Co-Teaching Across the College
Offering courses led by more than one faculty expert, giving a contemporary, multi-disciplinary perspective to enhance learning.
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College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Vision
To provide essential, fundamental educational experiences for all students, while acknowledging and supporting their differing identities, circumstances, passions, career aspirations, and life goals.
College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Mission
Our College will attract, educate and champion students from every community who are motivated by learning, discovery, and a desire to make a difference.
Through expertly crafted content and hands-on learning, CLAS students attain holistic knowledge, disciplinary expertise, and advanced critical thinking skills.
We equip our students to understand the intersectional qualities of humanity and thought, utilizing this knowledge to thrive and succeed in life’s journey.
Organization and Structure
Interdisciplinary Alliances
Micro-Credentials and Badges
Creating small, interdisciplinary credentials that demonstrate competencies in contemporary issues, problem-solving, and creative solutions to the world’s needs.
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Dean’s Innovation Grants
Supported through donor-relations and advancement, providing resources to faculty and students in their work to demonstrate the essential need for interdisciplinary mindsets and work.
Learn more about the Dean's Innovation GrantsGuiding Principles
Our educational experiences demonstrate the need of both disciplinary and interdisciplinary outlooks and approaches.
Our students engage in a robust intellectual environment, leading them to new ways of thought, creativity and problem-solving.
Our faculty demonstrate an essential connection between education and opportunity; a mechanism that leads to transformative work, engaged communities, and underlying humanity.
Our college aligns our educational missions with the essential work and support structures necessary to dismantle racist and overlapping systems of inequity that often serve as a barrier to greater success.
We invest our resources fairly and responsibly, providing the necessary capital to launch new ideas, provide growth opportunities, and ensure the disciplines within the college are fully supported.
By the Numbers
2022-2023
Accreditation
Metropolitan State University of Denver is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (30 North LaSalle St., Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, 1-800-621-7440).
Accredited Programs and Majors
The academic programs/majors listed have individual accreditation or approval
Art
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS).
Human Performance and Sport
The Human Performance and Sport program is accredited by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA).
Meteorology
The Bachelor of Science in Meteorology follows American Meteorological Society and National Weather Service recommendations.
Music
MSU Denver is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
Theatre
The Bachelor of Arts and Fine Arts in Theatre are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST).
College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
Temporary Campus Location (March 16-August):
1041 9th Street Park
Mailing Address:
Campus Box 37
P. O. Box 173362
Denver, CO 80217-3362
Phone:
303-615-0600
Email:
