Undergraduate Certificate Program

Our certificate program offers a unique regional studies curriculum for ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder undergraduate students with a passion for the American West. Our multi-disciplinary format allows an exploration of the region’s characteristic and evolving issues: from its flora and fauna to its history and literature; from the political, social, cultural, economic, and environmental concerns facing Westerners to the landscapes and ecosystems that they inhabit.

This 18-credit hour program includes an introductory course and a capstone course, and allows students to choose the remaining 4 classes from a variety of academic areas.

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Becoming involved with the Center as a freshman, I was fortunate to enjoy nearly three years of wonderful events, Grace Kempton dinners, and classes. The Center’s intro class provided a great overview to studying the West. I loved the guest speakers who came to our class.ÌýItÌýwas a great chance to be exposed to a variety of experts in their respective fields while learning about extremely important issues facing the West today.Ìý

-Harper PowellÌý