondary Education, K-12 Education & Educational Technology
B.A., University of North Carolina; M.A., Boston University School of Education; Ed.D., George Washington University
Dr. Courtney Berry, Alternative Licensure Program Faculty
B.A., University of Texas, Austin; M.A., Metropolitan State University of Denver, Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado
Ms. Jeanne Bonds, Alternative Licensure Program Faculty
B.S., Colorado State University; M.Ed., Grand Canyon University; EdS, Arkansas State University.
Dr. Pamela (Charlie) Buckley, Associate Professor of Special Education, Early Childhood, & Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education
B.S., M.S., Colorado State University; PhD., University of Northern Colorado
Dr. Rebecca Canges, Associate Professor of Special Education, Early Childhood, & Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education
B.A., M.A., California State University, Long Beach; Ed.D., University of Southern California
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Dr. Ingrid Carter, Professor of Elementary Education & Literacy
B.A., University of California-Santa Cruz; M.S., California State University-East Bay; Ph.D., Indiana University-Bloomington
Dr. Lina Martin Corredor, Assistant Professor, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education
B.A. Universidad Pedagógica Nacional; M.A., Carthage College, Ph.D., The University of Texas at San Antonio
Dr. Krista Griffin, Associate Professor of Elementary Education & Literacy
B.A., M.A., Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado
Dr. Kara Halley, Associate Professor of Special Education, Early Childhood, & Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education
B.A., Adams State College; M.A., Ed.D, University of Northern Colorado
Dr. Tina Herring, Professor of Special Education, Early Childhood, & Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education
B.A., University of Washington; M.Ed., Lewis and Clark College; Ph.D., Ohio State University
Dr. Deborah Horan, Professor of Elementary Education & Literacy
B.A., M.A., University of Colorado at Denver; Ph.D., Boston College
Dr. Roland Schendel, Professor of Elementary Education & Literacy
B.A., University of Puget Sound; M.A., Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado
Dr. Corey Sell Chair and Professor of Elementary Education & Literacy
B.A., University of Mary Washington; M.Ed., University of Virginia; Ph.D., George Mason University
Dr. Michele Trujillo, Associate Professor of Special Education, Early Childhood, & Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education
B.A., Colorado State University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Ed. D., Northern Arizona University
Dr. Peter Vigil, Professor of Special Education, Early Childhood, & Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education
B.A., Metropolitan State College of Denver; M.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado
Dr. Jessica Voorhis, Category II Faculty, Department of Elementary Education & Literacy
B.S., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado Denver
Dr. Kathryn Whitmore, Chair and Professor of Special Education, Early Childhood Education, and Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education
B.S., M.A., University of New Mexico; Ph.D., University of Arizona
Dr. Hsin-Te Yeh, Chair and Professor of Secondary Education, K-12 Education, and Educational Technology
B.Ed., National Tainan Teachers College, Tainan, Taiwan; M.A., Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado
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Academic Policies and Procedures
Declaring or Changing a Major or Certificate (Undergraduate Catalog)
New students indicate their intended major on the MSU Denver Application for Admission. While students may select "Undeclared" “Exploratory”
as a major at the time of admission, all degree-seeking students must declare a major before completion of 45 credits. Degree-seeking students who
transfer in more than 45 credits must declare a major before registering for a second semester. Students who wish to change a major and students
pursuing a certificate program must complete a Declaration/Change of Major form, which is available from the Office of the Registrar.
GPA Requirements (Graduate Catalog)
The minimum passing grade for all graduate courses is a “C-“ (C minus) and no more than two “C” level grades (C-, C, C+) may count towards
graduation. Individual graduate programs might use higher grades as the minimum passing course grade. In all cases, students must make sure that
low passing grades are compensated with stronger grades so that the minimum required cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (dependent on the specific
graduate program) can be reached for graduation.
Master of Arts in Teaching GPA Requirements
Students in the MAT program must complete the degree with a GPA of 3.0. No more than two grades of "C" will count toward degree requirements,
and no grade lower than "C" will count toward the degree. All grade records remain on the master's transcript and count toward the GPA. A student
who has received two grades of "C" will be placed on probation and required to meet with an advisor on a regular basis. A student who receives a
third grade of "C" will be dismissed from the program.
Master of Professional Accountancy GPA Requirements
Students in the MPAcc program must complete the degree with a GPA of 3.0. No more than two grades of "C-," "C," or "C+" will count toward
degree requirements, and no grade lower than a "C-" will count toward the degree. All grade records remain on the master's transcript and count
toward the GPA. A student who receives three grades of less than a "B-" will be suspended from the program for one academic semester. Upon return
from suspension, subsequent grades below a "B-" will result in program dismissal.
Academic Suspension and Dismissal Appeal Process for the MPAcc Program
Student are notified of suspension or dismissal in writing after end of term grades are reviewed. In cases of suspension, appeal deadlines will be
provided in the notification. Late or incomplete appeals will not be processed. Appeals can be sent to the department chair or graduate program
coordinator. If an appeal is not received within two semesters after the dismissal, the student will need to reapply to the University. Students are not
allowed to enroll in courses until a decision is made.
The Graduate Committee reviews all appeals. They may grant, deny, or conditionally grant an appeal. Conditions may include but are not limited to
course, grade, and advising requirements. Students failing to meet the committee's conditions will be dismissed from the program.
The department will notify students in writing of the appeal decision and any imposed criteria or limitations. The student must agree to any imposed
criteria or limitations in writing before enrolling in any courses. Any student who has not been enrolled for three consecutive semesters, including
summer, must reapply to the University. All appeal decisions are final.
Master of Social Work GPA Requirements
MSW students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 in any academic term. Any student falling below a 3.0 in any given term will be placed on academic
probation and be required to develop a plan for raising the GPA above 3.0. Students who fail to raise their GPA over 3.0 after 15 units will be
dismissed from the program. No grade lower than a "B-" counts toward degree completion. Students receiving a "C+" or below will be required to
repeat the course. Students must be aware that the sequential coursework policy will often require students to take time off to repeat the course work.
Students who do not successfully complete a social work course with a "B-" or better after the second attempt will be dismissed from the program.
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Grades and Notations/How to Calculate Your Grade-Point Average (GPA)
(Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog)
I - Incomplete
The Incomplete notation may be assigned when a student is achieving satisfactory progress in a course and but is not unable to complete all class
assignments due to extenuating circumstances, such as documented illness, military leave, disability, internships that fall outside traditional semester
timeframes, or circumstances beyond their control. If a student has completed, at a minimum, a majority of course work and/or course contact hours,
a student may request an Incomplete after the Withdrawal Deadline posted in the Academic Calendar. Deadlines differ proportionally for courses
offered during a part of the semester, including late-start and weekend courses. Students should refer to the Part of Term dates published by the
Office of the Registrar to review withdrawal deadlines for individual courses. Departments may have additional standards and/or criteria. Students
should consult with their faculty member and department to determine additional requirements.
The incomplete notation is composed of an "I" (noted on the students transcript) as well as the student's default grade (A, A-, B+, B, etc.), the grade
the student has earned when they leave the class out of the total points of the class (the grade the student will earn if no additional work is submitted).
Incomplete work must be completed within the subsequent long semester (fall or spring) or earlier, at the discretion of the faculty member. In the
event of extended extenuating circumstances, the completion date for incomplete work may be extended for an additional long semester, at the
discretion of the faculty member. If the incomplete work is not completed, the "I" notation will convert to the default grade submitted by the faculty
member.
Determination of eligibility does not guarantee that an incomplete will be granted. Students who meet the qualifications may request an incomplete
from the faculty member who is teaching the course. The decision to grant an incomplete is up to the faculty member or at the department chair's
discretion, if the faculty member is not available.
The decision to grant an incomplete as an accommodation based on a student's disability shall be made by the faculty member or the department
chair, if the faculty member is not available, in consultation with the Director of the Access Center.
If an incomplete is granted, the student and faculty member must fill out and sign an Incomplete Agreement Form to clarify what outstanding work
the student should complete within the designated timeframe. Departments may have additional standards and/or criteria. Students should consult
with their faculty member and department to determine additional requirements.
Graduating seniors may not graduate with an "I" on their MSU Denver academic record if:
• The course in which the "I" was assigned is required for graduation, or
• The default grade assigned for that course would result in an overall GPA less than 2.00.
The "I" notation may not be given for a self-paced course. If a student does not complete a self-paced course within the semester that they enrolled in
the course, they must re- enroll in the course in order to complete it. In this case, the student will pay tuition and fees.
The Incomplete notation indicates that a student is achieving satisfactory progress in a course but is unable to complete all class assignments due to
extenuating circumstances, such as documented illness, military leave, disability, internships that fall outside traditional semester timeframes, or
circumstances beyond their control. The Incomplete notation is composed of an “I” (noted on the student’s transcript) and the student’s default grade
(A, A-, B+, B, etc.), which is the grade the student has earned at the time course grades are first entered for the course.
An Incomplete notation may be assigned only if the student meets all these minimum requirements:
• The student has participated in an academically-related activity after the 60% mark of the course’s part of term. Academically-related
activity involves active participation by a student in an instructional activity related to the student’s course of study as defined by the last
date of attendance. (Link to LDA Definition)
• The student has completed more than 50% coursework and/or course contact hours, as determined by the faculty member or department
chair if the faculty member is not available.
Incomplete grade notations are offered at the faculty member’s discretion, or at the discretion of the department chair if the faculty member is not
available. Satisfying the minimum university requirements for an Incomplete notation does not guarantee that one will be awarded. Departments and
programs may establish higher minimum standards for awarding Incomplete notations. Incomplete notations based upon accommodations related to a
student’s documented disability should be determined in consultation with the Director of the Access Center or their designee.
When an Incomplete notation is awarded, the following process applies:
• When entering final course grades, the faculty member registers the Incomplete notation, the student’s default grade, and the student’s last
date of attendance.
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• The faculty member and student submit the Incomplete Agreement Form to the Office of the Registrar. This form establishes the
outstanding work that the student may/should submit within a designated timeframe.
• The faculty member and student finalize additional Incomplete notation requirements established by their department or program, if any
exist.
• The maximum timeframe for a student to submit remaining coursework is the end of the subsequent full term (i.e., the end of the next Fall
or Spring semester). However, faculty members may require a shorter timeframe for submission of incomplete coursework, which will be
documented on the Incomplete Agreement Form.
• When all remaining course work has been submitted and evaluated, when the student indicates that they have submitted all work they will
be able to within the timeframe the faculty member will enter a change of grade form.
• If the work designated on the Incomplete Agreement Form is not completed within the established timeframe, the “I” notation will convert
to the default grade submitted by the faculty member.
Deadlines vary according to course’s formal schedule, also known as “part of term.” Students should refer to the Part of Term dates published by
the Office of the Registrar to review part of term date ranges, withdrawal deadlines, and such..
Students may not graduate with an “I” on their MSU Denver academic record if:
• The course in which the “I” was assigned is required for graduation, or
• The default grade assigned for that course would result in an overall GPA less than 2.00.
The Incomplete notation may not be given for self-paced courses. If a student does not complete a self-paced course within the semester that they
enrolled in the course, they must re-enroll in the course in order to complete it. Students pay tuition and fees for each semester they are enrolled in
self-paced courses.
Admission Requirements (Undergraduate Catalog)
Applicants 19 Years Old or Younger
Applicants who are 19 years old or younger on September 15 for either summer semester or fall semester, or on February 15 for spring semester, will
be classified as traditional applicants. They will be considered for admission using the requirements described below. Note: to be eligible for
admission, students must be at least 16 years old on the first day of the semester and must have either graduated from high school or received a
General Education Development (GED) certificate.
First-Time College Students
• Applicants will be guaranteed admission with an unweighted cumulative high school GPA of 2.0 or higher.considered for admission based
on a holistic review approach that is primarily focused on the following three factors:
o Academic Record: Cumulative high school GPA, academic rigor
o ACT and/or SAT test scores
o Higher Education Admission Requirements (HEAR)
o Additional factors: Other factors that may influence a student's academic performance will also be considered; e.g. the student's
involvement in high school and community activities.
• Please review the university's average admitted student profile:
Mid-50% GPA Range of Students Admitted (4.0
scale - includes weighted GPA)
Mid-50% ACT Range of Students
Admitted (composite score)
Mid-50% SAT Range of Students Admitted (Evidence
Based Reading and Writing and Math)
2.61-3.41
18-23
1010-1200
• Applicants who have an unweighted, cumulative high school GPA below a 2.0 fall below or on the lower end of one or more of these
ranges are strongly encouraged to submit letters of recommendation, an unofficial high school transcript, and a personal statement and must
complete their application files by the stated Admissions Review Deadline.
• Applicants must request that the following credentials be sent directly to the Office of Admissions from the high school or testing agency
before the start of the initial semester of enrollment at MSU Denver:
o ACT or SAT test results (optional)
o Official high school transcript with GPA and graduation date
• This information may be submitted at the end of the sixth, seventh, or eighth semester of high school, but an official, final transcript with
date of graduation is required before the start of the initial semester of enrollment. Students should request the transcript and verify that the
high school record with date of graduation has been received by the Office of Admissions. Degree-seeking students will not be permitted to
register for a second semester nor will any financial aid funds be dispersed until after this official credential is received.
