Boulder,
CO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Development Studies in Boulder United States | University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder
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Boulder United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,757
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
The department provides a graduate certificate in development studies, an interdisciplinary program. Development Studies is a recognized interdisciplinary research area, with dedicated centers at prominent universities and specialized academic publications. This certificate delivers cross-disciplinary education in development studies through a balanced curriculum featuring courses from various CU social science departments. Since development topics—including agricultural transformation, workforce migration, emerging social movements, economic expansion, city development, and environmental management—span multiple disciplines, they require multifaceted academic perspectives.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must:
Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, or have done work equivalent to that required for such a degree.
Show promise of ability to pursue advanced study and research, as judged by the student’s scholastic record.
Have adequate preparation to enter graduate study in the chosen field. Have at least a 2.75 (2.00=C) undergraduate grade point average.
All international applicants are required to meet a minimum standard of English proficiency.
Paper-Based TOEFL - 537
Internet Based TOEFL - 75
IELTS - 6.0
Tuition
USD
17,757