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Accountancy / MAcc
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The MAcc program prepares students to meet challenges they face in launching a career in public accounting. The structured educational experience of a graduate program broadens and deepens the student's knowledge and skills. Students may choose an Area of Emphasis (AOE) in Tax, Data Analytics, or Forensics.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Assurance
- Tax
Accounting
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Accounting majors learn skills vital for every organization, from multi-national companies to government agencies and nonprofits. We provide the foundation you’ll need to thrive in the profession.
Accounting
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Acting
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Our program combines an intensive conservatory experience with the campus life of a major land-grant university. You’ll perform on our main stage and in our laboratory theatre, and train with renowned faculty and guest artists (including Academy and Tony Award nominees).
View Major Information: Acting Bachelor'sActing
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Be part of an intensive three-year course of study that will prepare you for the industry through studio instruction and performance opportunities.
View Major Information: Acting Master'sActuarial Science
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Addiction Studies
Minor / Morgantown Campus
The minor in Addiction Studies prepares addiction professionals for employment in substance use disorder treatment, and related settings, to help combat the addiction crisis in West Virginia and across the nation.
Advanced Sport Management Research
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
The Advanced Sport Management Research Graduate Certificate provides comprehensive understanding of research principles and their application to sport management, culminating in the completion of a master thesis or a research project.
View Major Information: Advanced Sport Management Research Graduate CertificateAdvertising
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Imagine creating a 30-second spot for the Super Bowl or an interactive Internet campaign for a corporate client. The online Advertising minor prepares students for a variety of careers in the fast-paced and exciting field of advertising.
Advertising and Public Relations
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Advertising and public relations professionals plan, design and direct communications, and find fulfilling careers in a variety of industries and locations around the world.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Advertising
- Public Relations
Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
With aerospace engineering’s broad applications in many industries, our grads can find jobs just about anywhere in the world. Focus your studies with an emphasis in aeronautical or astronautical engineering.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Astronautical Engineering
- Pre-Medical
Aerospace Engineering
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The MSAE program gives students greater knowledge of aerospace engineering while conducting research to advance the field.
Aerospace Engineering
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The PhD program is designed to give students competence at the highest level in aerospace engineering. A PhD is a research-based degree, and students are required to research, complete and successfully defend a dissertation in a subject of his/her choosing.
Aerospace Engineering
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Aerospace Studies
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Africa and the Middle East
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Africana Studies Program
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Agribusiness Management
Minor / Morgantown Campus
The Agribusiness Management Program focuses on agribusiness and business development in nonmetropolitan regions.
Agribusiness Management and Applied Economics
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
This major provides a breadth of knowledge that will prepare you for employment in the fields of food, agricultural, or environmental and natural resource economics.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Agribusiness Management
- Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
Agricultural and Extension Education
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Our program prepares future leaders to meet the growing needs of worldwide agriculture education and sustainable food production.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Agricultural and Environmental Technology
- Agricultural Teacher Education
- Extension Education
Agricultural and Natural Resources Law
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Coursework options are varied with a program that enables students to tailor their education to fit individual career goals. This is a non-thesis program, which requires 30 hours of graduate level coursework. A minimum of 15 hours must be selected from graduate courses within two divisions of the Davis College, with no fewer than six hours in either division. A three-hour problem report may be included at the preference of the student and approval of the graduate committee members.
American Politics and Policy
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Animal and Nutritional Sciences (BS)
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Getting into professional school, especially veterinary school, is extremely competitive. The Animal and Nutritional Sciences program provides challenging and innovative experiences that prepare you for a career in a STEM field.
View Major Information: Animal and Nutritional Sciences (BS) Bachelor'sAnimal and Nutritional Sciences (BSAgr)
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
In this program you'll study animal behavior, health, nutrition and management. Upon graduation, you’ll be equipped to make a meaningful and immediate impact on local farms and families.
View Major Information: Animal and Nutritional Sciences (BSAgr) Bachelor'sAnimal Physiology
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Master of Science in Animal and Nutritional Sciences in the Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources allows maximum flexibility in courses and research. Students may major in either animal physiology or nutrition and food sciences. They may work with beef and dairy cattle, sheep, swine, poultry, or laboratory animals and with issues in human health and nutrition. Research problems in farm animals, laboratory animals and human nutrition issues form the basis for many studies, but a comparative approach is emphasized. A master of science degree is available as a thesis or coursework option.
Anthropology
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Watch the past come to life as you explore ruins and analyze artifacts. You’ll learn the origins of societies and understand how humans have interacted with themselves and nature for centuries, shaping how we live today.
Anthropology
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Appalachian Music
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Master's / Morgantown Campus
From plants to animals to air, microorganisms inhabit every facet of the world. Both beneficial and harmful, microorganisms play important roles in the areas of public health, plant disease, pollution and ecology. This program is ideal for students who want to have a career at the forefront of these industries. Gain professional development and research experience as you further your education in our graduate program.
Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Applied Biostatistics
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
The Applied Biostatistics Certificate is designed for individuals who lack formal training in Biostatistics and would like to gain skills needed to understand and apply standard statistical techniques. It is an online program that is available to practitioners and/or students at WVU and elsewhere.
Applied Ethics
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Applied Mathematics
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Applied Sport Science in Coaching
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
In the Applied Sport Science in Coaching Certificate Program, you'll gain essential skills that will elevate your coaching practice and help you serve as an informed leader in your field.
View Major Information: Applied Sport Science in Coaching Graduate CertificateApplied Statistics
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
The Certificate in Applied Statistics (CAS) is designed for professionals or students who what to take applied statistics courses to enhance their quantitative skills and job opportunities. The certificate will provide students with a solid foundation in statistical methodology, and depending on the elective courses selected, predictive analytics, statistical computing, or statistical theory. The flexibility in the certificate course work is intended to allow the student to select courses that will meet their needs, whether enhancing professional quantitative skills or research productivity.
Arabic Studies
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Arboriculture
Minor / Morgantown Campus
The minor in arboriculture is designed to provide students educational opportunities in the area of ornamental horticulture as it relates to current urban environments.
Art and Design
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
The BFA in Art and Design is nationally accredited and constantly updated with the most current training and technology to prepare you for today’s growing creative professions.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- 2D Studio Painting, Photography, Print Media
- 3D Studio and Public Art
- Digital Art and Animation
- Graphic Design
Art and Design
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Gain experience in all areas of the visual arts while pursuing a focused area of emphasis in ceramics, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture or time-based art.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- 2D Studio Painting, Photography, Print Media
- 3D Studio and Public Art
- Digital Art and Animation
- Graphic Design
Art Education
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
The BFA in Art and Design is nationally accredited and constantly updated to provide students with the most current training and technology to prepare for a career in today’s growing creative professions.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- 2D Studio Painting, Photography, Print Media
- 3D Studio and Public Art
- Digital Art and Animation
- Graphic Design
Art Education
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The MA in Art Education accommodates seasoned art teachers, as well as pre-professional students seeking advanced knowledge and training.
View Major Information: Art Education Master'sArt History
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Studying the history of art can enhance comprehension of your primary field of study and allows you to achieve a broader and deeper understanding of cultural history.
Art History and Museum Professions
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Be part of WVU’s supportive art history community and benefit from hands-on learning as part of this close-knit program with the facilities and resources of a major research university.
View Major Information: Art History and Museum Professions Bachelor'sArt Therapy
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Art therapy is a unique, creative mental health profession that targets specific therapeutic goals, promotes healing and improves overall mental health and wellness.
View Major Information: Art Therapy Bachelor'sArtist Diploma in Music Performance
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
This one-year program is designed for the artistic refinement of highly advanced performers.
View Major Information: Artist Diploma in Music Performance Graduate CertificateArts Entrepreneurship
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Asia
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Astronomy
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Athlete Empowerment Through Positive Coaching
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
In our Athlete Empowerment Through Positive Coaching Graduate Certificate Program, you'll learn specialized skills to enhance athlete empowerment and effectiveness.
Athlete Talent Identification and Development
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
This certificate delves into techniques for identifying and cultivating athlete potential, tailoring skill sets to individual strengths.
Athletic Training
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The mission of the Master of Science in Athletic Training is to develop exceptional sports medicine clinicians who are uniquely qualified to excel within a dynamic healthcare system. Through a collaborative education, research and clinical practice model, the Master of Science in Athletic Training emphasizes evidence-based decision making and applied research, utilizes state-of-the-art technology, and provides unique clinical experiences to cultivate competent and caring healthcare professionals.
Audiology
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
This intentional, relevant, and comprehensive curriculum provides future audiologists the knowledge and skills needed to independently practice the full scope of audiology as caring and competent members of the profession.
Behavior Analysis
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
The undergraduate certificate in Behavior Analysis is housed within the Department of Psychology in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences. The program is a structured series of courses and experiential learning opportunities that provide a broad and deep understanding of the principles of behavior, how they are discovered and described through experimental research, and how they are applied to advance human well-being. The program may be of particular value to students with interests in special education, drug and addiction research, animal training, impulsivity, promoting health, physical rehabilitation and muscle dynamics, or human or animal behavior.
Biochemistry
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
The path to medical, dental, pharmacy or graduate school starts here. Biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics courses will challenge you in the classroom, while you pursue solutions to the world’s biggest issues in the lab — and build the foundation you need for professional or graduate school.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- American Chemical Society (ACS) Track
- American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) Track
Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine is the administrative home for the Graduate Program in Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine. The goal of our graduate program is to train students to design and conduct research aimed at elucidating biochemical and molecular mechanisms controlling physiological and pathological processes. The approach used by our faculty to achieve this goal is to cultivate an open, collegial relationship with one another and with the students. Close collaboration among scientists, the sharing of ideas, and open inquiry are critical components of our training plan. Key components of graduate training in Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine are the emphasis placed on laboratory research and the use of current scientific literature in advanced coursework.
Biology
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Biology majors study living organisms and the processes of life. Choose from four areas of emphasis to focus your studies: cellular and molecular biology, ecology and environmental biology, genomics and neuroscience.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Ecology, Ecosystems and Global Change
- Genomics
- Integrative Biology
- Neuroscience
- B.A. Biology: Pre-Medical Track
- B.S. Biology: Pre-Medical track
Biology
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Students from the M.S. in Biology program consistently become leaders in their field with new discoveries and innovations. In many professions, the master's degree is now the minimum requirement for employment or advancement. Many students have used our M.S. in biology to launch to careers in research and the health professions.
Biology
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The goal of the Ph.D. in Biology is to train students to become leaders in a sub-field within modern biology. Upon completion of the Ph.D., students will be prepared for post-graduate training and to eventually assume teaching or research positions in academia, industry, government or nonprofit agencies. The Ph.D. is a research degree and requires at least four to five years of academic study, including summer work.
Biology
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Biology: Pre-Medical
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Pursue your individual goals in an inclusive, flexible curriculum designed for the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Global Health
- Human Health
Biomedical Engineering
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Want to be part of the latest advances in medical technologies and treatment and diagnosis strategies? In biomedical engineering, you can help revolutionize biomedical sciences and our healthcare system.
