As the leading comprehensive university in the region, the University of Colorado has graduate programs in numerous areas of study. Many areas of research today cross boundaries between academic departments. In certification programs, graduate students explore an interdisciplinary area while pursuing a master's or doctoral degree in a specific department. The students take classes outside their department and work with a faculty member affiliated with the program.
Some programs also have research requirements.
After completing the required work, students receive a certificate in the interdisciplinary field.