Earning your bachelors degree is an investment in your future.

Every
year you postpone making this investment, you also delay the potential
rewards you can reap from it. In the business world, this is called op-
portunity cost, the price you pay over time for not doing something.
The Bachelor of Arts Completion Program is designed, delivered, and
priced exclusively for busy adults who seek a career-relevant degree.

There are a variety of resources available to assist in nancing this
important investment: tuition reimbursement from your employer,
student loans, federal nancial aid, or other options. Contact our
Financial Services ofce for information regarding nancial aid at
303-871-3945.
The tuition cost of the University College BA in 2014/2015 is $535
per credit hour. When you consider the lifetime benets a DU bach-
elors degree will bring you, the value of an investment in your future
becomes obvious.
The Bachelor of Arts Completion Program offers a scholarship
opportunity for current and continuing students in the program. Learn
more at universitycollege.du.edu.
Call, click, or connect with University College
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The University of Denver has the distinction of being the oldest inde-
pendent university in the Rocky Mountain region, giving it a tradi-
tion of 150 years of academic excellence. Founded before Colorado
was a state, the university now enrolls approximately 11,500 students
in its undergraduate and graduate programs, and has consistently
been ranked as a top 100 university by U.S. News & World Report.
The Bachelor of Arts Completion Program itself ranks #13 on the 2014
U.S. News & World Report list of best Online Bachelors Programs.
This vibrant 125-acre campus is conveniently located just minutes south of
downtown Denver, and showcases the best of its historic legacy along with
state-of-the-art classroom and research buildings, library, career center,
and recreation and wellness center.
As the University of Denvers college of professional and continuing stud-
ies, University College is dedicated to providing education that matters for
busy adults. Along with the Bachelor of Arts Completion Program, Univer-
sity College offers nine graduate programs and non-credit short courses.
The faculty and staff understand the challenges facing adult learners and
specialize in providing the highest quality learning experience for working
professionals. The University of Denver and all of its academic programs
are accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools,
one of eight regional accrediting bodies in the nation. Regional accredita-
tion is the recognized standard for universities in the United States.
Costs
Bachelor of Arts Completion Program
WHERE YOU EARN YOUR DEGREE DOES MATTER
Program Outcomes
Designed to deliver six learning outcomes critical for your success at work and in living a satisfying and productive life.
When students graduate from the Bachelor of Arts Completion
Program, they say the impact on their lives is transformative and im-
measurable in value. While taking classes, youll become a mem-
ber of a vibrant community where were serious about academics,
community, and supporting you. When you graduate, youll join
a worldwide network of DU alumni who are passionate about im-
proving the world they live in. Critical program outcomes include:
CREATIVITY The ability to conceptualize and rework problems,
and to generate solutions to those problems that open up new worlds of
knowledge.
CRITICAL THINKING The skill of analyzing and dening
issues, developing an appreciation for multiple view points, and gen-
erating well crafted arguments.
KNOWLEDGE UTILIZATION The ability to nd useful infor-
mation, ideas, concepts, and theories, to synthesize them and build on
them, and to apply them in the workplace, as well as life.
EMPOWERMENT The condence that comes from knowing
how to act, when to act, and how to respond to the opportunities and
constraints that affect your efforts to get things done. With a sense of
empowerment comes the ability to lead and bring about change for the
good.
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION Knowing your audience
and learning how to empathize with it; reading, writing, and speaking
effectively; making presentations that are persuasive and entertaining;
and arguing to powerful effect.
DECISION MAKING The ability to analyze options and out-
comes for decisions in terms of their values and effects and to make deci-
sions that are rational, legal, and ethical.
A Premier Educational Experience
A bachelors degree from the University of Denver has several aspects which distinguish it from other degree programs.
CHALLENGING You will be treated as an adult and will be
encouraged to develop self-awareness about your motivations, abilities,
and learning goals. You will be given personal attention, but will also be
expected to meet deadlines and contribute in a thoughtful, well-prepared
manner during class activities. You will be challenged to truly learn and
not be preoccupied with whats required or what will be on the test, but
rather asking yourself what you want to learn from your experience and
studying for what you will need to reach your goals.
CUSTOMIZED All majors include opportunities for independent
study, service learning, and an integrative project on topics you will
choose in consultation with an advisor. This ensures that your course-
work will apply specically to your professional situation and personal
interests.
IMMEDIATELY APPLICABLE The skills you gain in the
Bachelor of Arts Completion Program effective communication,
creativity, empowerment, decision making, and more are practical
and can be used immediately. The curriculum has been thoughtfully de-
signed with you in mind and the outcomes can be used today and into
the future.
HIGH TECH Online instruction will be supported by the latest
instructional technologies through Canvas which includes built-in multi-
media, customizable notications, easy-to-use discussion boards, and a
mobile app available for Android, iPhone, and iPad devices.
PRESTIGIOUS As a DU student, you will have access to the vast
world-class resources of the University of Denver, and eventually you will
have a Bachelor of Arts from a top 100 university.
ONLINE AND EVENING COURSES DESIGNED, DELIVERED, AND PRICED FOR BUSY ADULTS
AN EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE
Education has to be more than just courses on a piece of paper it
should be a life-changing experience! Instead of asking you to pick up
where you left off by matching your past courses with a set of require-
ments, we offer you a new educational opportunity quite different from
the traditional undergraduate program you began some years ago.
Well start with the credits youve already earned and build from there.
The interdisciplinary education youll receive reects the reality of todays
professional environment, and it is our promise to deliver a personalized
experience.
There are many reasons why students dont complete their initial un-
dergraduate degree: family obligations, career opportunities, nancial
issues, and motivation. Perhaps for you the experience was not the right
one at the right time. Now your situation is different. Now you want
something more out of your career advancement, fulllment, profes-
sional respect, or a career change.
At the University of Denver, our aim is to provide you with the most
up-to-date and relevant subjects delivered in a way that you can learn
quickly and take pride in your success. Youll be treated as an individual,
not just a number. The curriculum has been thoughtfully designed with
you in mind, as it takes into consideration your current experience and
builds a skillset necessary to thrive. Whether you attend in the evenings
on campus or study online, classes will be small and the instructors
attention will be personal.
Quality, engagement, innovation, integrity, and personal attention are
the characteristics on which the University of Denvers reputation is built.
Thats what makes our program different from your past undergraduate
experience and other programs that view your education as a commod-
ity. This time you deserve an exceptional experience.
Where you earn your degree does matter.


