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The Master of Humanities and Master of Social Science programs (MHMSS) at the University of Colorado Denver attract students with diverse interests who seek to examine concepts through multiple perspectives. Both the MH and MSS degrees provide learners with the flexibility to enroll in cross-disciplinary courses across CU Denver and design personalized academic paths that transcend conventional departmental divisions. This multidisciplinary approach fosters creative problem-solving and cultivates specialized analytical abilities to thrive in an evolving global landscape.
The Master of Humanities program enables students to customize their educational journey according to their personal goals. Working closely with faculty advisors, participants create distinctive study plans by integrating various disciplines including History, Philosophy, Cultural Studies, Film, Women's and Gender Studies, Public Policy, American Studies, Fine Arts, Sociology, Literature, Anthropology, Communications, Political Science, and Economics.
The Ethnic Studies specialization within the MH or MSS degrees provides students with critical frameworks to examine systemic roots of historical and current societal issues concerning racial and ethnic communities. Those choosing this concentration investigate how governments and societies shape concepts of race and ethnicity through cultural expressions and policy decisions across different time periods. The curriculum helps students develop nuanced understandings of personal and collective ethnic identities while examining the complex interplay between individual and sociocultural factors. Coursework prepares participants to assess and formulate policies addressing racial and ethnic challenges while building coalitions across communities to drive meaningful social transformation.