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Accountancy / MAcc
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The MAcc program prepares students to meet challenges they face in launching a career in public accounting. The structured educational experience of a graduate program broadens and deepens the student's knowledge and skills. Students may choose an Area of Emphasis (AOE) in Tax, Data Analytics, or Forensics.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Assurance
- Tax
Acting
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Master of Fine Arts in Acting at WVU is an intensive three-year course of study.
View Major Information: Acting Master's View Plan of Study: Acting Master'sAerospace Engineering
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The MSAE program gives students greater knowledge of aerospace engineering while conducting research to advance the field.
View Major Information: Aerospace Engineering Master's View Plan of Study: Aerospace Engineering Master'sAerospace Engineering
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The PhD program is designed to give students competence at the highest level in aerospace engineering. A PhD is a research-based degree, and students are required to research, complete and successfully defend a dissertation in a subject of his/her choosing.
View Major Information: Aerospace Engineering Doctoral View Plan of Study: Aerospace Engineering DoctoralAgriculture, Natural Resources and Design
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The MS in Agriculture, Forestry and Consumer Sciences is an interdisciplinary degree that offers advanced study in all areas of agriculture, forestry and consumer sciences.
View Major Information: Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design Master'sAgriculture, Natural Resources and Design
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The MS in Agriculture, Forestry and Consumer Sciences is an interdisciplinary degree that offers advanced study in all areas of agriculture, forestry and consumer sciences.
View Major Information: Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design Master'sAnimal Physiology
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Master of Science in animal and nutritional sciences in the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design allows maximum flexibility in courses and research problems.
View Major Information: Animal Physiology Master'sAnimal, Food, and Nutrition Sciences
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
Students entering this program may select research and classes to emphasize areas of interest appropriate to the Division of Animal and Nutritional Sciences. Students may choose an Area of Emphasis (AOE) in Agricultural Biochemistry, Animal Nutrition, Animal Physiology, or Production Management.
View Major Information: Animal, Food, and Nutrition Sciences DoctoralApplied and Environmental Microbiology
Master's / Morgantown Campus
From plants to animals to air, microorganisms inhabit every facet of the world. Both beneficial and harmful, microorganisms play important roles in the areas of public health, plant disease, pollution and ecology. This program is ideal for students who want to have a career at the forefront of these industries. Gain professional development and research experience as you further your education in our graduate program.
View Major Information: Applied and Environmental Microbiology Master'sArt and Design
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Masters of Fine Arts in Studio Art program offers focused study in the areas of ceramics, graphic design, intermedia/photography, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. The three-year M.F.A. program challenges students to reach their highest potential as critically engaged artists. Our selective and limited enrollment ensures regular individual contact with a dedicated, diverse faculty who are committed to a sustained professional exchange with each student. Our faculty stress intense studio practice, multidisciplinary experimentation, and an awareness of the ongoing cultural discourse.
View Major Information: Art and Design Master'sArt Education
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Master of Arts degree in Art Education accommodates the seasoned art teacher as well as the inexperienced pre-professional student who is seeking advanced knowledge and/or training in the field of Art Education. Students interested in West Virginia PK-12 Visual Art certification may seek an MA plus certification.
View Major Information: Art Education Master's View Plan of Study: Art Education Master'sAthletic Training
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The mission of the Master of Science in Athletic Training is to develop exceptional sports medicine clinicians who are uniquely qualified to excel within a dynamic healthcare system. Through a collaborative education, research and clinical practice model, the Master of Science in Athletic Training emphasizes evidence-based decision making and applied research, utilizes state-of-the-art technology, and provides unique clinical experiences to cultivate competent and caring healthcare professionals.
View Major Information: Athletic Training Master'sAudiology
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
This intentional, relevant, and comprehensive curriculum provides future audiologists the knowledge and skills needed to independently practice the full scope of audiology as caring and competent members of the profession.
View Major Information: Audiology DoctoralBiochemistry and Molecular Medicine
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
A major goal of graduate program in biochemistry and molecular biology is to foster ability for independent thought.
View Major Information: Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine Doctoral View Plan of Study: Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine DoctoralBiology
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Department of Biology offers graduate courses and research that lead to MS and PhD degrees in the areas of ecology, bioinformatics, genetics, genomics and evolutionary biology, biochemistry and molecular biology, neurobiology, behavior and physiology, plant sciences, cell and developmental biology, biology education and forensic biology.
View Major Information: Biology Master'sBiology
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The Department of Biology offers graduate courses and research that lead to MS and PhD degrees in the areas of ecology, bioinformatics, genetics, genomics and evolutionary biology, biochemistry and molecular biology, neurobiology, behavior and physiology, plant sciences, cell and developmental biology, biology education and forensic biology.
View Major Information: Biology DoctoralBiomedical Engineering
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The focus of the graduate program in biomedical engineering is to prepare students to be skilled in learning and discovering of processes that work to integrate engineering and life sciences for the advancement of human health and medical technologies.
View Major Information: Biomedical Engineering Master'sBiomedical Engineering
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
It should be emphasized that the PhD is primarily a research degree, and therefore the research work for a doctoral dissertation should show a high order of originality on the part of the student and must offer an original contribution to the field of engineering science.
View Major Information: Biomedical Engineering DoctoralBiomedical Sciences
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The Biomedical Sciences PhD program trains students in an undifferentiated program that provides the opportunity to select one of seven PhD degree-granting programs.
View Major Information: Biomedical Sciences Doctoral View Plan of Study: Biomedical Sciences DoctoralBiostatistics (MPH)
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Biostatistics major in the MPH program is ideal for students with an interest in tackling public health problems using data modeling and analysis.
View Major Information: Biostatistics (MPH) Master'sBiostatistics (MS)
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The MS program trains students to understand and apply statistical methodology for data modeling and analysis as it arises in research in the health sciences.
View Major Information: Biostatistics (MS) Master'sBusiness Administration / DBA
Doctoral / Online
he DBA is carefully constructed to provide students with a foundation in research, an in-depth exposure to the accounting literature, and a supportive environment through faculty guidance and mentorship. The online curriculum is augmented by optional on-campus residences and allows students to maintain momentum in their career while pursuing their doctoral degree.
View Major Information: Business Administration / DBA Doctoral (Online)Business Administration MBA
Master's / Online
Maintain momentum in your career while pursuing your MBA degree, online, as an executive.
View Major Information: Business Administration MBA Master's (Online)Business Cybersecurity Management
Master's / Online
The Business Cybersecurity Management program is a 12-month, flexible, online hybrid program.
View Major Information: Business Cybersecurity Management Master's (Online)Business Data Analytics
Master's / Online
WVU's Business Data Analytics program is a 12-month online program. Our online flexibility encourages students to simultaneously learn valuable business analysis skills, apply concepts in a real-world setting and experience improved results in an accelerated learning cycle.
