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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
View Major Information: Accountancy / MAcc Master's View Plan of Study: Accountancy / MAcc Master's

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 prepare for professional tests like the Certified Public Accountancy (CPA) examination.

View Major Information: Accounting Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Accounting Bachelor's

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 mainstage 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 View Plan of Study: Acting Bachelor's

Acting

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The Master of Fine Arts in Acting at WVU is an intensive three-year course of study.

View Major Information: Acting Master's View Plan of Study: Acting Master's

Addiction Studies

Minor / Morgantown Campus

The minor in Addiction Studies prepares addiction professionals for employment in substance use disorder treatment, and related settings, to help combat the addiction crisis in West Virginia and across the nation.

Visit College Website: College of Applied Human Sciences View Plan of Study: Addiction Studies Minor

Adventure Sports Leadership

Minor / Morgantown Campus

The minor in Adventure Sports Leadership is designed for students interested in outdoor, activity-based engagement. Students will learn and practice first aid, navigation, survival and risk management skills and experientially explore adventure sports of their choosing from a range of possibilities. This minor is an opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and experiences desired in the adventure sports industry.

Visit College Website: College of Applied Human Sciences View Plan of Study: Adventure Sports Leadership Minor

Advertising

Minor / Online

Imagine creating a 30-second spot for the Super Bowl or an interactive Internet campaign for a corporate client. The online Advertising minor prepares students for a variety of careers in the fast-paced and exciting field of advertising.

Visit College Website: Reed College of Media View Plan of Study: Advertising Minor (Online)

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Advertising and Public Relations

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

We place a heavy focus on media innovation as well as traditional communication foundations to prepare you for the ever-changing media landscape. Many of our graduates work in traditional agencies, but many go beyond the media industry to work in such places as NASA, Interscope Records and Audi.

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 View Plan of Study: Advertising and Public Relations Bachelor's

Aerospace Engineering

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The MSAE program gives students greater knowledge of aerospace engineering while conducting research to advance the field.

View Major Information: Aerospace Engineering Master's View Plan of Study: Aerospace Engineering Master's

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.

View Major Information: Aerospace Engineering Doctoral View Plan of Study: Aerospace Engineering Doctoral

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
View Major Information: Aerospace Engineering Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Aerospace Engineering Bachelor's

Agribusiness Management

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Interested in turning your passion into profit? This program allows you to combine the breadth of business with the depth of an area that interests you.

View Major Information: Agribusiness Management Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Agribusiness Management Bachelor's

Agribusiness Management

Minor / Morgantown Campus

The Agribusiness Management Program focuses on agribusiness and business development in nonmetropolitan regions.

Visit College Website: Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design View Plan of Study: Agribusiness Management Minor

Agricultural and Extension Education

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Over the next three decades, the global population is expected to grow by approximately two billion people, creating a greater demand for food production and emphasizing the critical need for worldwide agriculture education. Our program is preparing future leaders to fill that need.

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 View Plan of Study: Agricultural and Extension Education Bachelor's

Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The MS in Agriculture, Forestry and Consumer Sciences is an interdisciplinary degree that offers advanced study in all areas of agriculture, forestry and consumer sciences.

View Major Information: Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design Master's

Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The MS in Agriculture, Forestry and Consumer Sciences is an interdisciplinary degree that offers advanced study in all areas of agriculture, forestry and consumer sciences.

View Major Information: Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design Master's

Animal and Nutritional Sciences (BS)

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Getting into veterinary (or any professional) school is extremely competitive. The Animal and Nutritional Sciences program provides challenging and innovative experiences to give you the best preparation possible.

View Major Information: Animal and Nutritional Sciences (BS) Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Animal and Nutritional Sciences (BS) Bachelor's

Animal and Nutritional Sciences (BSAgr)

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

With the world’s population continuing to grow, it’s now more important than ever to address the increasing demand for food and fiber. Gain valuable knowledge in animal behavior, health, nutrition and management that will prepare you to make an immediate impact.

View Major Information: Animal and Nutritional Sciences (BSAgr) Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Animal and Nutritional Sciences (BSAgr) Bachelor's

Animal Physiology

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The Master of Science in animal and nutritional sciences in the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design allows maximum flexibility in courses and research problems.

View Major Information: Animal Physiology Master's

Animal, Food, and Nutrition Sciences

Doctoral / Morgantown Campus

Students entering this program may select research and classes to emphasize areas of interest appropriate to the Division of Animal and Nutritional Sciences. Students may choose an Area of Emphasis (AOE) in Agricultural Biochemistry, Animal Nutrition, Animal Physiology, or Production Management.

View Major Information: Animal, Food, and Nutrition Sciences Doctoral

Anthropology

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Watch the past come to life as you explore ruins and analyze artifacts. You’ll learn the origins of societies and understand how humans have interacted with themselves and nature for centuries, shaping how we live today.

View Major Information: Anthropology Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Anthropology Bachelor's

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.

View Major Information: Applied and Environmental Microbiology Master's

Applied Biostatistics

Certificate / Online

The Applied Biostatistics Certificate is designed for individuals who lack formal training in Biostatistics and would like to gain skills needed to understand and apply standard statistical techniques. It is an online program that is available to practitioners and/or students at WVU and elsewhere.

View Major Information: Applied Biostatistics Graduate Certificate (Online)

Applied Statistics

Certificate / Morgantown Campus

The Certificate in Applied Statistics (CAS) is designed for professionals or students who what to take applied statistics courses to enhance their quantitative skills and job opportunities. The certificate will provide students with a solid foundation in statistical methodology, and depending on the elective courses selected, predictive analytics, statistical computing, or statistical theory. The flexibility in the certificate course work is intended to allow the student to select courses that will meet their needs, whether enhancing professional quantitative skills or research productivity.

View Major Information: Applied Statistics Graduate Certificate View Plan of Study: Applied Statistics Certificate

Art and Design

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:

  • Ceramics
  • Graphic Design
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Printmaking
  • Sculpture
  • Time-Based Art
View Major Information: Art and Design Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Art and Design Bachelor's

Art and Design

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The Masters of Fine Arts in Studio Art program offers focused study in the areas of ceramics, graphic design, intermedia/photography, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. The three-year M.F.A. program challenges students to reach their highest potential as critically engaged artists. Our selective and limited enrollment ensures regular individual contact with a dedicated, diverse faculty who are committed to a sustained professional exchange with each student. Our faculty stress intense studio practice, multidisciplinary experimentation, and an awareness of the ongoing cultural discourse.

View Major Information: Art and Design Master's

Art Education

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

We combine the benefits of a small studio program with the resources and facilities of a major research university. Our graduates are certified to teach grades pre-K through 12 and have a high job placement rate.

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

  • Studio Emphasis: Ceramics
  • Studio Emphasis: Graphic Design
  • Studio Emphasis: Intermedia/Photography
  • Studio Emphasis: Painting
  • Studio Emphasis: Printmaking
  • Studio Emphasis: Sculpture
View Major Information: Art Education Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Art Education Bachelor's

Art Education

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The Master of Arts degree in Art Education accommodates the seasoned art teacher as well as the inexperienced pre-professional student who is seeking advanced knowledge and/or training in the field of Art Education. Students interested in West Virginia PK-12 Visual Art certification may seek an MA plus certification.

View Major Information: Art Education Master's View Plan of Study: Art Education Master's

Art History

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

An interdisciplinary field drawing on philosophy, history, literature, religion and mythology, Art History examines works of art and their contexts. Our program combines the benefits of a small, close-knit program with the facilities and resources of a major research university.

View Major Information: Art History Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Art History Bachelor's

Art Therapy

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

This major blends art-making, psychology and counseling coursework to prepare you for a unique, creative mental health profession.

View Major Information: Art Therapy Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Art Therapy Bachelor's

Athletic Training

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The mission of the Master of Science in Athletic Training is to develop exceptional sports medicine clinicians who are uniquely qualified to excel within a dynamic healthcare system. Through a collaborative education, research and clinical practice model, the Master of Science in Athletic Training emphasizes evidence-based decision making and applied research, utilizes state-of-the-art technology, and provides unique clinical experiences to cultivate competent and caring healthcare professionals.