Biomedical Engineering
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Biomedical Engineering
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
Biomedical Engineering
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The focus of the graduate program in biomedical engineering is to prepare students to be skilled in learning and discovering of processes that work to integrate engineering and life sciences for the advancement of human health and medical technologies.
Biomedical Engineering
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
It should be emphasized that the PhD is primarily a research degree, and therefore the research work for a doctoral dissertation should show a high order of originality on the part of the student and must offer an original contribution to the field of engineering science.
Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Prepare to join an in-demand and growing profession by earning a degree in biomedical laboratory diagnostics, with a specialization in either medical laboratory science or histotechnology.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Histotechnology
- Medical Laboratory Science
Biomedical Sciences
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
Graduate education in the Biomedical Sciences at 51ÔÚÏß offers you the unique opportunity to explore multiple disciplines and areas of research in the biomedical sciences but to also fast track into a dissertation laboratory and a graduate program within one semester.
Biometric Systems Engineering
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Biostatistics (MPH)
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Biostatistics major in the MPH program is ideal for students with an interest in tackling public health problems using data modeling and analysis.
Biostatistics (MS)
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The MS in Biostatistics program is for students who want to merge their interest in analytics and programming with their interest in health research. Students should have a background in a quantitative field (e.g., mathematics, statistics, computer science), an interest in programming, and a desire to apply their skills in the areas of medicine or public health.
Business Administration / DBA
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The DBA is carefully constructed to provide students with a foundation in research, an in-depth exposure to the accounting literature, and a supportive environment through faculty guidance and mentorship. The online curriculum is augmented by optional on-campus residences and allows students to maintain momentum in their career while pursuing their doctoral degree.
Business Administration MBA
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Maintain momentum in your career while pursuing your MBA degree, online, as an executive.
Business Cybersecurity
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Business Cybersecurity Data Analytics
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
The Certificate in Business Cybersecurity Data Analytics requires 12 credit hours, the coursework focuses on the symbiotic relationship where data of all types relies on robust cybersecurity management for security and accuracy. The Certificate orients both data and technology analysts to the demands and requirements of both securing and analyzing data.
Business Cybersecurity Foundations
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
The Business Cybersecurity Foundations Certificate, offered by the John Chambers College of Business and Economics, focuses on the development of a new or overhaul of existing cybersecurity structures in firms of all sizes.
Business Cybersecurity Management
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Business Cybersecurity Management program is a 12-month, flexible, online hybrid program.
Business Cybersecurity Management
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
The Business Cybersecurity Management Certificate, offered by the John Chambers College of Business and Economics, prepares students to manage and improve existing cybersecurity programs with an emphasis on the evaluation of risks and where cybersecurity management meets the law.
Business Data Analysis
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
The Business Data Analysis graduate certificate, offered by the John Chambers College of Business and Economics, is intended to prepare you to extract insights and knowledge from data. As the intensity of demand grows for professionals with business data analytics skills, so does the need for a variety of programs capturing the breadth and depth of the discipline.
Business Data Analytics
Master's / Morgantown Campus
WVU's Business Data Analytics program is a 12-month online program. Our online flexibility encourages students to simultaneously learn valuable business analysis skills, apply concepts in a real-world setting and experience improved results in an accelerated learning cycle.
Business Data Analytics
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Business Data Science
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
The Business Data Science Graduate Certificate, offered by the John Chambers College of Business and Economics, focuses on advanced analytical methods and visualizations to help you make the most of your data and communicate your findings. Data science uses scientific methods to extract information from data, unifying statistics with machine learning and information technology to unlock insights otherwise impossible to discover.
Business Data Technology Management
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
The Business Data Technology Management Graduate Certificate, offered by the John Chambers College of Business and Economics, focuses on the collection and infrastructure supporting data and foundation statistical analysis techniques. This track is perfect for those who are supporting organizations relying on data collected or stored internally to conduct core activities.
Business Ethics and Prosperity
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Business Operations Research
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
The Business Operations Research Graduate Certificate, offered by the John Chambers College of Business and Economics, will help you learn to apply analytical methods to support robust decision-making. Decision-makers fluent in statistical analysis, modeling, and simulation have the tools to quantitatively evaluate and identify the best outcomes of challenges faced.
Cancer Cell Biology
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The Graduate Program in Cancer Cell Biology offers interdisciplinary biomedical research training leading to the Ph.D. and M.D./Ph.D. degrees. Research is focused on the molecular basis of cancer etiology, progression, and translational applications. We are one of 50 institutions recognized by the National Cancer Biology Training Consortium(CABTRAC).
Cellular and Integrative Physiology
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
Physiology is a basic medical science that involves investigation into the mechanisms that control normal body function. This includes the study of individual body components and also, how these components interact at the level of the whole organism. Modern physiology encompasses the use of techniques which allow study of molecular biology, cell physiology, functions at the organ level, as well as the coordinated control of overall body functions by the endocrine and nervous systems. An understanding of normal physiological functions is essential before we can expect to understand, prevent or cure disease.
Ceramics
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Chemical Engineering
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Chemical Engineering is a challenging, rewarding and satisfying major and career. You can pursue employment in many high-tech areas — including materials, energy and pharmaceuticals — or go on to graduate school and professional programs, such as law, dentistry and medicine.
Chemical Engineering
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The master's in Chemical Engineering program is built on advanced chemical engineering fundamentals. Students will conduct applicable research in areas such as biomedical, bioengineering, catalysis, coal conversion, energy, fuels, materials, polymer processing, systems control and dynamic simulation.
Chemical Engineering
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
At WVU, we provide a wide range of research and educational opportunities for graduate study. Our smaller student population allows us to offer highly personalized education and allows advisers to spend more time with students. A significant portion of our research is funded by industry.
Chemical Engineering
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Chemistry
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
When you understand chemistry, you begin to understand the extraordinary nature of the world down to its most basic particles. Chemistry is the science of the materials we use, the medicine we take, the environment we live in and the food we eat.
Chemistry
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The Chemistry Department includes research in the areas of analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. Research is a key focus of the 22 faculty members who comprise the department.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Analytical
- Inorganic
- Organic
- Physical
Child Development and Family Studies
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Our online program is ideal for those who need to earn a degree in Pre-K to maintain employment – or anyone who wants to enter the field of early education with a four-year degree.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Child Development (Non-Certification)
Child Development and Family Studies
Minor / Morgantown Campus
This minor prepares individuals to work with children and their families in a variety of professional settings. Students will concentrate on courses that address topics, such as the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of children as facilitated by families, educators, child care professionals and others.
Chinese Studies
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Civil Engineering
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Civil engineers specialize in engineering issues related to civil infrastructure development and environmental challenges. Our graduates pursue careers in industry, government, consulting, management, teaching, research and sales.
Civil Engineering
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Opportunities abound within the master's tracks for a research experience that provides a chance for a student to tackle an engineering problem individually.
Civil Engineering
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
Opportunities abound within the doctoral track for a research experience that provides a chance for a student to tackle an engineering problem individually.
Clinical and Translational Science
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The MS degree expands upon Certificate coursework in biostatistics and epidemiology to provide mentored, research training with required and elective courses, the latter to complement research needs and interests.
Clinical and Translational Science
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The goal of the PhD program is to develop biomedical researchers who can integrate findings, information and observations across basic, population and clinical sciences, to accelerate and transform how we improve the health of individuals and populations.
Coaching and Performance Science
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
This program will prepare you for the dynamic sport coaching industry. Students graduate with the necessary skills to work with a diverse population ranging from high-performance athletes, to military personnel, or recreational sport participants.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Coaching and Leadership
- Strength and Conditioning
Coaching and Teaching Studies
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The PhD in Coaching and Teaching Studies is a research doctorate, the purpose of which is to prepare program graduates for careers as researchers in university, government, not-for-profit and industry settings
View Major Information: Coaching and Teaching Studies DoctoralCoaching and Teaching Studies
Doctoral Professional Practice / Morgantown Campus
The EdD in Coaching and Teaching Studies is a professional doctorate, the purpose of which is to prepare program graduates for careers as organizational leaders across a range of school, university and community-based settings.
View Major Information: Coaching and Teaching Studies Doctoral Professional PracticeCommunication Sciences
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Combine science with hands-on experience for a flexible, rewarding career helping to improve the lives of persons who have communication disorders.
View Major Information: Communication Sciences and Disorders Bachelor'sCommunication Studies
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
We prepare skillful communicators at both the theoretical and applied levels. Choose from four areas of emphasis (health, interpersonal or strategic/organization communication and social media and communication technology) — or complete the integrated communication track for a more general focus.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Health Communication
- Integrated Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Social Media and Communication Technology
- Strategic/Organizational Communication
Communication Studies
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The online Master of Arts in Communication Studies, with an emphasis in Corporate and Organizational Communication, creates leaders who have an ability to communicate strategically and with a diverse audience. Through this program, graduates translate fundamental ideas of communication into real-life applications. By learning innovative strategies for effective solutions, graduates develop skills to respond to crises that organizations may encounter.
Communication Studies
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The Ph.D. program in Communication Studies is intended to qualify students to teach and conduct research in instructional communication, interpersonal communication, mediated communication, health communication, and organizational communication, among other courses, at the university level. Students who are accepted into the Ph.D. program in Communication Studies are awarded an assistantship for the first year that is renewable for the second and third years of the program.
Communication Studies
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Computer Engineering
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Our program provides a particularly strong emphasis on real-time and embedded systems. You’ll also have unique opportunities to participate in national student competitions against other universities.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Cybersecurity
Computer Engineering
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering offers Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Computer Science and Information Science, Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering.
Computer Science
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Computer Science majors learn to program, but they also learn how to use computers to solve problems and develop the skills to pursue great careers in fields like data analytics, software development, cybersecurity or artificial intelligence.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Cybersecurity
- Theory of Computing
- Software and Knowledge Engineering
- Computer Systems
Computer Science
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering offers graduate programs aimed at preparing students for both professional and research careers. The department offers MS degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Software Engineering that prepare students for careers in design and technical leadership.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Cybersecurity
Computer Science
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering offers Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Computer Science and Information Science, Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering.
Computer Science
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Conducting
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Further advance your conducting skills with opportunities to lead our orchestra and symphonies on stage.
View Major Information: Conducting Master'sConducting
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
Prepare for a career in higher education or the professional world by studying technique specific to ensembles in three major performance areas.
View Major Information: Conducting DoctoralConservation Ecology
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Costume Design and Technology
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Learn the elements of design, drawing and costume history in a course of study that moves you through the process of designing complete characters.
View Major Information: Costume Design and Technology Master'sCounseling
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Master of Science in Counseling with an emphasis in Clinical Mental Health is delivered digitally and prepares counselors to work in inpatient, outpatient, non-profit, private practice, community agency, governmental and educational settings.
Counseling
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Master of Science in Counseling program focuses on the preparation of competent and ethical entry-level clinical mental health and school counselors to work in a variety of settings within the state, region and country.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- School Counseling
Creative Strategy
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
The Creative Strategy Graduate Certificate will give you the versatility you need to succeed in the marketing world, particularly in the area of creative services.
