Take a class with current CO Speaker of the House, Crisanta Duran!

Published: June 1, 2018

Have you ever wanted to take a political science course with a current, practicing legislator? This fall you can.

 the current ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Speaker of the House will be teaching our undergraduate/graduate cross-listed course, PSCI 4024/5024 State Politics. This 3-credit class will be a 3-week intensive course held over the weekends of:  9/22-9/23; 10/13-10/14; 11/3-11/4.

Registration now open.

Space is limited; make sure you get a spot in the class, register today!

From the : Examination of American state politics, with an emphasis on ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø. Course examines the special role of state governments in the American federal system. Focus on dominant current issues facing ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø state government. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3 

Quick facts about Crisanta Duran

  • She is the first Latina speaker of the ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø House.
  • She is a sixth-generation Coloradan, graduating from Arvada West High School.
  • She earned her law degree from the University of ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø.
  • Before being elected to the caucus leadership, she was chairwoman of the legislature’s powerful Joint Budget Committee.
  • She serves on the board of the National Association of Latino Elected & Appointed Officials and the National Board of Hispanic Caucus Chairs.

For more about Crisanta, visit .