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Accountancy
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.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Assurance
- Tax
Accounting
The Doctor of Philosophy program in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting is designed to prepare qualified individuals for a career in scholarly accounting research and teaching at the university level.
View the Accounting Doctoral Major InformationActing
The Master of Fine Arts in Acting at WVU is an intensive three-year course of study.
View the Acting Master's Major InformationAdvanced Elementary Education
We recognize that many educators have full work schedules, significant family commitments or live in remote locations that make travel to traditional course locations both difficult and impractical. In response to these needs, the Department of Curriculum and Instruction/Literacy Studies offers the following online master’s degree programs in education: Elementary Education and Secondary Education.
View the Advanced Elementary Education Master's (Online) Major InformationAerospace Engineering
The MSAE program gives students greater knowledge of aerospace engineering while conducting research to advance the field.
View the Aerospace Engineering Master's Major InformationAerospace Engineering
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 the Aerospace Engineering Doctoral Major InformationAgricultural and Extension Education
The agricultural and extension education faculty offers master’s programs for those desiring advanced study in teaching agriculture in public schools, communications and leadership, extension education or environmental technology.
View the Agricultural and Extension Education Master's Major InformationAgricultural and Extension Education
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.
View the Agricultural and Extension Education Doctoral Major InformationAgriculture, Natural Resources and Design
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 the Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design Master's Major InformationAgronomy
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 Agronomy.
View the Agronomy Master's Major InformationAnimal and Food Sciences
Students entering this program may select research and classes to emphasize areas of interest appropriate to the Division of Animal and Nutritional Sciences. Areas include agricultural biochemistry, animal nutrition, animal physiology, and human nutrition and food sciences.
View the Animal and Food Sciences Doctoral Major InformationAnimal Physiology
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 the Animal Physiology Master's Major InformationApplied and Environmental Microbiology
The Master of Science program in plant and soil sciences provides students with a background in a specialized discipline, which enables them to enter professional careers or doctoral programs.
View the Applied and Environmental Microbiology Master's Major InformationArt Education
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 the Art Education Master's Major InformationArt History
The graduate program in art history offers a two-year MA degree emphasizing independent exploration and interdisciplinary research.
View the Art History Master's Major InformationBiochemistry and Molecular Biology
A major goal of graduate program in biochemistry and molecular biology is to foster ability for independent thought.
View the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Doctoral Major InformationBiology
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 the Biology Master's Major InformationBiology
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 the Biology Doctoral Major InformationBiomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Sciences
The MS degree in the Biomedical Sciences is also designed for transition to the biomedical PhD program as the didactic curriculum is similar for both the MS and PhD degrees.
View the Biomedical Sciences Master's Major InformationBiomedical Sciences
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 the Biomedical Sciences Doctoral Major InformationBiostatistics
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 the Biostatistics Master's Major InformationBiostatistics
Business Administration MBA
Maintain momentum in your career while pursuing your MBA degree, online, as an executive.
View the Business Administration MBA Master's (Online) Major InformationBusiness Cybersecurity Management
The Business Cybersecurity Management program is a 12-month, flexible, online hybrid program.
View the Business Cybersecurity Management Master's (Online) Major InformationBusiness Data Analytics
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 the Business Data Analytics Master's (Online) Major InformationCancer Cell Biology
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 the Cancer Cell Biology Doctoral Major InformationCellular and Integrative Physiology
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 the Cellular and Integrative Physiology Doctoral Major InformationCeramics
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.
View the Ceramics Master's Major InformationChemical Engineering
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 the Chemical Engineering Master's Major InformationChemical Engineering
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 the Chemical Engineering Doctoral Major InformationChemistry
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 the Chemistry Doctoral Major InformationCivil Engineering
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 the Civil Engineering Master's Major InformationCivil Engineering
Opportunities abound within the doctoral track for a research experience that provides a chance for a student to tackle an engineering problem individually.
View the Civil Engineering Doctoral Major InformationClinical and Translational Science
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 the Clinical and Translational Science Master's Major InformationClinical and Translational Science
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 the Clinical and Translational Science Doctoral Major InformationClinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
The clinical rehabilitation and mental health counselor education program offers a curriculum at the master’s degree level. All students complete coursework related to rehabilitation, mental health and disability issues as well as coursework in counseling and resource management.