THE RIGHT DEGREE FOR A NEW ERA
In order to be part of the creative and dynamic workforce so vital to
the information age, you need the highly developed talents most valued
by organizations today. Our program outcomes were designed with
input from the business, non-prot, and public sector communities and
include:

Ability to communicate effectively
Solve problems
Think creatively
Handle multiple tasks
Make sound decisions
Understand and use technology
Be productive on teams

Developing these talents is the focus of this degree. If you are willing to
be an active learner in stimulating courses with lively discussions, you will
thrive in this program. Advanced courses led by professional practitioners
who work in the elds they teach provide insight into the latest best
practices that can be applied immediately. Interdisciplinary skills will be
highlighted throughout each major, and students will have the opportunity
to explore emerging sectors.
SOME COLLEGE, BUT NO DEGREE?
Dont let the time, effort, and money you spent earning college credits go
to waste. If you are a working adult with at least one year of transferable
college credits and three years of work experience beyond high school,
you may qualify for admission to this program. This degree provides
the solid educational foundation needed for you to move ahead to more
challenging and creative work assignments. It also provides the pathway
to future graduate study, where specialized certicates and degrees are
more appropriate.
A Different Experience
WRITING
Every student will begin the program
with the Writing Workshop. Even if
you consider yourself a solid writer, this
course will benet you. This workshop
will refresh or provide you with the
skills essential for successful university
study as well as workplace writing.
This course is not just about writing
mechanics. It sharpens interpretation,
summarization, paraphrasing, and
study skills. You will also learn the
connection between writing and critical
and creative thinking, and much more.
This workshop will lay the foundation for
your success in this program.
BA MAJORS COMMON LEARNING COURSES
Choose one
Communication Arts
Effective Communication
Discovering Creative Energies
Organizational Behavior
Leadership
Ethical Decision Making
Concepts of the Public Good
Scientic Method
The Digital Age
21
st
Century Global Issues
The Past as Prologue
Leadership & Organization Studies
Environmental Studies
Information Technology
Global Studies
Students take all 10 courses

Being an effective communicator is essential for Justine Lopez, who runs
her own consulting business where she lls the role of communication
specialist, internet marketing expert, and strategist for small businesses,
non-prot organizations, and Solopreneursindividuals who are starting
up companies on their own. From branding to sales development, training
to marketing, Justine does it alland goes to University College.

