Overview

This BA in Political Science - Public Policy track from University of Colorado Denver emphasizes the specifically political aspects of public policy processes and is grounded in political science theory and familiarity with American, Comparative and International politics. Courses will emphasize key policy issues confronting U.S. local, state and national decision makers and citizens.

A focus on politics and the policy-making process will prepare students conceptually and methodologically to move beyond partisan politics to address how leaders can best mobilize resources to achieve constituent goals consistent with the public interest.

Program Requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 39 PSCI credit hours.
Students must complete a minimum of 21 upper division (3000-level and above) PSCI credit hours.
Students must earn a minimum grade of C- (1.7) in all major courses taken at CU Denver and must achieve a minimum cumulative major GPA of 2.0. All graded attempts in required and elective courses are calculated in the major GPA. Students cannot complete major or ancillary course requirements as pass/fail.
Students must complete a minimum of 15 PSCI credit hours with CU Denver faculty.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Political System
Logic of Political Inquiry
Race, Gender, Law and Public Policy
Politics of Climate Change
Political Movements: Race and Gender
The Urban Citizen

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Gender & Sexuality Studies Public Policy Political Science View 363 other Bachelors in Public Policy in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit Online Application
Pay a non-refundable $75 application fee by credit card
You are required to submit complete transcripts from ALL secondary/high schools you have attended – even if you did not graduate from the school.
Proof of English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

35820 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1194 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

34110 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1137 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

14850 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 495 USD per credit during 48 months.

Out of state, online only: $594 per credit

Living costs for Denver

1310 - 2220 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

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