Overview

The courses in this Political Science, U.S. Government, Law, and Policy Concentration at Colorado State University educate students about the political processes and the legal environment of all levels of American government, as well as the processes of policymaking and the administrative apparatus used to implement public policy.

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Resources for careers include the American Political Science Association and the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration.
Students will also be exposed to a variety of substantive policy issues including urban policy, energy policy, and environmental policy in the United States. U.S. Government, Law, and Public Policy students are strongly encouraged to complete an internship in one of the many organizations in the broader community.
Students in this concentration are also encouraged to participate in the Legislative Internship Program during their junior or senior years.

Students majoring in Political Science shall demonstrate the following:

Ability to reason through political claims and assertions by political actors

Skill in recognizing and responding to diverse ideological perspectives

Ability to locate political issues and controversies within their relevant institutional and historical contexts

Familiarity with the institutional processes of politics in numerous global and domestic political arenas

Confidence in expressing opinions and presenting analyses of political problems and their solutions

Graduates may work for government agencies, nonprofits, community organizations, lobbying firms, elected office, political communication, research and policy analysts.

Other graduates will utilize their political science education to prepare for law and graduate schools. Past students have completed internships with a variety of law firms, the cities of Fort Collins, Windsor, Loveland, and Westminster, the Colorado General Assembly, and Woodward among others.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

College Composition

American Government and Politics

State and Local Government and Politics

International Relations

Comparative Government and Politics

Writing Arguments

Writing in the Disciplines: Arts and Humanities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fort Collins, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

All first-year freshman students will submit an application using the Common Application. Your application will be reviewed after we receive all of the required items.
Transcripts: Submit your most recent transcripts or mark sheets. We will ask for additional materials if necessary. Only transcripts sent directly from the school or stamped and sealed are considered official.
Personal statement: Your personal statement, commonly called an essay, is your opportunity to help us understand what makes you unique beyond your grades and transcripts. Your personal statement will be reviewed during your admission decision, for consideration for any competitive majors, and for financial aid decisions.
Recommendation: One recommendation from a counselor or teacher is required.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

36113 USD / year

≈ 36113 USD / year
Out-of-State

36113 USD / year

≈ 36113 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

13774 USD / year

≈ 13774 USD / year

Living costs

Fort Collins

United States

1210 - 1800 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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Quick Facts:

Students majoring in Political Science shall demonstrate the following:

Graduates may work for government agencies, nonprofits, community organizations, lobbying firms, elected office, political communication, research and policy analysts.

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Fort Collins

Funding

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