View Major Information: Athletic Training Master's

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.

View Major Information: Audiology Doctoral

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 View Plan of Study: Biochemistry Bachelor's

Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine

Doctoral / Morgantown Campus

A major goal of graduate program in biochemistry and molecular biology is to foster ability for independent thought.

View Major Information: Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine Doctoral View Plan of Study: Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine Doctoral

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 and Environmental Biology
  • Genomics
  • Neuroscience
  • B.A. Biology: Pre-Medical Track
  • B.S. Biology: Pre-Medical track
View Major Information: Biology Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Biology Bachelor's

Biology

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The Department of Biology offers graduate courses and research that lead to MS and PhD degrees in the areas of ecology, bioinformatics, genetics, genomics and evolutionary biology, biochemistry and molecular biology, neurobiology, behavior and physiology, plant sciences, cell and developmental biology, biology education and forensic biology.

View Major Information: Biology Master's

Biology

Doctoral / Morgantown Campus

The Department of Biology offers graduate courses and research that lead to MS and PhD degrees in the areas of ecology, bioinformatics, genetics, genomics and evolutionary biology, biochemistry and molecular biology, neurobiology, behavior and physiology, plant sciences, cell and developmental biology, biology education and forensic biology.

View Major Information: Biology Doctoral

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.

View Major Information: Biomedical Engineering Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Biomedical Engineering Bachelor's

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.

View Major Information: Biomedical Engineering Master's

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.

View Major Information: Biomedical Engineering Doctoral

Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Do you want a bachelor’s degree that prepares you for immediate employment? The national shortage of biomedical laboratory scientists means our students typically have jobs waiting for them when they graduate.

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 View Plan of Study: Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics Bachelor's

Biomedical Sciences

Doctoral / Morgantown Campus

The Biomedical Sciences PhD program trains students in an undifferentiated program that provides the opportunity to select one of seven PhD degree-granting programs.

View Major Information: Biomedical Sciences Doctoral View Plan of Study: Biomedical Sciences Doctoral

Biometric Systems Engineering

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Biometrics technology uses key tools in the areas of sensors, pattern recognition, algorithms, machine learning and cybersecurity.

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

  • DNA/Molecular Biology
  • Microsensors and Circuits
  • Signal Processing
  • Software Systems
  • Statistics
  • Cybersecurity
View Major Information: Biometric Systems Engineering Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Biometric Systems Engineering Bachelor's

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.

View Major Information: Biostatistics (MPH) Master's

Biostatistics (MS)

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The MS program trains students to understand and apply statistical methodology for data modeling and analysis as it arises in research in the health sciences.

View Major Information: Biostatistics (MS) Master's

Business Administration / DBA

Doctoral / Online

he 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.

View Major Information: Business Administration / DBA Doctoral (Online)

Business Administration MBA

Master's / Online

Maintain momentum in your career while pursuing your MBA degree, online, as an executive.

View Major Information: Business Administration MBA Master's (Online)

Business Cybersecurity Data Analytics

Certificate / Online

The Certificate in Business Cybersecurity Data Analytics requires 12 credit hours, the coursework focuses on the symbiotic relationship where data of all types relies on robust cybersecurity management for security and accuracy. The Certificate orients both data and technology analysts to the demands and requirements of both securing and analyzing data.

View Major Information: Business Cybersecurity Data Analytics Graduate Certificate (Online)

Business Cybersecurity Management

Master's / Online

The Business Cybersecurity Management program is a 12-month, flexible, online hybrid program.

View Major Information: Business Cybersecurity Management Master's (Online)

Business Data Analytics

Master's / Online

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.

View Major Information: Business Data Analytics Master's (Online)

Cancer Cell Biology

Doctoral / Morgantown Campus

This program provides comprehensive in-depth training in modern areas of cancer biology, with a strong emphasis on cellular and molecular aspects of cancer origin, progression and treatment and a focus on cancer types and issues relevant to international, national and West Virginia populations.

View Major Information: Cancer Cell Biology Doctoral

Cellular and Integrative Physiology

Doctoral / Morgantown Campus

Our program provides a multidisciplinary approach to modern life sciences, drawing on faculty expertise from several departments and centers in the Schools of Medicine and Pharmacy.

View Major Information: Cellular and Integrative Physiology Doctoral

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.

View Major Information: Chemical Engineering Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Chemical Engineering Bachelor's

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.

View Major Information: Chemical Engineering Master's View Plan of Study: Chemical Engineering Master's

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.

View Major Information: Chemical Engineering Doctoral View Plan of Study: Chemical Engineering Doctoral

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.

View Major Information: Chemistry Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Chemistry Bachelor's

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.

View Major Information: Chemistry Doctoral

Child Development and Family Studies

Bachelor's / Online

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)
View Major Information: Child Development and Family Studies Bachelor's (Online)

Child Development and Family Studies

Minor / Online

This minor prepares individuals to work with children and their families in a variety of professional settings. Students will concentrate on courses that address topics, such as the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of children as facilitated by families, educators, child care professionals and others.

Visit College Website: College of Applied Human Sciences View Plan of Study: Child Development and Family Studies Minor (Online)

Chinese Studies

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Studying Chinese will prepare you for opportunities in the greater China region and the global socio-political and economic arena.

View Major Information: Chinese Studies Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Chinese Studies Bachelor's

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.

View Major Information: Civil Engineering Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Civil Engineering Bachelor's

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.

View Major Information: Civil Engineering Master's View Plan of Study: Civil Engineering Master's

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.

View Major Information: Civil Engineering Doctoral

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.

View Major Information: Clinical and Translational Science Master's View Plan of Study: Clinical and Translational Science Master's

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.

View Major Information: Clinical and Translational Science Doctoral

Clinical and Translational Science

Certificate / Morgantown Campus

As part of the WVCTSI, educational programs at the graduate level prepare trainees to participate in clinical and translational research. WVU offers a Certificate in Clinical and Translational Science which is designed to develop the next generation of clinical and translational scientists through education and mentored research training.

View Major Information: Clinical and Translational Science Graduate Certificate

Clinical and Translational Science

Certificate / Morgantown Campus

As part of the WVCTSI, educational programs at the graduate level prepare trainees to participate in clinical and translational research. WVU offers a Certificate in Clinical and Translational Science which is designed to develop the next generation of clinical and translational scientists through education and mentored research training.

View Major Information: Clinical and Translational Science Graduate Certificate

Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling

Master's / Online

The Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling prepares students to help people overcome, physical disabilities, substance abuse disorders and mental illnesses enabling them to become more productive members of society.

View Major Information: Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Master's (Online) View Plan of Study: Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Master's (Online)

Coaching and Performance Science

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

This program will prepare you for the dynamic industry of sport or tactical settings. Students graduate with the competencies to work with a diverse population ranging from high-performing athletes in the athletic or military contexts or to recreational and weekend sport participants.

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

  • Applied Sport Sciences
  • Coaching and Leadership
  • Strength and Conditioning
View Major Information: Coaching and Performance Science Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Coaching and Performance Science Bachelor's

Coaching and Teaching Studies

Doctoral / Morgantown Campus

The PhD in Coaching and Teaching Studies is a research doctorate, the purpose of which is to prepare program graduates for careers as researchers in university, government, not-for-profit and industry settings

View Major Information: Coaching and Teaching Studies Doctoral View Plan of Study: Coaching and Teaching Studies Doctoral

Coaching and Teaching Studies

Doctoral Professional Practice / Morgantown Campus

The EdD in Coaching and Teaching Studies is a professional doctorate, the purpose of which is to prepare program graduates for careers as organizational leaders across a range of school, university and community-based settings.

View Major Information: Coaching and Teaching Studies Doctoral Professional Practice View Plan of Study: Coaching and Teaching Studies Doctoral Professional Practice

Collaborative Piano

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The Master of Music in Collaborative Piano provides students wishing to specialize in piano accompaniment an opportunity to study and achieve an advanced degree in this highly demanding and lucrative professional field.

