Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration with Concentration in International Development

at EDUCO - University of Colorado (Denver) USA

A concentration in Gender and Society provides students with an understanding of the role of gender in the experiences of females, males, and gender non-conforming individuals. The interdisciplinary nature of the concentration enables students to develop the skills to critically evaluate the ways in which inequality, oppression, and social structure contribute to various social problems such as the pay gap, sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking.  The Gender and Society concentration equips students for jobs in a variety of areas such as advocacy, counseling, public health, policy-making and government, business, and criminal justice.

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.

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.

Biology is the study of living organisms at different levels of organisation, from molecular biology to biosphere ecology. These degree requirements are subject to periodic revision by the academic department, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences reserves the right to make exceptions and substitutions as judged necessary in individual cases.

The Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology are designed to introduce you to the broad spectrum of interests in the field of psychology, including experimental psychology, biological psychology, animal behavior, developmental psychology, social psychology, cognitive psychology, abnormal psychology, health psychology, personality, and industrial/organisational psychology. Also included is an early exposure to research methods and inferential statistics in psychology.

The construction engineering and management bachelor of science offers the rigors of engineering problem-solving and design with business and management courses, coupled with construction engineering and management courses. Students receive an innovative interdisciplinary education that combines coursework in engineering, construction, business and architecture.

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.

For student that want to start a new business or work for an entrepreneurial based company. This major provides the tools and resources to sharpen business skills, leverage resources, and think outside the box – all skills that make someone desirable to modern corporations. Courses include case studies, classroom instruction, and guest lectures featuring successful entrepreneurs and renowned business owners.

Students in the singer/songwriter emphasis complete specialized courses in songwriting and arranging repertoire while developing their performance skills through small performance ensembles and applied private study of voice, accompanying instrument and songwriting.

The Environmental Policy and Management concentration within the Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration (BAPA) degree program allows students to study the laws, regulations, and policy mechanisms that the government and organisations use to manage environmental issues. Environmental policy balances protection, conservation, and sustainability of natural resources with affordable energy and economic growth while understanding how human activities affect the environment.