The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz) is the academic health sciences campus of the University of Colorado in Aurora, Colorado. It is the largest academic health center in the Rocky Mountain region, and is home to six health sciences schools and colleges, as well as the graduate school for various fields in the biological and biomedical sciences. The campus also includes the 184-acre (0.74 km2) Fitzsimons Innovation Community, UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, Children's Hospital Colorado, the Rocky Mountain Regional Veterans Affairs hospital, and a residential/retail town center known as 21 Fitzsimons.
The Psychology Department at the University of Colorado Denver, situated within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, provides in-depth programs focused on the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Students can pursue Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degrees, building a solid understanding of research methods and various psychological domains. The department is home to an APA-accredited PhD program in Clinical Health Psychology, following the scientist-practitioner model. Faculty are active researchers specializing in areas such as Clinical Health Psychology and Behavioral/Cognitive Neuroscience, often involving students in their projects. The curriculum balances theoretical knowledge with practical skills, preparing graduates for diverse career paths in research, clinical practice, and applied settings, enhanced by opportunities for experience within the Denver community.
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