The Center of the American West offers an undergraduate certificate program for students who have and intellectual commitments to issues of the American West at any level, from flora and fauna, history and literature, to economic and environmental challenges facing Western communities. Courses involve students in an exploration of the past, an appreciation for traditional and contemporary stories and art in the region, and an understanding of Western landscapes, ecosystems, and the factors that affect them. Certificate awarded. Center of the American West, University of Colorado, CB234, Boulder, CO 80309- 0234.