Boulder,
CO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate in Foundations of Western Civilization in Boulder United States | University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder
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Boulder United States
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Qualification
Advanced Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
43,986
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Western Civilization Certificate provides undergraduate students with an interdisciplinary program exploring the core principles of Western thought and society. This program highlights coursework in languages, cultures, sciences, arts, philosophy, law, and governance across ancient, medieval, and modern periods. With over 30 courses available, the curriculum draws from departments such as classics, English, history, philosophy, religious studies, and Germanic languages and literatures.
Administered by the Center for Western Civilization, this certificate fosters critical engagement with the unique traditions, languages, and themes defining Western cultures. The study encompasses diverse subjects and historical eras, spanning disciplines shaped by Western history, culture, and languages—including Greek and Latin studies, sciences, history, literature, arts, law, and governance in their various historical contexts. The Center supports faculty and student research on Western civilization's evolution while strengthening the university's existing leadership in these fields and expanding opportunities for further scholarly exploration.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
For review and decision purposes only, we will accept academic records unofficially from you. If you receive an admission decision and choose to attend CU Boulder, you will be expected to provide your final official transcripts. If you are admitted while still attending classes, your final academic records will be required upon completion of the course work or program. Academic records written in languages other than English must be accompanied by a literal certified English translation. If school policy provides that all transcripts are issued in English, a native language transcript is not required.
For your secondary school attendance (grade 9 through grades 11, 12 or 13): submit all official academic records, transcripts, marksheets, or grade reports, and any certificates (including I/GCSE, AS, A level, Indian exam certificates), degrees, diplomas, or statements of graduation or completion. If you are currently attending secondary school, send all available records at this time, including a list of your courses in progress.
TOEFL: 75
IELTS: 6.5
Duolingo: 120
Total scores must include a TOEFL writing subscore of 19 or higher or an IELTS writing subscore of 5.5 or higher. Scores may not be combined.
For your secondary school attendance (grade 9 through grades 11, 12 or 13): submit all official academic records, transcripts, marksheets, or grade reports, and any certificates (including I/GCSE, AS, A level, Indian exam certificates), degrees, diplomas, or statements of graduation or completion. If you are currently attending secondary school, send all available records at this time, including a list of your courses in progress.
TOEFL: 75
IELTS: 6.5
Duolingo: 120
Total scores must include a TOEFL writing subscore of 19 or higher or an IELTS writing subscore of 5.5 or higher. Scores may not be combined.
Tuition
USD
43,986