In today’s world, data determines everything from social media feeds to governmental policy. The world of “big data” is a fast-growing field that requires a specialized set of skills rarely found in one place. Passionate problem solvers, innovative thinkers and entrepreneurs will find a home in CSU’s Data Science major, an interdisciplinary degree with foundations in computer science, statistics, communications and mathematics. You’ll learn how to decipher and repurpose huge sets of data to solve real-world problems and, ultimately, reshape the way we interpret information and use it to influence choices made in virtually every industry. Data scientists are in high demand today, and as the only Data Science program in the region, CSU’s Data Science major can take you into almost any field you’re interested in. If boundless opportunity and effecting change feels up your alley, Data Science might be for you. Currently, the Data Science major is available to incoming freshmen only.
Early Childhood Education is a competitive-entry major focusing on the development of children from infancy through age 8 with early childhood education licensure and director qualifications. In the state of Colorado, Early Childhood teacher licensure qualifies graduates for many professions: teaching grades P-3 in public or private schools, teaching in Head Start or other preschool or childcare programs, establishing a business as a childcare provider, or serving as director of a childcare center. CSU students interested in majoring in Early Childhood Education apply for the program in their sophomore year for possible admission in their junior year. Many students major in Human Development and Family Studies while completing prerequisites for the Early Childhood Education major.
This concentration prepares students for careers in early childhood education as well as professional work with children in a variety of settings. It is an ideal choice for HDFS majors who plan to apply to the competitive Early Childhood Education Major during their sophomore year.
The major in Ecosystem Science and Sustainability provides a strong scientific foundation in ecology integrated with cultural, social, economic, and political issues that are shaping the issue of sustainability. Students learn to integrate science into real-world decision making, with the goal of developing sustainable strategies to maintain ecosystem services around the globe. We provide students with a broad base of experiential and collaborative learning opportunities, opportunities for research through our affiliation with the Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory, and the latest scientific knowledge about how organisms interact with their environments to form complex ecosystems.
From Global Positioning Systems to electric power generation, for more than a century electrical engineers have contributed to the development of a wide array of new technologies. Electrical engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the deployment of electrical systems and electronic devices for a range of industries.
The Engineering Physics concentration prepares students to work in high technology areas in which solid engineering training combined with a broader background in physics is valuable. Through the appropriate choice of technical electives, students can specialize in modern laser physics, energy engineering, solid-state electronics, or energy conversion. The technical electives are chosen predominantly from the Departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering in the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering and the Departments of Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics in the College of Natural Sciences.
Engineering Science is an interdisciplinary major that allows students to acquire a strong base in mathematics, the physical sciences, and engineering fundamentals while pursuing a broad background in the liberal arts or other areas of interest in preparation for specialized careers or graduate studies. The major provides comprehensive undergraduate engineering education in selected fields which are not served by traditional engineering programs available at CSU. Three concentrations are available—Engineering Physics, Space Engineering, Teacher Education, and the dual-degree programs in Engineering and the College of Liberal Arts. Regardless of the concentration, graduates are well prepared for a professional career.
Students gain a strong foundation in mathematics, physical sciences, and engineering fundamentals, learn a second language, and study abroad while earning degrees in both Engineering Science (B.S.) and International Studies (B.A.) This is a five-year interdisciplinary program.
English majors develop an understanding of diverse cultures, literary traditions, and great works of English, American, and world literature. Students expand their ability to analyze a variety of texts and view them through the lenses of diverse critical perspectives.