As a working professional, my decision to complete my BA at the
University of Denver University College was a great decision based
on quality courses, experienced instructors, accomplished alumni,
and national recognition.
Continuing my education program through the convenience of
online classes has allowed me the opportunity to leverage my study
time and balance my professional obligations; at the same time,
my experience is enhanced as I am able to connect with peers
and make new contacts from across the nation.
I look forward to staying involved and connected as an
alumnus. In the meantime, I continue to gain a combination of
personal and professional insights, condence, and working
networks through the program.
Justine nished her BA in Communication Arts through the
Bachelor of Arts Completion Program and went on to pursue
a masters in Organizational and Professional
Communication at University College. Lessons learned
in the classroom on effectively communicating, solving
issues, and thinking critically are immediately applied
to Justines everyday life, where its not just useful,
its business.
Alumni Spotlight
Finally, busy adults have a high quality option for completing their undergraduate degree at a distinguished university.
Education Pays...
Education pays in higher earnings and lower unemployment rates.
The median weekly earnings in 2013 for professionals with a bachelors
degree was $381 more than someone without a degree, and the unem-
ployment rate nearly doubled from 4% for those with a bachelors vs.
7% for those without.
TRANSFER CREDITS WITH NO HASSLE
At University College, youll have a fresh academic start as we treat
your rst 96 transferable quarter credits (64 semester hour credits) as
credits toward a DU bachelors degree. Although certain occupational
or technical courses may not transfer, no time limit applies to the courses
that do transfer.
STRUCTURE AND SEQUENCE
You choose one of six interdisciplinary majors, all of which involve
advanced study in arts and sciences subjects relevant to the careers of
working adults. Regardless of the major you choose, youll begin directly
with a series of courses that all students take called the Common Learning
experience. It is here where you develop advanced skills in writing, critical
thinking, problem solving, and scientic reasoning, as well as convergency
with key issues of the day the intellectual skills needed for creative and
strategic thinking in a global environment.
The ten Common Learning courses are grouped in pairs, and each pair
leads to, and may be counted toward, one of the interdisciplinary majors.
Thus, you will encounter introductory studies for all of the majors in the
Common Learning experience, providing the broad-based perspective
needed in todays complex professional environment.
INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
An interdisciplinary approach means you will be studying subjects from all
relevant areas that apply to it. For example, the Effective Communication
course is not just a writing course. You will develop communication skills
from the multiple disciplines of speech communication, English, art and
design, theater, and digital media studies.
This approach will provide you with the ability to evaluate situations in
a thorough and strategic manner, while creatively and critically thinking
about solutions and outcomes.
BACHELORS AND MASTERS PLANNING
Although nishing an undergraduate degree is surely the highest pri-
ority, planning for further study can begin now. This degree provides
a solid foundation for further practical study in business or industry-
specic elds such as management, communications, human resources,
environmental policy, project management, or information and commu-
nications technology. University College advisors are prepared to help
you link your bachelors and masters degree course plans so that you
reduce the number of courses needed to complete both degrees. Contact
an academic advisor to discuss what combinations of majors, certi-
cates, and degrees may work best with your career plans.
Each of the majors provides opportunities for interdisciplinary study in subjects relevant to the workplace as well as independent study, a civic
engagement opportunity, and an integrative project your chance to apply what you learn to your individual situation.
TIME TO COMPLETION
The time for completion depends on the number of hours transferred
initially and the rate at which courses are taken. For example, students
who take two courses per quarter and transfer 90 quarter hours (60
semester hours) into the program can complete their degree in three
years. The program does not have a campus residency requirement.
The recommended course load for working students is two courses per
quarter. At this rate, a student can complete eight credits per quarter
or 32 credits in a calendar year.
CONVENIENTLY FITTING YOUR SCHEDULE
This program is offered both evenings on campus in University of
Denver classrooms and online. In both delivery modes, the Canvas
learning management system will be used to make the course syllabus
and assignments accessible as well as facilitate outside-of-class
discussion. Whether you take courses online or on campus, you can
expect to be actively engaged ve to ten hours per course per week,
depending on the assignments, activities, and projects for that week.
And you will receive guidance early, regular, and timely feedback
on your progress.
Time Example
Quarter Hours at DU

4
40
40
6
90
Transfer
Writing Workshop
Common Learning
Major
Electives
Total
Students with 90 quarter hours (60 semester hours) of transfer work the
equivalent of two years of undergraduate study will have a course work
plan that includes the following:
Quarter Hours
90
4
40
40
6
180
Justine Lopez
University College alumnus
Global Commerce and Transportation
AN EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE
Education has to be more than just courses on a piece of paper it
should be a life-changing experience! Instead of asking you to pick up
where you left off by matching your past courses with a set of require-
ments, we offer you a new educational opportunity quite different from
the traditional undergraduate program you began some years ago.
Well start with the credits youve already earned and build from there.
The interdisciplinary education youll receive reects the reality of todays
professional environment, and it is our promise to deliver a personalized
experience.
There are many reasons why students dont complete their initial un-
dergraduate degree: family obligations, career opportunities, nancial
issues, and motivation. Perhaps for you the experience was not the right
one at the right time. Now your situation is different. Now you want
something more out of your career advancement, fulllment, profes-
sional respect, or a career change.
At the University of Denver, our aim is to provide you with the most
up-to-date and relevant subjects delivered in a way that you can learn
quickly and take pride in your success. Youll be treated as an individual,
not just a number. The curriculum has been thoughtfully designed with
you in mind, as it takes into consideration your current experience and
builds a skillset necessary to thrive. Whether you attend in the evenings
on campus or study online, classes will be small and the instructors
attention will be personal.
Quality, engagement, innovation, integrity, and personal attention are
the characteristics on which the University of Denvers reputation is built.
Thats what makes our program different from your past undergraduate
experience and other programs that view your education as a commod-
ity. This time you deserve an exceptional experience.
Where you earn your degree does matter.