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• Applicants who have not graduated from high school but have passed and received the Colorado General Educational Development (GED)
certificate with a score of 145 or higher on all four sections, or its equivalent will be accepted. ACT or SAT test results are not required
with a GED, but if taken in the last five years of the semester start date, are highly recommended for advising and course placement
purposes. Official GED certificates must be received from the testing agency by the Office of Admissions before an applicant can be
accepted.
College Transfers
• Applicants with 24 or more transferable semester hours completed will be offered admission. Students with fewer than 24 hours will be
considered on an individual basis, based on high school GPA, ACT or SAT scores (optional) and college work completed.
• Applicants must request that the following credentials be sent directly to the Office of Admissions from the high school, testing agency
and/or college or university:
• ACT or SAT test results (optional)
• Official high school transcript with GPA or Official GED scores
• Official transcript from each college or university attended or currently attending
Application Instructions
Applications for Admission are considered in the order in which they are received each semester. All credentials received by the university become
the property of MSU Denver and will not be returned to the student. It is the responsibility of the applicant to notify the Office of Admissions of any
changes to the application prior to the first day of classes. If changes are not reported to the Office of Admissions, the registration process could be
delayed for subsequent semesters. Failure to report academic changes may result in rejection, dismissal and/or loss of credit. International applicants
seeking to study on F-1 student visa should refer to the Admission of International Students section.
To apply for admission:
• Applications can be submitted online at msudenver.edu/admissions or are available from the Office of Admissions located in the Jordan
Student Success Building, Room 180 at 890 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO 80204. Applications may be mailed to MSU Denver
Admissions, Campus Box 16, P.O. Box 173362, Denver, CO 80217-3362. You may call the Office of Admissions at 303-556-3058 with
any questions.
• It is the student's responsibility to request that all required official credentials be sent directly from the issuing institution or agency to the
Office of Admissions. Hand-carried documents delivered in a sealed envelope will also be accepted.
• Although an applicant's college record may be summarized on one transcript, an official transcript from each institution attended is
required.
• For information on obtaining records and receiving credit for Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), the College-
Level Examination Program (CLEP) and military training or other training, see the Alternative Credit Options section.
• The Admissions application and all credentials received by the university will be valid for two semesters beyond the term of application.
Applicants wishing to attend MSU Denver after this period must submit a new application and application credentials that were not
submitted and are outstanding.
• Applicants will be notified in writing of their application status within two to three weeks.
Admission of Previously Enrolled (Readmit) Students
Readmit students are defined as individuals who have previously enrolled and have received a grade or grade notation at the university but have not
been in attendance at MSU Denver for three consecutive semesters, including summer. Readmit students should:
• Submit a completed Application for Admission. No application fee is required for readmission.
• Submit transcripts from institutions attended since last attending MSU Denver (if degree-seeking).
If the student was not previously degree-seeking, then the student must submit transcripts from all institutions attended.
Readmit students who originally attended MSU Denver prior to 1998 are required to resubmit all credentials. In addition, all students who have not
submitted final, official high school transcripts or an official GED report must also submit these credentials.
Admission of Non-degree-Seeking Students
The non-degree-seeking student classification meets the needs of students who wish to take college courses, but who do not currently intend to work
toward a baccalaureate degree at MSU Denver. With the exception of high school students who have completed the concurrent enrollment approval
process, non-degree students must have graduated from high school or received a GED to qualify for admission. Non-degree students are not eligible
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for financial aid, nor will any college transcripts submitted be evaluated for transfer credit. Students may change to degree-seeking status by
completing a Status Change Request form, located at msudenver.edu/admissions/forms, and requesting that all required official credentials be mailed
directly from the issuing institution or agency to the Office of Admissions.
Admission Notification
Once admitted, students will be mailed and emailed instructions regarding their admissions, course registration and other relevant information. All
incoming degree seeking students new to MSU Denver are required to attend a New Student Orientation session. After orientation, first-time college
students are also required to meet with an academic advisor. Depending upon a student's submission of and performance on the ACT or SAT,
placement tests may also be required and should be completed prior to attending orientation. Students denied admission may appeal the decision by
submitting a letter of appeal to the Office of Admissions, along with new and compelling academic information, letters of recommendation and other
supportive documentation.
College Credit in High School
Through MSU Denver's College Credit in High School program, students can earn college credits while still in high school. Students can get a jump
start on college, saving families and their students time and money. MSU Denver offers two options for students who meet their high school's
standards and MSU Denver's course prerequisites:
• Dual enrollment students can take college-level classes while in high school, either at MSU Denver or at their high school (if available).
o Agreements between MSU Denver and schools vary, including whether a school assists with the cost of tuition and
fees. Students at schools who do not have an agreement with MSU Denver can opt to self-pay tuition and fees.
• ASCENT (Accelerating Students through Concurrent Enrollment) is a fifth-year high school program where selected students can take
classes at MSU Denver tuition-free the Fall and Spring semesters following their senior year.
To get started, students should discuss College Credit in High School options and eligibility with their high school counselor, and then contact the
College Credit in High School program at: highschool@msudenver.edu.
For additional information, visit the College Credit in High School website: https://www.msudenver.edu/innovative-lifelong-
learning/collegecreditinhighschool/.
Information regarding college credit in high school can be found at https://www.msudenver.edu/innovative-lifelong-
learning/collegecreditinhighschool/.
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
Through the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE), students in western states (AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, ND, OR, SD, UT, WA,
WY, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands - CNM) may enroll in many out-of-state, two-year and four-year college
programs at a reduced tuition level: 150 percent of the institution's regular resident tuition. WUE tuition is considerably less than non-resident tuition.
At MSU Denver, WUE students pay 150 percent of the student's share of Colorado resident tuition plus mandatory fees.
Through WUE, students in western states/territories (AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, ND, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY, American Samoa,
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana, Islands, Federal States of Micronesia, Guam, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Republic of Palau) may
enroll in many two-year and four-year college programs at a reduced tuition level. At MSU Denver, WUE students pay 150 percent of the student’s
share of Colorado resident tuition plus mandatory fees.
WUE is open to new students who meet both MSU Denver admission and WUE program requirements. New students applying for the WUE
program must submit an application for admission by the admissions application deadline and a WUE application by the published census date of the
student's first semester. The student may be required to provide evidence of residency in one of the qualifying states. If the student is under 23 years
of age, evidence of residency for both parent/guardian and student may be required. Students who are accepted in the program are ineligible to
petition for in-state tuition during their time of attendance at MSU Denver. The WUE program is not available to current MSU Denver students.
Alternative Credit Options/Prior Learning Assessment
(Undergraduate Catalog)
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Advanced Placement Examinations
Students who have performed satisfactorily in special, college-level courses while in high school, and who have passed appropriate Advanced
Placement (AP) examinations conducted by the College Entrance Examination Board may have official scores submitted directly to the Office of the
Registrar. This office, in consultation with the appropriate department chair, determines the amount and nature of the credit and/or advanced
placement granted. Students should contact collegeboard.com or 888-225-5427 to request official AP scores; MSU Denver's AP code is 4505.
AP scores that are equivalent to a course with the Oral Communication General Studies designation will receive Oral Communication General
Studies credit.
The following is the current chart for the course credit awards for Advanced Placement Exam:
Course Credit Awards for Advanced Placement Exams
Subject
Area
Exam Title
Score
Required
Equivalent Course(s)
Credits
Awarded
General Studies
Requirement Satisfied
GT Pathways
Category
Arts
Art History
3
ARTH 1600 - Art of the Ancient
World
3
Arts and Humanities, Global
Diversity
None
4 or 5
ARTH 1600 - Art of the Ancient
World
ARTH 1700 -
Art of the Medieval and
Early Modern World
6
Arts and Humanities, Global
Diversity
None
2-D Art and
Design
3, 4, 5 ART 1101 - Studio Foundations: 2D 3 None None
3-D Art
Design
3, 4, 5
ART 1501 - Studio Foundations: 3D
3
None
None
Drawing
3, 4, 5
ART 1141 - Studio Foundations:
Drawing
3 None None
Admissions (Graduate Catalog)
Minimum Admission Requirements by the Office of Graduate Studies
The following are the minimum requirements that must be met to be admitted into Metropolitan State University of Denver by the Office of Graduate
Studies. Please note that each individual graduate program and/or certificate has its own set of admissions standards in addition to the minimum
standards determined by the Office of Graduate Studies.
• Admission to a graduate program at MSU Denver typically requires a bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college
or university. Some Graduate Programs may also admit qualified students from non-accredited institutions, and it is expected that graduate
programs have review standards in place that will allow them to assess that an applicant with a BS/BA from a non-accredited institution is
qualified to be admitted to the program. Students are encouraged to inquire with the programs.
• Programs that have concurrent enrollment options may not require a bachelor's degree completion prior to admissions into the graduate
program. Please check program catalog information for details.
• Applicants whose credentials include studies or coursework at a College or University outside the USA (not taken as part of a semester
abroad program) must include original transcripts and documentation in English (or certified English translation) of the transcript.
• Have an undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better ("A" is equal to 4.0) or a 3.00 or better GPA in nine (9) credit hours
or more of a partially completed graduate level master's degree program. Applications from individuals who attended a College or
University that does not issue grades or a GPA will be evaluated by the Office of Graduate Studies on a case-by-case basis.
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• Applicants who are applying as graduate degree-seeking students and were graduate degree-seeking students elsewhere but did not
complete the program must demonstrate that they departed that program in good academic standing
• Any other material required specifically by the individual graduate program. This may include but is not limited to scores from the GRE or
other examinations, writing samples, portfolio work, etc. Check with individual graduate program for additional/specific requirements.
Registration and Records
Waitlist (Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog)
When a course is full, a waitlist is created to facilitate registration for open spaces that may occur. Course waitlists be available from the start of
registration through the first week of class but varies are available from the start of registration through the first week of class but vary by
department. When an opening occurs in a course, the first person on the waitlist will be automatically enrolled into the open seat. The waitlist will
record the time and date that the student placed his/her name on the waitlist and students will be notified of an opening via their college-issued email
account. Please refer to the Registrar’s Office Waitlist Procedures for waitlisting procedures. The student will receive an email notification once they
have been enrolled an opening is available that is time-sensitive. This means that:
1. The student needs to must check their msudenver.edu email account every day daily while on a waitlist.
2. The student needs to check with the department regarding specific waitlist policies.
3. Once the student has been enrolled, if they decide they do not want to remain in the course, they will be responsible for dropping
themselves by the prescribed deadlines from the course.
4. Students will be responsible for tuition and fee charges associated with courses enrolled from a waitlist if they do not drop themselves by
the prescribed deadlines.
Graduate Academic Regulations (Graduate Catalog)
Simultaneous Enrollment
The following dual enrollment options apply:
a. Dual degree programs enrollment:
With the written permission of both graduate degree programs, strong students (as defined by both degree programs) may enroll into two
graduate degree programs concurrently. Students may double count up to 12 credits (six from each program), on which both programs must
agree. Programs are not obligated to allow any double counting.
b. Graduate degree plus graduate certificate enrollment:
Students may enroll in a graduate degree program plus a graduate certificate program simultaneously.
c. Enrollment in a degree granting program plus two graduate certificate programs:
The enrollment in a degree granting program plus two graduate certificate programs is not permitted.
d. Enrollment in two graduate certificate programs:
Students may enroll in two graduate certificate programs simultaneously. If both graduate certificate programs have one course in common,
both certificate programs can agree to count this course for both graduate certificates. Alternatively, one of the graduate certificate programs
must guide the student towards a replacement course.
e. Enrollment in an undergraduate program for students who already earned a BA/BS degree:
With the agreement of both the undergraduate major program and the graduate program, a student who already holds an undergraduate
degree is allowed to enroll concurrently in an undergraduate program and a graduate program. For documentation of this agreement, the
UG/GR Dual Enrollment Form should be submitted to MSU Denver Graduate Studies, and a copy should also be archived in each program.
Individual Course Requirements
No grade lower than C- will count toward a graduate degree or certificate (regardless of cumulative GPA). The minimum passing grade for all
graduate courses is a “C-“ (C minus), and no more than two “C” level grades (C-, C, C+) may count toward graduation. Individual graduate programs
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might use higher grades as the minimum passing course grade. In all cases, students must make sure that low passing grades are compensated with
stronger grades so that the minimum required cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (dependent on the specific graduate program) can be reached for
graduation.
Repetition of Graduate Courses
A graduate student who has completed a graduate course for credit may attempt to repeat that course to improve the grade, but only once and only
with the written approval of the Graduate program director using the Request to Repeat a Graduate Course form. All course registrations on record
beyond published drop dates for each semester or session appear on the student transcript and GPA computations are carried out according to
Metropolitan State University of Denver policy.
