Career-Enhancing Hybrid Degrees

Students Interested in Hybrid Programs

At MSU Denver, a hybrid program is any undergraduate program (major, minor, concentration, or certificate) or any graduate program (degree or certificate) that offers at least 50% of its core courses online at least once each academic year. Core courses don’t include general education requirements, minor requirements within a major, or electives, but these are often available online as well.

How to Enroll in Hybrid Programs

Students at MSU Denver are admitted into either in-person or online programs. No hybrid program admission option exists. We provide the hybrid program distinction to highlight programs that a students can complete with a combination of in-person and online courses. If you would like to pursue a hybrid program, apply to the in-person version of the program then register for the online courses you are interested in.

The Course Options You Need

Accreditation

MSU Denver is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, the highest level of accreditation in the United States. Many of our individual programs have additional accreditations through governing bodies in those particular fields of study. The courses you complete online will appear on your transcript just as on-campus courses do, and the diploma you earn as an online student is identical to the diploma earned by MSU Denver campus-based students.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at MSU Denver

MSU Denver has one of the most diverse student bodies in Colorado. Diversity is one of the core values of the university and one of the pillars of the university’s Strategic Plan. The Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s goal is to support and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of campus life through the development of initiatives that advance MSU Denver’s stated goal of becoming an anti-racist institution.

Excellent Support for Veteran’s and Military Students.

MSU Denver has a robust Veteran and Military Student Services program and been recognized as a Best for Vets university by Military Times. Services for our veteran and military students include:

• Assist with the student veteran transition from military to student life
• Provide information and  assistance from the enrollment process through graduation
• Help students maximize the use of education benefits
• Remove barriers to retention for veteran and military students
• Work to Inform the community about ways to support veteran/military students
• Overall advocacy for veteran and military students
• Resource referral

Excellent Support for Veteran's and Military Students

MSU Denver has a robust Veteran and Military Student Services program and been recognized as a Best for Vets university by Military Times. Services for our veteran and military students include:

• Assist with the student veteran transition from military to student life
• Provide information and  assistance from the enrollment process through graduation
• Help students maximize the use of education benefits
• Remove barriers to retention for veteran and military students
• Work to Inform the community about ways to support veteran/military students
• Overall advocacy for veteran and military students
• Resource referral

Adapting to Your Ever-changing Educational Needs

At MSU Denver, we adapt to your educational needs based on your ever-changing life. Sometimes an on-campus course is exactly what you need and sometimes an online course is the only thing that will work with your current schedule. Hybrid degree programs at MSU offer at least 50% of required courses in a fully online format. Degree programs that offer 100% of required courses online at least once per year are categorized as online programs. If you want something in between, check out our hybrid program list below.