THE RIGHT DEGREE FOR A NEW ERA
In order to be part of the creative and dynamic workforce so vital to
the information age, you need the highly developed talents most valued
by organizations today. Our program outcomes were designed with
input from the business, non-prot, and public sector communities and
include:

Ability to communicate effectively
Solve problems
Think creatively
Handle multiple tasks
Make sound decisions
Understand and use technology
Be productive on teams

Developing these talents is the focus of this degree. If you are willing to
be an active learner in stimulating courses with lively discussions, you will
thrive in this program. Advanced courses led by professional practitioners
who work in the elds they teach provide insight into the latest best
practices that can be applied immediately. Interdisciplinary skills will be
highlighted throughout each major, and students will have the opportunity
to explore emerging sectors.
SOME COLLEGE, BUT NO DEGREE?
Dont let the time, effort, and money you spent earning college credits go
to waste. If you are a working adult with at least one year of transferable
college credits and three years of work experience beyond high school,
you may qualify for admission to this program. This degree provides
the solid educational foundation needed for you to move ahead to more
challenging and creative work assignments. It also provides the pathway
to future graduate study, where specialized certicates and degrees are
more appropriate.
A Different Experience
WRITING
Every student will begin the program
with the Writing Workshop. Even if
you consider yourself a solid writer, this
course will benet you. This workshop
will refresh or provide you with the
skills essential for successful university
study as well as workplace writing.
This course is not just about writing
mechanics. It sharpens interpretation,
summarization, paraphrasing, and
study skills. You will also learn the
connection between writing and critical
and creative thinking, and much more.
This workshop will lay the foundation for
your success in this program.
BA MAJORS COMMON LEARNING COURSES
Choose one
Communication Arts
Effective Communication
Discovering Creative Energies
Organizational Behavior
Leadership
Ethical Decision Making
Concepts of the Public Good
Scientic Method
The Digital Age
21
st
Century Global Issues
The Past as Prologue
Leadership & Organization Studies
Environmental Studies
Information Technology
Global Studies
Students take all 10 courses

Being an effective communicator is essential for Justine Lopez, who runs
her own consulting business where she lls the role of communication
specialist, internet marketing expert, and strategist for small businesses,
non-prot organizations, and Solopreneursindividuals who are starting
up companies on their own. From branding to sales development, training
to marketing, Justine does it alland goes to University College.

As a working professional, my decision to complete my BA at the
University of Denver University College was a great decision based
on quality courses, experienced instructors, accomplished alumni,
and national recognition.
Continuing my education program through the convenience of
online classes has allowed me the opportunity to leverage my study
time and balance my professional obligations; at the same time,
my experience is enhanced as I am able to connect with peers
and make new contacts from across the nation.
I look forward to staying involved and connected as an
alumnus. In the meantime, I continue to gain a combination of
personal and professional insights, condence, and working
networks through the program.
Justine nished her BA in Communication Arts through the
Bachelor of Arts Completion Program and went on to pursue
a masters in Organizational and Professional
Communication at University College. Lessons learned
in the classroom on effectively communicating, solving
issues, and thinking critically are immediately applied
to Justines everyday life, where its not just useful,
its business.
Alumni Spotlight
Finally, busy adults have a high quality option for completing their undergraduate degree at a distinguished university.
Education Pays...
Education pays in higher earnings and lower unemployment rates.
The median weekly earnings in 2013 for professionals with a bachelors
degree was $381 more than someone without a degree, and the unem-
ployment rate nearly doubled from 4% for those with a bachelors vs.
7% for those without.
TRANSFER CREDITS WITH NO HASSLE
At University College, youll have a fresh academic start as we treat
your rst 96 transferable quarter credits (64 semester hour credits) as
credits toward a DU bachelors degree. Although certain occupational
or technical courses may not transfer, no time limit applies to the courses
that do transfer.
STRUCTURE AND SEQUENCE
You choose one of six interdisciplinary majors, all of which involve
advanced study in arts and sciences subjects relevant to the careers of
working adults. Regardless of the major you choose, youll begin directly
with a series of courses that all students take called the Common Learning
experience. It is here where you develop advanced skills in writing, critical
thinking, problem solving, and scientic reasoning, as well as convergency
with key issues of the day the intellectual skills needed for creative and
strategic thinking in a global environment.
The ten Common Learning courses are grouped in pairs, and each pair
leads to, and may be counted toward, one of the interdisciplinary majors.
Thus, you will encounter introductory studies for all of the majors in the
Common Learning experience, providing the broad-based perspective
needed in todays complex professional environment.
INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
An interdisciplinary approach means you will be studying subjects from all
relevant areas that apply to it. For example, the Effective Communication
course is not just a writing course. You will develop communication skills
from the multiple disciplines of speech communication, English, art and
design, theater, and digital media studies.
This approach will provide you with the ability to evaluate situations in
a thorough and strategic manner, while creatively and critically thinking
about solutions and outcomes.
BACHELORS AND MASTERS PLANNING
Although nishing an undergraduate degree is surely the highest pri-
ority, planning for further study can begin now. This degree provides
a solid foundation for further practical study in business or industry-
specic elds such as management, communications, human resources,
environmental policy, project management, or information and commu-
nications technology. University College advisors are prepared to help
you link your bachelors and masters degree course plans so that you
reduce the number of courses needed to complete both degrees. Contact
an academic advisor to discuss what combinations of majors, certi-
cates, and degrees may work best with your career plans.
Each of the majors provides opportunities for interdisciplinary study in subjects relevant to the workplace as well as independent study, a civic
engagement opportunity, and an integrative project your chance to apply what you learn to your individual situation.
TIME TO COMPLETION
The time for completion depends on the number of hours transferred
initially and the rate at which courses are taken. For example, students
who take two courses per quarter and transfer 90 quarter hours (60
semester hours) into the program can complete their degree in three
years. The program does not have a campus residency requirement.
The recommended course load for working students is two courses per
quarter. At this rate, a student can complete eight credits per quarter
or 32 credits in a calendar year.
CONVENIENTLY FITTING YOUR SCHEDULE
This program is offered both evenings on campus in University of
Denver classrooms and online. In both delivery modes, the Canvas
learning management system will be used to make the course syllabus
and assignments accessible as well as facilitate outside-of-class
discussion. Whether you take courses online or on campus, you can
expect to be actively engaged ve to ten hours per course per week,
depending on the assignments, activities, and projects for that week.
And you will receive guidance early, regular, and timely feedback
on your progress.
Time Example
Quarter Hours at DU

