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Accounting
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Accounting majors learn skills vital for every organization, from multi-national companies to government agencies and nonprofits. We provide the foundation you’ll need to prepare for professional tests like the Certified Public Accountancy (CPA) examination.
View Major Information: Accounting Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Accounting Bachelor'sActing
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'sAdvertising 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
Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
With aerospace engineering’s broad applications in many industries, our grads can find jobs just about anywhere in the world. Focus your studies with an emphasis in aeronautical or astronautical engineering.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Astronautical Engineering
- Pre-Medical
Agribusiness Management
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'sAgricultural 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
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'sAnimal 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'sAnthropology
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'sArt 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
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
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'sArt 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'sBiochemistry
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
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
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'sBiomedical 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
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
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'sChemistry
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'sChild 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)
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'sCivil 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'sCoaching 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
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'sCommunication Studies
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
We prepare skillful communicators at both the theoretical and applied levels. Choose from four areas of emphasis (health, interpersonal or strategic/organization communication and social media and communication technology) — or complete the integrated communication track for a more general focus.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Health Communication
- Integrated Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Social Media and Communication Technology
- Strategic/Organizational Communication
Computer Engineering
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Our program provides a particularly strong emphasis on real-time and embedded systems. You’ll also have unique opportunities to participate in national student competitions against other universities.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Cybersecurity
Computer Science
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Computer Science majors learn to program, but they also learn how to use computers to solve problems and develop the skills to pursue great careers in fields like data analytics, software development, cybersecurity or artificial intelligence.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Cybersecurity
- Theory of Computing
- Software and Knowledge Engineering
- Computer Systems
Criminology
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
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.
View Major Information: Criminology Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Criminology Bachelor'sCybersecurity
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.
View Major Information: Cybersecurity Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Cybersecurity Bachelor'sDance
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
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.
View Major Information: Data Science Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Data Science Bachelor'sDental 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.
View Major Information: Dental Hygiene Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Dental Hygiene Bachelor'sDesign Studies
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
This flexible, interdisciplinary program prepares you to work in creative industries and provide innovative solutions to challenges facing our world today.
View Major Information: Design Studies Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Design Studies Bachelor'sEarly 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.
View Major Information: Early Childhood Special Education Bachelor's (Online) View Plan of Study: Early Childhood Special Education Bachelor's (Online)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.
View Major Information: Economics (BS) Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Economics (BS) Bachelor'sElectrical Engineering
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Electrical engineers are the tool builders of the information age. They apply principles from math and physics to build systems and components for a wide range of products, from cell phones to automobiles to airplanes.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Power Systems
- Control Systems
- Electronics
- Communications and Signal Processing
- Bioengineering and Biometrics
- Computers
Elementary Education
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
This program prepares students to earn teacher certification in multi-subjects, grades K-6 upon graduation, along with a bachelor's degree.
Students become outstanding elementary educators as they gain knowledge about theory and practice on campus and real-life experience in classrooms during junior and senior years in the program. This program also affords the opportunity for students to be in classrooms as yearlong residents during their senior year.
View Major Information: Elementary Education Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Elementary Education Bachelor'sEnergy 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.
View Major Information: Energy Land Management Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Energy Land Management Bachelor'sEnglish
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Majoring in English develops skills in communication, research, critical thinking and focused creativity. You will deepen your understanding of people and cultures while learning how to use language effectively in a variety of contexts.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Professional Writing and Editing
- Creative Writing
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Along with preparing you to start your own business, this major will teach you to use your creativity to solve business problems or help existing organizations launch new products and enter new markets.
View Major Information: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Bachelor'sEnvironmental 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
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
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.
View Major Information: Environmental and Natural Resource Economics Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Environmental and Natural Resource Economics Bachelor'sEnvironmental 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.
View Major Information: Environmental Geoscience Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Environmental Geoscience Bachelor'sEnvironmental 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.
View Major Information: Environmental Microbiology Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Environmental Microbiology Bachelor'sEnvironmental, Soil and Water Sciences
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
This major combines interdisciplinary training in environmental protection sciences with a specialization in either pest management or soil and water conservation.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Environmental Assessment and Reclamation
- Soil and Water Sciences
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
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
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
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
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.
View Major Information: Forensic Biology Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Forensic Biology Bachelor'sForensic 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.
View Major Information: Forensic Chemistry Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Forensic Chemistry Bachelor'sForensic 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.
View Major Information: Forensic Examiner Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Forensic Examiner Bachelor'sForest 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
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'sGame 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.