View Major Information: Business Data Analytics Master's (Online)Cancer Cell Biology
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
This program provides comprehensive in-depth training in modern areas of cancer biology, with a strong emphasis on cellular and molecular aspects of cancer origin, progression and treatment and a focus on cancer types and issues relevant to international, national and West Virginia populations.
View Major Information: Cancer Cell Biology DoctoralCellular and Integrative Physiology
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
Our program provides a multidisciplinary approach to modern life sciences, drawing on faculty expertise from several departments and centers in the Schools of Medicine and Pharmacy.
View Major Information: Cellular and Integrative Physiology DoctoralChemical Engineering
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The master's in Chemical Engineering program is built on advanced chemical engineering fundamentals. Students will conduct applicable research in areas such as biomedical, bioengineering, catalysis, coal conversion, energy, fuels, materials, polymer processing, systems control and dynamic simulation.
View Major Information: Chemical Engineering Master's View Plan of Study: Chemical Engineering Master'sChemical Engineering
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
At WVU, we provide a wide range of research and educational opportunities for graduate study. Our smaller student population allows us to offer highly personalized education and allows advisers to spend more time with students. A significant portion of our research is funded by industry.
View Major Information: Chemical Engineering Doctoral View Plan of Study: Chemical Engineering DoctoralChemistry
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The Chemistry Department includes research in the areas of analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. Research is a key focus of the 22 faculty members who comprise the department.
View Major Information: Chemistry DoctoralCivil Engineering
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Opportunities abound within the master's tracks for a research experience that provides a chance for a student to tackle an engineering problem individually.
View Major Information: Civil Engineering Master's View Plan of Study: Civil Engineering Master'sCivil Engineering
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
Opportunities abound within the doctoral track for a research experience that provides a chance for a student to tackle an engineering problem individually.
View Major Information: Civil Engineering DoctoralClinical and Translational Science
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The MS degree expands upon Certificate coursework in biostatistics and epidemiology to provide mentored, research training with required and elective courses, the latter to complement research needs and interests.
View Major Information: Clinical and Translational Science Master's View Plan of Study: Clinical and Translational Science Master'sClinical and Translational Science
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The goal of the PhD program is to develop biomedical researchers who can integrate findings, information and observations across basic, population and clinical sciences, to accelerate and transform how we improve the health of individuals and populations.
View Major Information: Clinical and Translational Science DoctoralClinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
Master's / Online
The Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling prepares students to help people overcome, physical disabilities, substance abuse disorders and mental illnesses enabling them to become more productive members of society.
View Major Information: Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Master's (Online) View Plan of Study: Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Master's (Online)Coaching and Teaching Studies
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The PhD in Coaching and Teaching Studies is a research doctorate, the purpose of which is to prepare program graduates for careers as researchers in university, government, not-for-profit and industry settings
View Major Information: Coaching and Teaching Studies Doctoral View Plan of Study: Coaching and Teaching Studies DoctoralCoaching and Teaching Studies
Doctoral Professional Practice / Morgantown Campus
The EdD in Coaching and Teaching Studies is a professional doctorate, the purpose of which is to prepare program graduates for careers as organizational leaders across a range of school, university and community-based settings.
View Major Information: Coaching and Teaching Studies Doctoral Professional Practice View Plan of Study: Coaching and Teaching Studies Doctoral Professional PracticeCollaborative Piano
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Master of Music in Collaborative Piano provides students wishing to specialize in piano accompaniment an opportunity to study and achieve an advanced degree in this highly demanding and lucrative professional field.
View Major Information: Collaborative Piano Master's View Plan of Study: Collaborative Piano Master'sCollaborative Piano
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The primary objective of the Doctor of Musical Arts degree is the recognition of the highest achievement in music performance and teaching, preparing artist-pedagogues for careers in higher education and in the professional world.
View Major Information: Collaborative Piano Doctoral View Plan of Study: Collaborative Piano DoctoralCommunication Studies
Master's / Online
Communication Studies
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The PhD program in Communication Studies is intended to qualify the student to teach and conduct research in instructional communication, interpersonal communication or organizational communication at the university level.
View Major Information: Communication Studies DoctoralCommunication Studies (Theory and Research)
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The MA program in Communication Studies is intended to qualify the student to assume a variety of professional roles in educational, industrial and government institutions; teach the subject matter at the college level; or undertake advanced training toward a doctorate in communication studies.
View Major Information: Communication Studies (Theory and Research) Master'sComposition
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The degree of Master of Music may be taken in performance, music education, composition, music theory or music history. At WVU we have created a unique environment where our students can work with a faculty consisting of internationally known performers, pedagogues and scholars.
View Major Information: Composition Master's View Plan of Study: Composition Master'sComposition
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The primary objective of the Doctor of Musical Arts degree is the recognition of the highest achievement in music performance and teaching, preparing artist-pedagogues for careers in higher education and in the professional world.
View Major Information: Composition Doctoral View Plan of Study: Composition DoctoralComputer Engineering
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering offers Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Computer Science and Information Science, Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering.
View Major Information: Computer Engineering Doctoral View Plan of Study: Computer Engineering DoctoralComputer Science
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering offers graduate programs aimed at preparing students for both professional and research careers. The department offers MS degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Software Engineering that prepare students for careers in design and technical leadership.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Cybersecurity
Computer Science
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering offers Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Computer Science and Information Science, Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering.
View Major Information: Computer Science Doctoral View Plan of Study: Computer Science DoctoralConducting
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The WVU School of Music has a unique environment where our students can work with a faculty consisting of internationally known performers, pedagogues and scholars.
View Major Information: Conducting Master's View Plan of Study: Conducting Master'sConducting
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The primary objective of the Doctor of Musical Arts degree is the recognition of the highest achievement in music performance and teaching, preparing artist-pedagogues for careers in higher education and in the professional world.
View Major Information: Conducting Doctoral View Plan of Study: Conducting DoctoralCostume Design and Technology
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Study in the area of costume design takes the student through an introduction to the elements of design, drawing and costume history. The course of study then moves toward an intensive application of designing the character in the world of the play through course work, practical design and construction.
View Major Information: Costume Design and Technology Master'sCounseling
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Master of Arts in Counseling program focuses on the preparation of competent and ethical entry-level clinical mental health and school counselors to work in a variety of settings within the state, region and country.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- School Counseling
Counseling Psychology
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
Counseling psychology as a psychological specialty facilitates personal and interpersonal functioning across the lifespan with a focus on emotional, social, vocational, educational, health-related, developmental and organizational concerns.
View Major Information: Counseling Psychology DoctoralCreative Writing
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Master of Fine Arts is the terminal degree in creative writing. MFA students at WVU study within a three-year academic/studio program that combines an apprenticeship to the craft with more traditionally academic elements.
View Major Information: Creative Writing Master'sData Marketing Communications
Master's / Online
The Master of Science in Data Marketing Communications (DMC) program blends the art and science of marketing communications.