Creative Writing
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Master of Fine Arts at 51ÔÚÏß is a three-year program that combines work in a primary genre and at least one other genre with course offerings in literature, pedagogy and professional writing and editing.
Creative Writing
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Criminology
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Criminology
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Go beyond the legal definitions of criminality. Criminology seeks to understand the nature and causes of criminality, as well as the successes and limitations of criminal justice approaches and processes.
Cultural Resource Management
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
The Cultural Resource Management Certificate Program (CRM) is housed within the Department of History in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences. The graduate-level fifteen-hour certificate is designed to augment nearly any graduate degree at 51ÔÚÏß, or it may be obtained independently for non-degree graduate students. We partner with other WVU units and community organizations to perform valuable service for the state and region. Our students and partners alike come from diverse backgrounds, with a variety of needs. Whether it is surveying a historic building or tracing community histories, our program is on the forefront of instruction and service in the world of Cultural Resource Management.
Cybersecurity
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Cybersecurity is an area of vital importance to industry, government institutions and national security. You'll graduate workforce-ready, with skills to succeed in this high-demand field that’s expected to grow even more in the future.
Cybersecurity
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Dance
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Develop and hone your techniques in a program that offers both experiential and theoretical dance education. You’ll study a variety of dance genres and subjects — ballet, modern, jazz, tap, world dance, choreography, dance history and dance criticism.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Dance Education
Dance
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Courses required for the minor in Dance include a variety of dance techniques and composition, as well as choreography, stage movement, dance history and philosophy, and theatre production.
Data Marketing Communications
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Graduates of this innovative graduate program will know how to collect and analyze data, glean key brand and consumer insights from that data and give their organizations a competitive marketing communications advantage.
Data Marketing Communications
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
The Data Marketing Communications Graduate Certificate will prepare you for a career in this emerging discipline that involves interpreting data and communicating key insights gleaned from data, in order to make better marketing decisions.
Data Science
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
As a Data Science major, you will develop quantitative and computational skills to solve real-world problems. Customize the degree to fit your interests by choosing a focus area to create a degree with practical applications.
Data Science
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Dental Hygiene
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Our four-year program opens the door to many career options, from providing clinical care to research to public administration.
Design Studies
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
This flexible, interdisciplinary program prepares you to work in creative industries and provide innovative solutions to challenges facing our world today.
View Major Information: Design Studies Bachelor'sDesign Thinking
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Development Studies
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Digital and Social Media
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
The Digital and Social Media Graduate Certificate is ideal for you if you desire to enter the world of digital and social media marketing.
Digital Art and Animation
Minor / Morgantown Campus
The Digital Art and Animation minor fosters creative exploration in the production of time-based media including digital video, animation, installation, interactivity and sound design.
Digital Marketing Communications
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Our completely online master's degree in Digital Marketing Communications gives you the strategy and the skills — in just one year.
Disability Studies
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Diversity in Physical Activity and Sport
Minor / Morgantown Campus
The Diversity in Physical Activity and Sport minor is designed for students wanting to extend their exploration of physical activity and sport as sites for understanding issues of diversity and social justice and further examine the vital role of diversity in one's personal and professional life. Students may select courses spanning topics of race and ethnicity, gender, disability, socioeconomic status and more in both national and global contexts. This minor is appropriate for any student pursuing a career in physical activity, sport or related industry.
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Doctoral Professional Practice / Morgantown Campus
The four-year curriculum involves intense academic study, preclinical training and direct patient care. Students treat their first patients as early as the Summer session of their second year.
Early Childhood Administration
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
Early Childhood Development
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
The Early Childhood Development Certificate provides academic training for those who desire to work with children in pre-K classrooms in public schools, Head Start programs, or in childcare centers. The certificate is free standing or can be applied to degree requirements if you wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree in this field.
Early Intervention
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Early childhood intervention is a support and educational system for very young children who have been victims of, or who are at high risk for child abuse and/or neglect. The mission of early childhood intervention is to assure that families who have young at-risk children receive resources and support that assist them in maximizing their children’s physical, cognitive and social/emotional development while respecting the diversity of families and communities.
Earth and Environmental Science
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
As an Earth and Environmental Science major, you'll learn about Earth systems, the processes that drive them, their impacts on human society and how to apply the scientific method to investigate real-world problems
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Climate and Environmental Science
- GIS Methods
- Geoscience and Sustainable Energy
Economics
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The MA and PhD degrees in Economics enable students to broaden and refine their knowledge of the concepts and methods of economic analysis. These programs are designed to prepare students for careers in higher education, government, and business. Student programs are planned with the assistance of a faculty advisor and approval of the director of graduate programs.
Economics
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
A highly individualized program to match your interests The College offers the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree with specializations in health economics, international economics, monetary economics, public economics, regional and urban economics, and resource economics. Our program is built around an applied curriculum with a strong theoretical and quantitative foundation. The Ph.D. in Economics program at WVU offers small classes and an "open-door" policy that allows students the opportunity to speak with faculty members in a personal environment.
Economics
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Economics (BS)
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
The field of economics is very broad and can be applied many ways. Our graduates can do just about anything — government, law school, teaching or finance fields like insurance and banking.
Educational Theory and Practice
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The program serves as a source of preparation for students toward careers as higher education faculty, educational researchers, policy analysts, and those who conduct work in a range of educational agencies and organizations.
View Major Information: Educational Theory and Practice DoctoralElectrical Engineering
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Electrical engineers are the tool builders of the information age. They apply principles from math and physics to build systems and components for a wide range of products, from cell phones to automobiles to airplanes.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Power Systems
- Control Systems
- Electronics
- Communications and Signal Processing
- Bioengineering and Biometrics
- Computers
Electrical Engineering
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering offers graduate programs aimed at preparing students for both professional and research careers. The department offers MS degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Software Engineering that prepare students for careers in design and technical leadership.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Cybersecurity
Electrical Engineering
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering offers Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Computer Science and Information Science, Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering.
Elementary Education
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
This program prepares students to earn teacher certification in multi-subjects, grades K-6 upon graduation, along with a bachelor's degree.
Students become outstanding elementary educators as they gain knowledge about theory and practice on campus and real-life experience in classrooms during junior and senior years in the program. This program also affords the opportunity for students to be in classrooms as yearlong residents during their senior year.
View Major Information: Elementary Education Bachelor'sEndodontics
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The program requires a minimum of 30 months of full-time residency in the School of Dentistry and is designed to qualify dentists for careers in endodontic clinical practice, teaching and research.
Energy Law and Sustainable Development
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The goal of the JD/LLM in Energy and Sustainable Development Law is to give our law students added expertise in a dynamic and vital legal field. The JD/LLM is a fast-track program that can be completed in 3-1/2 years instead of the traditional four years (which also means saving a semester's tuition).
Engineering
Master's / Morgantown Campus
With more than 170 faculty members in 16 different engineering/computer science disciplines from which to choose, our 700 graduate-level students are gaining cross-disciplinary research experience working with peers from a wide range of disciplines across the University, around the world and in both the public and private sectors.
Engineering in Society
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Engineering Leadership
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Engineering Management
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Master of Science in Engineering Management, offered by the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, prepares students to manage large engineering operations and brings together topics from across several fields to help them develop the leadership skills necessary to address contemporary professional challenges and solve complex operational problems.
Engineering Technology
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Engineering Technology provides a multidisciplinary overview of engineering technology with a general focus on manufacturing.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Energy Technology
- Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship
- Industrial Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Technology
English
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Majoring in English develops skills in communication, research, critical thinking and focused creativity. You will deepen your understanding of people and cultures while learning how to use language effectively in a variety of contexts.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Professional Writing and Editing
- Creative Writing
English
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in English is designed for students who have shown an aptitude for sustained literary study, and who desire to pursue a more intensive and extensive academic training. The two-year M.A. program extends knowledge of the cultural, linguistic, and literary heritage of Great Britain, America, and other English-speaking lands, and develops the research, writing, and analytical skills necessary for professional success.
English
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The doctoral program in English develops fluency in the critical discourses of the profession and prepares graduates to teach English professionally on the post-secondary level, or to enter a wide range of alternate academic careers.
English
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Entertainment Media
Minor / Morgantown Campus
As the market becomes more cluttered with entertainment options and technological advances make it easier and easier to tune out the choices that don’t interest the consumer, entertainment companies will rely more and more on the media to bring their goods to the top of the consumers’ awareness.
Entomology
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The M.S. in Entomology provides students the opportunity to take courses and conduct original, master’s-level research. The educational experience obtained through courses and research is expected to provide students with the background and expertise to excel. Entomology is critical to maintaining agriculture and forest productivity, solving environmental problems, and promoting economic development in the state.
Entrepreneurship
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Along with preparing you to start your own business, this major will teach you to use your creativity to solve business problems or help existing organizations launch new products and enter new markets.
Environmental Economics
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Environmental Engineering
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Environmental engineers use the principles of engineering, soil science, biology and chemistry to develop solutions to environmental problems.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Environmental Health, Risks and Public Health
- Air Pollution, Control and Climate Change
- Water Quality Engineering for Human Society
- Water Supply and Resources
Environmental Protection
Minor / Morgantown Campus
The Environmental Protection program prepares students for careers in areas that safeguard the quality of the environment. The curriculum consists of two elements: interdisciplinary training in a broad array of environmental protection sciences and an area of emphasis in agronomy, pest management or soil and water conservation.
Environmental, Energy and Land Management
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
This program explores the intricate connections between business, environmental science and land management. Our graduates emerge as highly trained and sought-after professionals with the skills needed to have an immediate effect in the environmental and energy industry.
View Major Information: Environmental, Energy and Land Management Bachelor'sEnvironmental, Soil and Water Sciences
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
This major combines interdisciplinary training in environmental protection sciences with a specialization in either pest management or soil and water conservation.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Environmental Assessment and Reclamation
- Environmental Microbiology
- Soil and Water Sciences
Environmental, Soil and Water Sciences
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The M.S. in Environmental, Soil and Water Sciences provides students the opportunity to take courses and conduct original, master’s-level research in their areas of specialization. The educational experience obtained through courses and research is expected to provide students with the background and expertise to enter doctoral programs or professional careers as agronomists, entomologists, microbiologists, horticulturists, and plant pathologists or soil scientists. These disciplines are critical to maintaining agriculture and forest productivity, solving environmental problems, and promoting economic development in the state.
Epidemiology
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The PhD in Epidemiology prepares students for careers in research, teaching and consulting. Students develop research and teaching skills in epidemiology through coursework and practice opportunities.
Equine Studies
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Esports Business and Entertainment
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
In an ever-evolving field with increasing opportunities for professional growth, WVU’s Esports Business and Entertainment program offers the chance to develop a well-rounded skill set and gain exposure to esports in contemporary society. You will learn about business, governance, marketing, event management and health and wellness in esports.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Esports Business Development
- Esports Marketing
Esports Management
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Learn all aspects about one of the fastest growing sports in the world in this innovative academic offering. This minor includes classes from the College of Applied Human Sciences, the John Chambers College of Business and Economics and the Reed College of Media.
