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Graduate Admissions
Your Next Chapter Starts Here.
At Western Colorado University, our graduate programs are built for working professionals, emerging leaders, and bold thinkers ready to grow. Whether advancing your career, switching fields, or diving deeper into your passion, we’ll help you get where you want to go.
8
Master's Programs
Hybrid
Online & In-Person Classes
9
Graduate Certificates
Master's Programs
Explore our variety master's programs, each designed to align with your professional and academic goals.
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Master of Arts or Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Elevate Your Craft and Find Your Voice in a Community of Writers.
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Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Science
Turn Research into Real-World Performance Solutions.
Graduate Certificates
Not sure if you can commit to a master's degree? A professional certificate is an excellent place to start.
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Economic and Legal Foundations in the Outdoor Industry
Take a Legal and Economic Approach to the Outdoor Industry.
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Marketing & Branding in the Outdoor Industry
Develop Marketing & Branding Initiatives that Impact.
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Outdoor Product Innovation & Management in the Outdoor Industry
Dive Deep into Product Design & Development.
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Responsible Organizational Leadership in the Outdoor Industry
Master the Skills to Lead with Confidence.
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Service Excellence & Sustainable Operations in the Outdoor Industry
Create Customer-Centered Strategies.
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Sustainable Financial Management in the Outdoor Industry
Develop the Expertise to Optimize Financial Performance.
Online & In-Person Class Delivery
Many of our master’s programs and graduate certificates are designed with flexibility in mind. Depending on the program, courses may be delivered in a fully in-person format, fully online (asynchronous), or as a hybrid that blends both. This allows you to tailor your graduate experience to fit your professional and personal schedule.
Each program varies in how it delivers courses, so we recommend checking directly with your selected program for specific details about course formats, scheduling, and any in-person requirements. Our faculty and admissions team are happy to help you find the path that works best for you.
School of Graduate Studies
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Western Colorado University
Quigley Hall 115
1 Western Way
Gunnison, CO 81231