View the Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Master's (Online) Major InformationCoaching and Sport Education
The MS in Sport Coaching focuses on the long-term athlete development model as a basic framework. Students acquire a solid foundation in the science of coaching with multiple and varied practical experiences, through applied labs, volunteering and a formal internship.
View the Coaching and Sport Education Master's Major InformationCoaching and Teaching Studies
The PhD program targets the development of a focused line of research that addresses contemporary challenges and issues in the field.
View the Coaching and Teaching Studies Doctoral Major InformationCoaching and Teaching Studies
The EdD program prepares scientist-practitioners for careers as educators and leaders in a range of physical education, physical activity and sport contexts including colleges/universities, public schools, professional associations/agencies, non-profit groups and community-based organizations.
View the Coaching and Teaching Studies Doctoral Professional Practice Major InformationCollaborative Piano
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 the Collaborative Piano Master's Major InformationCollaborative Piano
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 the Collaborative Piano Doctoral Major InformationCommunication Sciences and Disorders
By providing a rigorous course of study along with mentored research and teaching experiences, the PhD program is designed to enable students to become high-quality researchers and academics, serving effectively as leaders in the discipline of communication sciences and disorders.
View the Communication Sciences and Disorders Doctoral Major InformationCommunication Studies
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 the Communication Studies Doctoral Major InformationCommunication Studies (Theory and Research)
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 the Communication Studies (Theory and Research) Master's Major InformationComposition
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 the Composition Master's Major InformationComposition
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 the Composition Doctoral Major InformationComputer Engineering
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 the Computer Engineering Doctoral Major InformationComputer Science
The Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering offers graduate programs aimed at preparing students for both professional and research careers. The department offers MS degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Software Engineering that prepare students for careers in design and technical leadership.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Cybersecurity
Computer Science
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 the Computer Science Doctoral Major InformationConducting
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 the Conducting Master's Major InformationConducting
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 the Conducting Doctoral Major InformationCostume Design and Technology
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 the Costume Design and Technology Master's Major InformationCounseling
The Master of Arts program in Counseling offers two areas of concentration. The program prepares counselors to work in either clinical mental health counseling or school counseling.
View the Counseling Master's Major InformationCreative Writing
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 the Creative Writing Master's Major InformationData Marketing Communications
The Master of Science in Data Marketing Communications (DMC) program blends the art and science of marketing communications.
View the Data Marketing Communications Master's (Online) Major InformationDental Hygiene
Dentistry
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.
View the Dentistry Doctoral Professional Practice Major InformationDesign and Merchandising
The MS in Design and Merchandising focuses on research addressing design interaction and inclusive design; environmental sustainability; applications of new materials and technologies; new forms and new product design; and new developments in the history of design criticism and curation.
View the Design and Merchandising Master's Major InformationEarly Childhood Education
The College of Education and Human Services’ graduate programs have been ranked among some of the best in the country.
Visit the College of Education and Human Services College WebsiteEconomics
The College offers the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree with specializations in health economics, international economics, monetary economics, public economics, regional and urban economics and resource economics.
View the Economics Doctoral Major InformationEducation
The Doctor of Philosophy degree program provides a rigorous course of study along with mentored research and teaching experiences to enable students to achieve core educational objectives as scholars in four specialization areas.
View the Education Doctoral Major InformationEducational Leadership
Educational Psychology
The Educational Psychology program offers opportunities for graduate study and research leading to the master of arts (MA) degree. Professional preparation focuses on learning, development, instruction and research.
View the Educational Psychology Master's Major InformationEducational Psychology
Electrical Engineering
The Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering offers graduate programs aimed at preparing students for both professional and research careers. The department offers MS degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Software Engineering that prepare students for careers in design and technical leadership.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Cybersecurity
Electrical Engineering
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 the Electrical Engineering Doctoral Major InformationElementary Education
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction/Literacy Studies, Social and Cultural Foundations, Educational Leadership Studies offers opportunities for graduate study, teacher certification and research leading to a master's degree with initial certification.
View the Elementary Education Master's Major InformationEndodontics
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.
View the Endodontics Master's Major InformationEnergy Environments
Energy Law and Sustainable Development
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).