View Major Information: Data Marketing Communications Master's (Online) View Plan of Study: Data Marketing Communications Master's (Online)Dentistry
Doctoral Professional Practice / Morgantown Campus
The WVU School of Dentistry has an excellent reputation as the state's only dental school. Over 80% of West Virginia dentists are graduates of our program. Many of the faculty and graduates are recognized leaders in dental education and organized dentistry.
View Major Information: Dentistry Doctoral Professional PracticeDigital Marketing Communications
Master's / Online
WVU's completely online master's degree in Digital Marketing Communications gives you the strategy and the skills — in just one year.
View Major Information: Digital Marketing Communications Master's (Online)Economics
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The MA and PhD degrees in Economics enable students to broaden and refine their knowledge of the concepts and methods of economic analysis. These programs are designed to prepare students for careers in higher education, government, and business. Student programs are planned with the assistance of a faculty advisor and approval of the director of graduate programs.
View Major Information: Economics Master'sEconomics
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The College offers the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree with specializations in health economics, monetary economics, regional and urban economics and resource economics.
View Major Information: Economics DoctoralEducational Theory and Practice
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The program serves as a source of preparation for students toward careers as higher education faculty, education researchers, policy analysts and work with other educational organizations (e.g., non-profits).
View Major Information: Educational Theory and Practice Doctoral View Plan of Study: Educational Theory and Practice DoctoralElectrical Engineering
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering offers graduate programs aimed at preparing students for both professional and research careers. The department offers MS degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Software Engineering that prepare students for careers in design and technical leadership.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Cybersecurity
Electrical Engineering
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering offers Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Computer Science and Information Science, Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering.
View Major Information: Electrical Engineering Doctoral View Plan of Study: Electrical Engineering DoctoralEndodontics
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The program requires a minimum of 30 months of full-time residency in the School of Dentistry and is designed to qualify dentists for careers in endodontic clinical practice, teaching and research.
View Major Information: Endodontics Master'sEnergy Environments
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Energy Environments graduate program (M.S.) is designed to prepare students with the advanced coursework, practical work and research experience needed to succeed in professions that are rapidly developing at the intersections of energy and environment.
View Major Information: Energy Environments Master'sEnergy Law and Sustainable Development
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The goal of the JD/LLM in Energy and Sustainable Development Law is to give our law students added expertise in a dynamic and vital legal field. The JD/LLM is a fast-track program that can be completed in 3-1/2 years instead of the traditional four years (which also means saving a semester's tuition).
View Major Information: Energy Law and Sustainable Development Master'sEngineering
Master's / Morgantown Campus
With more than 170 faculty members in 16 different engineering/computer science disciplines from which to choose, our 700 graduate-level students are gaining cross-disciplinary research experience working with peers from a wide range of disciplines across the University, around the world and in both the public and private sectors.
View Major Information: Engineering Master's View Plan of Study: Engineering Master'sEngineering Management
Master's / Online
The Master of Science in Engineering Management, offered by the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, prepares students to manage large engineering operations and brings together topics from across several fields to help them develop the leadership skills necessary to address contemporary professional challenges and solve complex operational problems.
View Major Information: Engineering Management Master's (Online)English
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The master’s program is designed for students who have shown an aptitude for sustained literary study and who now wish to pursue a more intensive and extensive training.
View Major Information: English Master'sEnglish
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The doctoral program in English develops fluency in the critical discourses of the profession and prepares graduates to teach English professionally on the post-secondary level, or to enter a wide range of alternate academic careers.
View Major Information: English DoctoralEntomology
Master's / Morgantown Campus
M.S. in Entomology provides students the opportunity to take courses and conduct original, master’s-level research. The educational experience obtained through courses and research is expected to provide students with the background and expertise to excel. Entomology is critical to maintaining agriculture and forest productivity, solving environmental problems, and promoting economic development in the state.
View Major Information: Entomology Master'sEnvironmental, Soil and Water Sciences
Master's / Morgantown Campus
M.S. in Environmental, Soil, & Water Sciences provides students the opportunity to take courses and conduct original, master’s-level research in their areas of specialization. The educational experience obtained through courses and research is expected to provide students with the background and expertise to enter doctoral programs or professional careers as agronomists, entomologists, microbiologists, horticulturists, and plant pathologists or soil scientists. These disciplines are critical to maintaining agriculture and forest productivity, solving environmental problems, and promoting economic development in the state.
View Major Information: Environmental, Soil and Water Sciences Master'sEnvironmental, Soil and Water Sciences
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Division of Plant and Soil Sciences has programs at both the master’s and doctoral level to offer to prospective graduate students. Currently at the master’s level there are six graduate programs. If you are interested in a master’s degree you would enroll in the MS in Environmental, Soil and Water Sciences.
View Major Information: Environmental, Soil and Water Sciences Master'sEpidemiology
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The PhD in Epidemiology prepares students for careers in research, teaching and consulting. Students develop research and teaching skills in epidemiology through coursework and practice opportunities.
View Major Information: Epidemiology DoctoralExercise Physiology
Master's / Morgantown Campus
This two-year program has two tracks. Clinical track students take course work, obtain experience in various medical settings and work with populations with varied health problems. The thesis track is designed for students who want an intensive research training experience to prepare for further training in a PhD, MD or similar postgraduate program.
View Major Information: Exercise Physiology Master'sExercise Physiology
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
Our PhD program is intended to give exceptional students knowledge in basic medical and scientific areas to prepare them for careers as effective and knowledgeable researchers and teachers in the broad field of exercise physiology/kinesiology.
View Major Information: Exercise Physiology DoctoralFinance
Master's / Morgantown Campus
WVU is a CFA Institute Partner School through the MS Finance program. Graduates are prepared to sit for examination for the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, and graduates boast a high pass rate on all three testing levels.
View Major Information: Finance Master'sFinance
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The program is designed to be completed in four or five years, depending on the student's background, interests and dissertation progress. The program of study requires the satisfactory completion of coursework plus dissertation research.
View Major Information: Finance DoctoralForensic and Fraud Examination
Master's / Online
Hallmarks of our program include exposure to practicing professionals and experiential learning. Students have extensive exposure to world-class practicing experts, in addition to our superior full-time faculty.
View Major Information: Forensic and Fraud Examination Master's (Online)Forensic and Investigative Science
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Department of Forensic and Investigative Sciences offers graduate studies leading to a Master of Science degree. The Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC) accredited degree program is rigorous, quantitative and science-based.
View Major Information: Forensic and Investigative Science Master'sForensic Science
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The doctorate is a research degree that culminates in a dissertation in an area that is jointly determined between a student and their faculty advisor. Each student takes three core courses and two colloquia as the academic foundation for developing their area of research.