View Major Information: Game Design and Interactive Media Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Game Design and Interactive Media Bachelor'sGeneral 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.
View Major Information: General Business Bachelor's (Online)General Business
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Having a hard time choosing just one area of business? General Business allows you to choose from many different career paths and customize your curriculum to meet your goals.
View Major Information: General Business Bachelor's View Plan of Study: General Business Bachelor'sGeography
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
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.
View Major Information: Geology Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Geology Bachelor'sGerman 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.
View Major Information: German Studies Bachelor's View Plan of Study: German Studies Bachelor'sGlobal 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.
View Major Information: Global Supply Chain Management Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Global Supply Chain Management Bachelor'sHealth 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)
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.
View Major Information: Health Informatics and Information Management Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Health Informatics and Information Management Bachelor'sHealth 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.
View Major Information: Health Services Management and Leadership Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Health Services Management and Leadership Bachelor'sHistory
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.
View Major Information: History Bachelor's View Plan of Study: History Bachelor'sHorticulture
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
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
View Major Information: Hospitality and Tourism Management Bachelor's (Online)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.
View Major Information: Hospitality and Tourism Management Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Hospitality and Tourism Management Bachelor'sHuman 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
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.
View Major Information: Immunology and Medical Microbiology Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Immunology and Medical Microbiology Bachelor'sIndustrial 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.
View Major Information: Industrial Engineering Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Industrial Engineering Bachelor'sIntegrated 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.
View Major Information: Integrated Marketing Communications Bachelor's (Online)Interior Architecture
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Our graduates do much more than design houses; they design hospitals and hotels, offices and schools, textiles and furniture. They represent manufacturers, create lighting systems and preserve historic buildings.
View Major Information: Interior Architecture Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Interior Architecture Bachelor'sInternational Studies
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
This interdisciplinary program includes courses in political science, languages, geography, history, sociology, anthropology, economics and other topics. You'll gain valuable real-life experience through study abroad, global service learning and internships.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Global Connections
- Security and Diplomacy
- Africa/Middle East
- Asia
- Europe
- The Americas
Journalism
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
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.
View Major Information: Journalism Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Journalism Bachelor'sLandscape 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.
View Major Information: Landscape Architecture Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Landscape Architecture Bachelor'sManagement
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
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.
View Major Information: Management Information Systems Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Management Information Systems Bachelor'sMarketing
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.
View Major Information: Marketing Bachelor's (Online)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
Mathematics
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Mathematics can be found in almost every sector of the world. Our faculty’s interdisciplinary approach to mathematics will prepare you for careers as research analysts, technical consultants, computer scientists, educators and systems engineers.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Actuarial Science
- Computational Mathematical Science
- Mathematics Biology
- Mathematics Education
- Physical Applied Mathematics
- Pure Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
This broad-based discipline spans most industries, so you will have stable, rewarding employment opportunities across West Virginia, the U.S. and just about anywhere in the world. Unlock even more options with our dual degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Pre-Medical
Mental Health and Addiction Studies
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Interested in a helping profession? You may find your fit in this major, which will prepare you to enter the workforce or graduate school.
View Major Information: Mental Health and Addiction Studies Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Mental Health and Addiction Studies Bachelor'sMining 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.
View Major Information: Mining Engineering Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Mining Engineering Bachelor'sMultidisciplinary 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.
View Major Information: Multidisciplinary Media Studies Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Multidisciplinary Media Studies Bachelor'sMultidisciplinary Studies (Eberly College of Arts and Sciences)
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Tailor your education to your interests by completing three related minors.
View Major Information: Multidisciplinary Studies Bachelor's (Eberly College of Arts and Sciences) View Plan of Study: Multidisciplinary Studies Bachelor's (Eberly College of Arts and Sciences)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.
View Major Information: Multidisciplinary Studies Bachelor's (College of Applied Human Sciences) View Plan of Study: Multidisciplinary Studies Bachelor's (College of Applied Human Sciences)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.
View Major Information: Multidisciplinary Studies Bachelor's (Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design) View Plan of Study: Multidisciplinary Studies Bachelor's (Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design)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.
View Major Information: Multidisciplinary Studies Bachelor's (College of Creative Arts) View Plan of Study: Multidisciplinary Studies Bachelor's (College of Creative Arts)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.
View Major Information: Music Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Music Bachelor'sMusic (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.
View Major Information: Music (Contemporary and Integrative Performance) Bachelor'sMusic 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)
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
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.
View Major Information: Music Composition Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Music Composition Bachelor'sMusic 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.
View Major Information: Music Education Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Music Education Bachelor'sMusic 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
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.