Europe
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Event Planning
Minor / Morgantown Campus
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects event planner employment growth of 43.7% between 2010 and 2020 with the expectation that over 30,000 new jobs will be added during that time frame.
Executive Sport Management
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The online Master of Science in Executive Sport Management is designed to prepare you to work behind-the-scenes of the sport industry, one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S. The fully online format provides flexibility for students to complete their courses while balancing demanding schedules.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Comprehensive Sport Industry Management
- Interscholastic Athletic Administrator
Exercise Physiology
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Exercise Physiology is an exceptional foundation for postgraduate study in medicine, dentistry and allied health fields, through a customizable major that aligns your interests with the foundational science knowledge needed to excel.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Aquatic Therapy
- Dance Science
- Health Professions
Exercise Physiology
Master's / Morgantown Campus
This two-year program has two tracks. Clinical track students take course work, obtain experience in various medical settings and work with populations with varied health problems. The thesis track is designed for students who want an intensive research training experience to prepare for further training in a PhD, MD or similar postgraduate program.
Exercise Psychology
Minor / Morgantown Campus
The exercise psychology minor provides students an opportunity to complement their degrees with specialization in the psychological factors affecting exercise and physical activity behavior. Students will also explore psychological and behavioral interventions designed to use exercise and physical activity as a mechanism toward chronic disease prevention, wellness and mental health.
Family and Consumer Sciences
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Fashion Design and Merchandising
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Fashion is one of the most dynamic, globally integrated and culturally significant industries in the world. Peer behind the gloss and glamor to discover how design concepts come to life and are marketed to consumers.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Fashion Design
- Fashion Merchandising
Fashion Merchandising
Minor / Morgantown Campus
You can tailor the Fashion Merchandising minor to your interests, focusing on up-chain or down-chain activities. Core structures of production, distribution and consumption are covered
Finance
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
We stress hands-on learning. When you graduate, you’ll be eligible to sit for the Certified Financial Planner, Certified Valuation Analysis and Certified Financial Analyst exams.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Banking
- Corporate Finance and Valuation
- Energy Finance
- Financial Planning
- Investments
- Risk Management and Insurance
- General Finance
Finance
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The Ph.D. in Business Administration with a major in Finance is a full-time, in-residence program lasting 4-5 years. It is a relatively small, high-quality program. The primary goal of the program is to prepare students for careers in research and teaching at comprehensive universities. The program of study requires the satisfactory completion of coursework, a first year summer research paper, a comprehensive examination, and dissertation research.
Finance
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Food Science and Technology
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Foodservice Production
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
The widespread growth in white-collar crime, litigation disputes, the illegal international movement of money and terrorism financing have greatly raised the demand for forensic accountants, fraud examiners and for professionals who possess those skills.
Forensic and Fraud Examination
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Hallmarks of our program include exposure to practicing professionals and experiential learning. Students have extensive exposure to world-class practicing experts, in addition to our superior full-time faculty.
Forensic and Investigative Science
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Department of Forensic and Investigative Sciences offers graduate studies leading to a Master of Science degree. The accredited degree program is rigorous, quantitative and science-based.
Forensic and Investigative Science
Minor / Morgantown Campus
One of WVU’s most highly ranked majors, Forensic Investigative Science is for students with a passion for research and a desire to apply scientific analysis to legal proceedings.
Forensic Biology
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Deep within nearly every cell is a unique set of genetic markers. When a crime occurs, recovering those genetic markers and determining who they belong to is a job for forensic biologists.
Forensic Chemistry
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
We're a national leader in forensic science education and research. Our graduates work in law enforcement and forensic science laboratories across the country.
Forensic Examiner
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
With world-class training facilities and a solid STEM foundation, this major prepares you to tackle the investigation of a crime from start to finish.
Forensic Science
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The doctorate is a research degree that culminates in a dissertation in an area that is jointly determined between a student and their faculty advisor. Each student takes three core courses and two colloquia as the academic foundation for developing their area of research.
Forest Resources and Conservation
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Learn about the balancing act of managing land for timber production and wood products while considering wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities and water quality.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Environmental Conservation
- Forest Management
- Wood Innovation
Forestry
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Students seeking admission for the degree of Master of Science in Forestry (M.S.F.) should have completed an undergraduate curriculum in forestry. A student whose undergraduate degree is in a field other than forestry will ordinarily be required to take supplemental undergraduate courses. Candidates for the degree may pursue an emphasis in forest resources management or wood science and technology. Within their selected area of emphasis, candidates may focus their studies on arboriculture, bio-energy, bio-fuels, forest biometry, forest business, forest ecology, forest economics, forest hydrology, forest management, forest operations, forest soils, silviculture, wood composites, wood marketing, wood science and technology, or urban forestry.
Forestry Resources Management
Minor / Morgantown Campus
French
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Game Design
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The MA in Game Design is a 30-credit program for emerging game designers seeking to further their credentials for career advancement. All courses are online except for the annual Game Design Residency (ART 502), an on-campus game design conference that takes place each summer.
Game Design and Interactive Media
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Game Design and Interactive Media students take a variety of art and media courses, including introduction to electronic media, game design and digital narrative, interactive audio design and coding for media applications.
View Major Information: Game Design and Interactive Media Bachelor'sGeneral Business
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Having a hard time choosing just one area of business? General Business allows you to choose from many different career paths and customize your curriculum to meet your goals. All coursework for this program is completed online.
General Business
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Having a hard time choosing just one area of business? General Business allows you to choose from many different career paths and customize your curriculum to meet your goals.
General Business
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Genetics and Developmental Biology
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Master of Science in Genetics and Developmental Biology is an interdisciplinary program involving the faculty and facilities of a number of departments in the various colleges and schools of WVU. Students may choose an Area of Emphasis (AOE) in Biochemical and Molecular Genetics, Cytogenetics, Immunogenetics, Mutagenetics, Toxicology, Human Genetics, Plant Genetics, Population and Quantitative Genetics, Animal Breeding, Molecular Aspects of Development, Experimental Morphogenesis, Teratology, Regeneration, Oncology, Descriptive Embryology, and Life Cycles of Animal and Plants.
Genetics and Developmental Biology
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The PhD in Genetics and Developmental Biology is particularly well suited for students interested in emphasizing plant, animal, microbial (bacterial or fungal), or insect genetics or developmental biology. Students in the program learn research approaches such as genomics, analysis of gene expression, metabolic engineering, functional analyses of genes, evolutionary development, and conservation genetics Students may choose an Area of Emphasis (AOE) in Biochemical and Molecular Genetics, Cytogenetics, Immunogenetics, Mutagenetics, Toxicology, Human Genetics, Plant Genetics, Population and Quantitative Genetics, Animal Breeding, Molecular Aspects of Development, Experimental Morphogenesis, Teratology, Regeneration, Oncology, Descriptive Embryology, and Life Cycles of Animal and Plants.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Spatial Analysis
Master's / Morgantown Campus
With this MS, you will learn to analyze and apply GIS and spatial analysis data across multiple disciplines. There is a growing demand for professionals in this area and the program is ideal for working professionals, as well as graduate students who desire advanced training in areas such as predictive modeling, data exploration, programming, spatial hydrology, remote sensing, and geospatial modeling.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Spatial Analysis
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
The Graduate Certificate in GIS and Spatial Analysis is intended to augment the educational tracks of a wide number of students from across WVU with the ability to analyze spatial data at an advanced level.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Spatial Analysis
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
The Graduate Certificate in GIS and Spatial Analysis is intended to augment the educational tracks of a wide number of students from across WVU with the ability to analyze spatial data at an advanced level.
Geography
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Our Master of Arts in Geography provides students with cutting-edge training in the history and theory of geography, experience with advanced geographic research methodologies and specialized mentoring from faculty experts across the subdisciplinary fields of human geography, environmental geography and geographic information science.
Geography
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The PhD in Geography is an advanced degree with a program made up of coursework, comprehensive exams and a major research investigation. Students are expected to be grounded in one or more of the geography program’s three areas of specialization: environmental geography, geographic information science and human geography.
Geography
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Geography: Geographic Information Science (GIS)
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Geology
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Geology is a dynamic field of natural science that aims to understand how the Earth works and provide solutions to pressing global challenges such as global climate change, evolving demands for energy and water, and environmental issues.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Research
- Professional Studies
Geology
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
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Geology
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Gerontology
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Global Competency
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
Global Engagement
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
Health Administration
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Master of Health Administration is the premier professional program for those seeking to lead the health systems of the future. Focused on the organization, delivery and management of healthcare and public health systems and services, this program will equip you with the skills and insight needed to lead in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, medical group practices, healthcare consulting firms and health departments.
Health and Well-being
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Do you enjoy helping others? This hands-on, customizable major is perfect preparation for health science careers.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Fitness (BA)
- Recreational Sport (BA)
- Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation (BS)
- Pre-Health Professions (BS)
- Community Well-being (BA)
Health Coaching
Minor / Morgantown Campus
The Health Coaching minor is designed for students desiring a career in health and well-being. Students learn the foundations of behavior-change science and the theoretical and practical considerations for empowering clients to adopt and sustain healthy lifestyles. Students completing the minor are prepared to sit for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) national certification exam required to become an ACE Certified Health Coach.
Health Data Science
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
The Health Data Science Certificate is designed to develop a basic understanding of standard analytic techniques, data visualization tools, practical methods for modeling problems and interpreting data content.
Health Informatics and Information Management
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Do you enjoy business, law, technology and science? HIIM operates at the intersection of these fields to ensure that patients’ vital health information is secure.
View Major Information: Health Informatics and Information Management Bachelor'sHealth Policy and Healthcare Navigation
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Health Professions Education
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
The Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education will help students understand learners in healthcare education and design learning materials accordingly. Through research-based teaching principles and evaluation strategies, professionals can create learning environments to prepare healthcare professionals to translate skills and knowledge for benefit of patient care and healthcare systems.
Health Promotion
Minor / Morgantown Campus
The online health promotion minor prepares students for a variety of careers in the growing field of health promotion and disease prevention. Typical job areas include healthcare marketing and communication for hospitals, health promotion for geriatric care facilities, health marketing for non-profits such as the American Lung Association, or health communication positions within the Department of Health and Human Services (e.g., CDC, NIH, FDA).
Health Sciences
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The MS program in the Health Sciences emphasizes enhancing knowledge in the biomedical and public health disciplines to increase the student’s competitiveness for admission to professional or graduate programs and/or to augment the student’s career potential.
Health Services Administration
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Want to go on to get a master of health administration degree and work in a hospital system? This major is a perfect fit for you.
Health Services and Outcomes Research
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The Health Services and Outcomes Research (HSOR) program emphasizes population-based, health services delivery and outcomes and policy research. Health services research examines how people get access to healthcare, how much care costs and what happens to patients as a result of this care. Outcomes research evaluates the effectiveness of health care interventions through changes in outcomes such as improvements in patient functional status, satisfaction with care, morbidity, and mortality. Data collected from outcomes research provide patients, health care providers, and payers of health services information about what does and does not work in real life settings.
