Department of Art
A vibrant, diverse environment full of options for students interested in pursuing a degree in a creative field.
MSU Denver
Divisions and Academic Departments
The College of Letters, Arts and Sciences is the largest college at MSU Denver. We are made up of twenty academic departments, spanning 55+ majors and disciplines which are separated into three divisions:
The Division of Fine and Performing Arts
The Division of Humanities and Social Sciences
The Division of Mathematics and Sciences
Check out the Division mission and purpose and view Academic Department websites to learn more about majors, minors, and classes you might be interested in joining.
The Division of Fine and Performing Arts
Division Mission and Purpose
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Division of Fine and Performing Arts Departments
Department of Music
A World of Music in the Heart of the City. Elevate your musicianship and passion into a successful career.
Department of Theatre and Dance
Join an Ensemble-Based program where "Everybody Counts! Everybody Contributes! and Everybody Cares!"
The Division of Humanities and Social Sciences
Division Mission
Provides a practical, interdisciplinary education to individuals in an accessible and student-centered environment. Faculty and students collaborate to foster intellectual and creative growth; equity and civic responsibility; community engagement; and professional development. Our programs prepare students for successful careers, post-graduate education, and lifelong learning in a multicultural, global, and technological society.
Division Purpose
We educate individuals across the University in the Humanities, and Social Sciences, providing them with the knowledge, experiences, and skills needed for fulfilling lives and successful careers.
Division of Humanities and Social Sciences Departments
Department of Africana Studies
Founded in 1969, MSU Denver has the only Africana Studies department in the State of Colorado.
Department of Chicana/o Studies
Committed to learning and social justice? Here's a degree that provides both.
Department of Communication Studies
We can’t teach you how to be the president, but we can teach you how to communicate like one.
Department of English
Springboard into a career in English education, literature, creative writing, rhetoric and composition, linguistics, or film and media.
Department of History
Explore the rich and complex history of humans through time around the globe.
Department of Journalism and Media Production
Be a part of the change you seek from writing technical communication to public relations, graphic design, video production, broadcasting and more.
Department of Modern Languages
Broaden your awareness and open doors to the world by studying Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese or American Sign Language.
Department of Philosophy
Philosophy begins in wonder. Discovering how to learn ones' own mind, the world and the relation between the two.
Department of Political Science
Almost everything about modern life – the laws we observe, the customs we follow, even the infrastructure we rely on – is driven by politics.
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Examine the social behavior and the biological evolution that makes us human.
Gender Institute of Teaching and Advocacy
Use critical analysis, communication, and organizing skills so that you feel empowered to work against the systems of oppression in your lives and communities.
The Division of Mathematics and Sciences
Division Mission
The Division of Mathematics and Sciences provides scientific literacy to all students through inclusive, student-centered pedagogy. We seek to develop critical and analytical thinking, problem solving skills, and social responsibility to prepare students for successful careers, postgraduate education and lifelong learning in a multicultural, global and technological society. To fulfill its mission, the Division of Mathematics and Science offers meaningful connections between faculty and students and engages the greater Denver community at large in scholarly inquiry, creative activity, and the application of knowledge.
Division Purpose
The Division of Mathematics and Sciences provides a learning environment in which faculty, staff, and students acquire knowledge; develop applied, foundational skills in mathematics and science; and transfer knowledge and values as contributing members of society.
Division of Mathematics and Sciences Departments
Department of Biology
We can't teach you the meaning of life, but we can teach you about life in all of its variety.
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Ranked as one of the Top 20 Best Colleges for Chemistry in the the nation.
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Learn how the Earth works in the areas of Applied Geology, Environmental Science, Geography, Geospatial Science, and Meteorology.
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Big data, algorithms, artificial intelligence, the internet of things – learn about the disciplines that underpin our technology-driven society.
Department of Physics
From the stars in the sky to the atomic particles in the atmosphere. Interested in nature and how to improve humanity? Study Physics.
Department of Psychological Sciences
Like helping others with personal, family, social, educational, mental health, and career decisions? Try Psychology.
College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
Contact UsCampus Location:
Central Classroom 315
Mailing Address:
Campus Box 37
P. O. Box 173362
Denver, CO 80217-3362