View the Energy Law and Sustainable Development Master's Major InformationEnergy Systems Engineering
The Master of Science in Energy Systems Engineering is designed for students with undergraduate degrees in engineering or a closely related STEM discipline.
View the Energy Systems Engineering Master's Major InformationEngineering
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.
View the Engineering Master's Major InformationEnglish
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.
View the English Master's Major InformationEnglish
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.
View the English Doctoral Major InformationEntomology
The objective of the MS in plant and soil sciences is to provide students the opportunity to take courses and conduct original, master’s-level research in their areas of specialization.
View the Entomology Master's Major InformationEnvironmental, Soil and Water Sciences
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.
View the Environmental, Soil and Water Sciences Master's Major InformationEpidemiology
The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree is designed for those who wish to acquire knowledge and skills necessary for epidemiologic practice and research. This degree will be appropriate for persons interested in a career studying the relationship of risk factors to a variety of disease, injury and other health-related states.
View the Epidemiology Master's Major InformationEpidemiology
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 the Epidemiology Doctoral Major InformationExercise Physiology
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 the Exercise Physiology Master's Major InformationExercise Physiology
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 the Exercise Physiology Doctoral Major InformationFinance
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.
View the Finance Master's Major InformationFinance
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.
View the Finance Doctoral Major InformationForensic and Fraud Examination
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.
View the Forensic and Fraud Examination Master's (Online) Major InformationForensic and Investigative Science
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.
View the Forensic and Investigative Science Master's Major InformationForensic Science
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 the Forensic Science Doctoral Major InformationForest Resource Science
A student seeking admission to work toward the PhD in Forest Resources Science may choose as the major field of study forest science, wood science or wildlife and fisheries management. Within these major fields of study, specialization is limited only by the range of competencies in the graduate faculty.
View the Forest Resource Science Doctoral Major InformationForestry
The Forest Resources Management program is dedicated to developing the next generation of forest managers in the Appalachian hardwood region. This program offers two advanced degree programs including a Master of Science in Forest Resources Management and a PhD in forest resources.
View the Forestry Master's Major InformationGenetics and Developmental Biology
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 major in Genetics or in Developmental Biology.
View the Genetics and Developmental Biology Master's Major InformationGenetics and Developmental Biology
The MS and PhD degrees are offered in genetics and developmental biology, an interdisciplinary program involving the faculty and facilities of a number of departments in the various colleges and schools of the University. A student may concentrate in genetics or developmental biology.
View the Genetics and Developmental Biology Doctoral Major InformationGeography
The MA program offers both a thesis and a project track. The thesis is an in-depth research investigation, whereas the project is a structured, one-semester activity.
View the Geography Master's Major InformationGeography
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 the Geography Doctoral Major InformationGeology
WVU offers MS and PhD degrees in both Geology and Geography.
View the Geology Master's Major InformationGeology
WVU offers MS and PhD degrees in both Geology and Geography.
View the Geology Doctoral Major InformationGraphic Design
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.
View the Graphic Design Master's Major InformationHealth Policy
The MPH degree in Health Policy is designed for students with a keen interest in using population-based approaches to understand and improve the health status of large groups within society.
View the Health Policy Master's Major InformationHealth Sciences
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.
View the Health Sciences Master's Major InformationHealth Services and Outcomes Research
The PhD program in Health Services and Outcomes Research emphasizes population-based, health services delivery, outcomes and policy research.
View the Health Services and Outcomes Research Doctoral Major InformationHigher Education
Higher Education Administration
This 30 credit hour online program can be completed within two to eight years either as a part-time or full-time student and from any geographic location. Working with an advisor, students complete a program of study that includes a capstone experience.
View the Higher Education Administration Master's (Online) Major InformationHigher Education Administration
The EdD in Higher Education Administration is designed to prepare graduates for positions in higher education administration, faculty and research and policy.
View the Higher Education Administration Doctoral Professional Practice Major InformationHigher Education Curriculum and Teaching
Students earn a Master of Arts degree in Education with a major in Higher Education Curriculum and Teaching. This program provides knowledge and skills in curriculum development, teaching strategies, education psychology and a general background in higher education.
View the Higher Education Curriculum and Teaching Master's Major InformationHistory
The graduate History program 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 the History Master's Major InformationHistory
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 the History Doctoral Major InformationHorticulture
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 the Horticulture Master's Major InformationHuman and Community Development
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.