View Major Information: Forensic Science DoctoralForestry
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Students seeking admission for the degree of Master of Science in Forestry (M.S.F.) should have completed an undergraduate curriculum in forestry. A student whose undergraduate degree is in a field other than forestry will ordinarily be required to take supplemental undergraduate courses. Candidates for the degree may pursue an emphasis in forest resources management or wood science and technology. Within their selected area of emphasis, candidates may focus their studies on arboriculture, bio-energy, bio-fuels, forest biometry, forest business, forest ecology, forest economics, forest hydrology, forest management, forest operations, forest soils, silviculture, wood composites, wood marketing, wood science and technology, or urban forestry.
View Major Information: Forestry Master'sGame Design
Master's / Online
The MA in Game Design at WVU is a 30-credit program for emerging game designers seeking to further their credentials for career advancement. All courses are online except for the annual Game Design Residency (ART 502), an on-campus game design conference that takes place each summer. During this four-day session each student has an opportunity to hear from leading game designers, meet their WVU faculty, network with potential employers and share their game design project with peers.
View Major Information: Game Design Master's (Online)Genetics and Developmental Biology
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Master of Science in Genetics and Developmental Biology is an interdisciplinary program involving the faculty and facilities of a number of departments in the various colleges and schools of WVU. Students may choose an Area of Emphasis (AOE) in Biochemical and Molecular Genetics, Cytogenetics, Immunogenetics, Mutagenetics, Toxicology, Human Genetics, Plant Genetics, Population and Quantitative Genetics, Animal Breeding, Molecular Aspects of Development, Experimental Morphogenesis, Teratology, Regeneration, Oncology, Descriptive Embryology, and Life Cycles of Animal and Plants.
View Major Information: Genetics and Developmental Biology Master'sGenetics and Developmental Biology
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The PhD in Genetics and Developmental Biology is particularly well suited for students interested in emphasizing plant, animal, microbial (bacterial or fungal), or insect genetics or developmental biology. Students in the program learn research approaches such as genomics, analysis of gene expression, metabolic engineering, functional analyses of genes, evolutionary development, and conservation genetics Students may choose an Area of Emphasis (AOE) in Biochemical and Molecular Genetics, Cytogenetics, Immunogenetics, Mutagenetics, Toxicology, Human Genetics, Plant Genetics, Population and Quantitative Genetics, Animal Breeding, Molecular Aspects of Development, Experimental Morphogenesis, Teratology, Regeneration, Oncology, Descriptive Embryology, and Life Cycles of Animal and Plants.
View Major Information: Genetics and Developmental Biology DoctoralGeographic Information Systems (GIS) and Spatial Analysis
Master's / Online
With this MS, you will learn to analyze and apply GIS and spatial analysis data across multiple disciplines. There is a growing demand for professionals in this area and the program is ideal for working professionals, as well as graduate students who desire advanced training in areas such as predictive modeling, data exploration, programming, spatial hydrology, remote sensing, and geospatial modeling.
View Major Information: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Spatial Analysis Master's (Online)Geography
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Our Master of Arts in Geography provides students with cutting-edge training in the history and theory of geography, experience with advanced geographic research methodologies and specialized mentoring from faculty experts across the subdisciplinary fields of human geography, environmental geography and geographic information science.
View Major Information: Geography Master'sGeography
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The PhD is an advanced research degree, with coursework, comprehensive exams and a major research investigation. Students are expected to be well-grounded in the one or more of the Geography program's three areas of specialization.
View Major Information: Geography DoctoralGeology
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Geology is a dynamic field of natural science that aims to understand how the Earth works and provide solutions to pressing global challenges such as global climate change, evolving demands for energy and water, and environmental issues.
View Major Information: Geology Master'sGeology
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
WVU Geology offers both research Master’s and Doctoral degrees as well as a rigorous Master’s professional studies degree. Our graduate program comprises core geology faculty with expertise in the interdisciplinary subfields including:
View Major Information: Geology DoctoralHealth Administration
Master's / Online
A Master of Health Administration (MHA) is a professional degree focused on the organization, delivery and management of healthcare and public health systems and services
View Major Information: Health Administration Master's (Online)Health Administration
Master's / Online
Health Administration
Master's / Morgantown Campus
A Master of Health Administration (MHA) is a professional degree focused on the organization, delivery and management of healthcare and public health systems and services. It is the premier program for those seeking to lead the health systems of the future.
View Major Information: Health Administration Master'sHealth Sciences
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The MS program in the Health Sciences emphasizes enhancing knowledge in the biomedical and public health disciplines to increase the student’s competitiveness for admission to professional or graduate programs and/or to augment the student’s career potential.
View Major Information: Health Sciences Master'sHealth Services and Outcomes Research
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The Health Services and Outcomes Research (HSOR) program emphasizes population-based, health services delivery and outcomes and policy research. Health services research examines how people get access to healthcare, how much care costs and what happens to patients as a result of this care. Outcomes research evaluates the effectiveness of health care interventions through changes in outcomes such as improvements in patient functional status, satisfaction with care, morbidity, and mortality. Data collected from outcomes research provide patients, health care providers, and payers of health services information about what does and does not work in real life settings.
View Major Information: Health Services and Outcomes Research DoctoralHigher Education
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
Higher Education
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The PhD program in Higher Education prepares future scholars, faculty and policy analysts who will critically analyze higher education issues and chart the future of colleges and universities.
View Major Information: Higher Education Doctoral View Plan of Study: Higher Education DoctoralHigher Education Administration
Master's / Online
The Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration is designed to prepare students for administrative and faculty positions, policy roles and research areas within colleges and universities and external educational agencies.
View Major Information: Higher Education Administration Master's (Online) View Plan of Study: Higher Education Administration Master's (Online)Higher Education Administration
Doctoral Professional Practice / Morgantown Campus
The Doctor of Education (EdD) program in Higher Education Administration prepares graduates for positions in higher education administration, faculty and research, and policy.
Visit College Website: College of Applied Human Sciences View Plan of Study: Higher Education Administration Doctoral Professional PracticeHistory
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The graduate history program has a long and distinguished record, dating back nearly a century. Early on, the Department of History established a reputation for diplomatic history, and later, West Virginian and Appalachian history. Today, the West Virginia and Regional History Collection is one of the strongest of its kind, housing primary source materials for political, economic, social, cultural and technological history of the state and region.
View Major Information: History Master'sHistory
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The graduate History program at WVU includes about 80-90 students and 23 faculty. Most students concentrate in U.S. history or Appalachian history, but students may choose to work in other areas supported by the faculty, especially European, African and Latin American history.
View Major Information: History DoctoralHorticulture
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Horticulture is the science of the production, processing and marketing of fruit, vegetable, greenhouse and landscape crops. Students in the Horticulture program study the physiology, culture, harvest, quality control, sales and utilization of horticultural crops.
View Major Information: Horticulture Master'sHuman and Community Development
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The objective of this program is to provide doctoral students the opportunity to study and conduct research with faculty in areas of excellence in the Division of Resource Management, in particular, and in other divisions in the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design, in general.