Transfer Credit
Transfer credit is academic credit that is awarded to a student by another college or university and is approved for application to the requirements of a
graduate certificate or degree at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Transfer credit must satisfy the following restrictions:
1. Transfer credit must be graduate academic credit representing a grade of A or B awarded by a regionally accredited U.S. college or
university or by a non-U.S. institution of higher education that is approved for transfer purposes by the International Admissions Office.
Continuing education units (CEU) and other nonacademic credits are ineligible as transfer credit.
2. Culminating activity courses, courses where the grade is based only on attendance, and courses representing experiential learning,
regardless of the level (undergraduate or graduate), are ineligible as transfer credit.
3. Credit applied to meet the requirements of a previously earned degree of any type at another institution is ineligible for use as transfer
credit
4. Application of transfer credit must be approved by the graduate program.
5. Transfer credits are credits that are imported from outside the university. Resident credits have all been earned at MSU Denver. Transfer
credits must not exceed 1/3 of the total number of credits that are required for graduation in the selected graduate program. The number of
resident graduate credits that a graduate program can adopt is not restricted, and, just as for transfer credits, programs have to decide which
of the resident graduate credits are compatible with the graduate program’s design and requirements.
The maximum transfer credit that can be applied to meet the requirements of a graduate certificate or degree is limited by the fundamental
requirement that at least two-thirds (2/3) of the total credit requirement for a degree or certificate must be earned after admission to the program. A
graduate program may impose a more restrictive transfer policy (fewer allowed transfer credits) for that program.
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College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering, and Design
Program Modification
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Certificate
This certificate prepares the student with a strong foundation for career development in the commercial unmanned aerial systems industry as a 14
CFR Part 107 Remote Pilot. It also expands opportunities for those currently employed in the industry seeking a better understanding of how to
leverage and manage UAS-based resources for enhancing commerce and exploring new entrepreneurial opportunities. A student must possess the
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate before graduation with this certificate.
Students seeking the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Certificate must earn a grade of "C" or better for each class required in the program.
Certificate Requirements
• AES 1040 - Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems Credits: 3
• AES 2040 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight and Control Credits: 4
• AES 3040 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems Data Collection and Analysis Credits: 4
• AES 3980 - Internship in Aviation and Aerospace Science Credits: 1-15
• Note: A total of 3 credit hours (minimum) of internship is required.
• AES Approved Elective Credits: 3 6
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
Total Credit Hours: 15 17
College of Business
The College of Business offers students a variety of educational opportunities that either lead to a bachelor's degree or provide opportunities for non-
degree-seeking students to gain additional undergraduate education through our extensive course offerings and certificate programs.
The College provides convenient access to instruction through traditional classroom sessions at the main Auraria campus and online, during the day,
evenings, and weekends. The College consists of 84 full-time faculty, 39 affiliate faculty, and 21 full-time staff. Over 3000 students major in
business and economics. Students can take advantage of on-the-job training through internship placements, internships, and independent study course
work.
Students may declare a major in the College of Business during the admission process, or at any time thereafter by contacting a department faculty
advisor and completing the "Major Declaration Form." Students are encouraged to declare as early as possible to ensure accurate advising on degree
program requirements.
Mission
The MSU Denver College of Business engages a diverse student population with an inclusive educational experience to become successful business
professionals.
Engage:
We engage students through teaching methods that are centered on individualized attention through small classes, interactive and shared instructional
experiences that includes opportunities to connect with the business community while leveraging the use of relevant technology.
Inclusive:
We provide an enriching student learning experience for students from all backgrounds in ways that are appropriate to meet their educational needs.
Our students have access to an affordable education through multiple delivery options. Our educational experiences focus on providing a quality
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curriculum that prepares students for the rapidly changing global business environment. Students are instructed by a diverse faculty who stay current
in their disciplines through scholarly activities and professional experiences.
Business Professionals:
Through our undergraduate and graduate programs, students develop knowledge, skills and abilities to become successful professionals who provide
business solutions utilizing technological, ethical and global frameworks.
The various educational opportunities available through the College of Business are listed below. Students interested in the MBA, Graduate
Certificate in Business Analytics, and MPAcc programs should refer to the Graduate Catalog for details. Course descriptions and prerequisites can be
found by clicking here.
If you have any questions about the offerings, academic policies and practices, or admission requirements, contact the Dean of the College of
Business or the chair of the appropriate department.
Bachelor of Science Degree Programs
Students may earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Banking, Business Administration, Business Intelligence, Computer Information
Systems, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing or Real Estate. The degree requires completion of
coursework in general studies, the core business disciplines and requirements, a major, and electives. A minor is not required.
• Accounting
• Banking
• Business Administration
• Business Intelligence
• Computer Information Systems
• Economics
• Finance (General Finance, Financial Services)
• Human Resource Management
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing
• Operations Management
• Real Estate
Bachelor of Arts Degree Program
• Economics
• Entrepreneurship
• Global Business Studies
• Professional Selling
Business Minor
The Business Minor provides students a strong foundation in business fields including Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Economics,
Finance, Management, and Marketing.
• Business Minor
International Business Concentration and Minor
An International Business Concentration is available to students with Business Majors except International Business, and Global Business Studies.
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An International Business Minor is available to students with non-Business or Business Majors except Global Business Studies and International
Business.
• International Business Concentration
• International Business Minor
College of Business Prerequisite and Attendance Policy
All students are expected to know and fulfill all current prerequisite requirements. The College of Business reserves the right to disenroll students
who do not meet current prerequisite requirements or who fail to meet expected course attendance policies. In addition to meeting specific course
prerequisites, the following general requirements also apply:
Prior to attending an Upper-Division Business Core classes offered in the College of Business Bachelor of Science programs, all students must have:
• completed all General Studies requirements in Written Communication, Oral Communication, and Quantitative Literacy;
• completed at least 60 credit hours overall (junior standing);
• declared a major in any discipline or be of non-degree seeking status.
Business Program Residency Requirements
To earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Business, a student must successfully complete 30 or more credit hours of business coursework at
MSU Denver. This 30-hour residency requirement can be met by completing any business courses with the prefix ACC, ACCM, BNK, CIS, ECO,
FIN, MGT, MKT, and REL and a course number of at least 2000.
Business Degree Program Planning
Some important things to remember as you plan your business studies:
• All degree-seeking students must meet the University's requirements for all bachelor degrees outlined in the general information section of
this Catalog.
• During the first 60 credit hours, business majors should complete their General Studies courses and the 2000-level business core courses.
• The University requires at least 39 credit hours of upper-division courses (3000 or 4000 level). Consult with an advisor to ensure that your
specific degree program meets this requirement.
The following sections describe the scope of the degree program, course requirements, career opportunities, and competencies for career success in
each degree program.
Minors in the College of Business
The College of Business offers minors in Accounting, Advertising and Promotion, Appraisal and Title, Banking, Business (non-business majors
only), Business Sustainability, Computer Information Systems, Digital Marketing, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Financial Services, General
Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, Property Management, Real Estate, and Sales. Most
minors require 18 credit hours plus prerequisites, if any. The acceptance of transfer credits will be governed by standards and policies of the College
of Business and its departments.
Students should choose a minor that will help them in their chosen career. Minors should be declared with the help of a faculty advisor or department
chair of the appropriate department.
Certificates in the College of Business
The College of Business offers certificates in Affordable Housing Management (Department of Finance), Digital Marketing (Department of
Marketing), Sales (Department of Marketing), Entrepreneurship (Department of Management), Risk Assurance and Advisory (Department of
Accounting), and Personal Financial Planning (Department of Finance). A Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics and Risk Assurance and
Advisory is also available.
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Program Modification
Economics Major, B.S.
Department of Economics
Available Program Format(s): In-Person
College of Business
About the Program
Economics extends beyond just the concepts of money, profits, and the stock market. It provides a unique lens-focusing on incentives, choices, and
markets-to discern the root causes and uncover solutions for enduring societal challenges. Through this lens, we can illuminate pressing topics like
production, education, crime, the environment, international trade, immigration, health care, economic growth, poverty, and beyond.
The Bachelor of Science in Economics is structured around essential economic theories and empirical methods. It equips students entering careers in
the private, non-profit, and public sectors with the tools essential for their professional roles.
Beyond the foundational Business and Economics courses, the program boasts ten distinctive interdisciplinary concentrations. These concentrations
empower students to mold the curriculum in alignment with their policy interests and post-graduate industry aspirations.
Student Outcomes
Although many positions as a professional economist necessitate graduate training, the BS in Economics offers students a robust, interdisciplinary
education. This equips them with foundational knowledge and sharp analytical and quantitative skills. Graduates are well-prepared for diverse careers
in various sectors and industries. Additionally, they are positioned favorably for admission into graduate programs in fields such as economics,
entrepreneurship, finance, political science, sociology, or law.
Upon completing the B.S. in Economics, students will be able to:
1. Apply economic reasoning and interdisciplinary tools to interpret social phenomena, pinpoint the root causes of enduring societal
challenges, and propose informed solutions.
2. Locate, organize, and analyze relevant data employing statistical analysis and causal inference methods to uncover and predict economic
relationships and phenomena.
3. Articulate research findings effectively to diverse audiences, including academics, the business community, policymakers, and the general
public.
General Degree Requirements
To earn a degree, students must satisfy all requirements in each of the four areas below, in addition to their individual major requirements.
• Degree and Certificate Requirements
• General Studies Requirements
• Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Graduation Requirement
• Senior Experience Graduation Requirements
Program Requirements
• A total of 120 semester hours are required for graduation.
• To earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics, a student must successfully complete 30 or more credit hours of business coursework
at MSU Denver. This 30-hour residency requirement can be met by completing any business courses with the prefix ACC, ACCM, BNK,
BUS, CIS, ECO, FIN, MGT, MKT, and REL and a course number of 2000 or higher. A student must complete at least twelve (12) upper-
division semester hours in Economics at MSU Denver.
• A 2.0 GPA average is required in this program to count toward the bachelor's degree. Students should note that programs differ in the
minimum grade required.
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• Students must select two concentrations and maintain a 2.0 GPA average inside each concentration. In lieu of two
concentrations, students can take 6 economics elective courses that were not already taken; students must maintain a 2.0 GPA average
across these 6 economics elective courses.
General Studies Requirements: 33 credits
Students should consult the General Studies Requirements for a list of courses that fulfill the General Studies Requirements for degree completion.
• Written Communication (6 credits)
• Oral Communication (3 credits)
o Recommended: COMM 1010 - Presentational Speaking or COMM 1100 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication (one of these
courses is required in the College of Business Additional Requirements for Business students completing any Bachelor of
Science major.)
• Quantitative Literacy (3 credits)
o Recommended: MTH 1110 - College Algebra for Calculus or MTH 1310 - Finite Mathematics for the Management and Social
Sciences (one of these courses is required in the College of Business Additional Requirements for Business students completing
any Bachelor of Science major).
• Arts and Humanities (6 credits)
• Historical (3 credits)
• Natural and Physical Sciences (6 credits)
• Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
o Recommended: ECO 2010 - Principles of Macroeconomics (required in the Business Core for Business students completing
any Bachelor of Science major)
o Recommended: ECO 2020 - Principles of Microeconomics (required in the Business Core for Business students completing any
Bachelor of Science major)
• Global Diversity (0 or 3 credits**)
** Students will fulfill the global diversity requirement by taking an approved course within one of the following categories: arts and humanities;
historical; natural and physical sciences; or social and behavioral sciences.
Ethnic Studies and Social Justice Requirement: 0 or 3 credits
• Students should consult the Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Graduation Requirement for a list of courses that fulfill the ESSJ Requirement
for degree completion.
• Many programs include courses that meet this requirement. Students should consult with their advisor to determine what program courses
may fulfill this requirement.
General Studies Notes:
Please note the following courses are also recommended meet General Studies requirements:
Quantitative Literacy:
MTH 1111 - College Algebra for Calculus with Laboratory or MTH 1311 - Finite Mathematics for the Management and Social Sciences with
Laboratory
Historical:
ECO 1776 - Global Economic History: The Origins of Growth
Global Diversity:
ECO 1776 - Global Economic History: The Origins of Growth
ECO 3800 - Development Economics
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College of Business Additional Requirements: 7 credits
• COMM 1010 - Presentational Speaking Credits: 3
or
• COMM 1100 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication Credits: 3
• MTH 1110 - College Algebra for Calculus Credits: 4
or
• MTH 1310 - Finite Mathematics for the Management and Social Sciences Credits: 4
Business Core: 45 credits
All business majors require foundation course work in all significant areas of business theory and practice. The following courses are required for all
students with a BS in a business discipline. Students must maintain a 2.0 average inside the Business Core.