4
40
40
6
90
Transfer
Writing Workshop
Common Learning
Major
Electives
Total
Students with 90 quarter hours (60 semester hours) of transfer work the
equivalent of two years of undergraduate study will have a course work
plan that includes the following:
Quarter Hours
90
4
40
40
6
180
Justine Lopez
University College alumnus
Global Commerce and Transportation
AN EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE
Education has to be more than just courses on a piece of paper it
should be a life-changing experience! Instead of asking you to pick up
where you left off by matching your past courses with a set of require-
ments, we offer you a new educational opportunity quite different from
the traditional undergraduate program you began some years ago.
Well start with the credits youve already earned and build from there.
The interdisciplinary education youll receive reects the reality of todays
professional environment, and it is our promise to deliver a personalized
experience.
There are many reasons why students dont complete their initial un-
dergraduate degree: family obligations, career opportunities, nancial
issues, and motivation. Perhaps for you the experience was not the right
one at the right time. Now your situation is different. Now you want
something more out of your career advancement, fulllment, profes-
sional respect, or a career change.
At the University of Denver, our aim is to provide you with the most
up-to-date and relevant subjects delivered in a way that you can learn
quickly and take pride in your success. Youll be treated as an individual,
not just a number. The curriculum has been thoughtfully designed with
you in mind, as it takes into consideration your current experience and
builds a skillset necessary to thrive. Whether you attend in the evenings
on campus or study online, classes will be small and the instructors
attention will be personal.
Quality, engagement, innovation, integrity, and personal attention are
the characteristics on which the University of Denvers reputation is built.
Thats what makes our program different from your past undergraduate
experience and other programs that view your education as a commod-
ity. This time you deserve an exceptional experience.
Where you earn your degree does matter.


THE RIGHT DEGREE FOR A NEW ERA
In order to be part of the creative and dynamic workforce so vital to
the information age, you need the highly developed talents most valued
by organizations today. Our program outcomes were designed with
input from the business, non-prot, and public sector communities and
include:

Ability to communicate effectively
Solve problems
Think creatively
Handle multiple tasks
Make sound decisions
Understand and use technology
Be productive on teams

Developing these talents is the focus of this degree. If you are willing to
be an active learner in stimulating courses with lively discussions, you will
thrive in this program. Advanced courses led by professional practitioners
who work in the elds they teach provide insight into the latest best
practices that can be applied immediately. Interdisciplinary skills will be
highlighted throughout each major, and students will have the opportunity
to explore emerging sectors.
SOME COLLEGE, BUT NO DEGREE?
Dont let the time, effort, and money you spent earning college credits go
to waste. If you are a working adult with at least one year of transferable
college credits and three years of work experience beyond high school,
you may qualify for admission to this program. This degree provides
the solid educational foundation needed for you to move ahead to more
challenging and creative work assignments. It also provides the pathway
to future graduate study, where specialized certicates and degrees are
more appropriate.
A Different Experience
WRITING
Every student will begin the program
with the Writing Workshop. Even if
you consider yourself a solid writer, this
course will benet you. This workshop
will refresh or provide you with the
skills essential for successful university
study as well as workplace writing.
This course is not just about writing
mechanics. It sharpens interpretation,
summarization, paraphrasing, and
study skills. You will also learn the
connection between writing and critical
and creative thinking, and much more.
This workshop will lay the foundation for
your success in this program.
BA MAJORS COMMON LEARNING COURSES
Choose one
Communication Arts
Effective Communication
Discovering Creative Energies
Organizational Behavior
Leadership
Ethical Decision Making
Concepts of the Public Good
Scientic Method
The Digital Age
21
st
Century Global Issues
The Past as Prologue
Leadership & Organization Studies
Environmental Studies
Information Technology
Global Studies
Students take all 10 courses

Being an effective communicator is essential for Justine Lopez, who runs
her own consulting business where she lls the role of communication
specialist, internet marketing expert, and strategist for small businesses,
non-prot organizations, and Solopreneursindividuals who are starting
up companies on their own. From branding to sales development, training
to marketing, Justine does it alland goes to University College.