View Major Information: Collaborative Piano Master's View Plan of Study: Collaborative Piano Master's

Collaborative Piano

Doctoral / Morgantown Campus

The primary objective of the Doctor of Musical Arts degree is the recognition of the highest achievement in music performance and teaching, preparing artist-pedagogues for careers in higher education and in the professional world.

View Major Information: Collaborative Piano Doctoral View Plan of Study: Collaborative Piano Doctoral

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

This pre-professional undergraduate program provides a thorough understanding of the basic processes involved in speech, hearing and language.

View Major Information: Communication Sciences and Disorders Bachelor's View Plan of Study: 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
View Major Information: Communication Studies Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Communication Studies Bachelor's

Communication Studies

Master's / Online

View Major Information: Communication Studies Master's (Online)

Communication Studies

Doctoral / Morgantown Campus

The PhD program in Communication Studies is intended to qualify the student to teach and conduct research in instructional communication, interpersonal communication or organizational communication at the university level.

View Major Information: Communication Studies Doctoral

Communication Studies (Theory and Research)

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The MA program in Communication Studies is intended to qualify the student to assume a variety of professional roles in educational, industrial and government institutions; teach the subject matter at the college level; or undertake advanced training toward a doctorate in communication studies.

View Major Information: Communication Studies (Theory and Research) Master's

Community Development Policy and Practice

Certificate / Online

Are you seeking to make a difference in your community? Community developers make a direct impact on our social, economic and environmental quality of life. As social entrepreneurs, we generate the innovative solutions necessary to grapple with the pressing issues communities face around the world. Whether at the level of policymaking or program implementation, WVU’s graduate certificate in Community Development Policy and Practice will prepare you to design and implement fair, sustainable and effective outcomes.

View Major Information: Community Development Policy and Practice Graduate Certificate (Online)

Composition

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The degree of Master of Music may be taken in performance, music education, composition, music theory or music history. At WVU we have created a unique environment where our students can work with a faculty consisting of internationally known performers, pedagogues and scholars.

View Major Information: Composition Master's View Plan of Study: Composition Master's

Composition

Doctoral / Morgantown Campus

The primary objective of the Doctor of Musical Arts degree is the recognition of the highest achievement in music performance and teaching, preparing artist-pedagogues for careers in higher education and in the professional world.

View Major Information: Composition Doctoral View Plan of Study: Composition Doctoral

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
View Major Information: Computer Engineering Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Computer Engineering Bachelor's

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.

View Major Information: Computer Engineering Doctoral View Plan of Study: Computer Engineering Doctoral

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
View Major Information: Computer Science Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Computer Science Bachelor's

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
View Major Information: Computer Science Master's View Plan of Study: Computer Science Master's

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.

View Major Information: Computer Science Doctoral View Plan of Study: Computer Science Doctoral

Conducting

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The WVU School of Music has a unique environment where our students can work with a faculty consisting of internationally known performers, pedagogues and scholars.

View Major Information: Conducting Master's View Plan of Study: Conducting Master's

Conducting

Doctoral / Morgantown Campus

The primary objective of the Doctor of Musical Arts degree is the recognition of the highest achievement in music performance and teaching, preparing artist-pedagogues for careers in higher education and in the professional world.

View Major Information: Conducting Doctoral View Plan of Study: Conducting Doctoral

Costume Design and Technology

Master's / Morgantown Campus

Study in the area of costume design takes the student through an introduction to the elements of design, drawing and costume history. The course of study then moves toward an intensive application of designing the character in the world of the play through course work, practical design and construction.

View Major Information: Costume Design and Technology Master's

Counseling

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The Master of Arts 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
View Major Information: Counseling Master's View Plan of Study: Counseling Master's

Counseling Psychology

Doctoral / Morgantown Campus

Counseling psychology as a psychological specialty facilitates personal and interpersonal functioning across the lifespan with a focus on emotional, social, vocational, educational, health-related, developmental and organizational concerns.

View Major Information: Counseling Psychology Doctoral

Creative Strategy

Certificate / Online

The Creative Strategy Graduate Certificate, offered by the Reed College of Media, will give you the versatility you need to succeed in the marketing world, particularly in the area of creative services.

View Major Information: Creative Strategy Graduate Certificate (Online)

Creative Writing

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The Master of Fine Arts is the terminal degree in creative writing. MFA students at WVU study within a three-year academic/studio program that combines an apprenticeship to the craft with more traditionally academic elements.

View Major Information: Creative Writing Master's

Criminology

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Go beyond the legal definitions of criminality. Criminology seeks to understand the nature and causes of criminality, as well as the successes and limitations of criminal justice approaches and processes.

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Cultural Resource Management

Certificate / Morgantown Campus

The Cultural Resource Management Certificate Program (CRM) is housed within the Department of History in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences. The graduate-level fifteen-hour certificate is designed to augment nearly any graduate degree at West Virginia University, or it may be obtained independently for non-degree graduate students. We partner with other WVU units and community organizations to perform valuable service for the state and region. Our students and partners alike come from diverse backgrounds, with a variety of needs. Whether it is surveying a historic building or tracing community histories, our program is on the forefront of instruction and service in the world of Cultural Resource Management.

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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.

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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
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Data Marketing Communications

Master's / Online

The Master of Science in Data Marketing Communications (DMC) program blends the art and science of marketing communications.

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Data Marketing Communications

Certificate / Online

The Data Marketing Communications Graduate Certificate, offered by the Reed College of Media, will prepare you for a career in this emerging discipline that involves interpreting data and communicating key insights gleaned from data, in order to make better marketing decisions.

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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.

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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.

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Dentistry

Doctoral Professional Practice / Morgantown Campus

The WVU School of Dentistry has an excellent reputation as the state's only dental school. Over 80% of West Virginia dentists are graduates of our program. Many of the faculty and graduates are recognized leaders in dental education and organized dentistry.

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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.

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Digital and Social Media

Certificate / Online

The Digital and Social Media Graduate Certificate, offered by the Reed College of Media, is ideal for you if you desire to enter the world of digital and social media marketing.

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Digital Marketing Communications

Master's / Online

WVU's completely online master's degree in Digital Marketing Communications gives you the strategy and the skills — in just one year.

View Major Information: Digital Marketing Communications Master's (Online)

Diversity in Physical Activity and Sport

Minor / Online

The Diversity in Physical Activity and Sport minor is designed for students wanting to extend their exploration of physical activity and sport as sites for understanding issues of diversity and social justice and further examine the vital role of diversity in one's personal and professional life. Students may select courses spanning topics of race and ethnicity, gender, disability, socioeconomic status and more in both national and global contexts. This minor is appropriate for any student pursuing a career in physical activity, sport or related industry.

Visit College Website: College of Applied Human Sciences View Plan of Study: Diversity in Physical Activity and Sport Minor (Online)

Early Childhood Administration

Certificate / Morgantown Campus

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Early Childhood Development

Certificate / Online

The Early Childhood Development Certificate provides academic training for those who desire to work with children in pre-K classrooms in public schools, Head Start programs, or in childcare centers. The certificate is free standing or can be applied to degree requirements if you wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree in this field.

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Early Childhood Special Education

Bachelor's / Online

The Early Childhood Special Education major provides students with the foundation and skills to be successful early childhood educators who can create an inclusive environment where learners from all backgrounds thrive.

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Early Intervention

Minor / Morgantown Campus

Early childhood intervention is a support and educational system for very young children who have been victims of, or who are at high risk for child abuse and/or neglect. The mission of early childhood intervention is to assure that families who have young at-risk children receive resources and support that assist them in maximizing their children’s physical, cognitive and social/emotional development while respecting the diversity of families and communities.

Visit College Website: College of Applied Human Sciences View Plan of Study: Early Intervention Minor

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.

View Major Information: Economics Master's

Economics

Doctoral / Morgantown Campus

The College offers the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree with specializations in health economics, monetary economics, regional and urban economics and resource economics.