• ACC 2010 - Principles of Accounting I Credits: 3
• ACC 2020 - Principles of Accounting II Credits: 3
• BUS 1850 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3 *
• BUS 1950 - Business Communication Credits: 3
• BUS 3040 - Global Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Credits: 3
or
• ACC 4440 - Accounting Ethics and Professionalism Credits: 3
or
Enrollment in the MPAcc 3+2 Program
• CIS 2010 - Foundations of Information Systems Credits: 3
• CIS 2320 - Descriptive and Predictive Analytics Credits: 3
• CIS 3320 - Prescriptive Analytics Credits: 3
• ECO 2010 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
• ECO 2020 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
• FIN 3300 - Managerial Finance Credits: 3
• MKT 3000 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
• MGT 2210 - Legal Environment of Business I Credits: 3
• MGT 3000 - Organizational Management Credits: 3
• MGT 4950 - Strategic Management Credits: 3 **
* Transfer students that transfer in 6 or more credits of business courses will not need to take BUS 1850 but may take any other College of
Business 3-credit hour course that does not appear in their Major or Business Core requirements.
** "C-" or better must be earned in MGT 4950.
Economics Major Core: 9 credits
Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA average inside the Economics major core.
• ECO 3010 - Intermediate Microeconomics Credits: 3
AND
• ECO 3020 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory Credits: 3
AND
• ECO 3150 - Econometrics Credits: 3
OR
• ECO 3160 - Business and Economic Forecasting Credits: 3
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Concentration Requirements: 18 or 19 credits
Students must select two concentrations and maintain a 2.0 GPA average inside each concentration. In lieu of two concentrations, students can take
6 economics elective courses that were not already taken; students must maintain a 2.0 GPA average across these 6 economics elective courses.
Environmental Policy Concentration: 9 credits
Students can earn an Environmental Policy concentration by completing all three courses.* Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA average inside the
concentration.
*ECO 3980 - Internship in Economics can be used to replace one course if the internship is connected to Environmental Policy.
• ECO 3450 - Environmental Economics Credits: 3
AND
• SOC 3770 - Society and the Environment Credits: 3
AND
• PSC 3230 - Environmental Politics Credits: 3
• ECO 3980 - Internship in Economics Credits: 1-15 **
Urban Policy Concentration: 9 credits
Students can earn an Urban Policy concentration by completing all three courses. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA average inside the
concentration.*
*ECO 3980 - Internship in Economics can be used to replace one course if the internship is connected to Urban Policy.
• ECO 3384 - Urban Economics Credits: 3
AND
• SOC 3090 - Urban Sociology Credits: 3
AND
• PSC 3010 - Urban Politics Credits: 3
• ECO 3980 - Internship in Economics Credits: 1-15 **
Applied Economic Policy I Concentration: 9 credits
Students can earn a concentration in Applied Economic Policy I by taking three courses not taken in another concentration among the following
Economic courses. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA average inside the concentration.*
*ECO 3980 - Internship in Economics can be used to replace one course if the internship is in the area of one of the courses listed in Applied
Economic Policy I.
• ECO 3384 - Urban Economics Credits: 3
• ECO 3250 - Labor Economics Credits: 3
• ECO 3450 - Environmental Economics Credits: 3
• ECO 3500 – Managerial Economics Credits: 3
• ECO 3600 - Economics of Inequality Credits: 3
• ECO 3790 - The Political Economy of Immigration Credits: 3
• ECO 4400 - Industrial Organization and Public Policy Credits: 3
• ECO 3980 - Internship in Economics Credits: 1-15 *
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Applied Economic Policy II Concentration: 9 credits
Students can earn a concentration in Applied Economic Policy II by taking three courses not taken in another concentration among the following
Economic courses. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA average inside the concentration.*
*ECO 3980 - Internship in Economics can be used to replace one course if the internship is in the area of one of the courses listed in Applied
Economic Policy II.
• ECO 3459 - Policy Debates in the History of Economic Thought Credits: 3
• ECO 3800 - Development Economics Credits: 3
• ECO 4750 - The Economic Approach to Politics Credits: 3
• ECO 4800 - Economic Policy Analysis Credits: 3
• ECO 3980 - Internship in Economics Credits: 1-15 *
Applied Economic Policy III Concentration: 9 credits
Students can earn a concentration in Applied Economic Policy III by taking three courses not taken in another concentration among the following
Economic courses. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA average inside the concentration.*
*ECO 3980 - Internship in Economics can be used to replace one course if the internship is in the area of one of the courses listed in Applied
Economic Policy III.
• ECO 3100 - Money and Banking Credits: 3
• ECO 3200 - Economic History of the U S Credits: 3
• ECO 3397 - Culture and Economy Credits: 3
• ECO 3550 - Global Economics and International Trade Credits: 3
• ECO 4300 - Public Finance Credits: 3
• ECO 4700 - Law and Economics Credits: 3
• ECO 3980 - Internship in Economics Credits: 1-15 *
Business and Economic Analytics Concentration: 10 credits
Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA inside the concentration.*
*ECO 3980 - Internship in Economics can be used to replace one course if the internship involved engaging in Business or Economic Analytics in
the private or public sector.
• MTH 2520 - R Programming Credits: 4 Recommended for ECO 3150 or ECO 3160
OR
• MTH 2540 - Scientific Computing with Python Credits: 4 Recommended for CIS 3350
AND
• ECO 3150 - Econometrics Credits: 3
OR
• ECO 3160 - Business and Economic Forecasting Credits: 3
AND
• CIS 3350 - Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining Credits: 3
• ECO 3980 - Internship in Economics Credits: 1-15 *
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy Concentration: 9 credits
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Students can earn a concentration in DEI policy by picking 1 course in each discipline. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA average within the
concentration.*
*ECO 3980 - Internship in Economics can be used to replace one course if the internship is in the area of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policy.
• ECO 3600 - Economics of Inequality Credits: 3
AND
• PSC 2200 - Politics and Black People Credits: 3
OR
• PSC 3365 - Structural Violence, Poverty and Human Rights Credits: 3
OR
• PSC 3530 - Gender and Global Politics Credits: 3
AND
• SOC 3220 - Prejudice and Discrimination Credits: 3
• ECO 3980 - Internship in Economics Credits: 1-15 *
Money, Banking, and Finance Concentration: 9 credits
Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA average inside the concentration.*
*ECO 3980 - Internship in Economics can be used to replace one course if the internship is in the area of Money, Banking, and Finance.
• ECO 3100 - Money and Banking Credits: 3
AND
• FIN 3010 - Financial Markets and Institutions Credits: 3
AND
• ECO 3160 - Business and Economic Forecasting Credits: 3
• ECO 3980 - Internship in Economics Credits: 1-15 *
Law, Economics, and Society Concentration: 9 credits
Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA average inside the concentration.*
*ECO 3980 - Internship in Economics can be used to replace one course if the internship is in the area of Legal studies, the Law, or Public
Administration.
• PSC 3150 - Law and Society Credits: 3
OR
• ECO 4700 - Law and Economics Credits: 3
AND
• ECO 3200 - Economic History of the U S Credits: 3
AND
• ECO 4750 - The Economic Approach to Politics Credits: 3
• ECO 3980 - Internship in Economics Credits: 1-15 *
Government Public Finance Concentration: 9 credits
Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA average inside the concentration.*
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*ECO 3980 - Internship in Economics can be used to replace one course if the internship is in the area of Public Finance.
• ECO 4300 - Public Finance Credits: 3
AND
• ECO 4750 - The Economic Approach to Politics Credits: 3
AND
• PSC 3000 - American State and Local Government Credits: 3
• ECO 3980 - Internship in Economics Credits: 1-15 *
Business and Globalization Concentration: 9 credits
Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA average inside the concentration.*
*ECO 3980 - Internship in Economics can be used to replace one course if the internship is for a business with an international division or an
international non-governmental organization.
• ECO 3397 - Culture and Economy Credits: 3
OR
• ECO 3550 - Global Economics and International Trade Credits: 3
AND
• FIN 3100 - International Money and Finance Credits: 3
AND
• MGT 3820 - International Business Credits: 3
• ECO 3980 - Internship in Economics Credits: 1-15 *
Senior Experience: 3 credits
• MGT 4950 - Strategic Management Credits: 3 (this course is also required and counted in the Business Core)
Summary of Requirements
General Studies Requirements
33 credits
ESSJ Requirement
0-3 credits
College of Business Additional Requirements
7 credits
Business Core
45 credits
Major Requirements
9 credits
Concentration Option
18-19 credits
Senior Experience
(counted in business core)
Unrestricted Electives
4-23 credits
Total for the Economics Major, B.S.
120 credits
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Required courses for the major may also count for General Studies and ESSJ requirements, so the total credits listed may be greater than
the number required to complete the degree. Therefore, it is important that you work with your advisor to make sure you are meeting
requirements for your degree.
Program Modification
Human Resource Management Major, B.S.
Department of Management
College of Business
Available Program Format(s): In-Person
About the Program
People are a company's most important asset. Human Resource personnel play an important role in the recruitment, selection, retention, and training
of employees to ensure a company has the best people. The program consists of required courses that build a conceptual foundation for developing a
comprehensive human resource department in a company that will aid the company in developing a competitive advantage in the industry. In
addition to acquiring knowledge about business functional areas and management, students will develop skills/knowledge that are necessary to be an
effective human resource manager. The Human Resource Management degree helps prepare students wishing to pursue a career in the field of human
resource management.
Student Outcomes
Human Resource Management Students will demonstrate competence in the following areas:
a. Employment Law
b. Human Resource Management
c. Organizational Behavior
d. Performance Management and Rewards
e. Employee Training and Development
f. Employee Selection
g. Strategic Human Resource Management
The College of Business B.S. programs, including Human Resource Management, share a common set of four cross-disciplinary core competencies,
knowledge, and skills.
Competency 1: Communication - Business students will be able to:
• 1.1 - Communicate effectively through writing.
• 1.2 - Communicate effectively through speaking.
Competency 2: Business Solutions - Business students will be able to analyze a business situation and recommend effective solutions utilizing:
• 2.1 - appropriate technological frameworks.
• 2.2 - appropriate ethical frameworks.
• 2.3 - appropriate global frameworks.
Competency 3: Technological Agility - Business students will be able to:
• 3.1 - understand the impact of current technology on the business environment.
Competency 4: Core Knowledge - Business students will demonstrate competence in required business topics, including accounting, computer
information systems, data analytics, economics, ethics, finance, marketing, management, and business law.
General Degree Requirements
To earn a degree, students must satisfy all requirements in each of the four areas below, in addition to their individual major requirements.
• Degree and Certificate Requirements
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• General Studies Requirements
• Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Graduation Requirement
• Senior Experience Graduation Requirements
Program Requirements
• A total of 120 semester hours are required for graduation.
• To earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource Management, a student must successfully complete 30 or more credit hours of
business coursework at MSU Denver. This 30-hour residency requirement can be met by completing any business courses with the prefix
ACC, ACCM, BNK, BUS, CIS, ECO, FIN, MGT, MKT, and REL and a course number of 2000 or higher.
• In order to graduate, students must maintain a 2.0 average inside the Business Core.
• In order to graduate, a grade of "C-" or better is required for each major course to count toward the bachelor's degree.
• In order to graduate, a grade of "C-" or better is required in MGT 4950.
• Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.
General Studies Requirements: 33 credits
Students should consult the General Studies Requirements for a list of courses that fulfill the General Studies Requirements for degree completion.
• Written Communication (6 credits)
• Oral Communication (3 credits)
o Recommended: COMM 1010 - Presentational Speaking or COMM 1100 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication (one of these
courses is required in the College of Business Additional Requirements for Business students completing any Bachelor of
Science major.)
• Quantitative Literacy (3 credits)
o Recommended: MTH 1110 - College Algebra for Calculus or MTH 1310 - Finite Mathematics for the Management and Social
Sciences (one of these courses is required in the College of Business Additional Requirements for Business students completing
any Bachelor of Science major).
• Arts and Humanities (6 credits)
• Historical (3 credits)
• Natural and Physical Sciences (6 credits)
• Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
o Recommended: ECO 2010 - Principles of Macroeconomics (required in the Business Core for Business students completing
any Bachelor of Science major)
o Recommended: ECO 2020 - Principles of Microeconomics (required in the Business Core for Business students completing any
Bachelor of Science major)
• Global Diversity (0 or 3 credits**)
** Students will fulfill the global diversity requirement by taking an approved course within one of the following categories: arts and humanities;
historical; natural and physical sciences; or social and behavioral sciences.
Ethnic Studies and Social Justice Requirement: 0 or 3 credits
• Students should consult the Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Graduation Requirement for a list of courses that fulfill the ESSJ Requirement
for degree completion.
• Many programs include courses that meet this requirement. Students should consult with their advisor to determine what program courses
may fulfill this requirement.
College of Business Additional Requirements: 7 credits
• COMM 1010 - Presentational Speaking Credits: 3
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or
• COMM 1100 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication Credits: 3
• MTH 1110 - College Algebra for Calculus Credits: 4
or
• MTH 1310 - Finite Mathematics for the Management and Social Sciences Credits: 4
Business Core: 45 credits
All business majors require foundation course work in all significant areas of business theory and practice. The following courses are required for all
students with a BS in a business discipline. Students must maintain a 2.0 average inside the Business Core.
