Academics

Undergraduate Academic Programs at Colorado State University: Your Path to Global Excellence

At Colorado State University (CSU), international students are offered an exceptional array of undergraduate academic programs that combine world-class education with practical experiences. As an international student, you’ll find a diverse range of programs that cater to your interests and aspirations, preparing you for success in a rapidly changing global landscape.

Program Diversity:

CSU boasts a wide variety of undergraduate programs across multiple disciplines. Whether you have a passion for engineering, business, natural sciences, social sciences, arts, or humanities, you’ll find a program tailored to your ambitions. From cutting-edge technology to creative arts, CSU’s offerings cater to the full spectrum of academic interests.

Faculty Excellence:

When you choose CSU, you’re joining a community of scholars and experts who are leaders in their fields. Our dedicated faculty members bring a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience to the classroom. Their commitment to fostering critical thinking and practical skills ensures that you’ll graduate with a well-rounded education that extends beyond textbooks.

Hands-on Learning:

CSU places a strong emphasis on hands-on learning experiences. Many programs offer opportunities for internships, research projects, and industry collaborations. These experiences provide you with practical skills, valuable industry connections, and a deeper understanding of how your studies apply to real-world situations.

Research Opportunities:

As a research-intensive institution, CSU provides undergraduates with unique opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research. Whether you’re interested in solving global environmental challenges, advancing medical breakthroughs, or exploring social issues, you can collaborate with renowned researchers and contribute to impactful projects.

Majors and concentrations

For a full list of programs, along with options for minors and program descriptions, please visit this Office of Admissions webpage. Below is an alphabetized list of undergraduate programs.

Agricultural Biology Major 
Entomology Concentration
Plant Pathology Concentration
Weed Science Concentration

Agricultural Business Major 
Agricultural Economics Concentration
Farm and Ranch Management Concentration
Food Systems Concentration

Agricultural Education Major 
Agricultural Literacy Concentration
Teacher Development Concentration

Animal Science Major 

Anthropology Major 
Archaeology Concentration
Biological Anthropology Concentration
Cultural Anthropology Concentration

Apparel and Merchandising Major 
Apparel Design and Production Concentration
Merchandising Concentration
Product Development Concentration

Art (B.A.) Major 
Art History Concentration
Integrated Visual Studies

Art (B.F.A.) Major 
Art Education Concentration
Drawing Concentration
Electronic Art Concentration
Fibers Concentration
Graphic Design Concentration
Metalsmithing Concentration
Painting Concentration
Photo Image Making Concentration
Pottery Concentration
Printmaking Concentration
Sculpture Concentration

Biochemistry Major 
ASBMB Biochemistry Concentration
Data Science Concentration
Health and Medical Sciences Concentration
Pre-Pharmacy Concentration

Biology Major 
Biological Science Concentration
Botany Concentration

Biomedical Engineering Major 

Biomedical Sciences Major 
Anatomy and Physiology Concentration
Environmental Public Health Concentration
Microbiology and Infectious Disease Concentration

Business Administration Major 
Accounting Concentration
Computer Information Systems
Finance Concentration
Financial Planning Concentration
Human Resource Management Concentration
International Business Concentration
Marketing Concentration
Organization and Innovation Management Concentration
Real Estate Concentration
Supply Chain Management Concentration

Chemical and Biological Engineering Major 

Chemistry Major 

Civil Engineering Major 

Communication Studies Major 
Speech Teacher Licensure Concentration

Computer Engineering Major 
Aerospace Systems Concentration
Embedded and IoT Systems
Networks and Data Concentration
VLSI and Integrated Circuits Concentration

Computer Science Major 
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Concentration
Computing Systems Concentration
General Computer Science Concentration
Human-Centered Computing Concentration
Networks and Security Concentration
Software Engineering Concentration

Construction Management Major 

Dance, B.A. Major 

Dance, B.F.A. Major 
Dance Education

Data Science Major 
Computer Science Concentration
Economics Concentration
Mathematics Concentration
Neuroscience Concentration
Statistics Concentration

Early Childhood Education Major 

Economics Major 

Ecosystem Science and Sustainability Major 

Electrical Engineering Major 
Aerospace Concentration
Electrical Engineering Concentration
Lasers and Optical Engineering Concentration

English Major 
Creative Writing Concentration
English Education Concentration
Linguistics Concentration
Literature Concentration
Rhetoric and Literacy Concentration

