Majors, Minors and Certificates
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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
Acting
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.
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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.
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.
Animal 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.
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.
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
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The MA in Art Education accommodates seasoned art teachers, as well as pre-professional students seeking advanced knowledge and training.
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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.
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
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.
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 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.
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 Management
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Business Cybersecurity Management program is a 12-month, flexible, online hybrid program.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 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
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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 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.
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
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.
Conducting
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Further advance your conducting skills with opportunities to lead our orchestra and symphonies on stage.
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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 DoctoralCostume 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Endodontics
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
WVU Geology offers both research ²Ñ²¹²õ³Ù±ð°ù’s and Doctoral degrees as well as a rigorous ²Ñ²¹²õ³Ù±ð°ù’s professional studies degree. Our graduate program comprises core geology faculty with expertise in the interdisciplinary subfields including:
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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 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
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.
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
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.
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
Journalism
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
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.
Lighting Design and Technology
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Get immersive lighting experience from experts with new technology with a variety of production design opportunities.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Midstream 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
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.
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 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.
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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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Piano Pedagogy
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Study a variety of courses with comprehensive experience in individual and group piano instruction.
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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
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.
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.
Professional 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: 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 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.
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.
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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
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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
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.
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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.
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Master's / Morgantown Campus
Get individualized training in the design, construction and implementation of scenery using industry standard technologies, materials and techniques.
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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.