As a working professional, my decision to complete my BA at the
University of Denver University College was a great decision based
on quality courses, experienced instructors, accomplished alumni,
and national recognition.
Continuing my education program through the convenience of
online classes has allowed me the opportunity to leverage my study
time and balance my professional obligations; at the same time,
my experience is enhanced as I am able to connect with peers
and make new contacts from across the nation.
I look forward to staying involved and connected as an
alumnus. In the meantime, I continue to gain a combination of
personal and professional insights, condence, and working
networks through the program.
Justine nished her BA in Communication Arts through the
Bachelor of Arts Completion Program and went on to pursue
a masters in Organizational and Professional
Communication at University College. Lessons learned
in the classroom on effectively communicating, solving
issues, and thinking critically are immediately applied
to Justines everyday life, where its not just useful,
its business.
Alumni Spotlight
Finally, busy adults have a high quality option for completing their undergraduate degree at a distinguished university.
Education Pays...
Education pays in higher earnings and lower unemployment rates.
The median weekly earnings in 2013 for professionals with a bachelors
degree was $381 more than someone without a degree, and the unem-
ployment rate nearly doubled from 4% for those with a bachelors vs.
7% for those without.
TRANSFER CREDITS WITH NO HASSLE
At University College, youll have a fresh academic start as we treat
your rst 96 transferable quarter credits (64 semester hour credits) as
credits toward a DU bachelors degree. Although certain occupational
or technical courses may not transfer, no time limit applies to the courses
that do transfer.
STRUCTURE AND SEQUENCE
You choose one of six interdisciplinary majors, all of which involve
advanced study in arts and sciences subjects relevant to the careers of
working adults. Regardless of the major you choose, youll begin directly
with a series of courses that all students take called the Common Learning
experience. It is here where you develop advanced skills in writing, critical
thinking, problem solving, and scientic reasoning, as well as convergency
with key issues of the day the intellectual skills needed for creative and
strategic thinking in a global environment.
The ten Common Learning courses are grouped in pairs, and each pair
leads to, and may be counted toward, one of the interdisciplinary majors.
Thus, you will encounter introductory studies for all of the majors in the
Common Learning experience, providing the broad-based perspective
needed in todays complex professional environment.
INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
An interdisciplinary approach means you will be studying subjects from all
relevant areas that apply to it. For example, the Effective Communication
course is not just a writing course. You will develop communication skills
from the multiple disciplines of speech communication, English, art and
design, theater, and digital media studies.
This approach will provide you with the ability to evaluate situations in
a thorough and strategic manner, while creatively and critically thinking
about solutions and outcomes.
BACHELORS AND MASTERS PLANNING
Although nishing an undergraduate degree is surely the highest pri-
ority, planning for further study can begin now. This degree provides
a solid foundation for further practical study in business or industry-
specic elds such as management, communications, human resources,
environmental policy, project management, or information and commu-
nications technology. University College advisors are prepared to help
you link your bachelors and masters degree course plans so that you
reduce the number of courses needed to complete both degrees. Contact
an academic advisor to discuss what combinations of majors, certi-
cates, and degrees may work best with your career plans.
Each of the majors provides opportunities for interdisciplinary study in subjects relevant to the workplace as well as independent study, a civic
engagement opportunity, and an integrative project your chance to apply what you learn to your individual situation.
TIME TO COMPLETION
The time for completion depends on the number of hours transferred
initially and the rate at which courses are taken. For example, students
who take two courses per quarter and transfer 90 quarter hours (60
semester hours) into the program can complete their degree in three
years. The program does not have a campus residency requirement.
The recommended course load for working students is two courses per
quarter. At this rate, a student can complete eight credits per quarter
or 32 credits in a calendar year.
CONVENIENTLY FITTING YOUR SCHEDULE
This program is offered both evenings on campus in University of
Denver classrooms and online. In both delivery modes, the Canvas
learning management system will be used to make the course syllabus
and assignments accessible as well as facilitate outside-of-class
discussion. Whether you take courses online or on campus, you can
expect to be actively engaged ve to ten hours per course per week,
depending on the assignments, activities, and projects for that week.
And you will receive guidance early, regular, and timely feedback
on your progress.
Time Example
Quarter Hours at DU

4
40
40
6
90
Transfer
Writing Workshop
Common Learning
Major
Electives
Total
Students with 90 quarter hours (60 semester hours) of transfer work the
equivalent of two years of undergraduate study will have a course work
plan that includes the following:
Quarter Hours
90
4
40
40
6
180
Justine Lopez
University College alumnus
Global Commerce and Transportation
Earning your bachelors degree is an investment in your future. Every
year you postpone making this investment, you also delay the potential
rewards you can reap from it. In the business world, this is called op-
portunity cost, the price you pay over time for not doing something.
The Bachelor of Arts Completion Program is designed, delivered, and
priced exclusively for busy adults who seek a career-relevant degree.