• ACC 2010 - Principles of Accounting I Credits: 3
• ACC 2020 - Principles of Accounting II Credits: 3
• BUS 1850 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3 *
• BUS 1950 - Business Communication Credits: 3
• BUS 3040 - Global Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Credits: 3
or
• ACC 4440 - Accounting Ethics and Professionalism Credits: 3
or
Enrollment in the MPAcc 3+2 Program
• CIS 2010 - Foundations of Information Systems Credits: 3
• CIS 2320 - Descriptive and Predictive Analytics Credits: 3
• CIS 3320 - Prescriptive Analytics Credits: 3
• ECO 2010 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
• ECO 2020 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
• FIN 3300 - Managerial Finance Credits: 3
• MKT 3000 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
• MGT 2210 - Legal Environment of Business I Credits: 3
• MGT 3000 - Organizational Management Credits: 3
• MGT 4950 - Strategic Management Credits: 3 **
* Transfer students that transfer in 6 or more credits of business courses will not need to take BUS 1850 but may take any other College of
Business 3-credit hour course that does not appear in their Major or Business Core requirements.
** "C-" or better must be earned in MGT 4950.
Major Requirements: 21 credits
In order to graduate, a grade of "C-" or better is required for each major required course to count toward the bachelor's degree.
• MGT 3240 - Employment and Human Resource Law Credits: 3
• MGT 3530 - Human Resources Management Credits: 3
• MGT 4530 - Organizational Behavior Credits: 3
• MGT 4620 - Performance Management and Reward Systems Credits: 3
• MGT 4640 - Employee Training and Development Credits: 3
• MGT 4660 - Employee Selection Credits: 3
• MGT 4680 - Strategic Human Resource Management Credits: 3
Major Electives: 9 credits
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In order to graduate, a grade of "C-" or better is required for each major elective course to count toward the bachelor's degree.
Select three of the following electives for 9 credit hours:
• CIS 2320 - Descriptive and Predictive Analytics Credits: 3
• MGT 3260 - Managing Business Risk Credits: 3
• MGT 3550 - Operations Management Credits: 3
• MGT 3980 - Internship in Management Credits: 1-15
• MGT 4550 - Project Management Credits: 3
• MGT 4610 - Labor/Employee Relations Credits: 3
• MGT 4830 - Workforce Diversity Credits: 3
• MGT 4850 - Organizational and Management Consulting Credits: 3
• MGT 4910 - Strategic Leadership Credits: 3
Senior Experience: 3 credits
• MGT 4950 - Strategic Management Credits: 3 (this course is also required and counted in the Business Core)
Summary of Requirements
General Studies Requirements
33 credits
ESSJ Requirement
0-3 credits
College of Business Additional Requirements
7 credits
Business Core
45 credits
Major Requirements
21 credits
Major Electives
9 credits
Senior Experience
(counted in business core)
Unrestricted Electives
2-17 credits
Total for the Human Resource Management Major, B.S.
120 credits
Required courses for the major may also count for General Studies and ESSJ requirements, so the total credits listed may be greater than
the number required to complete the degree. Therefore, it is important that you work with your advisor to make sure you are meeting
requirements for your degree.
New Program
Operations Management Major, B.S.
Department of Management
College of Business
Available Program Format(s): In-Person, Hybrid
About the Program
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This Operations Management Major offers courses to learn concepts and analytical tools that are required to manage production of physical goods
and provision of intangible services, and their delivery to customers along their supply chains. This includes the business contexts of manufacturing,
service operations, and logistics. A grade of C- or better is required for each major course in this program to count toward the bachelor’s degree.
Student Outcomes
Operations Management Students will demonstrate competence in the following areas:
a. Operations Management
b. Supply Chain Management
c. Service Operations Management
d. Human Resource Management
e. Project Management
The College of Business B.S. programs, including Operations Management, share a common set of four cross-disciplinary core competencies,
knowledge, and skills.
Competency 1: Communication - Business students will be able to:
• 1.1 - Communicate effectively through writing.
• 1.2 - Communicate effectively through speaking.
Competency 2: Business Solutions - Business students will be able to analyze a business situation and recommend effective solutions utilizing:
• 2.1 - appropriate technological frameworks.
• 2.2 - appropriate ethical frameworks.
• 2.3 - appropriate global frameworks.
Competency 3: Technological Agility - Business students will be able to:
• 3.1 - understand the impact of current technology on the business environment.
Competency 4: Core Knowledge - Business students will demonstrate competence in required business topics, including accounting, computer
information systems, data analytics, economics, ethics, finance, marketing, management, and business law.
General Degree Requirements
To earn a degree, students must satisfy all requirements in each of the four areas below, in addition to their individual major requirements.
• Degree and Certificate Requirements
• General Studies Requirements
• Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Graduation Requirement
• Senior Experience Graduation Requirements
Program Requirements
• A total of 120 semester hours are required for graduation.
• To earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Management, a student must successfully complete 30 or more credit hours of business
coursework at MSU Denver. This 30-hour residency requirement can be met by completing any business courses with the prefix ACC,
ACCM, BNK, BUS, CIS, ECO, FIN, MGT, MKT, and REL and a course number of 2000 or higher.
• In order to graduate, students must maintain a 2.0 average inside the Business Core.
• In order to graduate, a grade of "C-" or better is required for each major course to count toward the bachelor's degree.
• In order to graduate, a grade of "C-" or better is required in MGT 4950.
• Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.
General Studies Requirements: 33 credits
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Students should consult the General Studies Requirements for a list of courses that fulfill the General Studies Requirements for degree completion.
• Written Communication (6 credits)
• Oral Communication (3 credits)
o Recommended: Students may fulfill this requirement with COMM 1010 - Presentational Speaking or COMM 1100 -
Fundamentals of Oral Communication, one of which is required as an “Additional Requirement” for College of Business students
completing any Bachelor of Science major.
• Quantitative Literacy (3 credits)
o Recommended: Students may fulfill this requirement by taking MTH 1310 - Finite Mathematics for the Management and Social
Sciences or MTH 1110 - College Algebra for Calculus. One of these courses is required as an “Additional Requirement” for
College of Business students completing any Bachelor of Science major.
• Arts and Humanities (6 credits)
• Historical (3 credits)
• Natural and Physical Sciences (6 credits)
• Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
o Recommended: ECO 2010 - Principles of Macroeconomics (required in the Business Core)
o Recommended: ECO 2020 - Principles of Microeconomics (required in the Business Core)
• Global Diversity (0 or 3 credits**)
** Students will fulfill the global diversity requirement by taking an approved course within one of the following categories: arts and humanities;
historical; natural and physical sciences; or social and behavioral sciences.
Ethnic Studies and Social Justice Requirement: 0 or 3 credits
• Students should consult the Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Graduation Requirement for a list of courses that fulfill the ESSJ Requirement
for degree completion.
• Many programs include courses that meet this requirement. Students should consult with their advisor to determine what program courses
may fulfill this requirement.
College of Business Additional Requirements: 7 credits
• COMM 1010 - Presentational Speaking Credits: 3
or
• COMM 1100 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication Credits: 3
• MTH 1110 - College Algebra for Calculus Credits: 4
or
• MTH 1310 - Finite Mathematics for the Management and Social Sciences Credits: 4
Business Core: 45 credits
All business majors require foundation course work in all significant areas of business theory and practice. The following courses are required
for all students with a BS in a business discipline. Students must maintain a 2.0 average inside the Business Core.
• ACC 2010 - Principles of Accounting I Credits: 3
• ACC 2020 - Principles of Accounting II Credits: 3
• BUS 1850 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3 *
• BUS 1950 - Business Communication Credits: 3
• BUS 3040 - Global Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Credits: 3
or
• ACC 4440 - Accounting Ethics and Professionalism Credits: 3
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or
Enrollment in the MPAcc 3+2 Program
• CIS 2010 - Foundations of Information Systems Credits: 3
• CIS 2320 - Descriptive and Predictive Analytics Credits: 3
• CIS 3320 - Prescriptive Analytics Credits: 3
• ECO 2010 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
• ECO 2020 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
• FIN 3300 - Managerial Finance Credits: 3
• MKT 3000 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
• MGT 2210 - Legal Environment of Business I Credits: 3
• MGT 3000 - Organizational Management Credits: 3
• MGT 4950 - Strategic Management Credits: 3 **
* Transfer students that transfer in 6 or more credits of business courses will not need to take BUS 1850 but may take any other College of
Business 3-credit hour course that does not appear in their Major or Business Core requirements.
** "C-" or better must be earned in MGT 4950.
Major Requirements: 21 credits
In order to graduate, a grade of "C-" or better is required for each major required course to count toward the bachelor's degree.
• MGT 3530 - Human Resources Management Credits: 3
• MGT 3550 - Operations Management Credits: 3
• MGT 4050 - Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Credits: 3
• MGT 4360 – Service Operations Management Credits: 3
• MGT 4550 – Project Management Credits: 3
• MKT 3300 – Marketing of Services Credits: 3
or
• MKT 3610 – Business-to-Business Marketing Credits: 3
• MET 1310 - Principles of Quality Assurance Credits: 3
Major Electives: 6 credits
In order to graduate, a grade of "C-" or better is required for each major elective course to count toward the bachelor's degree.
Select three of the following electives for 6 credit hours:
• CIS 3490 - Managing Business Information with Enterprise Systems Credits: 3
• CIS 4410 - Management Information Systems Credits: 3
• COMM 3070 - Interpersonal Negotiation Credits: 3
• MGT 3230 - International Business Law Credits: 3
or
MGT 3820 - International Business Credits: 3
or
• MKT 3710 – International Marketing
• MGT 3260 – Managing Business Risk Credits: 3
• MGT 3980 - Internship in Management Credits: 1-15
• MGT 4830 - Workforce Diversity Credits: 3
• MGT 4910 - Strategic Leadership Credits: 3
• MKT 3910 – New Product Development Credits: 3
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May include an approved study (studies) abroad.
Senior Experience: 3 credits
• MGT 4950 - Strategic Management Credits: 3 (this course is also required and counted in the Business Core)
Summary of Requirements
General Studies Requirements
33 credits
ESSJ Requirement
0-3 credits
College of Business Additional Requirements
7 credits
Business Core
45 credits
Major Requirements
21 credits
Major Electives
6 credits
Senior Experience
(counted in business core)
Unrestricted Electives
5-20 credits
Total for the Operations Management Major, B.S.
120 credits
Required courses for the major may also count for General Studies and ESSJ requirements, so the total credits listed may be greater than
the number required to complete the degree. Therefore, it is important that you work with your advisor to make sure you are meeting
requirements for your degree.
New Program
Affordable Housing Management Certificate
The Affordable Housing Management Certificate in the College of Business at Metropolitan State University of Denver delivers the knowledge and
skills required to ensure students are prepared to work with and manage both social and real estate aspects of affordable housing units.
The social work component of this certificate introduces the student of social work and other aligned health, human, and social services to the
required knowledge and skills in the property management field. For the student in the property management or real estate field, the social work
component is designed to give the student the professional knowledge and skills to work more effectively with social workers to better serve
residents in affordable housing programs.
The real estate portion of this certificate introduces the student of social work and other aligned health, human, and social services to the principles of
real estate investment management and residential property management. In particular, students will apply these principles to the affordable housing
industry. The courses in real estate provide students of social work the knowledge and skills to work more effectively with real estate investors and
residential property managers in affordable housing programs.
Admission and Graduation Requirements
This certificate program is open to all undergraduate, degree-seeking students and to non-degree seeking students. To be awarded the program
certificate, the student must meet the following requirements:
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• Review the certificate program plan with an advisor prior to or after enrollment.
• Earn at least a "C" or better in each of the certificate courses.
• No more than 40% of required courses can be fulfilled through transfer credits. At least 60% of required courses in the certificate must be
completed at MSU Denver.
Advising and Contact Information
Individuals interested in this certificate program should contact the Academic Advisor in the College of Business at 303-615-0197 or utilize EAB
Navigate to schedule an appointment for an advising session (https://msudenver.campus.eab.com/).
Required Courses
The Certificate requires the five listed courses below, plus one elective (see "Electives" section). Total for certificate is 18 hours. Students must earn
at least a "C" or better in each of the certificate courses.
• CPM 1100 - Introduction to Facilities Management Credits: 3
• REL 2200 – Introduction to Real Estate Credits: 3
• REL 3000 – Residential Property Management Credits: 3
• SWK 1010 – Introduction to Social Work Credits: 3
• SWK 1600 - Community Engagement and Civic Responsibility Credits: 3
Subtotal: 15 credits
Elective Courses
This certificate also requires any ONE three (3) hour Social Work (SWK) elective.