View Major Information: Human and Community Development DoctoralHuman Resource Leadership
Master's / Online
The Master of Science in Human Resource Leadership offered by the John Chambers College of Business and Economics and focuses on giving students advanced professional knowledge, data-driven decision-making skills, and leadership capabilities.
View Major Information: Human Resource Leadership Master's (Online)Human Resource Management
Master's / Morgantown Campus
West Virginia University is home to one of the earliest human resources programs established in the United States and is among a very limited number of human resources/industrial relations full-time day programs in the country.
View Major Information: Human Resource Management Master'sImmunology and Microbial Pathogenesis
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The PhD in Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis will prepare students from diverse backgrounds to serve as professionals that are knowledgeable about the immune system of humans and other mammals, how the immune system functions and the consequences of its malfunction on the health of the host.
View Major Information: Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis DoctoralIndustrial Engineering
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Students in the MSIE program will learn to master modern and classical methodologies in their area of concentration, oral and written communication skills to bridge the gap between society and businesses and professional ethics as applied to their field. In this program, students will conduct research in their field of choice, work on projects in teams and individually and design and implement new integrated systems.
View Major Information: Industrial Engineering Master's View Plan of Study: Industrial Engineering Master'sIndustrial Engineering
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
Each PhD student will develop a program with a major in industrial engineering, or occupational safety and health, designed to meet his/her needs and objectives in consultation with an adviser and the advisory and examining committee.
View Major Information: Industrial Engineering Doctoral View Plan of Study: Industrial Engineering DoctoralIndustrial Hygiene
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Industrial Hygiene program is designed for students with undergraduate training in the areas of engineering, chemistry, biology, medical sciences, animal sciences or the physical sciences who have an interest in occupational and environmental health and safety.
View Major Information: Industrial Hygiene Master's View Plan of Study: Industrial Hygiene Master'sIntegrated Marketing Communications
Master's / Online
The Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) master’s program is offered exclusively online, and no classroom attendance is required. This enables students to earn their degrees in this fast-growing field from anywhere in the world.
View Major Information: Integrated Marketing Communications Master's (Online) View Plan of Study: Integrated Marketing Communications Master's (Online)Intermedia and Photography
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Art and Design graduate students work closely in a personal studio environment, while benefiting from a highly accessible faculty. A vibrant visiting artist and lecture series provides additional influence and dialogue. Research support and graduate colloquia facilitate cultural and scholarly exploration at national and international venues.
View Major Information: Intermedia and Photography Master's View Plan of Study: Intermedia and Photography Master'sJazz Pedagogy
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The program is designed to prepare students for independent jazz teaching, public school teaching, college or university studio or group teaching, ensemble coaching and the teaching of jazz improvisation and pedagogy at the college of university level.
View Major Information: Jazz Pedagogy Master's View Plan of Study: Jazz Pedagogy Master'sJournalism
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Reed College of Media’s Master of Science in Journalism program provides students with an advanced understanding of media disciplines, preparing them for careers in the industry or academia.
View Major Information: Journalism Master's View Plan of Study: Journalism Master'sLandscape Architecture
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Landscape architecture is the design and planning profession that applies both art and science to achieve the best use of land. Landscape architects design the setting for a variety of land uses ranging from residential to industrial development while providing stewardship for the natural environment.
View Major Information: Landscape Architecture Master'sLaw
Doctoral Professional Practice / Morgantown Campus
As a leading law school, WVU Law teaches with a clear purpose — to challenge your assumptions, present well-reasoned positions, and guide you to your best potential.
View Major Information: Law Doctoral Professional Practice View Plan of Study: Law Doctoral Professional PracticeLegal Studies
Master's / Online
The Master of Legal Studies program (part of the Division of Public Administration) is designed to build greater public understanding of law and the legal system, to provide graduates with the ability to apply knowledge and skill gained to performing their jobs more effectively and/or pursue further career opportunities and to provide private and public sector organizations the benefit of enhanced expertise of their employees.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Healthcare
- Homeland Security
- Justice System
Lighting Design and Technology
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The MFA Lighting program emphasizes a hands-on learning environment. Students get an immersive lighting experience from production electricians, to designers, to moving light technicians and lighting console programmers.
View Major Information: Lighting Design and Technology Master'sLinguistics
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The M.A. program in Linguistics includes 30 hours of core and elective courses and is designed to provide students with a well-rounded perspective on the field. Students also have the opportunity to engage in research projects that reflect their interests within a given subject and that serve to complement and augment the information imparted through in-class activities. The program may be completed either by taking comprehensive exams, or by writing and defending a Master's thesis. The program is intended both for students seeking preparation for doctoral studies in linguistics or a related field, as well as for those seeking a terminal professional degree with a goal of pursuing careers in language related fields.
View Major Information: Linguistics Master'sLiteracy Education
Master's / Online
The Master of Arts in Literacy Education is a professional graduate program that leads to pre-K through adult reading specialist certification.
View Major Information: Literacy Education Master's (Online) View Plan of Study: Literacy Education Master's (Online)Management
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The Management PhD program is a small, high quality, full-time, residential program designed to prepare qualified individuals for careers in scholarly research and teaching at the university level.
View Major Information: Management DoctoralMarketing
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
This is a full-time, residential program that seeks to prepare students to contribute to the marketing discipline though the discovery, development and dissemination of knowledge.
View Major Information: Marketing DoctoralMaster of Business Administration / MBA
Master's / Morgantown Campus
West Virginia University’s 12-month, full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) program delivers results for students by offering exciting experiential-learning projects, consultative engagements, and opportunities to develop enhanced business acumen - yielding the essential professional skills that are needed for top job placement. MBA students represent a diverse selection of academic backgrounds, including the liberal arts, the sciences, engineering, and business.
View Major Information: Master of Business Administration / MBA Master'sMaterials Science and Engineering
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Materials Science and Engineering is designed for students with undergraduate degrees in engineering or a closely related STEM discipline.
View Major Information: Materials Science and Engineering Master's View Plan of Study: Materials Science and Engineering Master'sMaterials Science and Engineering
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
Materials science and engineering is designed for students with undergraduate degrees in engineering or a closely related STEM discipline.
View Major Information: Materials Science and Engineering Doctoral View Plan of Study: Materials Science and Engineering DoctoralMathematics
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The master's degree program offers specializations in pure and applied mathematics, each with different requirements. The master's degree programs are designed either for students who intend to go on to pursue a PhD in Mathematics, or for those planning to seek employment in education, government or industry.
View Major Information: Mathematics Master's View Plan of Study: Mathematics Master'sMathematics
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The Department of Mathematics offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees. The Ph.D. program provides for a common core of fundamental mathematics followed by specialized studies culminating in an original research dissertation directed by a faculty advisor. Depending on the student's program and interests, there are diverse career opportunities available in education, government, and industry.
View Major Information: Mathematics Doctoral View Plan of Study: Mathematics DoctoralMechanical Engineering
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The MS in Mechanical Engineering program builds the knowledge and skills of by combining both research and academic coursework.