View the Human and Community Development Doctoral Major InformationImmunology and Microbial Pathogenesis
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.
View the Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis Doctoral Major InformationIndustrial Engineering
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.
View the Industrial Engineering Master's Major InformationIndustrial Engineering
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.
View the Industrial Engineering Doctoral Major InformationIndustrial Hygiene
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.
View the Industrial Hygiene Master's Major InformationIndustrial Relations
Ours is one of the earliest human resources programs established in the U.S. and is among a very limited number of human resources/industrial relations full-time day programs in the country.
View the Industrial Relations Master's Major InformationInstructional Design and Technology
The Master of Arts program in Instructional Design and Technology is a 100% online program designed for the individual who wants to apply cutting-edge instructional technologies and sound design strategies in any learning setting, including public schools, higher education and corporate and nonprofit institutions.
View the Instructional Design and Technology Master's (Online) Major InformationInstructional Design and Technology
Major features of the program include course preparation in educational psychology and research methods. Three areas of competencies are featured: interconnectivity, instructional design and software and multimedia design and deployment.
View the Instructional Design and Technology Doctoral Professional Practice Major InformationIntegrated Marketing Communications
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.
View the Integrated Marketing Communications Master's (Online) Major InformationIntermedia and Photography
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.
View the Intermedia and Photography Master's Major InformationJazz Pedagogy
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.
View the Jazz Pedagogy Master's Major InformationJournalism
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.
View the Journalism Master's Major InformationLandscape Architecture
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 the Landscape Architecture Master's Major InformationLaw
The WVU College of Law provides students a unique opportunity to attend a small public law school within a nationally recognized research university.
View the Law Doctoral Professional Practice Major InformationLearning Sciences and Human Development
Legal Studies
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
Lighting Design and Technology
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.
View the Lighting Design and Technology Master's Major InformationLinguistics
Literacy Education
The Master of Arts in Literacy Education (formerly MA in Reading) is a professional graduate program leading to PreK-adult reading specialist certification in West Virginia.
View the Literacy Education Master's (Online) Major InformationManagement
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.
View the Management Doctoral Major InformationMarketing
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 the Marketing Doctoral Major InformationMaster of Business Administration / MBA
WVU’s 14-month accelerated full-time MBA program was ranked among the Top 100 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. It is ideal for someone seeking to enhance job opportunities or change careers.
View the Master of Business Administration / MBA Master's Major InformationMaterial Science and Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering is designed for students with undergraduate degrees in engineering or a closely related STEM discipline.
View the Material Science and Engineering Master's Major InformationMaterial Science and Engineering
Materials science and engineering is designed for students with undergraduate degrees in engineering or a closely related STEM discipline.
View the Material Science and Engineering Doctoral Major InformationMathematics
The master's degree program is built around four options emphasizing different aspects of pure and applied mathematics, and mathematics useful for secondary educators. These options require a program of 10 to 11 suitable courses.
View the Mathematics Master's Major InformationMathematics
The PhD program is structured so as to assume a background equivalent to that of an MS in mathematics.
View the Mathematics Doctoral Major InformationMechanical Engineering
The MS in Mechanical Engineering program builds the knowledge and skills of by combining both research and academic coursework.
View the Mechanical Engineering Master's Major InformationMechanical Engineering
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.
View the Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Major InformationMedia Solutions and Innovation
The Media Solutions graduate program is a 12-month degree program offered in a hybrid online/on-campus format, with one semester in the field for the Capstone practicum experience.
Visit the Reed College of Media College WebsiteMedicine
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.
View the Medicine Doctoral Professional Practice Major InformationMining Engineering
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.
View the Mining Engineering Master's Major InformationMining Engineering
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.
View the Mining Engineering Doctoral Major InformationMusic Education
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.
View the Music Education Master's Major InformationMusic Education
The Doctor of Philosophy curriculum in music education prepares students for careers as teachers in higher education.
View the Music Education Doctoral Major InformationMusic Industry
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.
View the Music Industry Master's (Online) Major InformationMusic Theory
The MM 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.
View the Music Theory Master's Major InformationMusicology
Students completing the master’s program in Musicology develop a broad understanding of the primary methods used in musicological and ethnomusicological research.
