Degrees Offered:

  • Minor

Minor Website

The Space Minor is part of the larger campus-wide Grand Challenge initiative and is open to all CU Boulder studentsÌýregardless of major.Ìý The Space Minor is designed to provide all students enrolled in the minor with an over-arching background in all aspects of space through theÌýrequiredÌýPathway to SpaceÌýcourse.ÌýCourse topics include:

  • Space science and exploration
  • Human spaceflight and life sciences
  • Aeronautics and near space
  • Launch and spacecraft systems
  • Climate and environment
  • Space business, policy, and politics
  • Space arts, media, and history

Following this required Pathway to Space course, Space Minor students will be able to selectÌýfour elective courses in specialized areasÌýin the study and application of space from numerous colleges on the CU Boulder campus.ÌýIt is expected that CU Boulder will become the destination campus for students interested in applications of space regardless of their area of study.ÌýStudents who meet the requirements of the Space Minor will gain valuable knowledge and broader perspective to add to their major degree giving them an advantage when pursuing employment in space-related careers.

Requirements for Space Minor Enrollment

If you're interested in enrolling inÌýthe Space Minor, please follow these admission requirementÌýsteps:

  • be an admitted student at the University of ColoradoÌýBoulder
  • have a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA
  • complete the online Space MinorÌýenrollment form

Questions?

Visit ourÌý, or emailÌýspaceminor@colorado.edu.