Majors, Minors and Certificates

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)

Our hands-on program will prepare you for jobs in nursery schools, child care centers, infant-care and after-school programs, and many other settings. You’ll get real-world experience at the WVU Nursery School and through internships at local agencies and care centers.

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

• Child Development (Non-Certification)
• Family and Youth Studies
• Preschool Education, Birth-Age 4
• Preschool Special Needs, PreK-K

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

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.

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.

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)

Interested in a helping profession? You may find your fit in this major, which will prepare you to enter the workforce or graduate school.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.