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Economics

/ Online

Our M.S. Economics graduates will be high-level quantitative economists with the ability to analyze complex policy issues using modern data analysis and econometric methods.

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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.

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Educational Theory and Practice

Doctoral / Morgantown Campus

The program serves as a source of preparation for students toward careers as higher education faculty, education researchers, policy analysts and work with other educational organizations (e.g., non-profits).

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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
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Electrical Engineering

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering offers graduate programs aimed at preparing students for both professional and research careers. The department offers MS degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Software Engineering that prepare students for careers in design and technical leadership.

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

  • Cybersecurity
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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.

View Major Information: Electrical Engineering Doctoral View Plan of Study: Electrical Engineering Doctoral

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.

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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.

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Energy Environments

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The Energy Environments graduate program (M.S.) is designed to prepare students with the advanced coursework, practical work and research experience needed to succeed in professions that are rapidly developing at the intersections of energy and environment.

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Energy Land Management

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

This program melds natural resource management, business and development of energy resources. Our graduates emerge as highly trained and sought-after professionals, equipped with the skills needed to make an immediate impact in the energy industry.

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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).

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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.

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Engineering Management

Master's / Online

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.

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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
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English

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The master’s program is designed for students who have shown an aptitude for sustained literary study and who now wish to pursue a more intensive and extensive training.

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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.

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Entertainment Media

Minor / Online

As the market becomes more cluttered with entertainment options and technological advances make it easier and easier to tune out the choices that don’t interest the consumer, entertainment companies will rely more and more on the media to bring their goods to the top of the consumers’ awareness.

Visit College Website: Reed College of Media View Plan of Study: Entertainment Media Minor (Online)

Entomology

Master's / Morgantown Campus

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.

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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.

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Environmental and Community Planning

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Make a difference in the sustainability of communities, influence development decisions and create places that preserve history and protect the environment.

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

  • Environment
  • Community
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Environmental and Energy Resources Management

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Offering a broad curriculum in energy, the environment, economics and entrepreneurship, the E*Quad program will prepare you to enter multiple sectors of a fast-growing industry.

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

  • Economics
  • Energy
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Environment
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Environmental and Natural Resource Economics

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

With this major’s flexibility, you can design a program of study tailored to your environmental and natural resource interests, such as water use and quality, soil protection, waste management, ecosystem management or land use.

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Environmental Geoscience

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Are you interested in environmental issues — and changing the world around you? This major combines geoscience and environmental awareness to examine the impact of human behavior on our world.

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Environmental Microbiology

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Microorganisms are everywhere — from plants and animals to air, soil and water. This major prepares you for careers related to the environment, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and food production and safety. In the accelerated option, you can earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees in five years.

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Environmental Protection

Minor / Morgantown Campus

The Environmental Protection program prepares students for careers in areas that safeguard the quality of the environment. The curriculum consists of two elements: interdisciplinary training in a broad array of environmental protection sciences and an area of emphasis in agronomy, pest management or soil and water conservation.

Visit College Website: Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design View Plan of Study: Environmental Protection Minor

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
  • Soil and Water Sciences
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Environmental, Soil and Water Sciences

Master's / Morgantown Campus

M.S. in Environmental, Soil, & 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.

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Environmental, Soil and Water Sciences

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The Division of Plant and Soil Sciences has programs at both the master’s and doctoral level to offer to prospective graduate students. Currently at the master’s level there are six graduate programs. If you are interested in a master’s degree you would enroll in the MS in Environmental, Soil and Water Sciences.

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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.

View Major Information: Epidemiology Doctoral

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
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Esports Management

Minor / Morgantown Campus

Learn all aspects about one of the fastest growing sports in the world in this innovative academic offering. This minor includes classes from the College of Applied Human Sciences, the John Chambers College of Business and Economics and the Reed College of Media.

Visit College Website: College of Applied Human Sciences View Plan of Study: Esports Management Minor

Event Planning

Minor / Online

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects event planner employment growth of 43.7% between 2010 and 2020 with the expectation that over 30,000 new jobs will be added during that time frame.

Visit College Website: Reed College of Media View Plan of Study: Event Planning Minor (Online)

Exercise Physiology

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Looking for a pre-medical, pre-dental or other professional degree program? This major combines basic science knowledge with clinical applications. You'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and the only accredited Aquatic Therapy program in the U.S.

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

  • Aquatic Therapy
  • Health Professions
  • General Track
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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.

View Major Information: Exercise Physiology Master's

Exercise Physiology

Doctoral / Morgantown Campus

Our PhD program is intended to give exceptional students knowledge in basic medical and scientific areas to prepare them for careers as effective and knowledgeable researchers and teachers in the broad field of exercise physiology/kinesiology.

View Major Information: Exercise Physiology Doctoral

Family and Youth

Minor / Online

The family and youth minor will prepare individuals to work with families and young people. Students will concentrate on courses that address topics, such as the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of youth as facilitated by families, educators, childcare professionals and others.

Visit College Website: College of Applied Human Sciences View Plan of Study: Family and Youth Minor (Online)

Fashion, Dress 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 glamour to discover how design concepts come to life – and then are marketed to consumers.

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

  • Fashion Merchandising
  • Fashion Design
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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
  • Wealth Management
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Finance

Master's / Morgantown Campus

WVU is a CFA Institute Partner School through the MS Finance program. Graduates are prepared to sit for examination for the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, and graduates boast a high pass rate on all three testing levels.

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Finance

Doctoral / Morgantown Campus

The program is designed to be completed in four or five years, depending on the student's background, interests and dissertation progress. The program of study requires the satisfactory completion of coursework plus dissertation research.

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Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination

Certificate / Online

The widespread growth in white-collar crime, litigation disputes, the illegal international movement of money and terrorism financing have greatly raised the demand for forensic accountants, fraud examiners and for professionals who possess those skills.

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Forensic and Fraud Examination

Master's / Online

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.

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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 Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC) accredited degree program is rigorous, quantitative and science-based.

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Forensic and Investigative Science

Minor / Online

One of WVU’s most highly ranked majors, Forensic Investigative Science is for students with a passion for research and a desire to apply scientific analysis to legal proceedings.

Visit College Website: Eberly College of Arts and Sciences View Plan of Study: Forensic and Investigative Science Minor (Online)

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

View Major Information: Forensic Science Doctoral

Forest Resources Management

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:

  • Arboriculture and Urban Forestry
  • Forest Ecosystem Science and Sustainability
  • Forest Management
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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.

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French

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

As a global language, French opens opportunities in international business and research in the 88 countries where it is an official language or has special status.

View Major Information: French Bachelor's View Plan of Study: French Bachelor's

Game Design

Master's / Online

The MA in Game Design at WVU 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. During this four-day session each student has an opportunity to hear from leading game designers, meet their WVU faculty, network with potential employers and share their game design project with peers.

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Game Design and Interactive Media

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

A hybrid program of the College of Creative Arts and Reed College of Media, this major blends art, coding and design with an understanding of media platforms.

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General Business

Bachelor's / Online

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

View Major Information: Genetics and Developmental Biology Doctoral

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Spatial Analysis

Master's / Online

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.

View Major Information: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Spatial Analysis Master's (Online)

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Spatial Analysis

Certificate / Online

The Graduate Certificate in GIS and Spatial Analysis is intended to augment the educational tracks of a wide number of students from across WVU with the ability to analyze spatial data at an advanced level.

View Major Information: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Spatial Analysis Graduate Certificate (Online)

Geography

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Geography opens worlds of discovery. You’ll learn to analyze the variation of human activity that exists among places, regions and countries, and examine the relationship between the natural environment and human activities.

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

  • Geographic Information Science
  • Global Environmental Change
  • Globalization and Development
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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.

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Geography

Doctoral / Morgantown Campus

The PhD is an advanced research degree, with coursework, comprehensive exams and a major research investigation. Students are expected to be well-grounded in the one or more of the Geography program's three areas of specialization.