View the Musicology Master's Major InformationNatural Resource Economics
The objective of this major is to prepare students to apply economic models and analysis to environmental and natural resource policy problems.
View the Natural Resource Economics Doctoral Major InformationNeuroscience
The doctoral program in Neuroscience is committed to training the next generation of researchers and educators. Successful completion of degree requirements is based on research and scholarly achievement.
View the Neuroscience Doctoral Major InformationNursing
All students seeking the Advanced Practice MSN will be enrolled in the Doctor of Nursing Practice online program (BSN-DNP). All students will be awarded a master's degree in Nursing after completing the required 48 hours of coursework.
View the Nursing Master's (Online) Major InformationNursing
The purpose of the PhD program is to prepare nurse scholars/scientists for roles in research, teaching and service.
View the Nursing Doctoral (Online) Major InformationNursing
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.
View the Nursing Doctoral Professional Practice (Online) Major InformationNutritional and Food Science
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.
View the Nutritional and Food Science Master's Major InformationOccupational and Environmental Health Sciences
This degree provides the practical skills needed to solve occupational and environmental health problems.
View the Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences Master's Major InformationOccupational and Environmental Health Sciences
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.
View the Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences Doctoral Major InformationOccupational Safety and Health
The Occupational Safety and Health PhD degree educates and trains men and women to the highest level of competency in teaching and research as occupational safety and health professionals for industry, government and academia.
View the Occupational Safety and Health Doctoral Major InformationOccupational Therapy (5 yr.)
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.
View the Occupational Therapy (5 yr.) Master's Major InformationOrthodontics
The Department of Orthodontics offers a 34-month (three academic years and two summers) advanced education Master of Science program.
View the Orthodontics Master's Major InformationPainting
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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The Pathologists’ Assistant program is an intensive 24-month curriculum, culminating in a master’s degree in Health Science.
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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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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 the Performance Doctoral Major InformationPeriodontics
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.
View the Periodontics Master's Major InformationPetroleum and Natural Gas Engineering
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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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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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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The online MS program in Physical Education Teacher Education empowers physical educators to examine their current knowledge and instructional practices.
View the Physical Education Teacher Education Master's (Online) Major InformationPhysical Therapy
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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Physics
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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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.
View the Physics Doctoral Major InformationPiano Pedagogy
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.
View the Piano Pedagogy Master's Major InformationPlant and Soil Sciences
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.
View the Plant and Soil Sciences Doctoral Major InformationPlant Pathology
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.
View the Plant Pathology Master's Major InformationPolitical Science
Political science is built on the core aspects of the great liberal arts tradition. Our strengths are logic, appropriate data, analysis and communication.
View the Political Science Master's Major InformationPolitical Science
Political Science is built on the core aspects of the great liberal arts tradition. Our strengths are logic, appropriate data, analysis and communication.
View the Political Science Doctoral Major InformationPrintmaking
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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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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Prosthodontics
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.
View the Prosthodontics Master's Major InformationPsychology: Behavior Analysis
The Psychology Department offers doctoral training in clinical child psychology, clinical psychology, behavior analysis, behavioral neuroscience and lifespan developmental psychology.
Visit the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences College WebsitePsychology: Behavioral Neuroscience
The Psychology Department offers doctoral training in clinical child psychology, clinical psychology, behavior analysis, behavioral neuroscience and lifespan developmental psychology.
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The Psychology Department offers doctoral training in clinical child psychology, clinical psychology, behavior analysis, behavioral neuroscience and lifespan developmental psychology.
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The Psychology Department offers doctoral training in clinical child psychology, clinical psychology, behavior analysis, behavioral neuroscience and lifespan developmental psychology.
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The Psychology Department offers doctoral training in clinical child psychology, clinical psychology, behavior analysis, behavioral neuroscience and lifespan developmental psychology.
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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.
View the Public Administration Master's Major InformationPublic Health
Public health is the science and art of promoting health, preventing disease and injury, and prolonging life through organized efforts of society.
Visit the School of Public Health College WebsiteRecreation, Parks and Tourism Resources
Our graduate program focuses on human dimensions of recreation, tourism and natural resources.