Healthcare Business Administration
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The HMBA program includes 30-credit hours of graduate-level course work in all the functional areas of business, delivered with a healthcare lens, where students will take deep dives in cases, assignments and real world applications of the business of healthcare.
Healthcare Communication
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
The Healthcare Communication Graduate Certificate, offered by the Reed School of Media and Communications, prepares you to work in the healthcare sector, providing the public with information about medical treatments, disease prevention and healthy lifestyles.
Healthcare Data Analytics
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Higher Education Marketing
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
The Higher Education Marketing Graduate Certificate will give you the skills you need to dive deeply into the nuances of student recruitment and institutional branding within the foundation of integrated marketing communications (IMC) strategy.
History
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
History helps us discover new meaning in the past, present and future. Our students learn the best practices of historical research while developing skills for a successful career: thinking critically, communicating effectively and tackling complex problems.
History
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The graduate history program has a long and distinguished record, dating back nearly a century. Early on, the Department of History established a reputation for diplomatic history, and later, West Virginian and Appalachian history. Today, the West Virginia and Regional History Collection is one of the strongest of its kind, housing primary source materials for political, economic, social, cultural and technological history of the state and region.
History
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
Ph.D. students in History at WVU create a curriculum in consultation with faculty advisors and the Director of Graduate Studies in four fields: one major field and three minor fields (one of which must be outside of the student’s area of research concentration). In addition to these areas, the Department of History encourages doctoral research that is transnational and comparative in perspective.
History
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Horticulture
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Horticulture is the science of the production, processing and marketing of fruit, vegetable, greenhouse and landscape crops. Students in the Horticulture program study the physiology, culture, harvest, quality control, sales and utilization of horticultural crops.
Horticulture
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Horticulture and Plant Sciences
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Plants are the root of what makes our world healthy and beautiful. Our students study the physiology, culture, harvest, quality control, sales and utilization of horticultural crops.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Horticulture Production
- Regenerative Agriculture
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
The Bachelor of Science in in Hospitality and Tourism Management, offered by the John Chambers College of Business and Economics, will prepare you for careers in hotel and restaurant operations, hospitality, tourism, event planning, and more
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Are you a people person? Do you like hosting people? Through course work, internships and on-site learning labs, we’ll teach you the skills needed to succeed in the worldwide service industry.
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Human and Community Development
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The objective of this program is to provide doctoral students the opportunity to study and conduct research with faculty in areas of excellence in the Division of Resource Management, in particular, and in other divisions in the Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, in general.
Human Nutrition and Foods
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Prepare to become a registered dietitian or attend professional programs, such as medical, nursing or physician assistant school, or get an advanced degree in public health, psychology or social work.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Dietetics
Human Resource Leadership
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Master of Science in Human Resource Leadership offered by the John Chambers College of Business and Economics and focuses on giving students advanced professional knowledge, data-driven decision-making skills, and leadership capabilities.
Human Resource Management
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
In Human Resource Management, you'll acquire skills that are relevant for all industries in different regions of the country.
View Major Information: Human Resource Management Bachelor'sHuman Resource Management
Master's / Morgantown Campus
WVU’s Master of Science in Human Resource Management (MSHRM) is one of the oldest, and most celebrated HR/IR programs in the country. MSHRM students participate in a wide variety of co-curricular learning opportunities, including off-site company visits, networking events, industry conferences, internships opportunities, and the Eaton Practicum Series.
Human Services
Minor / Morgantown Campus
A minor in human services meets the increasing need of public and private sector employers for paraprofessionals. Students who complete a minor in human services may be employed through public agencies, hospitals, government-sponsored housing or clinics, and some criminal justice offices. Graduates will be prepared to work in social services, mental health and substance abuse agencies, or in other related positions under the guidance of counselors, psychologists, nurses and social workers.
Immunology and Medical Microbiology
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Our one-of-a-kind major in immunology and medical microbiology uses a hands-on approach to help students understand the immune system and to prepare them for immediate employment or postgraduate study.
Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The PhD in Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis will prepare students from diverse backgrounds to serve as professionals that are knowledgeable about the immune system of humans and other mammals, how the immune system functions and the consequences of its malfunction on the health of the host.
Industrial Engineering
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Industrial engineers are often thought of as "efficiency experts" for reducing costs and increasing throughput in a manufacturing setting. You’ll also find them in sales, hospitals, warehousing, distribution, construction, finance, retail and virtually any organization.
Industrial Engineering
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Students in the MSIE program will learn to master modern and classical methodologies in their area of concentration, oral and written communication skills to bridge the gap between society and businesses and professional ethics as applied to their field. In this program, students will conduct research in their field of choice, work on projects in teams and individually and design and implement new integrated systems.
Industrial Engineering
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
Each PhD student will develop a program with a major in industrial engineering, or occupational safety and health, designed to meet his/her needs and objectives in consultation with an adviser and the advisory and examining committee.
Infant and Toddler
Minor / Morgantown Campus
This minor prepares individuals to work with infants and toddlers in a variety of professional settings. Students will concentrate on courses that address topics, such as the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of infants and toddlers, as facilitated by families, educators, childcare professionals and others.
Infant/Toddler Education
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
The Infant/Toddler Undergraduate Certificate is designed for early childhood teachers and providers, Head Start teachers, and others who work with young children from birth to three years of age. The certificate is free standing or can be taken with a degree program.
Insurance
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Integrated Marketing Communications
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Earn your bachelor's degree online from a renowned and accredited program that combines the complementary business and communications fields of advertising, marketing and public relations to give you the skills to succeed in an exciting and expanding field.
Integrated Marketing Communications
Master's / Morgantown Campus
IMC is a new way to approach marketing — by viewing the whole marketing picture, not just the parts. You'll learn to see things the way the consumer sees them - as a constant flow of information from indistinguishable sources.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Creative Strategy
- Data Marketing Communications
- Digital and Social Media
- Healthcare Communications
- Higher Education Marketing Management
- Public Relations Leadership
Integrated Marketing Communications
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
The 15-credit IMC Graduate Certificate provides you with a broad overview of IMC, focusing on several integral aspects of the discipline.
Interior Architecture
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Our graduates do much more than design houses; they design hospitals and hotels, offices and schools, textiles and furniture. They represent manufacturers, create lighting systems and preserve historic buildings.
View Major Information: Interior Architecture Bachelor'sInternational and Comparative Politics
Minor / Morgantown Campus
International Business
Minor / Morgantown Campus
International Studies
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
This interdisciplinary program includes courses in political science, languages, geography, history, sociology, anthropology, economics and other topics. You'll gain valuable real-life experience through study abroad, global service learning and internships.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Global Connections
- Security and Diplomacy
- Africa/Middle East
- Asia
- Europe
- The Americas
Jazz Studies
Minor / Morgantown Campus
The Jazz Studies minor is intended for students with a background in jazz or improvised music. All aspects of jazz are studied, from the early music to the most recent developments in creative improvised music.
Journalism
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Journalism today is about connecting people with their communities and the world. Journalism students learn how to ask tough questions and deliver meaningful answers to the people who want and need to know through a variety of media.
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Master's / Morgantown Campus
The MSJ program will provide you with an advanced understanding of media disciplines, preparing you for careers in the industry or academia.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Advocacy and Public Interest Communications
- Digital Publishing
- Media Solutions and Innovation
- Reporting and Writing
- Television
- Visual Journalism
Journalism
Minor / Morgantown Campus
The rapid expansion of the information age has led to an increased demand for college graduates with strong writing and reporting skills with a solid understanding of the ethical standards of the journalism industry. Journalism teaches students how to write, report and produce content across media platforms, as well as how to engage with modern audiences using the latest digital applications and tools.
Land Reclamation
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Landscape Architecture
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Landscape architects design outdoor spaces for landscape and community sustainability, solve practical issues and combine qualitative analysis with the design process.
View Major Information: Landscape Architecture Bachelor'sLandscape Studies
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Law
Doctoral Professional Practice / Morgantown Campus
As a leading law school, WVU Law teaches with a clear purpose — to challenge your assumptions, present well-reasoned positions, and guide you to your best potential.
Law and Legal Studies
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Leadership Studies
Minor / Morgantown Campus
LGBTQ Studies
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Lighting Design and Technology
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Get immersive lighting experience from experts with new technology with a variety of production design opportunities.
View Major Information: Lighting Design and Technology Master'sLiteracy Education
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Master of Arts in Literacy Education is a professional graduate program that leads to pre-K through adult reading specialist certification.
Management Information Systems
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Do you enjoy solving problems and playing with technical toys? MIS will teach you to analyze business problems and to design, build and maintain computer applications for solving those problems.
Marketing
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
If you’re interested in business, psychology or social studies, you may be well-suited for Marketing. This major covers everything from advertising to market research, and you can choose from three areas of emphasis to personalize your plan of study.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Digital Marketing Promotions
- Professional Sales
- Start Up/High Tech Marketing
Marketing
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
If you’re interested in business, psychology or social studies, you may be well-suited for Marketing. This major covers everything from advertising to market research, and you can choose from three areas of emphasis to personalize your plan of study. All coursework for this program is completed online.
Marketing
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Master of Business Administration / MBA
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Looking to hone your business skills and level up your career? Look no further than 51ÔÚÏß’s on-campus MBA program.
Materials Science and Engineering
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Materials Science and Engineering is designed for students with undergraduate degrees in engineering or a closely related STEM discipline.
Materials Science and Engineering
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
Materials science and engineering is designed for students with undergraduate degrees in engineering or a closely related STEM discipline.
Mathematics
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Mathematics can be found in almost every sector of the world. Our faculty’s interdisciplinary approach to mathematics will prepare you for careers as research analysts, technical consultants, computer scientists, educators and systems engineers.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Actuarial Science
- Computational Mathematical Science
- Mathematics Biology
- Mathematics Education
- Physical Applied Mathematics
- Pure Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
This broad-based discipline spans most industries, so you will have stable, rewarding employment opportunities across West Virginia, the U.S. and just about anywhere in the world. Unlock even more options with our dual degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Pre-Medical
Mechanical Engineering
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The MS in Mechanical Engineering program builds the knowledge and skills of by combining both research and academic coursework.
Mechanical Engineering
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The PhD program is designed to give students competence at the highest level in mechanical engineering. A PhD is a research-based degree and students are required to research, complete and successfully defend a dissertation in a subject of his/her choosing.
Mechanical Engineering
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Medical Humanities and Health Studies
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Medical Laboratory Science
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Master of Science (MS) in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) provides the opportunity for college graduates with bachelor's degrees unrelated to the field to enter the profession, and offers strong preparation for immediate employment or further postgraduate study. As part of the curriculum, students receive extensive practical experience working in laboratories of affiliated clinical sites, including WVU Medicine locations.
Medicine
Doctoral Professional Practice / Morgantown Campus
The School of Medicine grants the degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) to students who have completed the prescribed curriculum and who have been recommended for the degree by faculty of the school.
