Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

at EDUCO - University of Colorado (Denver) USA

English majors learn to acquire and synthesize information and to present their ideas and opinions skillfully. They find employment in fields in which the sophisticated use of language is necessary for achievement and advancement. Many graduates go on to postgraduate study, not only in writing, film studies and literature, but to schools of medicine, law, journalism and business.

The film studies option within the English major is designed to prepare students for a range of professional careers in areas, such as film criticism, video production and the teaching of film, as well as those students who plan to pursue graduate programs in film studies.

Human Resources Management offers opportunities for students to develop professional competence in the areas of personnel administration and development. Students acquire an understanding of, and skills in, developing and implementing human resources systems including recruitment, selection, evaluation, training, motivation, and compensation.

The BA in Criminal Justice prepares you to advance in a career in criminology or criminal justice. Explore the complex nature of crime, criminal justice organizations, implications of public policies, capital punishment, victimology, race and crime, community corrections, and more.

The School of Public Affairs’ Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (BACJ) program is designed for students who are interested in studying the American criminal justice system. Coursework in the major includes the complex nature of crime causation; the history, framework, and operations of criminal justice organizations; the implications of public policies related to crime and justice; and special topics such as capital punishment, victimology, race and crime, and community corrections.

This major provides an understanding of the fundamental theory and practice pertaining to finance in order to make sound financial decisions. Students are taught to think logically about financial problems so they can formulate and implement value maximizing decisions and policies. Students learn the importance of monetary systems, credit, prices, money markets, and financial institutions.

The mechanical engineer is concerned with satisfying the needs of society using a combination of material, human and economic resources. Mechanical engineering covers a wide spectrum of activities in the engineering profession. These activities include the conversion and transmission of energy and associated power processes; the kinematic, dynamic, strength and wear considerations, as well as economic aspects of the development, design and use of materials, machines and processes; and the analysis, synthesis and control of entire engineering systems.

The International Development concentration within the Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration (BAPA) degree program allows students to learn about the history of international development paradigms and understand the relationships among development actors and how they address persistent global problems such as poverty, human trafficking, trade, and human rights, as examples. International development explores economic growth, alleviating poverty, and improving living conditions in less developed countries.

The digital design emphasis integrates aesthetic, creative and critical thought with expertise in electronic media and graphic design. Configured as an interdisciplinary arts and design laboratory, digital design offers a hands-on education combining new art technologies and design research to promote an understanding of the cultural impact and use of digital technology to solve human, social and business problems. Through this interdisciplinary approach combining arts and communication, digital design strives to produce artists and designers who will use technology in innovative ways in both commercial and artistic spheres.

The performance emphasis includes specialized courses in small performance ensembles, applied private study, contemporary improvisation, and analysis and history. Students gain a diverse set of performance skills in commercial, jazz, classical and experimental music styles.

Offers cultural competency skills highly valued by employers, especially those in sales and service areas. Graduates are employed in many sectors, including journalism, marketing, community and union organizing, social work, nonprofit agencies, and federal, state, and local governments.
Given the multicultural nature of society and the increasing relations with different societies, many occupations seek individuals with background and expertise on ethnic relations and cultural issues. Graduates often enter such fields as teaching, research, government service, law and social services, as well as graduate schools for advanced degrees in various disciplines.

The 3D Graphics and Animation program at CU Denver, recognized as one of the top 25 national programs by Animation Career Review, trains students to be 3D digital content creators—in film, entertainment, medicine, and science. Students graduate with instruction in arts aesthetics, critical thinking, and communication skills while providing an intense level of expertise, instruction, and immersion in digital 3D animation and graphics.