View Major Information: Mechanical Engineering Master's View Plan of Study: Mechanical Engineering Master'sMechanical Engineering
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The PhD program is designed to give students competence at the highest level in mechanical engineering. A PhD is a research-based degree and students are required to research, complete and successfully defend a dissertation in a subject of his/her choosing.
View Major Information: Mechanical Engineering Doctoral View Plan of Study: Mechanical Engineering DoctoralMedia Solutions and Innovation
Master's / Online
The Media Solutions and Innovation graduate program prepares students to become media strategists and futurists who can function as change agents and adaptive leaders within the industry.
View Major Information: Media Solutions and Innovation Master's (Online)Medical Laboratory Science
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Master of Science (MS) in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) provides the opportunity for college graduates with bachelor's degrees unrelated to the field to enter the profession, and offers strong preparation for immediate employment or further postgraduate study. As part of the curriculum, students receive extensive practical experience working in laboratories of affiliated clinical sites, including WVU Medicine locations.
View Major Information: Medical Laboratory Science Master'sMedicine
Doctoral Professional Practice / Morgantown Campus
The School of Medicine grants the degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) to students who have completed the prescribed curriculum and who have been recommended for the degree by faculty of the school.
View Major Information: Medicine Doctoral Professional PracticeMining Engineering
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The program is built on advanced mining engineering fundamentals. Students will perform research leading to an original thesis in areas such as surface mining, rock mechanics and ground control, mineral processing, mine subsidence engineering and mine ventilation.
View Major Information: Mining Engineering Master's View Plan of Study: Mining Engineering Master'sMining Engineering
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The principal objective of the program is the education and training of graduates so that they are capable of attaining the highest levels in the mining engineering profession.
View Major Information: Mining Engineering Doctoral View Plan of Study: Mining Engineering DoctoralMS in Nursing and MBA
Master's / Online
The School of Nursing and the John Chambers College of Business and Economics offer a dual master's degree to give graduates the skills and knowledge to serve as nurse leaders.
View Major Information: MS in Nursing and MBA Master's (Online)Multicategorical Special Education
Master's / Online
This program prepares special education teachers and other professionals to provide high-quality educational programs and services in elementary and/or secondary schools. Graduates of the program will demonstrate knowledge and application of current evidence-practices as exemplified by reputable research and professional standards to deliver individualized instruction to develop academic and social skills.
View Major Information: Multicategorical Special Education Master's (Online) View Plan of Study: Multicategorical Special Education Master's (Online)Music Business and Industry
Master's / Online
The Master of Arts program in Music Industry provides students with the up-to-date, relevant knowledge and skills needed to productively operate, lead and successfully manage the dynamic changes in the music industry.
View Major Information: Music Business and Industry Master's (Online) View Plan of Study: Music Business and Industry Master's (Online)Music Education
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The MM in Music Education is designed to cultivate continued development of professional competence beyond the baccalaureate degree. High levels of musicianship and pedagogical expertise are integrated into a comprehensive program of study.
View Major Information: Music Education Master's View Plan of Study: Music Education Master'sMusic Theory
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The MA in Music Theory is intended for performers and music educators who desire advanced training in the analysis of Western art music and preparation for teaching basic musicianship in either a high school or college setting.
View Major Information: Music Theory Master's View Plan of Study: Music Theory Master'sMusicology
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Students completing the master’s program in Musicology develop a broad understanding of the primary methods used in musicological and ethnomusicological research.
View Major Information: Musicology Master's View Plan of Study: Musicology Master'sNatural Resource Economics
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The objective of this major is to prepare students to apply economic models and analysis to environmental and natural resource policy problems.
View Major Information: Natural Resource Economics DoctoralNatural Resources Science
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The Ph.D. in Natural Resources Science is an interdisciplinary program that allows doctoral students the opportunity to specialize in a range of competencies. As a graduate student in the School of Natural Resources, you’ll advance your research knowledge and prepare to become a leader in your chosen field. With the guidance and support of faculty mentors, you’ll develop an advanced understanding of and appreciation for the principles of economics, stewardship and sustainability of our natural resources.
View Major Information: Natural Resources Science DoctoralNeuroscience
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Department of Neuroscience graduate program offers interdisciplinary biomedical research training leading to Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degrees. Reflecting the nature of contemporary neuroscience, our interdisciplinary graduate program contains faculty from basic and clinical departments. Program mentors are drawn from the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and the adjacent National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health/Centers for Disease Control providing training opportunities in basic, clinical and translational science. This environment affords our faculty and students prime access to the state-of-the-art resources needed to conduct world-class neuroscience research.
View Major Information: Neuroscience Master'sNeuroscience
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The Neuroscience Graduate Program offers interdisciplinary biomedical research training leading to the PhD or MD/PhD degrees. Reflecting the nature of contemporary neuroscience, our interdisciplinary graduate program comprises faculty from basic and clinical departments. Program mentors are drawn from the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and the adjacent National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health/Centers for Disease Control providing training opportunities in basic, applied, translational and clinical neuroscience. This environment affords our faculty and students prime access to the state-of-the-art resources needed to conduct world-class neuroscience research.
View Major Information: Neuroscience DoctoralNurse Anesthesia
Doctoral Professional Practice / Morgantown Campus
The DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program prepares registered nurses to become Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) through a rigorous, challenging curriculum based on the Standards of Accreditation from the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) and the DNP Essentials of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). Only offered as a full-time program, students are required to take 88 credits over 3 years or 9 continuous semesters.
View Major Information: Nurse Anesthesia Doctoral Professional PracticeNursing
Master's / Online
Baccalaureate prepared nurses can obtain a master's degree in nursing through our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program which is offered primarily online. The MSN program can be completed in 46 credit hours. Upon completion of the MSN requirements, students will have the ability to sit for advanced practice certification. Specialty tracks prepare students to certify as pediatric and family nurse practitioners.
View Major Information: Nursing Master's (Online)Nursing
Doctoral / Online
The purpose of the PhD program is to prepare nurse scholars/scientists for roles in research, teaching and service.
View Major Information: Nursing Doctoral (Online)Nursing
Doctoral Professional Practice / Online
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program prepares advanced practice nurses to practice at the highest level of professional nursing and to advance the application of nursing knowledge for the purpose of improving healthcare for diverse populations.
View Major Information: Nursing Doctoral Professional Practice (Online)Nutritional and Food Science
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The MS in Animal and Nutritional sciences allows maximum flexibility in courses and research problems. Students may major in either animal physiology and biochemistry or nutrition and food sciences.
View Major Information: Nutritional and Food Science Master'sOccupational and Environmental Health Sciences
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
This is a degree for scientist-practitioners in the area of prevention of premature mortality, morbidity and disability resulting from occupational and environmental exposures, communicable and chronic disease and injury.
View Major Information: Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences DoctoralOccupational Safety and Health
Doctoral / Online
The online Occupational Safety and Health Ph.D. program is designed for students/professionals who aspire to advance their knowledge, research potential, and overall expertise to be able to tackle research and development opportunities in academia, consulting, or high-level industry positions.