Mental Health and Addiction Studies
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Interested in a helping profession? You may find your fit in this major, which will prepare you to enter the workforce or graduate school.
View Major Information: Mental Health and Addiction Studies Bachelor'sMidstream Petroleum Engineering
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Our Midstream Petroleum Engineering program is designed to equip graduate students with the essential skills to tackle real-world challenges head-on. Dive deep into the intricacies of designing, monitoring, and maintaining petroleum transportation, storage, and processing facilities
Military Science
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Mining Engineering
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
This major addresses society's needs for mineral resources and the management, health, safety and environmental impacts associated with producing and processing these resources in a sustainable and responsible way.
Mining Engineering
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The program is built on advanced mining engineering fundamentals. Students will perform research leading to an original thesis in areas such as surface mining, rock mechanics and ground control, mineral processing, mine subsidence engineering and mine ventilation.
Mining Engineering
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The principal objective of the program is the education and training of graduates so that they are capable of attaining the highest levels in the mining engineering profession.
Molecular Medicine
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Multidisciplinary Media Studies
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Build your degree around a foundation of hands-on training in communication and media and include courses that are customized to your interests and chosen industry.
View Major Information: Multidisciplinary Media Studies Bachelor'sMultidisciplinary Studies (Eberly College of Arts and Sciences)
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Tailor your education to your interests by completing three related minors.
Multidisciplinary Studies (College of Creative Arts and Media)
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Our MDS program gives you the flexibility of selecting three minors to create an individualized educational plan. At least two of the minors must be selected from programs offered by the College of Creative Arts and Media.
View Major Information: Multidisciplinary Studies Bachelor's (College of Creative Arts and Media)Multidisciplinary Studies (Eberly College of Arts and Sciences)
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Tailor your education to your interests with the Multidisciplinary Studies program that consists of three minors of your choosing.
Multidisciplinary Studies (College of Applied Human Sciences)
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
The flexibility and potential course offerings available through this major will help you succeed in both traditional and non-traditional employment opportunities in applied human services.
View Major Information: Multidisciplinary Studies Bachelor's (College of Applied Human Sciences)Multidisciplinary Studies (Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources)
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Choose three minors and a program of elective courses that fit your career objectives. This program is for students who want to focus on academic programs in the Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Multidisciplinary Studies (Eberly College of Arts and Sciences)
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Music
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Our BA in Music is designed for students who have a passion for music and want to explore WVU's diverse academic opportunities. As you pursue your degree, you'll have the chance to tailor your education to your interests.
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Minor / Morgantown Campus
The Music minor is designed for students who want the broadest possible musical experience. A successful audition is required to enter the program.
Music and Health
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
The BS in Music and Health is a unique opportunity to pursue concentrated studies in music while fulfilling many requirements for a career in health or medicine.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Medicine (MD)
- Pharmacy (PharmD)
- Physical Therapy (DPT)
- Occupational Therapy (OTD)
- Dentistry (DDS)
- Physician Assistant (PA)
Music Business and Industry
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Build fundamental analytical, regulatory and creative knowledge and skills necessary for commercial participation in the music industry.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Applied Music
- Multi-Instrumental
Music Business and Industry
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Master of Arts program in Music Industry provides you with the up-to-date, relevant knowledge and skills needed to productively operate, lead and successfully manage the dynamic changes in the music industry.
Music Business and Industry
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
This certificate will build and widen your perspectives of the music industry’s fundamental regulatory and commercial mechanisms, along with the skills to manage and operate its systems.
Music Composition
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Society's growing appreciation for the arts is opening up exciting opportunities for professional composers and educators.
View Major Information: Music Composition Bachelor'sMusic Education
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
The BM in Music Education will prepare you for a variety of teaching settings.
View Major Information: Music Education Bachelor'sMusic Education
Master's / Morgantown Campus
We offer four degree options so you can pursue your interests and talents. All include coursework in foundations and research, performance studies, music history and music theory.
View Major Information: Music Education Master'sMusic Industry
Minor / Morgantown Campus
The Music Industry minor provides a strategic core course of study for students interested in pursuing music industry as a secondary field of study.
Music Performance
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
The Music Performance curriculum prepares you to perform with facility, self-expression and artistry as a soloist and collaborator in varied settings.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Instrumental
- Piano
- Voice
Music Performance
Minor / Morgantown Campus
This minor in Performance is intended for students who have a particular interest in preparing for performing or teaching a particular instrument or voice.
Music Technology
Minor / Morgantown Campus
The minor in Music Technology is intended for students with a background or interest in recording, creating or producing audio for music or visual media.
Music Theory
Master's / Morgantown Campus
This program is intended for performers and music educators who desire advanced training in the analysis of Western art music and preparation for teaching basic musicianship in either a high school or college setting.
Music Therapy
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Music therapists use a variety of instruments and musical experiences to help babies, children, adolescents, adults and older adults work toward non-music goals related to education, health, rehabilitation and wellness needs.
View Major Information: Music Therapy Bachelor'sMusical Theatre
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
We combine an intensive conservatory experience with the college experience of a major university. You’ll perform on our mainstage and in our laboratory theatre, and train with renowned faculty and guest artists (including Academy and Tony Award nominees).
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Dance
Musicology
Master's / Morgantown Campus
In our two-year MA in Musicology program, you'll develop a broad understanding of the primary methods used in musicological and ethnomusicological research.
Native American Studies
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Natural Resource Economics
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The objective of this major is to prepare students to apply economic models and analysis to environmental and natural resource policy problems.
Natural Resources Science
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The Ph.D. in Natural Resources Science is an interdisciplinary program that allows doctoral students the opportunity to specialize in a range of competencies. As a graduate student in the School of Natural Resources, you’ll advance your research knowledge and prepare to become a leader in your chosen field. With the guidance and support of faculty mentors, you’ll develop an advanced understanding of and appreciation for the principles of economics, stewardship and sustainability of our natural resources.
Neuroscience
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Neuroscience is one of the hottest fields of science that combines molecular and genetic, cellular, network and behavioral levels of analysis. This program will propel you into rewarding and lucrative careers in science, medicine, government and private industry, either with or without an additional advanced degree.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Behavioral Neuroscience
- Cellular, Molecular, Systems Neuroscience
Neuroscience
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Department of Neuroscience graduate program offers interdisciplinary biomedical research training leading to Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degrees. Reflecting the nature of contemporary neuroscience, our interdisciplinary graduate program contains faculty from basic and clinical departments. Program mentors are drawn from the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and the adjacent National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health/Centers for Disease Control providing training opportunities in basic, clinical and translational science. This environment affords our faculty and students prime access to the state-of-the-art resources needed to conduct world-class neuroscience research.
Neuroscience
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The Neuroscience Graduate Program offers interdisciplinary biomedical research training leading to the PhD or MD/PhD degrees. Reflecting the nature of contemporary neuroscience, our interdisciplinary graduate program comprises faculty from basic and clinical departments. Program mentors are drawn from the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and the adjacent National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health/Centers for Disease Control providing training opportunities in basic, applied, translational and clinical neuroscience. This environment affords our faculty and students prime access to the state-of-the-art resources needed to conduct world-class neuroscience research.
Nonprofit Management
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Nurse Anesthesia
Doctoral Professional Practice / Morgantown Campus
The DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program prepares registered nurses to become Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) through a rigorous, challenging curriculum based on the Standards of Accreditation from the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) and the DNP Essentials of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). Only offered as a full-time program, students are required to take 88 credits over 3 years or 9 continuous semesters.
Nursing
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Our students receive hands-on experience with real-life situations, so they're learning the best possible care practices before they see patients.
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Master's / Morgantown Campus
Baccalaureate prepared nurses can obtain a master's degree in nursing through our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program which is offered primarily online. The MSN program can be completed in 46 credit hours. Upon completion of the MSN requirements, students will have the ability to sit for advanced practice certification. Specialty tracks prepare students to certify as pediatric and family nurse practitioners.
Nursing
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The purpose of the PhD program is to prepare nurse scholars/scientists for roles in research, teaching and service.
Nursing
Doctoral Professional Practice / Morgantown Campus
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program prepares advanced practice nurses to practice at the highest level of professional nursing and to advance the application of nursing knowledge for the purpose of improving healthcare for diverse populations.
Nursing (BS to BSN)
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
The BS-BA to BSN program is an accelerated, full-time program for college graduates who wish to become a registered nurse with a bachelor's degree in nursing.
Nursing (RN to BSN)
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
The RN to BSN program offers graduates of diploma and associate degree nursing programs the opportunity to complete requirements for the BSN at the Charleston, Morgantown and Beckley campuses.
Nutrition and Food Studies
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Nutritional and Food Science
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The MS in Animal and Nutritional sciences allows maximum flexibility in courses and research problems. Students may major in either animal physiology and biochemistry or nutrition and food sciences.
Occupational Safety and Health
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The online Occupational Safety and Health Ph.D. program is designed for students/professionals who aspire to advance their knowledge, research potential, and overall expertise to be able to tackle research and development opportunities in academia, consulting, or high-level industry positions.
Occupational Therapy
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Occupational therapy (OT) professionals provide services to people of all ages with physical, mental, developmental or emotional disabilities. Assessment and treatment focus on developing an individual’s capacity to function independently in self-care, leisure or work activities at home and in the community.
Occupational Therapy
Doctoral Professional Practice / Morgantown Campus
Our unique curriculum prepares students to practice in the exciting rehabilitation field of occupational therapy. Occupational therapy students at WVU receive the benefits of hands-on classroom, community and clinical experiences that develop the competence and confidence necessary to achieve career goals.
Organizational Leadership
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Make a difference in your community. Learn the skills and knowledge you need to be a leader in the nonprofit, public or private sectors.
Orthodontics
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Department of Orthodontics offers a 34-month (three academic years and two summers) advanced education Master of Science program.
Painting
Minor / Morgantown Campus
The minor in Painting introduces you to the foundation of painting media. Traditional and experimental painting in both figurative and abstract imagery is explored.
Pathologists' Assistant
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Pathologists’ Assistant program is an intensive 24-month curriculum, culminating in a master’s degree in Health Science.
Pathophysiology, Rehabilitation and Performance
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The philosophy of the PhD program in Pathophysiology, Rehabilitation and Performance is to provide flexibility in coursework to support the student’s research interest in accordance with their selected track.
Performance
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Performance curricula are especially designed to prepare you as a performer or as a teacher of a particular instrument or voice.
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Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
Prepare for a career in higher education or the professional world with a rigorous course of study in the instrument of your choice.
View Major Information: Performance DoctoralPeriodontics
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The program requires a minimum of 34 months (three academic years and two summers) of full-time residency in the School of Dentistry. It is designed to qualify dentists for careers in periodontic clinical practice, teaching and research.
Personal Training and Group Fitness
Minor / Morgantown Campus
The Personal Training and Group Fitness minor is designed for students desiring a career in health and well-being. Students are trained to evaluate fitness abilities and develop exercise programs across individual and group settings to satisfy client goals. Students will be prepared to sit for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) national certification exam required to become an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and/or an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor.
