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Provides students with advanced knowledge and skills in the field of accounting. The curriculum explores topics such as financial reporting, auditing, and taxation, Graduates of the program are well-prepared to pursue careers as certified public accountants (CPAs), financial analysts, and tax professionals, or to advance their careers in accounting and related fields.

Focuses on business administration and leadership in today's dynamic business environment. Coursework involves specific topics in finance, marketing, operations, and strategy. Graduates of the program are well-prepared to pursue leadership roles in a variety of industries, including finance, healthcare, technology, and more.

Designed for students who do not have an engineering undergraduate degree. The program is designed to provide a fundamental understanding of engineering through an interdisciplinary approach, enabling students to supplement their engineering education with courses from related fields of study.

Equips the future generation of engineers with the necessary skills to become experts, managers, and leaders. In today's world, there is an increasing demand for civil engineers who can devise innovative solutions that will enhance our future. This degree path provides technical proficiency to have an immediate impact in the industry, along with the leadership and communication skills essential for building a lasting career.

Intended for the most talented and exceptional individuals in the criminal justice field, aiming to enhance their understanding of the justice system, which will ultimately enable them to make a more significant contribution to society. Students dive into advanced topics in law enforcement and criminal justice administration, crime data analysis, victim advocacy, juvenile delinquency and juvenile justice, and criminal justice policy.

Focuses on child development, early childhood curriculum, and family engagement. Students learn about administration and leadership, diversity and inclusion, pedagogy, teaching and learning, and leadership possibilities within this field, with priority on innovative and evidence-based practices. Graduates are highly competent teachers, leaders, and advocates with the knowledge and skills to identify strengths and meet the needs of all children and their families.

Offers valuable industry ties, connecting students to companies in and outside of the classroom. Students get hands-on learning with experience in software and databases, such as Bloomberg, Morningstar, and CQG. The curriculum examines financial markets, financial analysis, and risk management strategies.

Guides students through database management, systems analysis and design, cybersecurity, and management in IT. Common roles for graduates include information systems managers, data analysts, and cybersecurity specialists.

The MA in Leadership for Educational Organizations program integrates current issues with historical, philosophical, theoretical, and equity-minded foundations as a basis to discover, explore and effect change in higher education or related organizations. You’ll also have opportunities to connect with some of the nation’s leading higher education experts and organizations through courses, engagements and case studies.

Gain specialized knowledge to address and prevent gender-based violence through advocacy, policy, and education. This certificate is designed for professionals committed to driving social change and promoting equity.

Prepares educators to work with diverse K-12 student bodies throughout the entire educational path. Individuals in this degree path leave with enhanced literacy instruction skills and credentials, along with advanced knowledge and training to build on students’ languages, abilities, cultures, and real-world experiences.

Places emphasis on the human aspects of leadership and the intricacies of managing organizations, including leadership, strategy, human resources, and operations management. Graduates of the program are prepared for leadership roles in public and private sector organizations.

Designed to elevate students’ understanding of marketing principles, strategies, and tactics, including market research, consumer behavior, branding, advertising, and digital marketing.

Covers a wide range of topics, including public policy analysis, budgeting, human resource management, and ethics. The program's faculty includes experts in the field of public administration, who are committed to providing students with a supportive learning environment.

The Master of Public Policy program engages students in various perspectives on how policies and politics impact the most important issues facing democratic societies today.

Aims to enhance education in schools and community organizations through data-driven decisions, high-quality research, and the spreading of evidence-based research. This program provides a wide-ranging understanding of research/evaluation methods, enabling students to design and conduct research and evaluation projects that inform education policy.

Enhances students’ skills in working with individuals with special learning and behavioral needs. This program equips professionals with the necessary knowledge to apply ABA best practices in various settings

Provides students with a complete understanding of the basics of commodities, ranging from physical to financial aspects. This program comprises four courses that equip students with the necessary skills to operate effectively in a business environment where commodities play a crucial role in day-to-day operations.

The Graduate Certificate in Crime Analysis provides insights about topics such as prison reform, counterterrorism, crime trends, and crime prevention. This certificate prepares students to serve as crime analysts, who are often housed within law enforcement agencies.

Prepare to lead in crisis situations with advanced skills in disaster response, mitigation, and resilience planning—address today’s complex emergency management challenges effectively.

Tailored to educators holding early childhood, elementary, or special education licenses, seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in teaching young children with special needs and providing support to their families. Graduates holding this endorsement are prepared to lead teachers or specialists, assisting classroom teachers in providing quality education to young children with special needs.

Places emphasis on the human aspects of leadership and the intricacies of managing organizations, including leadership, strategy, human resources, and operations management. Graduates of the program are prepared for leadership roles in public and private sector organizations.

Deepen your understanding of education systems and the policies that shape them. Learn to analyze and advocate for impactful changes in education at local, state, and national levels.

Build expertise in emergency preparedness and homeland security to protect communities from evolving threats. This certificate offers practical insights into risk analysis, crisis response, and resilience strategies.

Gain specialized knowledge to address and prevent gender-based violence through advocacy, policy, and education. This certificate is designed for professionals committed to driving social change and promoting equity.  

Intended to augment the skills required in the professional work setting or to assess suitability for a master's degree in GIS. Even without formal admission to an engineering master's program, students may obtain this certificate by enrolling in these courses as a non-degree student.

Provides school librarians without a certified school librarian endorsement with the necessary knowledge and skills to create a comprehensive learning environment that empowers students to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information. This program updates the skills of current librarians in accordance with the Colorado State Library's competencies for highly effective school library programs.

Provides K-12 teachers with a deeper understanding of how to develop, assess, and instruct literacy for diverse learners, including English language learners and those who speak dialects of English. Teachers from various backgrounds and disciplines have found this program to be valuable in addressing the needs of struggling learners.

Enhance your leadership skills and understanding of public administration at the local level. This certificate prepares you to tackle the unique challenges of managing local government operations and services.

Learn to lead and manage nonprofit organizations effectively with skills in fundraising, governance, and program development. This certificate prepares you to make a lasting impact in the nonprofit sector.

Master the tools and techniques to analyze, design, and evaluate public policies—influence decision-making processes and drive meaningful policy change.

Provides graduate students with the skills necessary to teach English Language Learners in multilingual public and private schools within the United States and abroad. CTELL graduates will have a strong foundation in second language instruction theory and will be able to demonstrate a range of effective ESL teaching techniques.

Built for elementary or secondary educators who want to pursue a Teacher Librarian endorsement. The curriculum aims to enhance their skills and knowledge in managing innovation labs, curiosity centers, or library programs with the use of emerging learning technology in collaboration with colleagues.