Colorado Christian University

Lakewood, CO

Colorado Christian University

Lakewood, CO

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School of Science & Engineering at CCU

If you’re driven by curiosity, innovation, and a desire to make a real impact, the School of Science & Engineering at Colorado Christian University is a place where your interests can become a calling. Here, you’ll explore how the world works and how to improve it through programs in Biology, Computer Science, Engineering, Health Sciences, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Nursing, Science, and Sports Management, along with pre-professional pathways in Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Physical Therapy, and Pre-Physician Assistant.

At CCU, you’ll pursue rigorous scientific and technical training within a Christian worldview that values truth, ethical responsibility, and the stewardship of God’s creation. You’ll be challenged to think deeply, solve complex problems, and apply what you learn in ways that serve others and honor Christ.

Innovation with purpose
In science and engineering, knowledge matters but purpose gives it direction. At CCU, you’ll develop the analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills needed to succeed in competitive fields, while also growing in character, integrity, and leadership.

Through hands-on labs, collaborative projects, applied learning, and real-world experiences, you’ll learn to think critically and act responsibly. Whether you see yourself designing solutions, advancing technology, improving human performance, managing sports organizations, or preparing for graduate or professional school, you’ll graduate ready to pursue excellence with confidence and clarity.

Faculty mentorship
You won’t walk this path alone. Your professors in the School of Science & Engineering are experienced professionals, active scholars, and committed mentors who care about your success. They bring real-world insight into the classroom while investing personally in your academic growth, career preparation, and spiritual development.

With small class sizes, you’ll have direct access to faculty who know your goals, support your ambitions, and help you discern how your skills and passions fit into God’s greater purpose for your life.

The CCU difference
Colorado Christian University is a Christ-centered community where your education is about more than earning a degree. It’s about becoming who you’re called to be. At CCU, learning transforms the way you think, the way you lead, and the way you engage the world.

In the School of Science & Engineering, you’ll be equipped to pursue truth, innovate boldly, and use your knowledge to serve others with faith, excellence, and purpose.

ACCOLADES

 

Ranked #65 among the "Best Regional Universities" in the West | U.S. News & World Report, 2025

 

Ranked #94 among the "Top Performers on Social Mobility" in the West | U.S. News & World Report 2025

 

Ranked the #1 "Safest College Campus in Colorado," receiving an A for safety | Niche, 2023

 

Named a 2025–2026 Christian College of Distinction

 

Named a 2025–2026 College of Distinction for Colorado

Science and Engineering Majors and Minors

We are excited that you are considering the possibility of a career in science and engineering. The School of Science and Engineering offers the following programs:
• Biology (major, minor)
• Chemistry (minor)
• Engineering Design (minor)
• Engineering Project Management (major)
• Health Sciences (major)
• Industrial and Systems Engineering (major)
• Kinesiology and Exercise Science (major)
• Nursing (major)
• Pre-Engineering (major, associate degree only)
• Pre-Medicine (major)
• Pre-Physical Therapy (major)
• Pre-Physician Assistant (major)
• Science (major)
• Sports Management (major)

Class and Lab Ratios
All classes offered by the school are taught by professors, not graduate assistants. The faculty are readily accessible to students for academic advising, and because our classes and labs are small, our professors get to know you well. This means that when you are ready to apply to a post-graduate program or medical school, our professors are willing and able to write a detailed and personal letter of recommendation for you.

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