Overview

Students in this Political Science, Environmental Politics and Policy Concentration from Colorado State University will learn about how political forces contribute to environmental degradation, the process for developing environmental policies, strategies to assess the strengths and weaknesses of different policy approaches, and how political forces can be harnessed to develop effective responses to problems such as climate change, water and air pollution, food security, and energy provision.

Quick Facts:

Students will explore these issues from both domestic and global perspectives. Environmental Politics and Policy students are strongly encouraged to complete an internship to gain practical experience working in the field.

Learning Outcomes:

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 as policy analysts, advocates, planners, educators or decision-makers in government agencies, non-profit organizations, businesses and consulting firms at the local, state, national and international levels.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

College Composition

American Government and Politics

State and Local Government and Politics

International Relations

Comparative Government and Politics

Writing Arguments

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy Public Policy Political Science View 1466 other Bachelors in Political Science in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Accidents
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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 Fee

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International

34751 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34751 USD per year during 48 months.
National

34751 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34751 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

13373 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13373 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Fort Collins

1210 - 1800 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Political Science, Environmental Politics and Policy Concentration.

Available Scholarships

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