View the Recreation, Parks and Tourism Resources Master's Major InformationReproductive Physiology
The Reproductive Physiology program differs from most graduate programs at WVU in several ways. First, it is an interdisciplinary doctoral program. The preparation of an MS thesis is considered an important component of earning the PhD degree, because writing skills have become so integral to success in a scientific career.
View the Reproductive Physiology Master's Major InformationReproductive Physiology
The emphasis of the program is to provide a high-quality apprenticeship in research in reproductive biology. The program remains small, by design, but demand for our graduates is strong.
View the Reproductive Physiology Doctoral Major InformationResource Economics and Management
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.
View the Resource Economics and Management Master's Major InformationResource Management
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).
View the Resource Management Doctoral Major InformationSafety Management
The Safety Management degree program is accredited in safety by the Applied Science Accreditation Commission (ASAC) of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET).
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Scenic Design and Technology
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.
View the Scenic Design and Technology Master's Major InformationSculpture
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.
View the Sculpture Master's Major InformationSecondary Education
Are you interested in becoming a teacher and you already have your bachelor’s degree? Consider the following programs:
View the Secondary Education Master's Major InformationSecondary Education/English
The College of Education and Human Services’ graduate programs have been ranked among some of the best in the country.
View the Secondary Education/English Master's Major InformationSecondary Education/Mathematics
The College of Education and Human Services’ graduate programs have been ranked among some of the best in the country.
View the Secondary Education/Mathematics Master's Major InformationSecondary Education/MDS
The College of Education and Human Services’ graduate programs have been ranked among some of the best in the country.
View the Secondary Education/MDS Master's Major InformationSecondary Education/Social Studies
The College of Education and Human Services’ graduate programs have been ranked among some of the best in the country.
View the Secondary Education/Social Studies Master's Major InformationSecondary Education/World Languages
The College of Education and Human Services’ graduate programs have been ranked among some of the best in the country.
View the Secondary Education/World Languages Master's Major InformationSocial and Behavioral Sciences
The MPH degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBHS) addresses the behavioral, social and environmental factors related to individual and population health and health disparities over the life span.
View the Social and Behavioral Sciences Master's Major InformationSocial and Behavioral Sciences
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.
View the Social and Behavioral Sciences Doctoral Major InformationSocial Work
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.
View the Social Work Master's Major InformationSociology
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology offers a master's degree in applied social research. Students are trained to be able to take positions in government, universities, community agencies and private industry that require them to design and conduct research for purposes of evaluating policies and programs, documenting social needs, monitoring service delivery and marketing products and services.
View the Sociology Master's Major InformationSociology
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.
View the Sociology Doctoral Major InformationSoftware Engineering
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.
View the Software Engineering Master's (Online) Major InformationSpecial Education Multicategorical
This graduate online program prepares professional educators who can work with children and adults with special needs across the areas of mild/moderate mental impairments, specific learning disabilities and emotional/behavioral disorders.
Visit the College of Education and Human Services College WebsiteSpeech Pathology
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.
View the Speech Pathology Master's Major InformationSport Coaching
The online MS program in Sport Coaching prepares lifelong learners who are adaptable to the modern demands of the coaching profession. This curriculum focuses on the knowledge and skills to be an effective coach with youth and adolescent athletes.
View the Sport Coaching Master's (Online) Major InformationSport Management
The online MS program in Sport Management prepares students to become marketable professionals in the dynamic sport industry. tudents collaborate with highly qualified experts in the academy and leaders within the sport industry.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Comprehensive Sport Industry Management
- Interscholastic Athletic Administrator
Sport Management
The on-campus MS program in Sport Management prepares graduate students to compete in the global job market as industry leaders. This unique curriculum features courses that provide real-world training in athletics compliance and sport finance.
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This PhD program, which includes a concurrent Master's program in Community Counseling, is designed to train students to become academic professionals who excel in teaching and research.
View the Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology Doctoral Major InformationTeaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Technical Direction
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.
View the Technical Direction Master's Major InformationWildlife and Fisheries Resources
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.
View the Wildlife and Fisheries Resources Master's Major InformationWorld Languages, Literatures and Linguistics
The department currently offers the Master of Arts in World Languages, Literatures and Linguistics with concentrations in Spanish, linguistics and teaching English to speakers of other languages. It is also possible to combine two of the above areas of emphasis as a major field of study within the department, giving you the flexibility to tailor the program to your needs.
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