View Major Information: Geography Doctoral

Geology

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Geologists look back millions of years in the past, conduct experiments in the present and predict what the earth’s future might be. Geology is an interdisciplinary science that trains you to study the natural resources that shape our lives.

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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.

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Geology

Doctoral / Morgantown Campus

WVU Geology offers both research Master’s and Doctoral degrees as well as a rigorous Master’s professional studies degree. Our graduate program comprises core geology faculty with expertise in the interdisciplinary subfields including:

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German Studies

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Knowing German can boost your annual salary by 4%. Many businesses seek employees fluent in German to interact with partners around the world.

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Global Supply Chain Management

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.

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Health Administration

Master's / Online

A Master of Health Administration (MHA) is a professional degree focused on the organization, delivery and management of healthcare and public health systems and services

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Health Administration

Master's / Online

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Health Administration

Master's / Morgantown Campus

A Master of Health Administration (MHA) is a professional degree focused on the organization, delivery and management of healthcare and public health systems and services. It is the premier program for those seeking to lead the health systems of the future.

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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:

  • Adventure and Outdoor Learning (BA)
  • Aquatic Physical Activity (BA)
  • 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 View Plan of Study: Health and Well-being Bachelor's

Health Coaching

Minor / Morgantown Campus

The Health Coaching minor is designed for students desiring a career in health and well-being. Students learn the foundations of behavior-change science and the theoretical and practical considerations for empowering clients to adopt and sustain healthy lifestyles. Students completing the minor are prepared to sit for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) national certification exam required to become an ACE Certified Health Coach.

Visit College Website: College of Applied Human Sciences View Plan of Study: Health Coaching Minor

Health Data Science

Certificate / Morgantown Campus

The Health Data Science Certificate is designed to develop a basic understanding of standard analytic techniques, data visualization tools, practical methods for modeling problems and interpreting data content.

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Health Informatics and Information Management

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Do you enjoy technology, business and science? HIIM draws on each of these fields to make sure patients’ vital health information is complete, accurate and protected.

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Health Professions Education

Certificate / Morgantown Campus

The Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education will help students understand learners in healthcare education and design learning materials accordingly. Through research-based teaching principles and evaluation strategies, professionals can create learning environments to prepare healthcare professionals to translate skills and knowledge for benefit of patient care and healthcare systems.

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Health Promotion

Minor / Online

The online health promotion minor prepares students for a variety of careers in the growing field of health promotion and disease prevention. Typical job areas include healthcare marketing and communication for hospitals, health promotion for geriatric care facilities, health marketing for non-profits such as the American Lung Association, or health communication positions within the Department of Health and Human Services (e.g., CDC, NIH, FDA).

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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.

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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.

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Health Services Management and Leadership

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.

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Healthcare Data Analytics

Minor / Morgantown Campus

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Higher Education

Doctoral / Morgantown Campus

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Higher Education

Doctoral / Morgantown Campus

The PhD program in Higher Education prepares future scholars, faculty and policy analysts who will critically analyze higher education issues and chart the future of colleges and universities.

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Higher Education Administration

Master's / Online

The Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration is designed to prepare students for administrative and faculty positions, policy roles and research areas within colleges and universities and external educational agencies.

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Higher Education Administration

Doctoral Professional Practice / Morgantown Campus

The Doctor of Education (EdD) program in Higher Education Administration prepares graduates for positions in higher education administration, faculty and research, and policy.

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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.

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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.

View Major Information: History Master's

History

Doctoral / Morgantown Campus

The graduate History program at WVU includes about 80-90 students and 23 faculty. Most students concentrate in U.S. history or Appalachian history, but students may choose to work in other areas supported by the faculty, especially European, African and Latin American history.

View Major Information: History Doctoral

Horticulture

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:

  • Specialty Crop Production
  • Landscape and Turf Management
  • Public Horticulture
  • Plant Health Management
  • Plant Science
  • Entrepreneurship/Agriculture Business
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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.

View Major Information: Horticulture Master's

Hospitality and Tourism Management

Bachelor's / Online

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

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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.

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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, Natural Resources and Design, in general.

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Human Nutrition and Foods

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Nutrition is essential for good health and well-being.

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

  • Dietetics
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Human Resource Leadership

Master's / Online

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.

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Human Resource Management

Master's / Morgantown Campus

West Virginia University is home to one of the earliest human resources programs established in the United States and is among a very limited number of human resources/industrial relations full-time day programs in the country.

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Human Services

Minor / Online

A minor in human services meets the increasing need of public and private sector employers for paraprofessionals. Students who complete a minor in human services may be employed through public agencies, hospitals, government-sponsored housing or clinics, and some criminal justice offices. Graduates will be prepared to work in social services, mental health and substance abuse agencies, or in other related positions under the guidance of counselors, psychologists, nurses and social workers.

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Immunology and Medical Microbiology

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Our program is the only one of its kind in West Virginia and surrounding states. If you are interested in a career in healthcare, research, biosafety or biotechnology, consider the BS in Immunology and Medical Microbiology.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Industrial Hygiene

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The Industrial Hygiene program is designed for students with undergraduate training in the areas of engineering, chemistry, biology, medical sciences, animal sciences or the physical sciences who have an interest in occupational and environmental health and safety.

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Infant and Toddler

Minor / Online

This minor prepares individuals to work with infants and toddlers in a variety of professional settings. Students will concentrate on courses that address topics, such as the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of infants and toddlers, as facilitated by families, educators, childcare professionals and others.

Visit College Website: College of Applied Human Sciences View Plan of Study: Infant and Toddler Minor (Online)

Infant/Toddler Education

Certificate / Online

The Infant/Toddler Undergraduate Certificate is designed for early childhood teachers and providers, Head Start teachers, and others who work with young children from birth to three years of age. The certificate is free standing or can be taken with a degree program.

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Integrated Marketing Communications

Bachelor's / Online

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.

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Integrated Marketing Communications

Master's / Online

The Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) master’s program is offered exclusively online, and no classroom attendance is required. This enables students to earn their degrees in this fast-growing field from anywhere in the world.

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Integrated Marketing Communications

Certificate / Online

The 15-credit IMC graduate certificate provides students with a broad overview of IMC, focusing on several integral aspects of the discipline.

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Interactive Design for Media

Minor / Morgantown Campus

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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.

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Intermedia and Photography

Master's / Morgantown Campus

Art and Design graduate students work closely in a personal studio environment, while benefiting from a highly accessible faculty. A vibrant visiting artist and lecture series provides additional influence and dialogue. Research support and graduate colloquia facilitate cultural and scholarly exploration at national and international venues.

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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
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Jazz Pedagogy

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The program is designed to prepare students for independent jazz teaching, public school teaching, college or university studio or group teaching, ensemble coaching and the teaching of jazz improvisation and pedagogy at the college of university level.

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Journalism

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Being a journalist today is about connecting people to the world 24/7 and engaging with audiences on the go. Our program prepares you to be an innovative, adaptive, problem-solving storyteller.

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Journalism

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The Reed College of Media’s Master of Science in Journalism program provides students with an advanced understanding of media disciplines, preparing them for careers in the industry or academia.

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Journalism

Minor / Morgantown Campus

The rapid expansion of the information age has led to an increased demand for college graduates with strong writing and reporting skills with a solid understanding of the ethical standards of the journalism industry. Journalism teaches students how to write, report and produce content across media platforms, as well as how to engage with modern audiences using the latest digital applications and tools.

Visit College Website: Reed College of Media View Plan of Study: Journalism Minor

Landscape Architecture

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Landscape architects design for landscape and community sustainability, solve practical issues — from soil to water to poverty — and combine qualitative analysis with the design process. The ultimate goal: creating a vision for the future.

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Landscape Architecture

Master's / Morgantown Campus

Landscape architecture is the design and planning profession that applies both art and science to achieve the best use of land. Landscape architects design the setting for a variety of land uses ranging from residential to industrial development while providing stewardship for the natural environment.

