Graduate Certificate in Inclusivity and Belonging in the Outdoor Recreation Economy at University of Colorado Boulder

Programme overview

Graduate certificate focused on building a more welcoming and inclusive outdoor recreation economy and expanding outdoor access. Students learn global best practices in inclusivity and strategies to lead the transition to a more equitable outdoor industry.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Environmental Studies (Outdoor Recreation Economy) | Duration: 10 credit hours (five 2-credit courses) | Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

Four asynchronous courses (Foundations of Inclusivity; Cultivating Belonging and Accountability; Inclusive Leadership and Conscious Change; Social Justice and Equity in the Outdoor Recreation Economy) plus a project course, 10 credit hours in total.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Online certificate admission: evidence of a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor's degree or international equivalent (unofficial transcript with the application; non-English transcripts need a certified English translation). International applicants: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 115, unless English is the native language or they completed one year of full-time study at a U.S. or English-instruction institution within two years of the admission term. Only program-designated courses count; no transfer credit. Final deadlines: January 3, 2027 (spring 2027) and May 3, 2027 (summer 2027).

Requirements published at program group level.

Domestic applicants: USD 8,277 for the whole programme (2026-27). In-state tuition for the 10-credit certificate; excludes semester and one-time fees. Source

International applicants: USD 9,047 for the whole programme (2026-27). Out-of-state or international tuition for the 10-credit certificate; excludes semester and one-time fees. Source

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.

Duration: 10 credit hours (five 2-credit courses)

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

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