BA Leadership and Community Engagement at University of Colorado Boulder

Programme overview

The major prepares ethical, skilled leaders to address complex public challenges, combining leadership theory, applied research and learning in community settings. Students complete a secondary area of study (second degree, minor or certificate). The General Pathway is 36 credits and the Multicultural Leadership Scholars pathway 33.

Faculty: School of Education | Department: Leadership and Community Engagement | Duration: 4 years (plan of study; 120 credits) | Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

Core, theoretical foundations (e.g. EDUC 2500, LEAD 4402), applied research (EDUC 4150, 4500, 4716) and learning in community settings (LEAD 3100, 4501, 4502).

Career pathways

Community or nonprofit organizations, higher education, international development, social work, government, and private-sector roles in strategic planning, project management or research; also graduate study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate admission is to CU Boulder and the School of Education, not directly to the major; university and college admission requirements apply.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year applicants may enter in fall, spring or summer: the early action deadline of 15 November and regular decision deadline of 15 January apply to fall and summer entry; the spring deadline is 1 October. Transfer applicants may enter in spring (deadline 1 October), summer (15 March) or fall (final deadline 1 June).

SAT and ACT scores are not required for first-year applicants; scores may be self-reported if the applicant wants them considered.

First-year deadlines: spring 1 October; fall and summer early action 15 November; fall and summer regular decision 15 January. Applications are made through the Common Application. The application fee is $65 for domestic applicants and $70 for international applicants; fee waivers can be requested on the Common Application.

Transfer deadlines: spring 1 October; summer and fall early notification 15 March; fall final deadline 1 June. The 2027 transfer application is open.

Apply through the official page: https://www.colorado.edu/admissions

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