Master of Social Science - Ethnic Studies in Denver United States | University of Colorado Denver

For students seeking adaptable options to design a personalized curriculum in social sciences, the Master of Social Science program focuses on blending knowledge across and outside conventional academic boundaries. Classes are mainly drawn from social science fields such as anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology, but can also incorporate subjects from English, philosophy, education, health sciences, public affairs, fine arts, and architecture. Those enrolled in this program frequently cultivate interdisciplinary viewpoints in domains like public policy, gender and identity studies, educational transformation, cross-cultural research, or political analysis. The Social Science curriculum offers foundational knowledge for career growth in business, education, social services, and government, or prepares students for advanced academic or professional pursuits. MSS candidates often customize their studies to align with professional goals and personal interests, while others pursue the program for intellectual growth.
The Ethnic Studies specialization is an interdisciplinary pathway within the Master of Humanities (MH) or Master of Social Science (MSS) degree, providing students with analytical frameworks to examine systemic historical and modern societal challenges tied to racial and ethnic diversity. Participants in this track investigate how governments and communities shape concepts of race and ethnicity, examining the interplay between culture and policy in past and present settings. They also develop insights into personal and collective ethnic identities as they relate to social and cultural self-perception. Coursework in this track teaches students to assess and formulate policies addressing racial and ethnic issues while fostering collaboration across communities to drive meaningful societal progress.