View Major Information: Landscape Architecture Master's

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.

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Leadership

Certificate / Online

You will understand leadership in a global context and learn to enhance your leadership abilities in both your work and in your daily life by learning to manage conflict and change.

View Major Information: Leadership Graduate Certificate (Online)

Legal Studies

Master's / Online

The Master of Legal Studies program (part of the Division of Public Administration) is designed to build greater public understanding of law and the legal system, to provide graduates with the ability to apply knowledge and skill gained to performing their jobs more effectively and/or pursue further career opportunities and to provide private and public sector organizations the benefit of enhanced expertise of their employees.

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

  • Healthcare
  • Homeland Security
  • Justice System
View Major Information: Legal Studies Master's (Online)

Lighting Design and Technology

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The MFA Lighting program emphasizes a hands-on learning environment. Students get an immersive lighting experience from production electricians, to designers, to moving light technicians and lighting console programmers.

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Linguistics

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The M.A. program in Linguistics includes 30 hours of core and elective courses and is designed to provide students with a well-rounded perspective on the field. Students also have the opportunity to engage in research projects that reflect their interests within a given subject and that serve to complement and augment the information imparted through in-class activities. The program may be completed either by taking comprehensive exams, or by writing and defending a Master's thesis. The program is intended both for students seeking preparation for doctoral studies in linguistics or a related field, as well as for those seeking a terminal professional degree with a goal of pursuing careers in language related fields.

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Linguistics

Certificate / Morgantown Campus

The Graduate Certificate in Linguistics is a 12-hour program that provides students with foundational knowledge in the science of human language: what is the nature of human linguistic knowledge, how is that knowledge acquired, and how human linguistic behavior makes use of such knowledge.

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Literacy Education

Master's / Online

The Master of Arts in Literacy Education is a professional graduate program that leads to pre-K through adult reading specialist certification.

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Management

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Management is flexible enough to be used in any industry, of any size. Add an area of emphasis (we have three to choose from) to enhance your degree and make yourself super-marketable.

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

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Human Resource Management
  • International Business
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Management

Doctoral / Morgantown Campus

The Management PhD program is a small, high quality, full-time, residential program designed to prepare qualified individuals for careers in scholarly research and teaching at the university level.

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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.

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Marketing

Bachelor's / Online

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.

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Marketing

Doctoral / Morgantown Campus

This is a full-time, residential program that seeks to prepare students to contribute to the marketing discipline though the discovery, development and dissemination of knowledge.

View Major Information: Marketing Doctoral

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
  • Sustainable Pathways to Markets
  • Start Up/High Tech Marketing
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Master of Business Administration / MBA

Master's / Morgantown Campus

West Virginia University’s 12-month, full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) program delivers results for students by offering exciting experiential-learning projects, consultative engagements, and opportunities to develop enhanced business acumen - yielding the essential professional skills that are needed for top job placement. MBA students represent a diverse selection of academic backgrounds, including the liberal arts, the sciences, engineering, and business.

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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.

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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.

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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
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Mathematics

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The master's degree program offers specializations in pure and applied mathematics, each with different requirements. The master's degree programs are designed either for students who intend to go on to pursue a PhD in Mathematics, or for those planning to seek employment in education, government or industry.

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Mathematics

Doctoral / Morgantown Campus

The Department of Mathematics offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees. The Ph.D. program provides for a common core of fundamental mathematics followed by specialized studies culminating in an original research dissertation directed by a faculty advisor. Depending on the student's program and interests, there are diverse career opportunities available in education, government, and industry.

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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
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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.

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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.

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Media Solutions and Innovation

Master's / Online

The Media Solutions and Innovation graduate program prepares students to become media strategists and futurists who can function as change agents and adaptive leaders within the industry.

View Major Information: Media Solutions and Innovation Master's (Online)

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.

View Major Information: Medical Laboratory Science Master's

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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MS in Nursing and MBA

Master's / Online

The School of Nursing and the John Chambers College of Business and Economics offer a dual master's degree to give graduates the skills and knowledge to serve as nurse leaders.

View Major Information: MS in Nursing and MBA Master's (Online)

Multicategorical Special Education

Master's / Online

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.

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Multidisciplinary Media Studies

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Design your own plan of study by completing at least two College of Media minors plus one College of Media shared minor or a minor outside of the College.

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Multidisciplinary Studies (Eberly College of Arts and Sciences)

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Tailor your education to your interests by completing three related minors.

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Multidisciplinary Studies (Eberly College of Arts and Sciences)

Bachelor's / Online

Tailor your education to your interests with the Multidisciplinary Studies program that consists of three minors of your choosing.

View Major Information: Multidisciplinary Studies Bachelor's (Eberly College of Arts and Sciences) (Online)

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.

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Multidisciplinary Studies (Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design)

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, Natural Resources and Design.

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Multidisciplinary Studies (College of Creative Arts)

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.

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Music

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

The Music BA program is for students who wish to specialize in music and still have time to explore WVU's academic offerings. It’s also perfect if you want to combine the study of music by double majoring in a non-music field.

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Music (Contemporary and Integrative Performance)

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

This program focuses on contemporary music performance within an integrative curriculum that includes electives from arts, theatre, dance, industry and philosophy.

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Music and Health

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Have a passion for music but also want a career in healthcare? You can do both in this major.

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)
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Music Business and Industry

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Learn the fundamental analytical, regulatory and creative knowledge and skills necessary for jobs in the music industry.

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

  • Applied Music
  • Multi-Instrumental
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Music Business and Industry

Master's / Online

The Master of Arts program in Music Industry provides students with the up-to-date, relevant knowledge and skills needed to productively operate, lead and successfully manage the dynamic changes in the music industry.

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Music Business and Industry

Certificate / Online

Covering a complete range of today’s music industry commerce and products, and analyzing progressive stages in its various product life cycles within the current global external environment (from creation and transformation to consumption, commercial exploitation, and feedback), the program methodically builds and widens students’ perspectives of the music industry’s fundamental regulatory and commercial mechanisms, along with the skills to manage and operate its systems.

View Major Information: Music Business and Industry Graduate Certificate (Online)

Music Composition

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Society's increased interest in the arts is creating many new opportunities for professional composers and teachers. This program will prepare you to be a composer in both acoustic and electronic styles.

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Music Education

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

If you successfully complete this program (and all tests required by the West Virginia Department of Education), you’ll qualify for a Birth–Adult Music professional certificate that allows you to teach instrumental, vocal and general music in West Virginia schools.

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Music Education

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The MM in Music Education is designed to cultivate continued development of professional competence beyond the baccalaureate degree. High levels of musicianship and pedagogical expertise are integrated into a comprehensive program of study.

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Music Performance

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

In the School of Music, you’ll be surrounded by elite faculty who are some of the nation's brightest and most adept musicians. You’ll have weekly lessons, chamber music coaching, large ensemble rehearsal and opportunities in musical organizations.

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

  • Instrumental Performance
  • Piano Performance
  • Voice Performance
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Music Performance: Jazz and Commercial Music

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Jazz and Commercial Music encourages study, training and performance in all forms of creative improvised music, jazz and world music. You’ll expand your creative vision and gain a global perspective.

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Music Theory

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The MA in Music Theory 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.

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Music Therapy

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Music therapists use a variety of instruments and musical experiences to help babies, children, adolescents, adults and older adults work toward non-music goals related to education, health, rehabilitation and wellness needs.

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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).

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Musicology

Master's / Morgantown Campus

Students completing the master’s program in Musicology develop a broad understanding of the primary methods used in musicological and ethnomusicological research.

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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.

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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.

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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
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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.

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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.

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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.

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Nursing

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Our students receive hands-on experience with real-life situations, so they're learning the best possible care practices before they see patients.

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Nursing

Master's / Online

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.

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Nursing

Doctoral / Online

The purpose of the PhD program is to prepare nurse scholars/scientists for roles in research, teaching and service.

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Nursing

Doctoral Professional Practice / Online

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.

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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.