There are a variety of resources available to assist in nancing this
important investment: tuition reimbursement from your employer,
student loans, federal nancial aid, or other options. Contact our
Financial Services ofce for information regarding nancial aid at
303-871-3945.
The tuition cost of the University College BA in 2014/2015 is $535
per credit hour. When you consider the lifetime benets a DU bach-
elors degree will bring you, the value of an investment in your future
becomes obvious.
The Bachelor of Arts Completion Program offers a scholarship
opportunity for current and continuing students in the program. Learn
more at universitycollege.du.edu.
Call, click, or connect with University College
A Top 100 University
303-871-2291 or 800-347-2042
ucolsupport@du.edu
universitycollege.du.edu
twitter.com/DUcollege or facebook.com/DUcollege
The University of Denver has the distinction of being the oldest inde-
pendent university in the Rocky Mountain region, giving it a tradi-
tion of 150 years of academic excellence. Founded before Colorado
was a state, the university now enrolls approximately 11,500 students
in its undergraduate and graduate programs, and has consistently
been ranked as a top 100 university by U.S. News & World Report.
The Bachelor of Arts Completion Program itself ranks #13 on the 2014
U.S. News & World Report list of best Online Bachelors Programs.
This vibrant 125-acre campus is conveniently located just minutes south of
downtown Denver, and showcases the best of its historic legacy along with
state-of-the-art classroom and research buildings, library, career center,
and recreation and wellness center.
As the University of Denvers college of professional and continuing stud-
ies, University College is dedicated to providing education that matters for
busy adults. Along with the Bachelor of Arts Completion Program, Univer-
sity College offers nine graduate programs and non-credit short courses.
The faculty and staff understand the challenges facing adult learners and
specialize in providing the highest quality learning experience for working
professionals. The University of Denver and all of its academic programs
are accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools,
one of eight regional accrediting bodies in the nation. Regional accredita-
tion is the recognized standard for universities in the United States.
Costs
Bachelor of Arts Completion Program
WHERE YOU EARN YOUR DEGREE DOES MATTER
Program Outcomes
Designed to deliver six learning outcomes critical for your success at work and in living a satisfying and productive life.
When students graduate from the Bachelor of Arts Completion
Program, they say the impact on their lives is transformative and im-
measurable in value. While taking classes, youll become a mem-
ber of a vibrant community where were serious about academics,
community, and supporting you. When you graduate, youll join
a worldwide network of DU alumni who are passionate about im-
proving the world they live in. Critical program outcomes include:
CREATIVITY The ability to conceptualize and rework problems,
and to generate solutions to those problems that open up new worlds of
knowledge.
CRITICAL THINKING The skill of analyzing and dening
issues, developing an appreciation for multiple view points, and gen-
erating well crafted arguments.
KNOWLEDGE UTILIZATION The ability to nd useful infor-
mation, ideas, concepts, and theories, to synthesize them and build on
them, and to apply them in the workplace, as well as life.
EMPOWERMENT The condence that comes from knowing
how to act, when to act, and how to respond to the opportunities and
constraints that affect your efforts to get things done. With a sense of
empowerment comes the ability to lead and bring about change for the
good.
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION Knowing your audience
and learning how to empathize with it; reading, writing, and speaking
effectively; making presentations that are persuasive and entertaining;
and arguing to powerful effect.
DECISION MAKING The ability to analyze options and out-
comes for decisions in terms of their values and effects and to make deci-
sions that are rational, legal, and ethical.
A Premier Educational Experience
A bachelors degree from the University of Denver has several aspects which distinguish it from other degree programs.
CHALLENGING You will be treated as an adult and will be
encouraged to develop self-awareness about your motivations, abilities,
and learning goals. You will be given personal attention, but will also be
expected to meet deadlines and contribute in a thoughtful, well-prepared
manner during class activities. You will be challenged to truly learn and
not be preoccupied with whats required or what will be on the test, but
rather asking yourself what you want to learn from your experience and
studying for what you will need to reach your goals.
CUSTOMIZED All majors include opportunities for independent
study, service learning, and an integrative project on topics you will
choose in consultation with an advisor. This ensures that your course-
work will apply specically to your professional situation and personal
interests.
IMMEDIATELY APPLICABLE The skills you gain in the
Bachelor of Arts Completion Program effective communication,
creativity, empowerment, decision making, and more are practical
and can be used immediately. The curriculum has been thoughtfully de-
signed with you in mind and the outcomes can be used today and into
the future.
HIGH TECH Online instruction will be supported by the latest
instructional technologies through Canvas which includes built-in multi-
media, customizable notications, easy-to-use discussion boards, and a
mobile app available for Android, iPhone, and iPad devices.
PRESTIGIOUS As a DU student, you will have access to the vast
world-class resources of the University of Denver, and eventually you will
have a Bachelor of Arts from a top 100 university.
ONLINE AND EVENING COURSES DESIGNED, DELIVERED, AND PRICED FOR BUSY ADULTS
Earning your bachelors degree is an investment in your future. Every
year you postpone making this investment, you also delay the potential
rewards you can reap from it. In the business world, this is called op-
portunity cost, the price you pay over time for not doing something.
The Bachelor of Arts Completion Program is designed, delivered, and
priced exclusively for busy adults who seek a career-relevant degree.