• SWK 3010 - Social Work Practice with Children and Youth Credits: 3
• SWK 3030 - Social Work with Older People Credits: 3
• SWK 3040 - Creative Approaches to Change Credits: 3
• SWK 3070 - Environmental Justice in Social Work Credits: 3
• SWK 3080 - Social Work with Families Credits: 3
• SWK 3100 - Child Welfare and the Law Credits: 3
• SWK 3130 - Social Work and Criminal Justice Issues Credits: 3
• SWK 3150 - Social Work and Child Maltreatment Credits: 3
• SWK 3400 - Leadership and Program Administration in Social Work Credits: 3
• SWK 3500 - Social Work Practice with LGBTQ People Credits: 3
• SWK 3510 - Spirituality and Religion in Social Work Credits: 3
• SWK 3530 - Being Well in a Profession of Well-Being Credits: 3
• SWK 3550 - Social Work with Grief and Loss Credits: 3
• SWK 3590 - Centering Black Experiences in Social Work Practice Credits: 3
• SWK 3600 - Gender in Social Work Practice Credits: 3
Subtotal: 3 credits
Total for Affordable Housing Management Certificate: 18 credits
College of Health and Human Sciences
Program Modification
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Dietetic Internship
Introduction
The Department of Nutrition offers a Dietetic Internship which provides the required supervised practice hours to fulfill the experiential requirements
to be eligible to take the Registration Examination for Dietitians and earn the Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN)
credential.
Accreditation
The program is currently granted Candidacy for Accreditation status accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and
Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995, (800) 877-1600
ext. 5400.
Mission
The mission of the Dietetic Internship is to prepare culturally diverse and competent entry-level registered dietitian nutritionists to serve varied
populations within urban settings through the promotion of optimal nutrition, health, and well-being.
The program aims to produce Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) who:
• provide quality service that is culturally sensitive and based on customer expectations and needs
• serve the profession and urban communities
• engage in lifelong learning
Application Deadline
Applications are typically due mid-February each year. For information regarding the application process and deadlines, please see the MSU Denver
Dietetic Internship website.
Admission Requirements and Application Process
Program acceptance requires the following:
• Completion of a master's/graduate degree from a regionally accredited university by the start of the internship program
• minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• minimum 3.0 GPA in Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) coursework
• DPD verification statement
There is a $50 application fee for MSU Denver. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Applicants will be notified via email of their
application status. Please refer to the MSU Denver Dietetic Internship program website pages for information about program details, requirements
and application process at: https://www.msudenver.edu/nutrition/programs/dietetic-internship/.
After a student is accepted into the Dietetic Internship program, they must submit a graduate application to MSU Denver. Students must also submit
official transcripts from each college or university attended (transcripts from MSU Denver are not required). Official transcripts must be mailed
directly from the previous colleges/universities in a signed, sealed envelope. Institutions may also send official electronic transcripts to
gradtranscripts@msudenver.edu. The dietetic internship program director also must receive copies of the official transcript mailed or electronically
sent directly from the college or university in which the highest degree was conferred.
Transfer Students
The MSU Denver Dietetic Internship does not accept transfer students or transfer credits.
Prior Learning Assessment
No credit is given for prior learning experience derived from employment or other life experience.
Readmission
Students not enrolled for three (3) consecutive semesters, including summer, must reapply to the University. Students requesting readmission must be
in good academic standing and must submit their application for readmission to the program in which they have been enrolled.
Financial Aid
Financial aid may be available for graduate students. Visit https://msudenver.edu/financialaid/graduate-students/.
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Academic Standing Policies
All students accepted into the program must adhere with the following academic policies: Students must complete the required coursework with at
least a grade of “C” Satisfactory (S) notation each time the course is taken. No notation lower than a “C” Satisfactory (S) counts toward completion
of the internship. Students receiving lower than a “C” an Unsatisfactory (U) notation will be required to repeat the internship rotation in which the
grade "U" was earned. Students may enroll in no more than 15 credits per semester for fall and spring semesters without departmental approval. The
maximum load for a two-week Winterim or Maymester term is 3 semester hours, excluding short-term study abroad courses. No course may count
toward both a graduate certificate and a bachelor's degree. Students must complete the internship within two (2) calendar years from their initial
enrollment term.
Please refer to the MSU Denver Dietetic Internship program website for information about program-specific policies and procedures
at: https://www.msudenver.edu/nutrition/graduateprograms/dieteticinternship/.
Required Coursework
Interns accepted into the Dietetic Internship must complete 24 credits of coursework. Each semester, interns must register for and complete NUTM
6000, Dietetic Internship Practicum.
• NUTM 6000 - Dietetic Internship Practicum Credits: 3-12
Students interested in completing a Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics in addition to the Dietetic Internship should visit
the MSU Denver Master of Science in Nutrition catalog page for additional information.
New Program
Community Health Educator Certificate
The MSU Denver Community Health Educator (CHE) program is housed in the public health program at the Department of Health Professions.
Earning the CHE certificate signifies a high level of education and expertise, and it allows students to sit for Community Health Education Specialist
(CHES) exam conducted by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC). The CHES exam is required or preferred
qualification in the field of community and public health/health promotion, and certification allows work in a variety of healthcare settings, such as
hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, government agencies, and educational institutions like schools and universities.
The certificate totals 27 credits, with 9 required courses, 3 credit hours each. These courses align with National Commission for Health Education
Credentialing's (NCHEC) competency areas. There is an optional course that students can take if they are interested in learning about Peer Health
Education in the area of Public Health. Students must complete the 9 courses with a grade of "C" or better in all courses, and minimum GPA of 2.0 to
earn the certificate.
Advising:
Students can contact the Department of Health Professions Public Health Program at 303-615-1200 for advising support specific to this certificate
program, other undergraduate degree information. Here is link to that website: https://www.msudenver.edu/health-professions/hep-programs/public-
health/
Academic Policies:
Academic policies and the Student Code of Conduct will be applied to all MSU Denver students, regardless of level. Students should review the
MSU Student Code of Conduct website.
Coursework
This certificate program in Public Health program help students prepare for a nationwide exam, conducted by National Commission for Health
Education Credentialing (NCHEC)- a national organization. This exam indicates that a public health professional has met the academic
qualifications as well as also earned a designation of Community Health Education Specialist (CHES) – by passing the competency exam.
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Additionally, Community Health Educators collect and analyze data to identify health status and improve quality of life of people living in the
community and work at local, regional and state levels.
The certificate totals 27 credit: 9 required courses, 3 credit hours each. Students must complete the 9 courses with a grade of "C" or better and a
commulative GPA of 2.0. There is an optional course that students can take if they are interested in learning about Peer Health Education in the
area of Public Health.
• HCM 3700 - Health Disparities in the U.S. Credits: 3
• HCM 3500 - Health Care Research Methods Credits: 3
• ITP 3200 – Ethics in Health Care Credits: 3
or
• PUB 4020 - Peer Health Education- Field Experience Credits: 3
• PUB 1000 - Principles of Public Health Credits: 3
• PUB 3000 - Health Behavior Theory and Practice Credits: 3
• PUB 3010 - Community Health Survey, Assessment and Health Improvement Planning Credits: 3
• PUB 3020 - Introduction to Epidemiology in Public Health Credits: 3
• PUB 4000 – Health Policy - Practice and Development Credits: 3
• PUB 4010 - Health Program Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation Credits: 3
Total Credit Hours: 27
New Program
Community Health Worker Certificate
The MSU Denver Community Health Worker Certificate will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to fulfill established Colorado
Community Health Worker Core/Professional Competencies in the field and practice of Community Health Workers. Community Health Workers
(CHWs) are critical members of the public health workforce that link communities to health and social programs to promote access to services and
improve the quality and cultural responsiveness of care delivery.
The certificate includes 5 required courses (see below section) that align with the Colorado CHW Core/Professional Competencies. Students who
complete the 5 courses will have demonstrated the acquisition of knowledge and skill in these identified competency areas. Students must maintain a
“C” or better in all courses, and minimum GPA of 2.0 to earn the certificate.
The MSU Denver Community Health Worker Certificate program will be part of the Statewide CHW training structure, which will include a
credentialling process. Upon completion of a credentialling exam, students may be entered into a statewide Community Health Worker Registry. For
more information on this Statewide Community Health Worker structure, please visit the Colorado Department of Health & Environment,
Community Health Worker Workforce website: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/community-health-worker-workforce-development.
Advising:
Students should visit the Department of Health Professions Public Health Program website for advising support specific to this certificate program,
other undergraduate degree information.
Academic Policies:
Academic policies and the Student Code of Conduct will be applied to all MSU Denver students, regardless of level. Students should review the
MSU Student Code of Conduct website.
Required Coursework
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The following courses are required for the Community Health Worker Certificate. Based on competency/training area requirements, course
substitutions will not be permitted. Students must maintain a “C” or better in all courses to earn the certificate.
• PUB 1000 - Principles of Public Health Credits: 3
• PUB 2000 - Community Health Worker Fundamentals Credits: 3
• PUB 3010 - Community Health Survey, Assessment and Health Improvement Planning Credits: 3
• ITP 3450 - Dynamics of Disease Credits: 3
• PUB 4030 – Advanced Community Health Worker Credits: 3
Total Credit Hours: 15
College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
Program Modification
Art History, Theory, and Criticism Major, B.A.
Department of Art
College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
Available Program Format(s): In-Person
About the Program
Students examine art and visual culture from a broad variety of cultures and time periods while also learning critical and theoretical frameworks
through which to study them. As a liberal arts degree, this major provides students with opportunities to gain research and critical thinking skills as
well as learn to do close visual analysis, which are all useful in a variety of career applications, creative industries, and graduate studies. The
Department of Art and MSU Denver are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.
Student Outcomes
• Locate and synthesize a range of scholarly sources of sufficient breadth and depth to thoroughly investigate an art historical problem.
• Apply appropriate art historical methods and theoretical frameworks to analyze an art historical problem.
• Develop and support a clear, logical thesis derived from an art historical study that is eloquently articulated in both oral and written
formats.
General Degree Requirements
To earn a degree, students must satisfy all requirements in each of the four areas below, in addition to their individual major requirements.
• Degree and Certificate Requirements
• General Studies Requirements
• Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Graduation Requirement
• Senior Experience Graduation Requirements
Program Requirements
• A total of 120 semester hours are required for graduation.
• A grade of C- or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the bachelor's degree. Students should note that
programs differ in the minimum grade required.
• Art History, Theory, and Criticism majors who elect to take a minor may not minor in Art History.
• Art History, Theory and Criticism is a distinct academic discipline from Art, Art Education, or Communication Design, although all reside
within the Department of Art and share common foundational requirements.
• A minimum of 27 upper-division art history credits required.
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• Title and course numbers for variable topics courses will be distinct for each offering, for example: ARTH 354E Art and Culture of the
Spanish Golden Age. A student may take up to three distinct offerings under each variable topics designation, for example, ARTH 350A
Art of China, ARTH 350B Islamic Art, and ARTH 350D Ancient Maya Art and Culture may all be applied to the requirements.
General Studies Requirements: 33 credits
Students should consult the General Studies Requirements for a list of courses that fulfill the General Studies Requirements for degree completion.
• Written Communication (6 credits)
• Oral Communication (3 credits)
• Quantitative Literacy (3 credits)
• Arts and Humanities (6 credits)
• Historical (3 credits)
• Natural and Physical Sciences (6 credits)
• Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
• Global Diversity (0 or 3 credits**)
** Students will fulfill the global diversity requirement by taking an approved course within one of the following categories: arts and humanities;
historical; natural and physical sciences; or social and behavioral sciences.
Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Requirement: 0 or 3 credits
• Students should consult the Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Graduation Requirement for a list of courses that fulfill the ESSJ Requirement
for degree completion.
• Many programs include courses that meet this requirement. Students should consult with their advisor to determine what program courses
may fulfill this requirement.
Required Ancillary Courses: 6-10 credits
Two semesters of the same foreign language are required and may fulfill General Studies requirements.
Students who entered college with fluency in a language other than English are encouraged to study a language with which they are unfamiliar.
Students with a good high school background in a foreign language may take intermediate or advanced courses in that language or study a new
language. Four semesters of French or German are often required for entrance into most graduate programs in Art History, Theory and Criticism.
Both French and German are often required for entrance into Ph.D. programs in Art History, Theory and Criticism and doctoral research often
requires research in at least one additional language.
Art Foundation Requirements: 18 credits
Foundation courses are prerequisites for 2000-level and upper-division courses in the program.
