University of Colorado Boulder

Department of Paranormal and Extraterrestrial Studies

DPES Courses


Students in the DPES take a group of core classes before choosing a specialty based on their interests.


DPES 1100 (3) - Intro to Paranormal Studies

DPES 1200 (3) - Intro to Extraterrestrial Studies

DPES 2010 (3) - Understanding Alien Cultures

DPES 2020 (3) - Spirit Maintenance and Husbandry

DPES 2030 (3) - Paranormal Influences in Art and Media

DPES 2040 (3) - Interstellar Communication

DPES 3010 (5) - Paranormal Practicum

DPES 3015 (5) - Extraterrestrial Practicum

DPES 3300 (4) - Asian Paranormal History - Folklore and Regional Differences

DPES 3800 (5) - Ghost Hunting Internship

DPES 3850 (5) - Extraterrestrial Research Liaison Internship

DPES 4050 (3) - Time Travel Theory: Past, Present, and Future