Pest Management
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Want to be part of today's most dynamic and interesting engineering fields? Students come to WVU from all of the world to this program because of our stellar reputation.
Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The objective of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering (PNGE) graduate programs is to educate and train men and women who will be capable of performing at the highest levels of the petroleum and natural gas engineering profession.
Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The objective of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering (PNGE) graduate programs is to educate and train men and women who will be capable of performing at the highest levels of the petroleum and natural gas engineering profession.
Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
This interdisciplinary program prepares students for a future in a variety of employment settings, ranging from academic research and industry to federal positions.
Pharmacy
Doctoral Professional Practice / Morgantown Campus
51ÔÚÏß School of Pharmacy graduates are recognized statewide and nationally as leaders in their profession. Pharmacy has been offered as a major at WVU for over 100 years. Our mission is to educate students and practitioners to function at the highest level of contemporary pharmacy practice, to conduct research that advances scientific knowledge, and to deliver quality professional services. The WVU School of Pharmacy curriculum leads to a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
Philosophy
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Philosophy acts as a form of intellectual exercise that makes it easier to identify problems, seek out arguments against your own views and critically evaluate solutions. These skills, along with the ability to read, write, listen and communicate effectively, can prepare you for virtually any career path.
Philosophy
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Photography
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Physical Education and Kinesiology
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Learn how to design and deliver physical education programs, how to use and integrate technology into your classwork and get hands-on, real-world experience. Graduates are eligible for certification in Pre-K-Adult Physical Education and Health Education.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Physical Education Teaching
- Sport Pedagogy
Physical Education Teacher Education
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Master of Science in Physical Education Teacher Education is designed for teaching professionals to enhance their ability to design and implement curriculum and physical activity programs for school-aged children.
Physical Therapy
Doctoral Professional Practice / Morgantown Campus
From classrooms to clinics, WVU Physical Therapy students benefit from small teacher-to-student ratios with big opportunities to participate in hands-on care. The program's newly revised curriculum prepares Doctors of Physical Therapy to be experts in human movement.
Physical Training and Performance
Minor / Morgantown Campus
The Physical Training and Performance minor is designed for students interested in strength and conditioning. The minor provides students with an understanding of the theoretical and practical considerations associated with physical training (e.g., speed, agility, strength, endurance, flexibility, power) for improved athletic performance, fitness and wellness.
Physician Assistant
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The PA curriculum is designed to provide a foundation in medical sciences, followed by an in-depth study of systems-based clinical medicine. The 12-month clinical phase includes rotations in family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, general surgery, emergency medicine, women’s health, behavioral medicine, and rural medicine. Consistent with our mission, the program has a focus on population health, health disparity, and rural and Appalachian health issues.
Physics
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Physics is crucial to understanding the world around us, the world inside us and the world beyond us. It is the basis of many other sciences, including chemistry, engineering, oceanography, seismology and astronomy (and can be applied to biology or medical science).
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Applied Physics
- Astro/Space Physics
- Biophysics
- Computational Physics
- Materials Science
- Medical Physics
- Physics Teaching
- Professional Preparation
Physics
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The program is designed to give a fundamental theoretical background beyond that of undergraduate level and some research experience, if desired.
Physics
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers Masters of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees. Both degree programs provide a solid foundation in the fundamentals as well as a diverse range of specializations for research. In addition to working with Physics faculty in these research areas, graduate students have worked with faculty in a range of other departments at WVU.
Physics
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Piano Pedagogy
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Study a variety of courses with comprehensive experience in individual and group piano instruction.
View Major Information: Piano Pedagogy Master'sPlant and Soil Sciences
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The educational experience obtained through courses and research is expected to provide students with the background and expertise to enter professional careers as agronomists, entomologists, microbiologists, horticulturists, and plant pathologists or soil scientists. These disciplines are critical to maintaining agriculture and forest productivity, solving environmental problems, and promoting economic development in the state.
Plant Pathology
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Plant Pathology graduate program is ideal for students who desire a career in plant health, food security or the environment. Graduates will be prepared to be leaders and productive team members in plant pathology and related disciplines.
Political Science
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Studying political science will help you understand why courts make the decisions they do, why legislatures pass the laws they do and why countries make the choices they make in the international arena.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- American Politics and Policy
- Elections and Campaigns
- International Relations, Comparative Politics and National Security
- Pre-Law and Legal Studies
Political Science
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Department of Political Science offers a comprehensive curriculum leading to a ²Ñ²¹²õ³Ù±ð°ù’s Degree (MA) or to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Our PhD and MA graduates have also been employed by government agencies and non-profit institutions such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and the U.S. Department of State.
Political Science
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The Department of Political Science offers a comprehensive curriculum leading to a ²Ñ²¹²õ³Ù±ð°ù’s Degree (MA) or to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Many of our doctoral students have gone on to earn tenure track positions at college and universities, including the University of Pittsburgh, West Virginia Wesleyan College, Longwood University, Monmouth University, and Wright State University. Our PhD and MA graduates have also been employed by government agencies and non-profit institutions such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and the U.S. Department of State.
Political Science (General)
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Political Theory
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Population Health
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Master of Science in Population Health program prepares students for a variety of population-oriented leadership, clinical, and research-oriented positions in both healthcare and public health organizations.
Post-MSN Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
This program prepares nurses who have already earned a master’s degree, or higher, in nursing to sit for the national certification examination offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The post-graduate FNP certificate program requires a minimum of 16 credits that are earned in 4 courses. Two courses are clinical, affording the student the opportunity to complete the 600 hours of supervised clinical practice as required in order to sit for the national certification examination. Two courses are didactic and offered via webcast and the internet, affording the student the opportunity to take these courses off-campus.
Post-MSN Certificate Nurse Executive Leadership
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
This certificate program is specifically designed for current nursing professionals holding a ²Ñ²¹²õ³Ù±ð°ù’s degree or higher in nursing who may be in advanced practice, education, leadership, and/or direct patient care roles. This program will prepare nurses for careers in administration and leadership.
Post-MSN Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
This post graduate certificate program prepares advanced practice nurses to meet the needs for advanced psychiatric mental health nursing care in their communities.
Pre-Pharmacy
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
To prepare for the professional pharmacy curriculum, you must complete a pre-pharmacy curriculum that emphasizes the biological and chemical sciences. You’ll also take a variety of courses in the arts, humanities and social sciences.
Printmaking
Minor / Morgantown Campus
The Printmaking minor gives particular attention to developing the your personal imagery, built upon a solid foundation in traditional and non-traditional processes.
Professional Sales
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Professional Writing
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Professional Writing and Editing
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Regardless of what other subjects you're interested in and what careers you’re considering, PWE will improve your writing and communication skills — skills that are highly sought after by employers.
View Major Information: Professional Writing and Editing Bachelor'sProfessional Writing and Editing
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Professional writers do more than simply translate complex, technical information into easy-to-read prose. Professional writers assess the information needs of audiences from different languages and cultural backgrounds, and analyze how written texts circulate through the organizations in which they work. Professional writers possess the critical, rhetorical and technical knowledge necessary to produce successful and effective communications.
Prosthodontics
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The program requires a minimum of 34 months (three academic years and two summers) of full-time residency in the School of Dentistry. It is designed to qualify dentists for careers in prosthodontic clinical practice, teaching and research.
Psychology
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Psychology is the science of behavior. This major allows you to increase your intrapersonal and interpersonal understanding and develop problem-solving, project management and information literacy skills.
Psychology
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Psychology: Behavior Analysis
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The Behavior Analysis area of emphasis is accredited at the doctoral level by the Behavior Analysis Accreditation Board, the accrediting body for the Association for Behavior Analysis International. In 2019, the program was re-accredited until 2025.
Psychology: Behavioral Neuroscience
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The behavioral neuroscience area of emphasis is the newest and fastest growing area in the Department of Psychology. Students in behavioral neuroscience work closely with highly experienced faculty to study the biological bases of behavior. Training in behavioral neuroscience prepares students for a career in research in academics, academic medicine, government and/or industry. We expect our graduates to succeed in research, with an emphasis on publishing and obtaining extramural funding to support their work. We also foster strong mentorship skills, so that our students are prepared to teach their skills and way of thinking to their own students upon completion of our program. Our graduates make significant contributions to solving important problems in their field.
Psychology: Clinical
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The Clinical and Clinical Child Psychology areas of emphasis jointly comprise 51ÔÚÏß’s accredited doctoral training program in Health Service (Clinical) Psychology. It has been accredited continuously by the American Psychological Association since 1966. In 2020, the program was re-accredited for ten years, with the next site visit scheduled to occur in 2030.
Psychology: Life-Span Development
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
WVU has an illustrious history in life-span development as the first program in this field. Our program continues to provide in-depth training to the next generation of life-span developmental psychologists. Graduates are highly successful in obtaining employment and find positions in academia, government, research institutions, foundations and applied settings.
Public Health
Master's / Morgantown Campus
A Master of Public Health (MPH) degree is a multidisciplinary professional degree focused on the application of science, research and theoretical knowledge toward the prevention of disease.
Public Health
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Public Health Sciences
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Founded on the principle of social justice, the concept of public health ensures that all citizens have the opportunity for good health. It is the art and science of protecting and improving population health through education, service and prevention.
Public History
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The public history program trains historians who work in the public sector by grounding them in traditional research methodology learned in seminars and through public history courses designed to give students practical experience conducting client-based research. The work of public historians often requires a distinct set of research skills that moves beyond traditional archival research and historiographical argumentation. All students in public history learn to incorporate visual and material culture into historical narratives, use place as the center of historical analysis, and develop written and digital narratives that convey historical complexity that can engage public audiences.
Public Relations
Minor / Morgantown Campus
The online Public Relations minor prepares students for a variety of careers in the dynamic field of public relations. Typical job areas include media relations, event planning, corporate communications, crises management, publicity and promotion, public affairs and government relations.
Public Relations Leadership
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
Learn how to analyze an organization, develop favorable messages for internal and external audiences, and provide messaging via digital, social and traditional media.
Pure Mathematics
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Real Estate
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Regents Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Have you gone as far as you can in your career without a bachelor’s degree? The RBA program is an innovative bachelor’s degree that is both flexible and cost effective for adult learners already juggling family, work and other obligations.
Religious Studies
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Respiratory Therapy
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Respiratory therapists manage patients with various cardiopulmonary disorders, promoting optimal patient outcomes as part of an interprofessional care team.
View Major Information: Respiratory Therapy Bachelor'sRobotics Engineering
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Explore mechanical systems, computer science and engineering systems while learning to create your own robotics solutions.
View Major Information: Robotics Engineering Bachelor'sRobotics Engineering
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Rural Community Development
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Safety Management (Online)
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Master of Science in Safety Management program offered by the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources prepares you to help companies follow state and federal regulations, while designing programs to prevent disease, injury, or damage to the environment.
Scenic Design and Technology
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Master the advanced creation of stage-worlds using a combination of practical problem solving with conceptual ideas to extend the performance's meaning.
