Overview

At Politics and Government from Western Colorado University you’ll study how different individuals have looked at these ideas, as well as how such ideas have been practiced in real institutions and political controversies. Through hands-on learning in the field–in mock trials and Model UN competitions–you’ll develop the tools necessary for effective citizenship and cultivate critical reasoning. The dynamic experience of the program will make you question your assumptions about the world and your place in it and give you the ability to influence issues that matter to you.

Graduates with Politics and Government from Western Colorado University will:

defend the innocent as an attorney,

cover political events as a journalist

become an international policy liaison,

gain deep understanding of the complex mechanics of politics and government.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Political Ideas

American Politics

Politics of the Environment

Comparative Politics

World Politics

Issues in State and Local Government

Constitutional Law

Political Theory I- Ancient to Early Modern

Political Theory II-Modern and Contemporary

The Politics of the Presidency

Politics of Social Movements

Human Rights

The Global South

American Foreign Policy

Political Economy

American Political Thought

The United Nations

Studies in Political Theory

Studies in International Relations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gunnison, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.1

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete Western’s Online Application or the Common Application.

Submit your official high school and/or college transcripts.

An admissions essay following the prompt “Why Western?” (optional)

A personal statement (optional)

Letter(s) of recommendation (optional)

A resume (optional)

Submit the $30 application fee

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

20928 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20928 USD / year

≈ 20928 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10956 USD / year

≈ 10956 USD / year

Additional Details

Resident Tuition (with COF): $7,476

Living costs

Gunnison

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Graduates with Politics and Government from Western Colorado University will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Gunnison

Funding

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