Preparing Future Leaders to Recognize What’s Real, Elevate What’s True, and Create What’s Possible

Every DU student engages with the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, where your curiosity becomes your purpose. We know that employers are seeking adaptable thinkers, strong communicators, ethical decision makers, and collaborative problem solvers. Our faculty are dedicated mentors who help you intentionally build these skills and connect academic study to meaningful and successful careers. 

Most CAHSS courses meet Monday through Thursday, reserving Fridays for internships, research, personal wellness, and adventure. This academic structure allows you to test interests, identify your strengths, gain experience, and build confidence before graduation. With flexible double-major opportunities and interdisciplinary pathways, you can design an education that aligns with your goals and prepares you to make an impact.

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Undergraduate Programs

With over 60 majors and minors, our students can find accelerated dual-degree, joint, and interdisciplinary programs, as well as exciting study abroad opportunities.

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Graduate Programs

With over 30 advanced degree programs, CAHSS helps you build adaptability, creativity, analytical thinking, collaboration, and technological fluency that employers seek.

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Departments & Schools

As the largest academic unit at DU, we offer our students extensive opportunities to collaborate across disciplines and engage in dynamic learning experiences.

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"Having mentors in CAHSS who believe in you makes a huge difference."

Emerson Fox Current Student
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CAHSS in Action

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The College Myth That's Stressing You Out (And Why We Don't Buy It)

We're answering your frequently asked questions from a student POV about why Denver, why DU, and why CAHSS.

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How CAHSS Is Preparing Students for What's Next

Studying across disciplines teaches what a single track can't: how to think critically, communicate clearly, and adapt to whatever comes next. 

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4D Fridays Course Builds Student Careers Through Robust Literary Network

Professor Rachel Feder’s literary practicum connects aspiring writers with agents, editors, and alumni working in the field.

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