Environmental and Natural Resource Economics Major 

Environmental Engineering Major 

Environmental Horticulture Major 
Landscape Design and Contracting Concentration
Nursery and Landscape Management Concentration
Turf Management Concentration

Equine Science Major 

Ethnic Studies Major 
Social Studies Teacher Licensure Concentration

Exploratory Studies 

Family and Consumer Sciences Major 
Family and Consumer Sciences Education Concentration
Interdisciplinary Family and Consumer Sciences Concentration

Fermentation Science and Technology Major 

Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology Major 
Conservation Biology Concentration
Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Concentration
Wildlife Biology Concentration

Forest and Rangeland Stewardship Major 
Forest Biology Concentration
Forest Fire Science Concentration
Forest Management Concentration
Rangeland and Forest Management Concentration
Rangeland Conservation and Management Concentration

Geography Major 

Geology Major 
Environmental Geology Concentration
Geology Concentration
Geophysics Concentration
Hydrogeology Concentration

Health and Exercise Science Major 
Health Promotion Concentration
Sports Medicine Concentration

History Major 
Digital and Public History Concentration
General History Concentration
Language Concentration
Social and Behavioral Sciences Concentration
Social Studies Teaching Concentration

Horticulture Major 
Controlled Environment Horticulture Concentration
Horticultural Business Management Concentration
Horticultural Food Crops Concentration
Horticultural Science Concentration
Horticultural Therapy Concentration

Hospitality and Event Management Major 

Human Development and Family Studies Major 
Early Childhood Professions Concentration
Human Development and Family Studies Concentration
Leadership and Entrepreneurial Professions Concentration
Pre-Health Professions Concentration
Prevention and Intervention Sciences Concentration

Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Major 

Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts Major 

Interior Architecture and Design Major 

International Studies Major 
Asian Studies Concentration
European Studies Concentration
Global Studies Concentration
Latin American Studies Concentration
Middle East and North African Studies Concentration

Journalism and Media Communication Major 

Landscape Architecture Major 

Language, Literatures, and Cultures Major 
French Concentration
German Concentration
Spanish Concentration
Spanish for the Professions
Teaching Endorsement

Livestock Business Management Major

Mathematics Major 
Actuarial Science Concentration
Applied Mathematics Concentration
General Mathematics Concentration
Mathematics Education Concentration

Mechanical Engineering Major 
Advanced Manufacturing
Aerospace Engineering Concentration

Music, B.A. Major

Music, B.M. Major 
Composition Concentration
Music Education Concentration
Music Therapy Concentration
Performance Concentration

Natural Resource Tourism Major 
Global Tourism Concentration
Natural Resource Tourism Concentration

Natural Resources Management Major 

Natural Sciences Major 
Biology Education Concentration
Chemistry Education Concentration
Geology Education Concentration
Physical Science Concentration
Physics Education Concentration

Neuroscience Major 
Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience Concentration
Cell and Molecular Neuroscience Concentration

Nutrition and Food Science Major 
Dietetics and Nutrition Management Concentration
Food Systems Concentration
Nutrition and Fitness Concentration
Pre-Health Nutrition Concentration

Philosophy Major 
General Philosophy Concentration
Global Philosophies and Religion Concentration
Philosophy
Science and Technology Concentration

Physics Major 
Applied Physics Concentration
Physics Concentration

Political Science Major 

Psychology Major 
Addictions Counseling Concentration
Brain and Behavior Concentration
Clinical/Counseling Psychology Concentration
General Psychology Concentration
Industrial/Organizational Concentration
Mind

Restoration Ecology Major 

Social Work Major 
Addictions Counseling Concentration

Sociology Major 
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Environmental Sociology Concentration
General Sociology Concentration

Soil and Crop Sciences Major 
Agronomic Production Management Concentration
Applied Information Technology Concentration
Genetics and Breeding Concentration
International Soil and Crop Sciences Concentration
Plant Biotechnology
Soil Ecology Concentration
Soil Restoration and Conservation Concentration

Statistics Major 

Theatre Major 
Costume Design and Technology Concentration
Lighting Design and Technology
Musical Theatre Concentration
Performance Concentration
Projection Design and Technology Concentration
Set Design Concentration
Sound Design and Technology Concentration

Watershed Science and Sustainability Major 
Watershed Data
Watershed Science
Watershed Sustainability

Women’s and Gender Studies Major 

Zoology Major