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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 an MS, DNP or PhDTraditional Pathway
A high school diploma and an interest in completing prerequisites within the Colorado Community College systemA bachelor’s degree in nursing (BS), becoming a registered nurse (RN), and interested in furthering your nursing career with an MS, DNP, or PhDIntegrated 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 an MS, DNP, or PhD.Accelerated Nursing UCAN
Currently enrolled at CU Denver
A bachelor’s degree in nursing (BS), becoming a registered nurse (RN), and interested in furthering your nursing career with an MS, DNP, or PhDCU Denver/CU Nursing Bridge Nursing Bachelor’s Program
A Bachelor’s degree in nursing and are an RNPursuing a Masters of Science (MS) degree in direct careMS - Select from 12 different specialties
A Bachelor’s degree in nursing and are an RNPursuing a Masters of Science (MS) degree in admin/leadershipHealth Care Informatics
i-LEAD and Health Systems
Veteran & Military Health Care
A Bachelor’s degree in nursing and are an RNPursuing a DNP Degree in direct careBS-DNP - Select from 11 different specialties
A Bachelor’s degree in nursingPursuing Grad schoolPost-Bachelor's BS-PhD
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A Master's degree in nursing (MS) and are an RNPursuing 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 RNPursuing a PhD degreePhD
A Master's degree in nursing (MS) and are an RNObtaining a certification in a new practice areaPost-Master's Certificate Program: Select from 3 different specialties
A Bachelor's degreeGain certification in a nursing specialtyGraduate Certificate Program: Select from 3 different specialties
Bachelor's or master's degree in nursing or another disciplineEnroll in a course without being formally admittedNon-Degree Enrollment Program
Events & Seminars Continuing Nursing Professional Development
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