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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.

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's

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
View Major Information: Advertising and Public Relations Bachelor's

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

Agribusiness Management and Applied Economics

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

This major equips you with a comprehensive skill set, preparing you for a successful career in agriculture 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
View Major Information: Agribusiness Management and Applied Economics Bachelor's

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
View Major Information: Agricultural and Extension Education Bachelor's

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's

Animal 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's

Anthropology

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Anthropology is the study of what makes us human. Its immersive, field-based and interdisciplinary approach seeks to understand the full sweep and complexity of cultures across all of human history.

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
View Major Information: Art and Design Bachelor's

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
View Major Information: Art Education Bachelor's

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's

Art 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's

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
View Major Information: Biochemistry Bachelor's

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: 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
View Major Information: Biology: Pre-Medical Bachelor's

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 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
View Major Information: Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics Bachelor's

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.

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.

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)

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.

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
View Major Information: Coaching and Performance Science Bachelor's

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's

Communication 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

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 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

Criminology

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Criminology majors study why crimes occur and how the criminal justice system functions. This major prepares you for careers in criminal justice, business, government or further education like law school.

View Major Information: Criminology Bachelor's

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.

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
View Major Information: Dance Bachelor's

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.

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's

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
View Major Information: Earth and Environmental Science Bachelor's

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.

Electrical 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

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's

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
View Major Information: Engineering Technology Bachelor's

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

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 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
View Major Information: Environmental Engineering Bachelor's

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's

Environmental, 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
View Major Information: Environmental, Soil and Water Sciences Bachelor's

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
View Major Information: Esports Business and Entertainment Bachelor's

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
View Major Information: Exercise Physiology Bachelor's

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
View Major Information: Fashion Design and Merchandising Bachelor's

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

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.

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
View Major Information: Forest Resources and Conservation Bachelor's

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's

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. 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.

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)
View Major Information: Health and Well-being Bachelor's

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's

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.

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.

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
View Major Information: Horticulture and Plant Sciences Bachelor's

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.

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
View Major Information: Human Nutrition and Foods Bachelor's

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's

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.

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.

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.

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's

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

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.

View Major Information: Journalism Bachelor's

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's

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.

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

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's

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.

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's

Multidisciplinary 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.

View Major Information: Multidisciplinary Studies Bachelor's (Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources)

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.

View Major Information: Music Bachelor's

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)
View Major Information: Music and Health Bachelor's

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
View Major Information: Music Business and Industry Bachelor's

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's

Music 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's

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
View Major Information: Music Performance Bachelor's

Music Therapy

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Music therapists use a variety of musical experiences, including singing, playing instruments and improvisation, to help individuals of all ages work towards goals in education, healthcare, rehabilitation and wellness needs.

View Major Information: Music Therapy Bachelor's

Musical 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
View Major Information: Musical Theatre Bachelor's

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

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.

View Major Information: Nursing Bachelor's

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
View Major Information: Physical Education and Kinesiology Bachelor's

Physics

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

How does the universe work? Where does gravity come from? How do cells communicate? What makes bridges support heavy loads? These are all questions that physicists explore.

Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:

  • Computational Physics
  • Medical Physics
  • Physics Teaching
  • Space Physics
View Major Information: Physics Bachelor's

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

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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Robotics Engineering

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Explore mechanical systems, computer science and engineering systems while learning to create your own robotics solutions.

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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.

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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.

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.

Sociology

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Sociology is the study of social life, social change and the causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociologists investigate the structure of groups, organizations and societies, and how people interact within a society

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Sport 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.

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Sport 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.

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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.

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Sports 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
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Supply 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
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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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
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Women's and Gender Studies

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Learn to see past stereotypes and explore the ways gender, socioeconomic class, sexual identity, gender identity, nationality, race, ethnicity and age shape experience.

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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.

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