Academics
The College's role and mission are rooted in a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. Metro State graduates praise faculty for their attention to teaching and willingness to help students succeed. According to a survey of college and university alumni conducted for the Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE), Metro State alumni ranked the College number one in meeting their educational goals. In fact, 99 percent of our graduates said Metro State's programs and curriculum met their goals.
Metro State awards bachelor of science, bachelor of arts and bachelor of fine arts degrees. Students can choose from 53 majors and 82 minors offered through three schools: Business; Letters, Arts and Sciences; and Professional Studies. Programs range from the traditional disciplines, such as history and biology, to contemporary fields of study, such as Chicano studies and health care management. The College offers several bachelor's degree programs unique in Colorado, including aviation manangement, health care management, land use, meterology, and surveying and mapping. Students may also design their own degree through the Individualized Degree Program.
ACADEMICS AT METRO STATE
The 53 majors and 82 minors offered at Metro State are just the beginning of the academic choices available to you. With all of the options we offer, you have more than 300 academic options, including concentrations within a major; teacher licensure in early childhood, elementary, secondary and special education, and certificates in 33 career fields.
INDIVIDUALIZED DEGREE PROGRAM
Through the Center for Individualized Learning, you also can collaborate with faculty members to develop you own major that will enable you to meet your educational needs ang goals.
HONORS PROGRAM
Metropolitan State College of Denver Honors program provides an intense, interdisciplinary, academic program for highly motivated students whose intellectual capabilities suggest a broader spectrum of needs and interests.
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