View Major Information: Music Performance: Jazz and Commercial Music Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Music Performance: Jazz and Commercial Music Bachelor'sMusic Therapy
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Music therapists use a variety of instruments and musical experiences to help babies, children, adolescents, adults and older adults work toward non-music goals related to education, health, rehabilitation and wellness needs.
View Major Information: Music Therapy Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Music Therapy Bachelor'sMusical Theatre
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
We combine an intensive conservatory experience with the college experience of a major university. You’ll perform on our mainstage and in our laboratory theatre, and train with renowned faculty and guest artists (including Academy and Tony Award nominees).
View Major Information: Musical Theatre Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Musical Theatre Bachelor'sNeuroscience
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Neuroscience is one of the hottest fields of science that combines molecular and genetic, cellular, network and behavioral levels of analysis. This program will propel you into rewarding and lucrative careers in science, medicine, government and private industry, either with or without an additional advanced degree.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Behavioral Neuroscience
- Cellular, Molecular, Systems Neuroscience
Nursing
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Our students receive hands-on experience with real-life situations, so they're learning the best possible care practices before they see patients.
View Major Information: Nursing Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Nursing Bachelor'sNursing (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.
View Major Information: Nursing (BS to BSN) Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Nursing (BS to BSN) Bachelor'sNursing (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.
View Major Information: Nursing (RN to BSN) Bachelor's (Online) View Plan of Study: Nursing (RN to BSN) Bachelor's (Online)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.
View Major Information: Organizational Leadership Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Organizational Leadership Bachelor'sPetroleum 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.
View Major Information: Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering Bachelor'sPhilosophy
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.
View Major Information: Philosophy Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Philosophy Bachelor'sPhysical 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
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
Political Science
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Studying political science will help you understand why courts make the decisions they do, why legislatures pass the laws they do and why countries make the choices they make in the international arena.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- American Politics and Policy
- Elections and Campaigns
- International Relations, Comparative Politics and National Security
- Pre-Law and Legal Studies
Pre-Pharmacy
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
To prepare for the professional pharmacy curriculum, you must complete a pre-pharmacy curriculum that emphasizes the biological and chemical sciences. You’ll also take a variety of courses in the arts, humanities and social sciences.
View Major Information: Pre-Pharmacy Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Pre-Pharmacy Bachelor'sPsychology
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.
View Major Information: Psychology Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Psychology Bachelor'sPublic 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.
View Major Information: Public Health Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Public Health Bachelor'sPuppetry
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.
View Major Information: Puppetry Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Puppetry Bachelor'sRecreation, 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
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.
View Major Information: Regents Bachelor of Arts Bachelor's (Online) View Plan of Study: Regents Bachelor of Arts Bachelor's (Online)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.
View Major Information: Russian Studies Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Russian Studies Bachelor'sSecondary 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.
View Major Information: Secondary Education: English Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Secondary Education: English Bachelor'sSecondary 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.
View Major Information: Secondary Education: Social Studies Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Secondary Education: Social Studies Bachelor'sSocial 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.
View Major Information: Social Work Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Social Work Bachelor'sSociology
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.
View Major Information: Sociology Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Sociology Bachelor'sSpanish
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Learning Spanish can help open doors in your future career — and prepare you for life in an increasingly global society.
View Major Information: Spanish Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Spanish Bachelor'sSport 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.
View Major Information: Sport and Exercise Psychology Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Sport and Exercise Psychology Bachelor'sSport Management
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
The sport industry is ever-growing and requires a properly trained workforce. We’ll provide you with the actual skills and experiences you need to succeed in the profession.
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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
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
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.
View Major Information: Technical Art History Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Technical Art History Bachelor'sTheatre
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.
View Major Information: Theatre Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Theatre Bachelor'sTheatre Design and Technology
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
We provide hands-on training through work on the Theatre and Dance mainstage. Working side by side with faculty, you'll develop a variety of theatre environments using the most current technology and tools available.
View Major Information: Theatre Design and Technology Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Theatre Design and Technology Bachelor'sUndecided 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.
View Major Information: Undecided or Exploratory Bachelor'sWildlife 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
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.
View Major Information: Women's and Gender Studies Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Women's and Gender Studies Bachelor'sWood 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
Youth and Family Sciences
Bachelor's / Morgantown Campus
Looking for a career helping adolescents and families? This major prepares you for work in community agencies. Add a minor to customize your plan of study.
View Major Information: Youth and Family Sciences Bachelor's View Plan of Study: Youth and Family Sciences Bachelor's