• ART 1101 - Studio Foundations: 2D Credits: 3
• ART 1501 - Studio Foundations: 3D Credits: 3
• ART 1531 - Studio Foundations: 4D Credits: 3
• ARTH 1600 - Art of the Ancient World Credits: 3
• ARTH 1700 - Art of the Medieval and Early Modern World Credits: 3
• ARTH 1800 - Art of the Modern and Contemporary World Credits: 3
Required Post-foundation Course Work: 7 credits
• ARTH 2600 - Reading and Writing Visual Culture Credits: 3
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• ARTH 4480 - Art Theory and Criticism Credits: 3
• ARTH 4720 - Directed Research in Art History, Theory and Criticism Credits: 1
Art History Electives: 24 credits
• ARTH 3210 - Variable Topics: Site Specific Studies in Art History Credits: 3
• ARTH 3310 - Arts of Africa Credits: 3
• ARTH 3330 - Egyptian Art Credits: 3
• ARTH 3340 - Asian Art Credits: 3
• ARTH 3360 - Contemporary Chicana/o Art Credits: 3
• ARTH 3385 - Feminist Art Since 1960 Credits: 3
• ARTH 3401 - Art of Mesoamerica: from Olmec to Aztec Credits: 3
• ARTH 3402 - Art of the Inca and their Ancestors Credits: 3
• ARTH 3405 - Native American Art Credits: 3
• ARTH 3412 - Art of Ancient Greece Credits: 3
• ARTH 3414 - Ancient Roman Art Credits: 3
• ARTH 3421 - Icons, Mosques, and Cathedrals: Art around the Medieval Mediterranean Credits: 3
• ARTH 3433 - Bosch, Dürer, and the Art of the Northern Renaissance Credits: 3
• ARTH 3434 - Michelangelo, Leonardo, and the Art of Renaissance Italy Credits: 3
• ARTH 3441 - Caravaggio, Bernini, Velázquez: Baroque Art in Italy and Spain Credits: 3
• ARTH 3443 - Rubens, Rembrandt, and Versailles: Baroque Art in Northern Europe Credits: 3
• ARTH 3445 - Colonial Latin American Art Credits: 3
• ARTH 3481 - Latin American Moderns: from Rivera to Botero Credits: 3
• ARTH 3500 - Variable Topics: Art of the Americas Credits: 3
• ARTH 3510 - Variable Topics in Ancient Art Credits: 3
• ARTH 3520 - Medieval Art: Variable Topics Credits: 3
• ARTH 3530 - Renaissance Art: Variable Topics Credits: 3
• ARTH 3540 - Baroque Art: Variable Topics Credits: 3
• ARTH 3560 - 19th Century Art: Variable Topics Credits: 3
• ARTH 3580 - 20th and 21st Century Art: Variable Topics Credits: 3
• ARTH 3670 - History of Art Between World Wars Credits: 3
• ARTH 3680 - Global Contemporary Art Since 1970 Credits: 3
• ARTH 3690 - History of Communication Design Credits: 3
• ARTH 3780 - Cinema as Visual Art Credits: 3
• ARTH 3790 - Photography and Modernism Credits: 3
• ARTH 4410 - Art History and Its Methods Credits: 3
• ARTH 4500 - Variable Topics Seminar in Art History, Theory and Criticism Credits: 3
• ARTH 4510 - Exhibiting the Art Object Credits: 3
Subtotal: 24 credits
Studio Art Electives: 6 credits
Choose two of the following studio art electives (6 credits). Prerequisities apply - see the catalog for more information.
• ART 2611 - Beginning Ceramics: Handbuilding Credits: 3
• ART 2613 - Beginning Ceramics: Wheelthrowing Credits: 3
• ART 2631 - Beginning Digital and Emerging Art Practices Credits: 3
• ART 2641 - Color Drawing: Wet and Dry Credits: 3
• ART 2643 - Figure Drawing: Wet and Dry Credits: 3
• ART 2651 - Beginning Jewelry and Metalsmithing Credits: 3
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• ART 2661 - Beginning Painting: Acrylic and Oil Credits: 3
• ART 2666 - Beginning Painting: Watermedia Credits: 3
• ART 2671 - Beginning Photography Credits: 3
• ART 2682 - Beginning Printmaking Credits: 3
• CDES 2222 - Fundamentals of Communication Design Credits: 3
Subtotal: 6 credits
Senior Experience: 3 credits
• ARTH 4710 - Art History, Theory and Criticism Senior Experience Credits: 3
Summary of Requirements
General Studies Requirements
33 credits
ESSJ Requirement
0-3 credits
Required Ancillary Courses
6-10 credits
Art Foundation Requirements
18 credits
Required Post-Foundation Courses
7 credits
Major Electives
24 credits
Studio Art Electives
6 credits
Senior Experience
3 credits
Unrestricted Electives
16-32 credits
Total for the Art History, Theory and Criticism Major, B.A.
120 credits
Required courses for the major may also count for General Studies and ESSJ requirements, so the total credits listed may be greater than
the number required to complete the degree. Therefore, it is important that you work with your advisor to make sure you are meeting
requirements for your degree.
Meteorology Minor
The mission of the meteorology program is to provide students with an understanding of the chaotic atmosphere. Meteorology is an applied science
that combines the fields of physics, chemistry, mathematics, and computer science into an application of understanding the atmosphere. The program
exposes students to all of these disciplines, while in parallel applying these hard science concepts to mesoscale, synoptic, and global scale
phenomena. Students will be prepared Upon graduation, students are ready for careers in a wide range of atmospheric science vocations, as well as
further studies in graduate school. Students will be In addition, students are prepared to communicate forecasts verbally and in written form using
their own imagery, explain the reasoning for the forecast as well as the uncertainty and the reasons for uncertainty involved to a wide range of
audiences. Meteorology is the study of weather and climate. Meteorologists use their understanding of the science of the atmosphere to forecast the
weather. The meteorology program aims to help students understand the complex nature of the atmosphere and uses atmospheric science to explore
various weather phenomena. Denver, with its diverse weather, is an interesting place to study meteorology. From severe weather like hail and
tornadoes to predicting heavy snowfall and examining events like Chinook winds and fire weather, there is much to explore in a variety of courses.
Several classes also focus on how a changing climate can impact weather patterns. Students in the minor complete three required courses, then
choose from a variety of elective courses to reach 19 credits total.
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A grade of "D" or better is required for courses in this program to count toward the minor.bachelor's degree. Students should note that programs
differ in the minimum grade required.
Required Courses: 7 credits
• MTR 1400 - Weather and Climate Credits: 3
• MTR 2020 - Weather and Climate Lab for Scientists Credits: 1
• MTR 3400 - Synoptic Meteorology Credits: 3
Approved Electives* Meteorology Electives: 12 credits
Students may take any MTR prefix course as an approved meteorology minor elective. Suggested courses may include, but are not limited to, the
following:
• MTR 1600 - Global Climate Change Credits: 3
• MTR 2050 Community Climate Initiatives Credits: 2
• MTR 2410 - Weather Observing Systems Credits: 3
• MTR 3000 Weather Discussion Credits: 1
• MTR 3040 Computer Programming for Meteorologists Credits: 3
• MTR 3100 - Air Pollution Credits: 3
• MTR 3200 Climate Change and Ecosystems Credits: 3
• MTR 3330 - Climatology Credits: 3
• MTR 3340 Climate Change Science Credits: 3
• MTR 3410 - Weather Analysis Techniques Credits: 3
• MTR 3420 - Radar and Satellite Meteorology Credits: 3
• MTR 3430 Atmospheric Thermodynamics Credits: 3
• MTR 3440 Physical Meteorology Credits: 3
• MTR 3450 Dynamic Meteorology Credits: 3
• MTR 3500 - Hazardous Weather Credits: 3
• MTR 3710 - Meteorology Internship Credits: 1-6
• MTR 3777 Field Observations of Severe Weather Credits: 3
• MTR 3920 Directed Study in Meteorology Credits: 1-5
• MTR 4210 - Forecasting Laboratory Credits: 1
• MTR 4400 Advanced Synoptic Meteorology Credits: 4
• MTR 4500 Mesometeorology Credits: 3
• MTR 4600 Meteorology Research Seminar Credits: 3
Total for Meteorology Minor: 19 credits
*Some calculus-based courses are also available.
Undergraduate Studies
Center for Individualized Learning
The Center for Individualized Learning contributes to pre-eminence at MSU Denver by offering students and faculty the opportunity to engage in
individualized, interdisciplinary and innovative educational initiatives.
Students use the Individualized Degree Program to craft their own majors and minors to address specific community needs and to meet their own
unique educational goals.
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Credit for Prior Learning offers students the chance to integrate learning gained in the workplace with new learning, and when appropriate, to earn
credit for that learning.
Faculty reach across disciplines and Schools, collaborating with the Center, to develop, "incubate" and test new academic programs that meet
emerging community needs such as Fire and Emergency Services Administration, Game Development and Design, and Aerospace Systems
Engineering Technology. The IDP concentration provides a curricular vehicle for new interdisciplinary majors and minors that cannot be
accommodated in existing academic departments.
Metro Meritus Meritus Scholars invites the growing number of older adults in the community to engage in lifelong learning, creating an
intergenerational learning environment for all students.
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Student Resources
MSU Denver offers a variety of resources to help students as they pursue their academic goals. Commonly accessed resources are included below as
links to the services. Most services are available at no additional cost to the student. Students are encouraged to visit each resource listed to
understand the benefits associated with each, and for details on how to access applicable services.
• Academic Advising
• Access Center - Student disability accommodation and support services
• Auraria Immunizations - Coordination of the State mandated immunization requirement and additional immunization services.
• Auraria Recovery Community - A peer-led community of students who are currently in or seeking recovery from substance use and/or
other process addictions. All pathways to recovery are welcome!
• Brother 2 Brother - A mentoring program focused on academic success and social support for African-American men.
• C2Hub Scholarship Support - Fosters a community of scholars through leadership activities, proactive coaching, scholar events, and
professional development.
• Campus Recreation - A place to build community through healthy living outlets such as working out, group fitness classes, personal
training, sports leagues, open recreation, outdoor pursuits and leadership programs.
• CARE Team - Provides assessment and case management support for students who are struggling or who may be displaying behaviors of
concern.
• Center for Advanced STEM Education - Assists STEM majors through academic, financial, and peer mentor supports.
• Center for Equity and Student Achievement (CESA)
• Civic Engagement Program - Offering educationally meaningful service opportunities that positively impact the community and provide
opportunities for students to develop as engaged citizens.
• Classroom to Career Hub - Provides relevant and impactful career development for the full student body.
• College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) - Designed to meet the academic, financial, and social needs of migrant/seasonal
farmworkers and their children in pursuing higher education.
• Counseling Center- Individual and group therapy, crisis intervention and outreach to students.
• COVID-19 Impacts and Responses - Campus-related COVID updates and information
• Dean of Students Office - The hub for student support and referrals. Manages/addresses student conduct matters, offers student conflict
resolution services, and supports students and the community with other needs.
• EPIC Scholars Program - Supports independent students transitioning from foster care, kinship care, adoption, or group homes.
• Excel Programs - Pre-collegiate and retention services for students in select Adams county and Aurora Public schools.
• Exploratory Advising
• Fraternities and Sororities
• Gender Institute for Teaching and Advocacy (GITA) - Holistically supports students affected by sexism and other intersecting oppressions
through academics, advocacy, and services, which include academic advising, scholarship assistance, advocacy and problem solving,
wellness and lactation rooms, a snack stop, and space for community organizing.
• Health Center at Auraria - Medical and Mental Health services for students
• Healthy Pursuits - Free Group Fit and Mind Body Fitness Classes
• Honors Program
• Immigrant Services - Refugee, immigrant students, ASSET, DACA, and English Language Learner support.
• Immunization Program
• Individualized Degree Program - Create your own major and minor
• International Studies - Study abroad opportunities, Exchange Programs, Fullbright Student Award, Erasmus Scholarships.
• Internships - Support for students in finding paid or unpaid internship opportunities and gaining academic credit for the experience.
• Language Boost – Writing support
• LGBTQ Student Resource Center
• Met Media - Student newspaper, radio, arts/literary magazine, and news broadcasts
• Meritus Scholars Metro Meritus - Lifelong learning for older adults
• MSU Denver Student Insurance - Manages the Student Health Insurance Plan
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• Orientation - Provides in-person and online programming to support students in successfully starting and engaging in their college
experience.
• Pathways to Possible
• Peer Mentoring - Provides peer-to-peer support to help students navigate their career path and connect to campus resources.
• Phoenix Center at Auraria - Interpersonal violence prevention, awareness, and support
• Prior Learning Assessment - Turn work and significant experience into college credit
• Registrar's Office
• Rowdy's Corner (formerly Roadrunner Food Pantry) - Provides food resources and community referrals for current MSU Denver students.
• Roadrunners Give Back Volunteer Program
• Roadrunners Interested in Developing English Skills (RIDES) - Intensive writing support for multilingual students
• Service Learning Program - Classroom learning combined with community-based service. This is a great way to gain real world
experience through classwork.
• Student Care Center - The hub for student support and referrals. Services include non-clinical case management, student emergency fund,
DREAMer emergency fund, roadrunner food pantry, Epic Scholars program, public benefit assistance and Single Stop.
• Student Conflict Resolution Services - Provides mediation, conflict coaching, group dynamics services, and the Dialogues Program.
• Student Emergency Fund - An application process for students experiencing a financial crisis/emergency.
• Student Advocacy Council
• Student Health Insurance
• Student Organizations
• Student Travel and Professional Development Funding - Grant funding available for students to travel to professional conferences and
meetings.
• Supplemental Instruction - A voluntary program that offers free, regularly scheduled study sessions for traditionally difficult course.
