Explore Academic Programs
We offer a variety of undergraduate programs and graduate programs, all designed to meet current industry and societal needs. Strengths include: faculty, research and hands-on learning opportunities and innovative and collaborative learning environments.
IF you have / are… | AND are interested in… | THEN consider… |
A minimum of 60 semester credits or a non-nursing bachelor’s degree | A bachelor’s degree in nursing (BS), becoming a registered nurse (RN), and interested in furthering your nursing career with a MS, DNP or PhD | Traditional Pathway |
A high school diploma and an interest in completing prerequisites within the Colorado Community College system | A bachelor’s degree in nursing (BS), becoming a registered nurse (RN), and interested in furthering your nursing career with a MS, DNP or PhD | Integrated Nursing Pathway |
A non-nursing bachelor’s degree and healthcare experience | A bachelor’s degree in nursing (BS), becoming a registered nurse (RN), and interested in furthering your nursing career with a MS, DNP or PhD. | Accelerated Nursing UCAN |
An Associate’s degree in nursing and are a current (or pending) RN | Earning a bachelor’s degree in nursing online. | RN to BS in Nursing Pathway |
Currently enrolled in an associate’s degree in nursing program and have, or will soon have, one semester of nursing coursework completed. | A bachelor's degree in nursing | RN to BS Early Decision Pathway |
A Bachelor’s degree in nursing and are an RN | Pursuing a Master’s Degree in direct care | MS - Select from 9 different specialties |
A Bachelor’s degree in nursing and are an RN | Pursuing a Master’s Degree in admin / leadership | Health Care Informatics i-LEAD and Health Systems Veteran & Military Health Care |
A Bachelor’s degree in nursing and are an RN | Pursuing a DNP Degree in direct care | BS-DNP - Select from 10 different specialties |
A Bachelor’s degree in nursing | Pursuing Grad school | Post-Bachelor's BS-PhD (Email for details) |
A Master's degree in nursing (MS) and are an RN | Pursuing DNP - Admin / Leadership - Specific Care - Other than public health | DNP DNP-APRN Post-Graduate DNP - Public Health DNP Health Systems Dual DNP/MPH DNP VMHC Leadership |
A Master's degree in nursing (MS) and are an RN | Pursuing a PhD degree | PhD |
A Master's degree in nursing (MS) and are an RN | Obtaining a certification in a new practice area | Post-Master's Certificate Program: Select from 3 different specialties |
A Bachelor's degree | Gain certification in a nursing specialty | Graduate Certificate Program: Select from 3 different specialties |
Bachelor or master's degree in nursing or another discipline | Enroll in a course without being formally admitted | Non-Degree Enrollment Program |
Events & Seminars | Continuing Nursing Professional Development |