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Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Environmental Science
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Understand the world: Explore how the landscape and climate cultivate an area’s economics, politics, and human behavior—all with an eye toward sustainability
- Go beyond maps: Our courses make full use of our central downtown location and the epic Rocky Mountains to understand the dynamic relationships between people and their environments
- Think ahead: Learn with state-of-the-art technology in our Facility for Advanced Spatial Technology (FAST) or Geospatial Analysis and Mapping (GAM) Labs
Bachelor of Science in Climate Change Studies
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of climate change and its impacts—from the physical characteristics of atmospheric and ecosystems to political systems across history and world regions
- Leverage science, technology, and critical thinking to address complex climate-related problems by prioritizing solutions that work for all
- Learn to navigate climate research, assess practical applications, and engage community effectively and equitably
Minor in Environmental Studies
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Explore the environmental issues of our time
- Ground your studies in a robust understanding of environmental fundamentals: the natural or physical sciences
- Tailor your coursework to your unique interests and goals
Minor in Sustainability
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Get equipped with the multidisciplinary training needed to tackle today’s complex challenges in sustainability
- Be a competitive applicant for change-making work or prestigious graduate studies in the field of sustainability
- Apply theoretical principles to solving real environmental problems in a customizable final capstone experience
Master of Arts in Applied Geography & Geospatial Science
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Understand the human-environment interaction to identify the most pressing social and environmental issues—and develop innovative solutions
- Level-up professionally with hands-on research experience based in community engagement and service learning
- Master the use of geospatial science, a federally recognized STEM subject area that includes geographic information systems (GIS), computer cartography, remotely sensed image analysis, and spatial statistics
Master of Science in Environmental Sciences
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Master a robust analytical skillset that builds on your solid foundation in the natural and physical sciences
- Communicate across disciplines and solve environmental problems
- Dive deep into the environmental issue you’re most passionate about with an intensive and multidisciplinary approach
Master of Sustainable Business
CU Denver Business School
- Master core business concepts and skill-up in flexible specializations of your choice
- Become a leader who drives sustainability, innovation, and global business success
- Focus on real-world applications that address climate change, carbon reform, and resource scarcity through roles in the private or public sector
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Interdisciplinary Excellence
There’s no one way to solve climate concerns, so CU Denver offers a multitude of programs that take wide-reaching approaches to environmental and sustainability studies.
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It’s time to meet the complex challenges of thriving in a world with a changing climate. Whether you’re a scientist, entrepreneur, or community organizer, you’ll find training at CU Denver that’s grounded in classical sciences—but unbound by rigid academic disciplines. Our rigorous training empowers students to understand human-environment interactions at all scales, identify critical problems, and create solutions.
As climate systems change, public health impacts and their equity concerns can evolve in unexpected ways. CU Denver Health and Behavioral Sciences Professor Ivan Ramírez’s research drives at the heart of this complex challenge as he investigates things like how the El Niño atmospheric pattern contributes to cholera emergence in Peru and what that means for the most socially vulnerable. He also studies purely human phenomena, like what data is considered in disaster response efforts. His climate research and approach to teaching center on a core theme: How do we solve problems in a way that works for all, not just the privileged few? As a professor, Ramírez uses case studies and group projects to foster a student-centered, multidisciplinary educational environment. He is a co-leader of the development of CU Denver’s BA and BS in Climate Change Studies program.
Ivan Ramírez
Assistant Professor
Critical changes are taking place in climate systems at hyper-local and global scales—from the rate of snowmelt on Colorado’s snow-capped peaks to the ever-changing average global temperature. CU Denver Geography and Environmental Studies Professor Kathy Kelsey works to understand how processes like these interact with one another through compelling field research in Colorado, Alaska, and beyond. Her work has been supported by The National Science Foundation, U.S. Forest Service, and other major institutions. She often includes her students in her research, which is published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, and tends to involve field trips to beautiful outdoor locales.
Kathy Kelsey
Assistant Professor
Businesses and educational institutions, alike, must innovate to drive success in a world with a changing climate. That’s where Robert Hobbins’ research comes in. His work seeks to advance sustainability transformations in business and the redesign of university training programs to better prepare students to solve today’s complex urban sustainability and business challenges. He’s the co-principal investigator and co-founder of the NSF GERMINATION Center for Urban Transformations at Georgia State University, where he served as a postdoctoral researcher prior to joining CU Denver. At the Business School, he teaches courses on sustainability leadership, climate change and resilience, and sustainable business practices.
Robert Hobbins
Assistant Professor
