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Undergraduate Certificate in Foundations of Western Civilization at University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder, United States

Programme overview

Our undergraduate certificate program is for students interested in a rigorous grounding in Western culture, reflecting on its traditions and values, and the certificate itself is the equivalent of an inter-disciplinary minor. The program allows students to study Western culture, science and government in their ancient, medieval and modern forms.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Western Civilization Studies  |  Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

The certificate requires the completion with a grade of C - or better of eight courses (24 credit hours), of which 12 credit hours must be at the upper-division level. Sample listed courses: HUMN 1120 Introduction to Humanities: Literature 2; HIST 1011 Greeks, Romans, Kings & Crusaders: European History to 1600; HIST 1012 Empire, Revolution and Global War: European History Since 1600; CWCV 2000 The Western Tradition.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate admission is to CU Boulder and the College of Arts and Sciences, 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.

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

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