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Nursing (RN to BSN)

Bachelor's / Online

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.

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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.

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Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences

Doctoral / Morgantown Campus

This is a degree for scientist-practitioners in the area of prevention of premature mortality, morbidity and disability resulting from occupational and environmental exposures, communicable and chronic disease and injury.

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Occupational Safety and Health

Doctoral / Online

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.

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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.

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Occupational Therapy

Doctoral Professional Practice / Morgantown Campus

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Online Teaching

Certificate / Online

The Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching is designed for individuals who have or anticipate a need to teach in an online setting. Proven competence in teaching online is a valuable asset for educators at all levels in the current environment.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Performance

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The Performance curricula are especially designed for students wishing to prepare themselves as performers or as teachers of a particular instrument or voice.

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Performance

Doctoral / Morgantown Campus

The primary objective of the Doctor of Musical Arts degree is the recognition of the highest achievement in music performance and teaching, preparing artist-pedagogues for careers in higher education and in the professional world.

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Periodontics

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.

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Personal Training and Group Fitness

Minor / Morgantown Campus

The Personal Training and Group Fitness minor is designed for students desiring a career in health and well-being. Students are trained to evaluate fitness abilities and develop exercise programs across individual and group settings to satisfy client goals. Students will be prepared to sit for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) national certification exam required to become an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and/or an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Pharmacy

Doctoral Professional Practice / Morgantown Campus

West Virginia University 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 (Pharm.D.) degree.

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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.

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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
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Physical Education Teacher Education

Master's / Online

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.

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Physical Therapy

Doctoral Professional Practice / Morgantown Campus

Physical therapy is a hands-on health care profession that promotes optimal health and function through the application of scientific principles to prevent, identify, assess, correct or alleviate acute or prolonged movement dysfunction.

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Physical Training and Performance

Minor / Morgantown Campus

The Physical Training and Performance minor is designed for students interested in strength and conditioning. The minor provides students with an understanding of the theoretical and practical considerations associated with physical training (e.g., speed, agility, strength, endurance, flexibility, power) for improved athletic performance, fitness and wellness.

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Physician Assistant

Master's / Morgantown Campus

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Physics

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Physics is crucial to understanding the world around us, the world inside us and the world beyond us. It is the basis of many other sciences, including chemistry, engineering, oceanography, seismology and astronomy (and can be applied to biology or medical science).

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

  • Applied Physics
  • Astro/Space Physics
  • Biophysics
  • Computational Physics
  • Materials Science
  • Medical Physics
  • Physics Teaching
  • Professional Preparation
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Physics

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers a solid foundation in the fundamentals as well as a diverse range of specializations for MS and PhD research.

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Physics

Doctoral / Morgantown Campus

The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers a solid foundation in the fundamentals as well as a diverse range of specializations for MS and PhD research.

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Piano Pedagogy

Master's / Morgantown Campus

Piano Pedagogy is designed to provide advanced training to help prepare students to teach piano successfully in an independent studio, community music program or college. The program offers a variety of courses and comprehensive experience in individual and group piano instruction.

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Plant and Soil Sciences

Doctoral / Morgantown Campus

The educational experience obtained through courses and research is expected to provide students with the background and expertise to enter professional careers as agronomists, entomologists, microbiologists, horticulturists, and plant pathologists or soil scientists. These disciplines are critical to maintaining agriculture and forest productivity, solving environmental problems, and promoting economic development in the state.

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Plant and Soil Sciences

Doctoral / Morgantown Campus

At the doctoral level graduate students in the Division of Plant and Soil Sciences pursue a PhD in Agricultural Sciences with an emphasis in Soil Science. Students entering this program may select research and classes to emphasize areas of interest appropriate to the Division of Plant and Soil Sciences. Areas include environmental microbiology, crops agronomy entomology, horticulture, organic agriculture, plant pathology or soil science.

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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.

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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
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Political Science

Master's / Morgantown Campus

Political science is built on the core aspects of the great liberal arts tradition. Our strengths are logic, appropriate data, analysis and communication.

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Political Science

Doctoral / Morgantown Campus

Political Science is built on the core aspects of the great liberal arts tradition. Our strengths are logic, appropriate data, analysis and communication.

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Post-MSN Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner

Certificate / Online

This program prepares nurses who have already earned a master’s degree, or higher, in nursing to sit for the national certification examination offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The post-graduate FNP certificate program requires a minimum of 16 credits that are earned in 4 courses. Two courses are clinical, affording the student the opportunity to complete the 600 hours of supervised clinical practice as required in order to sit for the national certification examination. Two courses are didactic and offered via webcast and the internet, affording the student the opportunity to take these courses off-campus.

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Post-MSN Certificate Nurse Executive Leadership

Certificate / Online

This certificate program is specifically designed for current nursing professionals holding a Master’s degree or higher in nursing who may be in advanced practice, education, leadership, and/or direct patient care roles. This program will prepare nurses for careers in administration and leadership.

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Post-MSN Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Certificate / Online

This post graduate certificate program prepares advanced practice nurses to meet the needs for advanced psychiatric mental health nursing care in their communities.

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Post-MSN Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Certificate / Online

This post graduate certificate program prepares advanced practice nurses to meet the needs for advanced psychiatric mental health nursing care in their communities.

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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.

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Professional Writing and Editing

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The MA in Professional Writing and Editing is a 30-hour degree that combines theories of writing with practice in real-world writing situations.

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Program Evaluation

Certificate / Online

The Graduate Certificate in Program Evaluation will help you become a professional program evaluator. Students will gain real-world experience in performing evaluation studies under the direction of seasoned professionals, including how to improve the quality of programs of all types and sizes.

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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.

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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.

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Psychology: Behavior Analysis

Doctoral / Morgantown Campus

The Psychology Department offers doctoral training in clinical child psychology, clinical psychology, behavior analysis, behavioral neuroscience and lifespan developmental psychology.

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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.

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Psychology: Clinical

Doctoral / Morgantown Campus

The Clinical and Clinical Child Psychology areas of emphasis jointly comprise West Virginia University’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.

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Psychology: Life-Span Development

Doctoral / Morgantown Campus

The Ph.D. in developmental psychology combines breadth of training in perspectives on normal development across the life span with depth and rigor of training in an area of specialization selected by the student. The program produces disciplined researchers who are also skilled classroom instructors. Students are funded via teaching and research assistantships.

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Public Administration

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree prepares individuals for a career in public service. Alumni work in government and nonprofit agencies to develop and implement public policies and programs.

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Public Health

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.

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Public Health

Master's / Morgantown Campus

Public health is the science and art of promoting health, preventing disease and injury, and prolonging life through organized efforts of society.

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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.

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Public Relations

Minor / Online

The online Public Relations minor prepares students for a variety of careers in the dynamic field of public relations. Typical job areas include media relations, event planning, corporate communications, crises management, publicity and promotion, public affairs and government relations.

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Puppetry

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Puppetry course work includes intensive study in children’s theatre, the practice of puppetry as a theatrical art form, and educational and creative dramatic activity as methods of learning and self-development for children.

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Recreation, Parks and Tourism Resources

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

We’re passionate about the power of outdoor experiences to transform peoples’ lives — and communities — for the better. If you love the outdoors and working with people, RPTR is a great choice.

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

  • Adventure Recreation
  • Park and Outdoor Recreation
  • Sustainable Tourism
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Regents Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor's / Online

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.

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Resource Economics and Management

Master's / Morgantown Campus

Agricultural and Resource Economics is an applied economics program that deals with the analysis and understanding of natural resources, environmental, agricultural, rural development and international agricultural and resource issues.

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Resource Economics Management

Master's / Online

Agricultural and Resource Economics is an applied economics program that deals with the analysis and understanding of natural resources, environmental, agricultural, rural development and international agricultural and resource issues.

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Resource Management

Doctoral / Morgantown Campus

This doctoral program offers four areas of emphasis: Natural Resource Economics (NRE), Resource Management (RM), Agricultural and Extension Education (AEE) and Human and Community Development (HCD).