View Major Information: Scenic Design and Technology Master'sSchool Physical Activity Leadership
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
Tailored for K-12 health and physical education teachers, this 12-credit online program seamlessly integrates theory with practical application.
Scientific and Technical Writing
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
A degree in STW provides you with the experience and credentials you need to write, design and communicate complex topics.
View Major Information: Scientific and Technical Writing Bachelor'sSculpture
Minor / Morgantown Campus
The Sculpture program curriculum provides a thorough grounding in many different materials and processes and is structured to enhance your ability to solve structural, spatial, formal and conceptual problems.
Secondary Education: English
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Can you name a teacher who made a difference in your life? How about a book that changed the way you think? Being an English education major will give you the knowledge and skills needed to bring both of those gifts to other students.
Secondary Education: Social Studies
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Do you love learning history, geography or economics? How about a desire to help young people discover the origins and complexities of world cultures? In this major, you'll learn to provide high quality instruction in the five areas of the social studies: history, geography, politics, economics and culture.
Secondary STEM Education
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The mission for the PhD in social and behavioral sciences is to provide state-of-the-art doctoral education in the theory and application of social and behavioral science to a select group of highly qualified and committed students desiring to transform public health.
Social Work
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Social workers help people function the best they can in their environment and circumstance. They provide direct services to people in their homes or places of work and help people to help themselves.
Social Work
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Social work is a valuable profession with broad opportunities to serve local, national and international populations. The MSW program at WVU educates graduate students in advanced integrated practice with individuals, families, groups, and communities so that they can effectively address social and human problems across a wide range of practice areas.
Social Work
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The WVU School of Social Work develops leaders in solving the most demanding social issues of our day through rigorous research, academic innovation and public service. Our faculty and students are empowered to extend their reach, deepen their impact and engage in real-world social change. They learn to critically analyze personal, familial, and environmental factors affecting practice settings and practice techniques, and to advocate for those who confront barriers to achieving their fullest potential. The school’s programs prepare students for careers as professional social workers committed to public service in nonprofits, government, education, business, and higher education.
Social Work
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The WVU PhD program in Social Work will prepare students with the skills needed to excel in research, teaching, and leadership. The theme of the program, community-focused research, reflects the mission of WVU as a R1 land-grant institution to advance education, healthcare, and prosperity for all by intentionally promoting research that has significant impact on people’s lives. The PhD program is a full-time program with a hybrid course plan that allows flexibility to complete latter portions of the program remotely. It is designed to purposefully prepare students for dissertation research.
Sociology
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Sociology opens your mind to the hidden structures of social power that affect our everyday life and the major events that are happening around the world.
Sociology
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at WVU offers a Ph.D. in Sociology. All students entering the program will be enrolled as doctoral students. Students entering the program with a BA/BS will be dually enrolled in the M.A. and Ph.D. programs until they complete the M.A. requirements.
Sociology
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Software Engineering
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The MSSE degree is a unique extended learning program that provides graduate level software engineering expertise to individuals who are currently working in the computer and information technology industry.
Soil Science
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Spanish
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Special Education
Master's / Morgantown Campus
This program prepares special education teachers and other professionals to provide high-quality educational programs and services in elementary and/or secondary schools. Graduates of the program will demonstrate knowledge and application of current evidence-practices as exemplified by reputable research and professional standards to deliver individualized instruction to develop academic and social skills.
Special Education
Minor / Morgantown Campus
The Special Education minor helps prepare students to work with children and adolescents with mild/moderate disabilities including learning disabilities, emotional/behavior disorders and intellectual disabilities. Students are introduced to basic principles and practices that support high quality educational programming and services in special education settings.
Speech Language Pathology
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Students educated in speech-language pathology are expected to demonstrate excellence in academic and clinical areas upon completion of all required courses and clinic experiences.
Speech Pathology
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Students educated in speech-language pathology are expected to demonstrate excellence in academic and clinical areas upon completion of all required courses and clinic experiences.
Sport and Performance Psychology
Minor / Morgantown Campus
The Sport and Performance Psychology minor is designed for students to explore the various psychological factors that affect performance in sport (e.g., athletes, coaches) and other settings, such as business, law, medicine, the military, and the performing arts. Students in this minor have an opportunity to engage in self-exploration awhile learning sport and performance psychology basics, such as understandings of leadership, group dynamics, motivation, and a range of psychological skills that help performers achieve excellence while supporting their well-being.
Sport Coaching
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Master of Science in Sport Coaching will prepare you to be a lifelong learner who can adapt to contemporary demands in the coaching profession.
Sport Coaching
Minor / Morgantown Campus
The Sport Coaching minor is designed for students to learn the theoretical foundations and best practices of effective sport coaching. The minor prepares future coaches to make decisions in developing, implementing and evaluating sport programs consistent with their athletes' competitive and developmental levels.
Sport Communication
Minor / Morgantown Campus
The sport business industry is one of the largest and fastest growing industries in the U.S., generating billions of dollars each year. The sport communication minor can prepare you for a career in this exciting field. Students will gain a foundational understanding in media writing, public relations and strategic communications, as well as an understanding of the issues affecting professional and collegiate sports today.
Sport Industry Leadership and Change Management
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
The Certificate in Sport Industry Leadership and Change Management offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip early-career professionals with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in the dynamic sport industry.
View Major Information: Sport Industry Leadership and Change Management Graduate CertificateSport Leadership
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
The BA in Sport Leadership curriculum provides foundational knowledge of the sport industry and then allows you to choose your area of focus.
View Major Information: Sport Leadership Bachelor'sSport Management
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
The sport industry is ever-growing and requires a properly trained workforce. We’ll provide you with the actual skills and experiences you need to succeed in the profession.
View Major Information: Sport Management Bachelor'sSport Management
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Master of Science in Executive Sport Management is designed to prepare you to work behind-the-scenes of the sport industry, one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Professional Track
- Thesis Track
Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Combine your passion for sports, exercise or performance with an evidence-based approach to psychology. You’ll learn about the theory and practice behind working with athletes and performers from all backgrounds.
View Major Information: Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology Bachelor'sSport, Exercise and Performance Psychology
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The PhD program in Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology combines academic rigor, extensive research experiences and applied consulting opportunities to train highly competent, well-rounded sport, exercise and performance psychology professionals.
View Major Information: Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology DoctoralSports and Adventure Media
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Sports and adventure fans want information fast and on-the-go, and employers are looking for professional communicators with specialized skills to handle the demand.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Adventure Media
- Sports Media
Statistics
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Strategic Social Media
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Today’s most rapidly expanding media platform is social media — Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and many other sites. As people become increasingly dependent on social media for news, current events, products, goods and services, businesses and other organizations need employees with the ability to communicate with the digital audience.
Studio Art
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Explore an advanced method of study in ceramics, graphic design, printmaking, sculpture or time-based art and produce a written thesis.
View Major Information: Studio Art Master'sSupply Chain Management Science
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
If you want a dynamic and challenging career that puts you in the center of the action, requires you to see the big picture and lead, this is the major for you.
Sustainability Studies
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
In Sustainability Studies, you'll take courses that combine geoscience, environmental, social and humanities research methods that involve geospatial analysis, mapping, development practice and community engagement.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Environmental Studies
- GIS Methods
- Sustainable Development
Sustainable Design
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Coursework in the Sustainable Design minor prepares you to complete the program with two industry-recognized green credentials that will enhance your competitiveness in the job market.
Sustainable Design and Development
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
This major focuses on creating healthy and prosperous communities while balancing decision-making with the triple bottom line: ecological, social and economic impacts (planet, people, profit).
View Major Information: Sustainable Design and Development Bachelor'sSustainable Low-Rise Residential Construction
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Sustainable Trails Development
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Sustainable Trails Development
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
The Sustainable Trails curriculum welcomes students from various fields who are interested in trails development, programming and management, as well as design. The graduate certificate program in Sustainable Trails Development provides a great synergy with local trail development and programming efforts, including WVU’s 2020 International Mountain Bicycling Association Trail Accelerator Grant.
Technical Direction
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Get individualized training in the design, construction and implementation of scenery using industry standard technologies, materials and techniques.
View Major Information: Technical Direction Master'sThe Americas
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Theatre
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre provides a well-rounded exploration of the various components of live production, including performance, stage design and tech, directing and more.
View Major Information: Theatre Bachelor'sTheatre
Minor / Morgantown Campus
By focusing on three broad areas — history and theory, performance and production — the minor in Theatre provides an overview of the profession and the opportunity to complete elective courses in your areas of interest.
Theatre Design and Technology
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
We provide hands-on training through work on the Theatre and Dance mainstage. Working side by side with faculty, you'll develop a variety of theatre environments using the most current technology and tools available.
View Major Information: Theatre Design and Technology Bachelor'sTheatre Production
Minor / Morgantown Campus
The minor in Theatre Production is intended for any WVU undergraduate student who has an interest in the study of basic theatrical production.
Therapeutic Art
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Therapeutic Art
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
This two-semester program offers additional training and new professional opportunities for art educators, as well as students in art education and the fine arts.
Undecided or Exploratory
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Not sure about a major? You are not alone. Many first-year students start college as undecided/undeclared students. At WVU you’ll have the guidance and support to explore majors, create an academic plan and turn your lifelong passion into a successful career.
University Teaching
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
The Certificate in University Teaching is a fifteen credit hour program for graduate students. It includes:
Wildlife and Fisheries Resources
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
If you’re passionate about the outdoors and the conservation of natural resources and animal habitats, this major is for you.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Fisheries Science
- Wildlife Science
Wildlife and Fisheries Resources
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Wildlife and Fisheries Resources program is dedicated to developing the next generation of young fisheries and wildlife professionals. This program offers two levels of advanced degrees with an MS in Wildlife and Fisheries Resources and a PhD in Forest Resources available.
Wildlife and Fisheries Resources
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Women and Gender Studies
Minor / Morgantown Campus
Women's and Gender Studies
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Don’t let the name mislead you. Women’s and Gender Studies is not just about women, nor is it about male-bashing or gender wars. Rather, our courses cover a broad range of subjects with sensitivity to gender, race, sexual orientation and class.
Women's and Gender Studies
Certificate / Morgantown Campus
The Women’s Studies Graduate Certificate consists of 15 hours of graduate-level work in women’s studies, using those courses that are approved by the women’s studies curriculum committee as primary or component courses for the women’s studies program.
Wood Science and Technology
Minor / Morgantown Campus
World Music
Minor / Morgantown Campus
The World Music minor focuses on the relationship between music and culture and support WVU's vision of diversity and the advancement of international activity and global engagement.
Youth and Family Sciences
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Looking for a career helping adolescents and families? This major prepares you for work in community agencies. Add a minor to customize your plan of study.
View Major Information: Youth and Family Sciences Bachelor'sYouth and Family Sciences
Minor / Morgantown Campus
The youth and family sciences minor will prepare you to work with families and young people. You will concentrate on courses that address topics such as the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of youth as facilitated by families, educators, childcare professionals and others.