There are a variety of resources available to assist in nancing this
important investment: tuition reimbursement from your employer,
student loans, federal nancial aid, or other options. Contact our
Financial Services ofce for information regarding nancial aid at
303-871-3945.
The tuition cost of the University College BA in 2014/2015 is $535
per credit hour. When you consider the lifetime benets a DU bach-
elors degree will bring you, the value of an investment in your future
becomes obvious.
The Bachelor of Arts Completion Program offers a scholarship
opportunity for current and continuing students in the program. Learn
more at universitycollege.du.edu.
Call, click, or connect with University College
A Top 100 University
303-871-2291 or 800-347-2042
ucolsupport@du.edu
universitycollege.du.edu
twitter.com/DUcollege or facebook.com/DUcollege
The University of Denver has the distinction of being the oldest inde-
pendent university in the Rocky Mountain region, giving it a tradi-
tion of 150 years of academic excellence. Founded before Colorado
was a state, the university now enrolls approximately 11,500 students
in its undergraduate and graduate programs, and has consistently
been ranked as a top 100 university by U.S. News & World Report.
The Bachelor of Arts Completion Program itself ranks #13 on the 2014
U.S. News & World Report list of best Online Bachelors Programs.
This vibrant 125-acre campus is conveniently located just minutes south of
downtown Denver, and showcases the best of its historic legacy along with
state-of-the-art classroom and research buildings, library, career center,
and recreation and wellness center.
As the University of Denvers college of professional and continuing stud-
ies, University College is dedicated to providing education that matters for
busy adults. Along with the Bachelor of Arts Completion Program, Univer-
sity College offers nine graduate programs and non-credit short courses.
The faculty and staff understand the challenges facing adult learners and
specialize in providing the highest quality learning experience for working
professionals. The University of Denver and all of its academic programs
are accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools,
one of eight regional accrediting bodies in the nation. Regional accredita-
tion is the recognized standard for universities in the United States.
Costs
Bachelor of Arts Completion Program
WHERE YOU EARN YOUR DEGREE DOES MATTER
Program Outcomes
Designed to deliver six learning outcomes critical for your success at work and in living a satisfying and productive life.
When students graduate from the Bachelor of Arts Completion
Program, they say the impact on their lives is transformative and im-
measurable in value. While taking classes, youll become a mem-
ber of a vibrant community where were serious about academics,
community, and supporting you. When you graduate, youll join
a worldwide network of DU alumni who are passionate about im-
proving the world they live in. Critical program outcomes include:
CREATIVITY The ability to conceptualize and rework problems,
and to generate solutions to those problems that open up new worlds of
knowledge.
CRITICAL THINKING The skill of analyzing and dening
issues, developing an appreciation for multiple view points, and gen-
erating well crafted arguments.
KNOWLEDGE UTILIZATION The ability to nd useful infor-
mation, ideas, concepts, and theories, to synthesize them and build on
them, and to apply them in the workplace, as well as life.
EMPOWERMENT The condence that comes from knowing
how to act, when to act, and how to respond to the opportunities and
constraints that affect your efforts to get things done. With a sense of
empowerment comes the ability to lead and bring about change for the
good.
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION Knowing your audience
and learning how to empathize with it; reading, writing, and speaking
effectively; making presentations that are persuasive and entertaining;
and arguing to powerful effect.
DECISION MAKING The ability to analyze options and out-
comes for decisions in terms of their values and effects and to make deci-
sions that are rational, legal, and ethical.
A Premier Educational Experience
A bachelors degree from the University of Denver has several aspects which distinguish it from other degree programs.
CHALLENGING You will be treated as an adult and will be
encouraged to develop self-awareness about your motivations, abilities,
and learning goals. You will be given personal attention, but will also be
expected to meet deadlines and contribute in a thoughtful, well-prepared
manner during class activities. You will be challenged to truly learn and
not be preoccupied with whats required or what will be on the test, but
rather asking yourself what you want to learn from your experience and
studying for what you will need to reach your goals.
CUSTOMIZED All majors include opportunities for independent
study, service learning, and an integrative project on topics you will
choose in consultation with an advisor. This ensures that your course-
work will apply specically to your professional situation and personal
interests.
IMMEDIATELY APPLICABLE The skills you gain in the
Bachelor of Arts Completion Program effective communication,
creativity, empowerment, decision making, and more are practical
and can be used immediately. The curriculum has been thoughtfully de-
signed with you in mind and the outcomes can be used today and into
the future.
HIGH TECH Online instruction will be supported by the latest
instructional technologies through Canvas which includes built-in multi-
media, customizable notications, easy-to-use discussion boards, and a
mobile app available for Android, iPhone, and iPad devices.
PRESTIGIOUS As a DU student, you will have access to the vast
world-class resources of the University of Denver, and eventually you will
have a Bachelor of Arts from a top 100 university.
ONLINE AND EVENING COURSES DESIGNED, DELIVERED, AND PRICED FOR BUSY ADULTS