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Russian Studies

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Learning Russian is a gateway to a dynamic world that involves global energy corporations, national defense and security, and an ancient and fascinating culture.

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Safety Management (Online)

Master's / Online

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.

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Scenic Design and Technology

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The intention of the program is to provide talented students with an exciting opportunity for personal and professional growth in an environment that approaches theatre as both an art form and a learning experience.

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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.

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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.

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Social and Behavioral Sciences

Doctoral / Morgantown Campus

The mission for the PhD in social and behavioral sciences is to provide state-of-the-art doctoral education in the theory and application of social and behavioral science to a select group of highly qualified and committed students desiring to transform public health.

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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.

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Social Work

Master's / Online

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.

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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.

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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.

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Sociology

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Sociology opens your mind to the hidden structures of social power that affect our everyday life and the major events that are happening around the world.

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Sociology

Doctoral / Morgantown Campus

This is the first doctoral sociology program in the state of West Virginia. It emphasizes foundational course work in sociology, including theory, methods and statistics, as well as courses and independent research in an area related to the department’s specializations in crime, community and culture.

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Software Engineering

Master's / Online

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.

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Spanish

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Learning Spanish can help open doors in your future career — and prepare you for life in an increasingly global society.

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Spanish

Certificate / Morgantown Campus

The Graduate Certificate in Spanish is a 12-hour program that builds the knowledge of the Spanish language and Hispanic literature and culture. The Certificate is open to anyone eligible to take graduate courses, including non-degree seeking students. While the Certificate integrates well with our M.A. programs in TESOL and Linguistics, it also opens the door for students in other fields (e.g., Education, History, Political Science, and others) to enhance their graduate studies.

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Special Education

Minor / Morgantown Campus

The Special Education minor helps prepare students to work with children and adolescents with mild/moderate disabilities including learning disabilities, emotional/behavior disorders and intellectual disabilities. Students are introduced to basic principles and practices that support high quality educational programming and services in special education settings.

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Speech Language Pathology

Master's / Online

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.

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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.

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Sport and Exercise Psychology

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Combine your passion for sports with an evidence-based approach to psychology. You’ll learn about the theory and practice behind working with athletes, exercisers and performers from all backgrounds and domains.

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Sport and Exercise Psychology

Minor / Online

The Sport and Exercise Psychology minor is designed for students to explore the various mental factors that affect both performance and health outcomes in sport and exercise settings. Students in this minor have an opportunity to engage in self-exploration as well as learn the sport and exercise psychology basics that complement the work of other professions, such as coaching, fitness, wellness, military, law and medicine.

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Sport Coaching

Master's / Online

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.

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Sport Coaching

Minor / Morgantown Campus

The Sport Coaching minor is designed for students to learn the theoretical foundations and best practices of effective sport coaching. The minor prepares future coaches to make decisions in developing, implementing and evaluating sport programs consistent with their athletes' competitive and developmental levels.

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Sport Communication

Minor / Online

The sport business industry is one of the largest and fastest growing industries in the U.S., generating billions of dollars each year. The sport communication minor can prepare you for a career in this exciting field. Students will gain a foundational understanding in media writing, public relations and strategic communications, as well as an understanding of the issues affecting professional and collegiate sports today.

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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 Management

Master's / Online

The online Master of Science in 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
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Sport Management

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The Master of Science in 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
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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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Sports and Adventure Media

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

With its big-time college sports programs and beautiful natural setting, the Mountain State is a mecca for sports and adventure enthusiasts, and the perfect setting for a major designed to prepare you for careers in sports journalism and adventure media communications.

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

  • Adventure Media
  • Sports Media
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Strategic Social Media

Minor / Online

Today’s most rapidly expanding media platform is social media — Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and many other sites. As people become increasingly dependent on social media for news, current events, products, goods and services, businesses and other organizations need employees with the ability to communicate with the digital audience.

Visit College Website: Reed College of Media View Plan of Study: Strategic Social Media Minor (Online)

Studio Art

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The Masters of Art in Studio Art promotes advanced study in ceramics, graphic design, painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, or time-based art. M.A. studio art students are required to produce a written thesis and, at the graduate committee's discretion, may be required to hold a thesis exhibition. The 36-hour, non-terminal studio degree can be completed in two years.

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Sustainable Food and Farming

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Interested in sustainable agriculture? This major combines the concepts of crop production and environmental protection. You can focus on crop science, soil health, plant health management or entrepreneurship and agricultural business.

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

  • Crop Science
  • Soil Health
  • Plant Health Management
  • Entrepreneurship/Agriculture Business
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Sustainable Trails Development

Minor / Morgantown Campus

Visit College Website: Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design

Sustainable Trails Development

Certificate / Online

The Sustainable Trails curriculum welcomes students from various fields who are interested in trails development, programming and management, as well as design. The graduate certificate program in Sustainable Trails Development provides a great synergy with local trail development and programming efforts, including WVU’s 2020 International Mountain Bicycling Association Trail Accelerator Grant.

View Major Information: Sustainable Trails Development Graduate Certificate (Online)

Teacher Leadership: Elementary Math Specialist

Master's / Online

The Master of Arts in Teacher Leadership: Math Specialist enables individual teachers to not only teach the students in their classroom, but beyond as coaches, curriculum developers and facilitators professional development. The program will help you network with colleagues, develop your knowledge and skills, and deepen your understanding of teaching and learning in elementary mathematics.

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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The M.A. program in TESOL prepares teachers to teach English as a second language in an English-speaking setting as well as English as a foreign language in countries around the world. The program includes 30 hours of coursework focusing on language, linguistics, literature and culture in conjunction with different aspects of teaching English, while balancing both the theoretical and practical aspects of TESOL.

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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Certificate / Morgantown Campus

The graduate certificate in TESOL prepares teachers to teach English as a second language in an English-speaking setting as well as English as a foreign language in countries around the world.

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Technical Art History

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

This is the first degree of its kind in the U.S., and brings together art, science and the humanities.

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Technical Direction

Master's / Morgantown Campus

Technical production encompasses the design, construction and implementation of scenery using a wide array of technologies, materials and techniques. Students gain hands-on experience in planning and managing the process from design to strike.

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Theatre

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

The BA Theatre program allows you to explore and customize your education to include a more multidisciplinary approach to theatre studies, including performance, design and technology, dramaturgy and playwriting.

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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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Therapeutic Art

Certificate / Online

The Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Art provides additional training for art teachers. This field offers new professional opportunities to art educators who are trained, knowledgeable, and versed in therapeutic art concepts and technical skills within their teaching practice in the PreK-12 classroom.

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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.

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University Teaching

Certificate / Morgantown Campus

The Certificate in University Teaching is a fifteen credit hour program for graduate students. It includes:

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Visual Arts Therapy

Certificate / Morgantown Campus

Visit College Website: College of Creative Arts

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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Wildlife and Fisheries Resources

Master's / Morgantown Campus

The Wildlife and Fisheries Resources program is dedicated to developing the next generation of young fisheries and wildlife professionals. This program offers two levels of advanced degrees with an MS in Wildlife and Fisheries Resources and a PhD in Forest Resources available.

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Women's and Gender Studies

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

Don’t let the name mislead you. Women’s and Gender Studies is not just about women, nor is it about male-bashing or gender wars. Rather, our courses cover a broad range of subjects with sensitivity to gender, race, sexual orientation and class.

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Women's and Gender Studies

Certificate / Morgantown Campus

The Women’s Studies Graduate Certificate consists of 15 hours of graduate-level work in women’s studies, using those courses that are approved by the women’s studies curriculum committee as primary or component courses for the women’s studies program.

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Wood Science and Technology

Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus

The wood products industry employs 1.6 million people nationwide, yet only 21 American universities offer programs specifically designed to educate professionals to manage and provide technical expertise to the industry. WVU is one of them.

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

  • Wood Processing
  • Renewable Materials Marketing
  • Sustainable Low-Rise Residential Construction
  • Forest Utilization
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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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