View Major Information: Occupational Safety and Health Doctoral (Online)Occupational Therapy
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Occupational therapy (OT) professionals provide services to people of all ages with physical, mental, developmental or emotional disabilities. Assessment and treatment focus on developing an individual’s capacity to function independently in self-care, leisure or work activities at home and in the community.
View Major Information: Occupational Therapy Master'sOccupational Therapy
Doctoral Professional Practice / Morgantown Campus
Orthodontics
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Department of Orthodontics offers a 34-month (three academic years and two summers) advanced education Master of Science program.
View Major Information: Orthodontics Master'sPathologists' Assistant
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Pathologists’ Assistant program is an intensive 24-month curriculum, culminating in a master’s degree in Health Science.
View Major Information: Pathologists' Assistant Master'sPerformance
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Performance curricula are especially designed for students wishing to prepare themselves as performers or as teachers of a particular instrument or voice.
View Major Information: Performance Master's View Plan of Study: Performance Master'sPerformance
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The primary objective of the Doctor of Musical Arts degree is the recognition of the highest achievement in music performance and teaching, preparing artist-pedagogues for careers in higher education and in the professional world.
View Major Information: Performance Doctoral View Plan of Study: Performance DoctoralPeriodontics
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The program requires a minimum of 34 months (three academic years and two summers) of full-time residency in the School of Dentistry. It is designed to qualify dentists for careers in periodontic clinical practice, teaching and research.
View Major Information: Periodontics Master'sPetroleum and Natural Gas Engineering
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The objective of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering (PNGE) graduate programs is to educate and train men and women who will be capable of performing at the highest levels of the petroleum and natural gas engineering profession.
View Major Information: Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering Master's View Plan of Study: Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering Master'sPetroleum and Natural Gas Engineering
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The objective of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering (PNGE) graduate programs is to educate and train men and women who will be capable of performing at the highest levels of the petroleum and natural gas engineering profession.
View Major Information: Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering Doctoral View Plan of Study: Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering DoctoralPharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
This interdisciplinary program prepares students for a future in a variety of employment settings, ranging from academic research and industry to federal positions.
View Major Information: Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences DoctoralPharmacy
Doctoral Professional Practice / Morgantown Campus
West Virginia University School of Pharmacy graduates are recognized statewide and nationally as leaders in their profession. Pharmacy has been offered as a major at WVU for over 100 years. Our mission is to educate students and practitioners to function at the highest level of contemporary pharmacy practice, to conduct research that advances scientific knowledge, and to deliver quality professional services. The WVU School of Pharmacy curriculum leads to a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.
View Major Information: Pharmacy Doctoral Professional PracticePhysical Education Teacher Education
Master's / Online
The Master of Science in Physical Education Teacher Education is designed for teaching professionals to enhance their ability to design and implement curriculum and physical activity programs for school-aged children.
View Major Information: Physical Education Teacher Education Master's (Online) View Plan of Study: Physical Education Teacher Education Master's (Online)Physical Therapy
Doctoral Professional Practice / Morgantown Campus
Physical therapy is a hands-on health care profession that promotes optimal health and function through the application of scientific principles to prevent, identify, assess, correct or alleviate acute or prolonged movement dysfunction.
View Major Information: Physical Therapy Doctoral Professional PracticePhysician Assistant
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Physics
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers a solid foundation in the fundamentals as well as a diverse range of specializations for MS and PhD research.
View Major Information: Physics Master'sPhysics
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers a solid foundation in the fundamentals as well as a diverse range of specializations for MS and PhD research.
View Major Information: Physics DoctoralPiano Pedagogy
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Piano Pedagogy is designed to provide advanced training to help prepare students to teach piano successfully in an independent studio, community music program or college. The program offers a variety of courses and comprehensive experience in individual and group piano instruction.
View Major Information: Piano Pedagogy Master's View Plan of Study: Piano Pedagogy Master'sPlant and Soil Sciences
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The educational experience obtained through courses and research is expected to provide students with the background and expertise to enter professional careers as agronomists, entomologists, microbiologists, horticulturists, and plant pathologists or soil scientists. These disciplines are critical to maintaining agriculture and forest productivity, solving environmental problems, and promoting economic development in the state.
View Major Information: Plant and Soil Sciences DoctoralPlant and Soil Sciences
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
At the doctoral level graduate students in the Division of Plant and Soil Sciences pursue a PhD in Agricultural Sciences with an emphasis in Soil Science. Students entering this program may select research and classes to emphasize areas of interest appropriate to the Division of Plant and Soil Sciences. Areas include environmental microbiology, crops agronomy entomology, horticulture, organic agriculture, plant pathology or soil science.
View Major Information: Plant and Soil Sciences DoctoralPlant Pathology
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Plant Pathology graduate program is ideal for students who desire a career in plant health, food security or the environment. Graduates will be prepared to be leaders and productive team members in plant pathology and related disciplines.
View Major Information: Plant Pathology Master'sPolitical Science
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Political science is built on the core aspects of the great liberal arts tradition. Our strengths are logic, appropriate data, analysis and communication.
View Major Information: Political Science Master'sPolitical Science
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
Political Science is built on the core aspects of the great liberal arts tradition. Our strengths are logic, appropriate data, analysis and communication.
View Major Information: Political Science DoctoralProfessional Writing and Editing
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The MA in Professional Writing and Editing is a 30-hour degree that combines theories of writing with practice in real-world writing situations.
View Major Information: Professional Writing and Editing Master'sProsthodontics
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The program requires a minimum of 34 months (three academic years and two summers) of full-time residency in the School of Dentistry. It is designed to qualify dentists for careers in prosthodontic clinical practice, teaching and research.
View Major Information: Prosthodontics Master'sPsychology: Behavior Analysis
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The Psychology Department offers doctoral training in clinical child psychology, clinical psychology, behavior analysis, behavioral neuroscience and lifespan developmental psychology.
View Major Information: Psychology: Behavior Analysis DoctoralPsychology: Behavioral Neuroscience
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The behavioral neuroscience area of emphasis is the newest and fastest growing area in the Department of Psychology. Students in behavioral neuroscience work closely with highly experienced faculty to study the biological bases of behavior. Training in behavioral neuroscience prepares students for a career in research in academics, academic medicine, government and/or industry. We expect our graduates to succeed in research, with an emphasis on publishing and obtaining extramural funding to support their work. We also foster strong mentorship skills, so that our students are prepared to teach their skills and way of thinking to their own students upon completion of our program. Our graduates make significant contributions to solving important problems in their field.
View Major Information: Psychology: Behavioral Neuroscience DoctoralPsychology: Clinical
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The Clinical and Clinical Child Psychology areas of emphasis jointly comprise West Virginia University’s accredited doctoral training program in Health Service (Clinical) Psychology. It has been accredited continuously by the American Psychological Association since 1966. In 2020, the program was re-accredited for ten years, with the next site visit scheduled to occur in 2030.
