Create Your Own Future

At Western Colorado University’s School of the Arts, students merge creative exploration with critical thinking across art, design, music, theatre, and film. Whether you’re drawn to the stage, studio, screen, or sound, you’ll find space to grow as an artist and prepare for a creative career. Art students can pursue a BA or BFA while exploring various artistic disciplines. Graduates go on to careers in design, photography, teaching, performance, filmmaking, and more.

The Behavioral & Social Sciences Department is dedicated to understanding how the behavior of individuals impacts different populations’ health and well-being. A Behavioral & Social Sciences degree will prepare you for a meaningful career as a social worker, psychologist, teacher, policy maker, or criminal justice advocate. Areas of study include History, Politics and Government, Psychology, Criminal Justice, and more.

The business, accounting, and economics programs at Western immerse students in business management, organizational theory, technological innovation, and entrepreneurship. If you’re interested in starting your own business, becoming an accountant, getting into the solar industry, or learning about digital marketing, Western’s business curricula covers it all. Programs in the School of Business include Marketing, Finance, Energy Management, Resort Management, and more.

The CALL Department interweaves communication theory and practice, providing you with a valuable liberal arts foundation for any career path. As a student in the CALL Department, you’ll analyze classic literary works, gain valuable communications skills, and assemble your own creative writing portfolio. Areas of study include Communication Arts, English, Philosophy, Public Relations, and more.

The Western-CU Boulder Engineering Partnership Program represents an innovative partnership between Western and the University of Colorado Boulder College of Engineering and Applied Science. You can take full advantage of the cutting-edge 75,000-square-foot building with versatile teaching and lab spaces, advanced instrumentation rooms, and more.

Mathematicians, computer scientists, and engineers enjoy solving challenging problems across all fields and sectors. They help protect national security, develop revolutionary robotics, and contribute to medical discoveries. Whatever your interests, a strong foundation in math and computer sciences will open doors to various in-demand careers.

Western’s Nursing Program equips students with the skills and confidence to thrive in today’s fast-paced healthcare environment. Through hands-on clinical experiences, state-of-the-art simulation labs, and personalized instruction, students gain real-world expertise in patient care, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making. Graduates leave ready to step into high-demand roles as registered nurses, healthcare leaders, and compassionate caregivers—making a meaningful difference in communities when it matters most.