• TRiO Student Support Services - Support for first-generation, low-income students, and students with disabilities
• Tutoring - Provides individualized support to students in overcoming academic obstacles or barriers.
• Testing Services - Offers placement testing for the student body to assist advisers in determining the selection of appropriate courses.
• Transfer and Adult Student Success - We support transfer, adult, and re-engaged students by: connecting students to programs and
resources based on student needs and interests; building community with other students, staff and faculty; and fostering an environment for
academic, professional, and personal success.
• Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship Program - Resource for students wanting to engage in research activities, presenting
and grant opportunities
• Veterans Education Benefits
• Veteran/Military Student Center
• Writing Center - One on one writing tutoring and support for all students
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Course Descriptions (Undergraduate)
M=Course Modification N=New Course C=Conversion to Regular Course
(C) AES 1910 (formerly 190B) - Aerospace Industry Exploration and Analysis
Credits: 3
Description: Students will be introduced to the aviation and aerospace industry, including an overview of key
organizations and dynamics that shape the industry. Given availability of organizations, students will perform field visits
to participate in tours and analyze the types of activities performed. Industry factors such as emerging technology,
competition, globalization, and demographic diversification will also be discussed.
(C) AES 1920 (formerly 190C) - Basic Aviation and Aerospace Analysis I
Credits: 1
Description: Students are introduced to analytical tools used in aerospace science to quantify performance parameters and
properties of systems properties which form the foundation of industry analysis. Additional emphasis is placed on
fundamental metrics used during aerospace operations, ranging from aircraft to satellite applications.
(C) AES 1930 (formerly 190D) - Basic Aviation and Aerospace Analysis II
Credits: 1
Description: Students are introduced to analytical tools used in aerospace science to determine mission profiles used in
industry applications. Additional emphasis is placed on flight trajectories and how they are influenced by aerodynamic
forces. Furthermore, students explore how aerospace data is presented and how analytical tools are used to format data.
(C) AES 1940 (formerly 190E) - Basic Aviation and Aerospace Analysis III
Credits: 1
Description: Students are introduced to analytical tools used in aerospace science to visually depict mission profiles used
in industry applications. Additional emphasis are placed on the visualization of flight trajectories, vectoring, and radar
activities. Furthermore, students calculate aerodynamic maneuvers and parameters for various phases of a mission life
cycle.
(M) CIS 3320 - Prescriptive Analytics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1020 or ENG 1021; completion of General Studies requirements in Oral Communication; “C-” or
better in MTH 1310 or MTH 1110; CIS 2320 or CIS 3300; and at least junior standing.
Description: The course introduces the fundamental principles and techniques of quantitative methods as they are applied
to solve complex decision-making problems within a business environment. The course covers topics such as linear
programming, transportation and assignment problems, project management, decision analysis, queuing analysis,
simulation, forecasting, and inventory management. Students learn how to formulate and solve multiple quantitative
models, interpret the results, and make informed business decisions based on them. They also acquire practical skills in
using software tools for problem solving, such as Excel Solver. Upon completion of the course, students have a solid
understanding of quantitative methods concepts and techniques and will be able to apply them to real-world business
decision-making problems.
(M) CJC 4260 – Media, Crime and Culture Criminal Justice in the Media
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CJC 1010 with a minimum grade of C
Description: The course will examine the relationship between the mass media, crime and criminal justice with special
emphasis placed on the social construction of crime and criminal justice. Other topics of inquiry will include the portrayal
of crime and criminal justice in the entertainment and news media, the influence of the media on attitudes toward crime
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and justice, and the use of news media in the courts. Criminological theories and their relationship to how crime and
criminal justice are reported in the media will also be discussed.
(M) CS 3120 - Machine Learning
Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): CS 2050 or MTH 2520, MTH 2140 or MTH 3130 or MTH 3140, and MTH 3210, each with C- or better,
or permission of instructor.
Description: Machine learning is the ability of computers to learn without explicitly programming an algorithm. Machine
learning techniques learn about hyper-dimensional spaces with either explicit direction or implicit reinforcement. This
course covers a variety of machine learning techniques and their application to actual data. Topics include the clustering
of data and the retrieval of related data, the use of machine learning for recommender systems, and the creation of deep
learning systems. This course includes both the underlying theory of machine learning and the creation of machine
learning software for real-world problems.
(M) CS 3250 - Software Development Methods and Tools
Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): CS 2050, ENG 1020, and (COMM 1010 or COMM 1100) with a grade of "C" “C-“ or better.
Description: This course introduces the basics of large-scale software development. As software size increases, so does
the need to use appropriate tools and development techniques. The phases of traditional software development and several
current software development lifecycles are introduced. The use of object-oriented techniques for large projects is
covered. Creating appropriate and sufficient tests for test-driven and behavior-driven development is discussed. Students
learn how to analyze their programs to detect errors and increase performance. The various types of automation used in
creating a product are introduced. Students learn about group dynamics and work on a significant project in groups.
(C) ENG 3821 (formerly 382A) – Poetry Studio
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 2500 or permission of the instructor
Description: Students in this specialized studio further develop and practice writing techniques introduced in
prerequisite/workshop courses, with a focus on poetry. This course attends not only to the craft necessary to produce a
publishable poem or collection, but also to the tools needed to build a challenging and nurturing workshop environment.
Students study models and workshop drafts, ultimately producing a submission suitable for publication and/or graduate
school application.
(C) ENG 3822 (formerly 382B) – Speculative Fiction Studio
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 2500 or permission of the instructor
Description: Students in this specialized studio further develop and practice writing techniques introduced in
prerequisite/workshop courses, with a focus on speculative fiction--including science fiction, fantasy, and horror. This
course attends not only to the craft necessary to produce a publishable story, but also to the tools needed to build a
challenging and nurturing workshop environment. Students study models and workshop drafts, ultimately producing a
submission suitable for publication and/or graduate school application.
(C) ENG 3823 (formerly 382F) – Screenwriting Studio
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 2500 or permission of the instructor
Description: Students in this specialized studio further develop and practice writing techniques introduced in
prerequisite/workshop courses, with a focus on screenwriting. This course attends not only to the craft necessary to
produce a screenplay, but also to the tools needed to build a challenging and nurturing workshop environment. Students
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study models and workshop drafts, ultimately producing a submission suitable for production and/or graduate school
application.
(C) ENG 3824 (formerly 382M) – Short Story Studio
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 2500 or permission of the instructor
Description: Students in this specialized studio further develop and practice writing techniques introduced in
prerequisite/workshop courses, with a focus on short fiction. This course attends not only to the craft necessary to produce
a publishable story, but also to the tools needed to build a challenging and nurturing workshop environment. Students
study models and workshop drafts, ultimately producing a submission suitable for publication and/or graduate school
application.
(C) ENG 3825 (formerly 382R) – Adaptation Studio
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 2500 or permission of the instructor
Description: Students in this specialized studio further develop and practice writing techniques introduced in
prerequisite/workshop courses, with a focus on adaptation for stage and screen. This course attends not only to the craft
necessary to produce an adaptation, but also to the tools needed to build a challenging and nurturing workshop
environment. Students study models and workshop drafts, ultimately producing a submission suitable for production
and/or graduate school application.
(C) ENG 3826 (formerly 382S) – Novel Studio
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 2500 or permission of the instructor
Description: Students in this specialized studio further develop and practice writing techniques introduced in
prerequisite/workshop courses, with a focus on the novel. This course attends not only to the craft necessary to produce a
publishable manuscript, but also to the tools needed to build a challenging and nurturing workshop environment. Students
study models and workshop drafts, ultimately producing a submission suitable for publication and/or graduate school
application.
(C) ENG 3827 (formerly 382S) – Micro Narrative Studio
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 2500 or permission of the instructor
Description: Students in this specialized studio further develop and practice writing techniques introduced in
prerequisite/workshop courses with a focus on texts such as flash fiction, scripts for short films, and short nonfiction. This
course attends not only to the craft necessary to produce a publishable micro narrative, but also to the tools needed to
build a challenging and nurturing workshop environment. Students study models and workshop drafts, ultimately
producing a submission suitable for publication and/or graduate school application.
(M) ESS 1030 - Fitness and Physical Well-being
Credits: 1-2
Description: This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of fitness and In this
course, students learn practical information about physical well-being, emphasizing the interconnectedness of physical,
mental, and emotional health to include adaptability, resilience, sleep, nutrition, exercise, and stress management.
Through a combination of theoretical knowledge, practical applications, and experiential learning, students will develop
the tools and strategies necessary to enhance their own well-being and make informed choices to lead a healthier lifestyle.
This course is designed to interest the general student body, which wants to learn more about the correlation between
well-being and overall health.
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Note: This course can be taken for 1 or 2 credits This 8-week online course pairs well with an activity focused course
(ESSA prefix) for the greatest practical impact.
(M) EVE 3000 - Concepts in Environmental Engineering
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHE 1800, CHE 1801, MTH 2410, ENV 1200
Description: In this course, students are introduced to the interaction between humans, their activities, and the
environment around us. Over the course of the semester, they will explore anthropogenic and natural effects on air, water,
and soil resources, how these systems operate and interact and how the application of applied sciences (e.g., physics,
chemistry, and biology) are employed in the assessment of the natural world. Students are presented with the major
environmental challenges through case studies. The course (EVE 3000) aims to cover all aspects of pollution in the
environmental media, assessing, controlling, eliminating, and remediating factors that contribute to air, water, and soil
pollution. Introduction to environmental chemistry, environmental fate and transport processes, solid and hazardous waste
management, and risk assessment are also covered. In addition, new cutting-edge, multi-disciplinary nanotechnology is
introduced along with discussion on its fundamental concepts and environmental applications, providing solving skills for
engineering problems.
(M) EVE 3400 - Engineered Water
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENV 1200 and Completion of General Studies
Description: This course presents an analysis of water as a major resource. It includes the study of the hydrologic cycle;
competing water uses, current water problems, and approaches to water management. The relationship of water to air,
land, and soil use is examined in terms of dams, watersheds, water laws, pollution, agriculture, and flood control. Students
will prepare a watershed assessment as a tool for assessing issues and solutions related to conservation, reuse,
mitigation, and allocation of fresh water resources in the US or abroad while considering geo-political and other risk
associated consequences. The course (EVE 3400) aims to cover all aspects of assessing, controlling, eliminating, and
remediating factors that contribute to water pollution, from source reduction to controlling water quality, in every type of
environmental media. Fundamentals of physical, chemical and biological transformations in natural waters, identification
of sources of pollution, and water and wastewater treatment methods are also covered. In addition, wastewater treatment
plant design is practiced along with its fundamental applications for wastewater treatment.
(M) GEG 3610 - Principles of Land UseUrban and Regional Planning
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): GEG 3600 GEG 1000 or GEG 1300 or GEG 1700 or permission of instructor
Description: In this course students are introduced to the history and future of cities. They will learn basic land-use
planning concepts and how to analyze land-use patterns, interpret land-use maps, and analyze existing land-use plans.
Topics include urban and regional planning issues related to population growth and decline, urban design, economic
development, community planning, transportation planning, sustainable development, and equity and accessibility.
Further, students learn how to collect relevant data, prepare analyze a comprehensive land-use plan, and predict future
planning issues. Special attention is paid to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in land-use planning. This course
focuses on the paradigm of planning in North American cities.
(M) GEG 4610 – Advanced Urban and Regional Planning
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): GEG 3610 GEG 1000 or GEG 1300 or GEG 1700 or junior or higher standing
Description: This course studies is an examination of the philosophy and scope of urban and regional planning and the
principles and factors of planning and their interrelationships. Research methods in planning are emphasized. This course
includes a global context of urban planning and 21
st
century developments and technologies.
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(M) MET 1310 - Principles of Quality Assurance
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MTH 1310 or Intermediate algebra or equivalent with a grade of "C" or better
Description: The course introduces the scope and function of quality assurance, including basic definitions, statistics,
quality policy and objectives, manuals and procedures, concept of variation, inspection and sampling techniques,
meteorology process control, methods and the elements of reliability. Current TQM and ISO 9000 standards are reviewed.
Cross Listed Course(s): HON 1310
(M) MKT 3250 - Personal Professional Selling
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): At least junior standing
Description: This course examines the environment of personal selling and the process of personal selling. Areas covered
include communicating with diverse customers, ethical and legal considerations in personal selling, and the elements of
the personal-selling process. This course has a case orientation. Students will examine the environment of
professional selling and the sales process. Areas covered include communicating with diverse customers, ethical and legal
considerations in personal selling, and the elements of the sales process. This course has a case orientation.
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Course Descriptions (Graduate)
(M) CYBM 5002 - Theories of Cybercrime
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CYBM 5000 with a grade of C or better
Description: Students in this course will explore the theoretical causes of cybercrime at the graduate student level. They
will analyze key criminological theories as they pertain to hacking, piracy, theft, and harassment carried out through the
Internet. The characteristics of criminal behavior will be examined using empirical evidence in order to theoretically
explain the central causes of Internet crimes.