View Major Information: Psychology: Clinical DoctoralPsychology: Life-Span Development
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The Ph.D. in developmental psychology combines breadth of training in perspectives on normal development across the life span with depth and rigor of training in an area of specialization selected by the student. The program produces disciplined researchers who are also skilled classroom instructors. Students are funded via teaching and research assistantships.
View Major Information: Psychology: Life-Span Development DoctoralPublic Administration
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree prepares individuals for a career in public service. Alumni work in government and nonprofit agencies to develop and implement public policies and programs.
View Major Information: Public Administration Master'sPublic Health
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Public health is the science and art of promoting health, preventing disease and injury, and prolonging life through organized efforts of society.
View Major Information: Public Health Master'sPublic History
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The public history program trains historians who work in the public sector by grounding them in traditional research methodology learned in seminars and through public history courses designed to give students practical experience conducting client-based research. The work of public historians often requires a distinct set of research skills that moves beyond traditional archival research and historiographical argumentation. All students in public history learn to incorporate visual and material culture into historical narratives, use place as the center of historical analysis, and develop written and digital narratives that convey historical complexity that can engage public audiences.
View Major Information: Public History Master'sResource Economics and Management
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Agricultural and Resource Economics is an applied economics program that deals with the analysis and understanding of natural resources, environmental, agricultural, rural development and international agricultural and resource issues.
View Major Information: Resource Economics and Management Master'sResource Economics Management
Master's / Online
Agricultural and Resource Economics is an applied economics program that deals with the analysis and understanding of natural resources, environmental, agricultural, rural development and international agricultural and resource issues.
View Major Information: Resource Economics Management Master's (Online)Resource Management
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
This doctoral program offers four areas of emphasis: Natural Resource Economics (NRE), Resource Management (RM), Agricultural and Extension Education (AEE) and Human and Community Development (HCD).
View Major Information: Resource Management DoctoralSafety Management (Online)
Master's / Online
The Master of Science in Safety Management program offered by the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources prepares you to help companies follow state and federal regulations, while designing programs to prevent disease, injury, or damage to the environment.
View Major Information: Safety Management (Online) Master's (Online)Scenic Design and Technology
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The intention of the program is to provide talented students with an exciting opportunity for personal and professional growth in an environment that approaches theatre as both an art form and a learning experience.
View Major Information: Scenic Design and Technology Master'sSocial and Behavioral Sciences
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The mission for the PhD in social and behavioral sciences is to provide state-of-the-art doctoral education in the theory and application of social and behavioral science to a select group of highly qualified and committed students desiring to transform public health.
View Major Information: Social and Behavioral Sciences DoctoralSocial Work
Master's / Online
Social work is a valuable profession with broad opportunities to serve local, national and international populations. The MSW program at WVU educates graduate students in advanced integrated practice with individuals, families, groups, and communities so that they can effectively address social and human problems across a wide range of practice areas.
View Major Information: Social Work Master's (Online)Social Work
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Social work is a valuable profession with broad opportunities to serve local, national and international populations. The MSW program at WVU educates graduate students in advanced integrated practice with individuals, families, groups, and communities so that they can effectively address social and human problems across a wide range of practice areas.
View Major Information: Social Work Master'sSocial Work
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The WVU PhD program in Social Work will prepare students with the skills needed to excel in research, teaching, and leadership. The theme of the program, community-focused research, reflects the mission of WVU as a R1 land-grant institution to advance education, healthcare, and prosperity for all by intentionally promoting research that has significant impact on people’s lives. The PhD program is a full-time program with a hybrid course plan that allows flexibility to complete latter portions of the program remotely. It is designed to purposefully prepare students for dissertation research.
View Major Information: Social Work DoctoralSociology
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
This is the first doctoral sociology program in the state of West Virginia. It emphasizes foundational course work in sociology, including theory, methods and statistics, as well as courses and independent research in an area related to the department’s specializations in crime, community and culture.
View Major Information: Sociology DoctoralSoftware Engineering
Master's / Online
The MSSE degree is a unique extended learning program that provides graduate level software engineering expertise to individuals who are currently working in the computer and information technology industry.
View Major Information: Software Engineering Master's (Online) View Plan of Study: Software Engineering Master's (Online)Speech Language Pathology
Master's / Online
Students educated in speech-language pathology are expected to demonstrate excellence in academic and clinical areas upon completion of all required courses and clinic experiences.
View Major Information: Speech Language Pathology Master's (Online)Speech Pathology
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Students educated in speech-language pathology are expected to demonstrate excellence in academic and clinical areas upon completion of all required courses and clinic experiences.
View Major Information: Speech Pathology Master'sSport Coaching
Master's / Online
The Master of Science in Sport Coaching will prepare you to be a lifelong learner who can adapt to contemporary demands in the coaching profession.
View Major Information: Sport Coaching Master's (Online) View Plan of Study: Sport Coaching Master's (Online)Sport Management
Master's / Online
The online Master of Science in Sport Management is designed to prepare you to work behind-the-scenes of the sport industry, one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S. The fully online format provides flexibility for students to complete their courses while balancing demanding schedules.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Comprehensive Sport Industry Management
- Interscholastic Athletic Administrator
Sport Management
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Master of Science in Sport Management is designed to prepare you to work behind-the-scenes of the sport industry, one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Professional Track
- Thesis Track
Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology
Doctoral / Morgantown Campus
The PhD program in Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology combines academic rigor, extensive research experiences and applied consulting opportunities to train highly competent, well-rounded sport, exercise and performance psychology professionals.
View Major Information: Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology Doctoral View Plan of Study: Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology DoctoralStudio Art
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Masters of Art in Studio Art promotes advanced study in ceramics, graphic design, painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, or time-based art. M.A. studio art students are required to produce a written thesis and, at the graduate committee's discretion, may be required to hold a thesis exhibition. The 36-hour, non-terminal studio degree can be completed in two years.
View Major Information: Studio Art Master'sTeacher Leadership: Elementary Math Specialist
Master's / Online
The Master of Arts in Teacher Leadership: Math Specialist enables individual teachers to not only teach the students in their classroom, but beyond as coaches, curriculum developers and facilitators professional development. The program will help you network with colleagues, develop your knowledge and skills, and deepen your understanding of teaching and learning in elementary mathematics.
View Major Information: Teacher Leadership: Elementary Math Specialist Master's (Online) View Plan of Study: Teacher Leadership: Elementary Math Specialist Master's (Online)Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The M.A. program in TESOL prepares teachers to teach English as a second language in an English-speaking setting as well as English as a foreign language in countries around the world. The program includes 30 hours of coursework focusing on language, linguistics, literature and culture in conjunction with different aspects of teaching English, while balancing both the theoretical and practical aspects of TESOL.
View Major Information: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Master'sTechnical Direction
Master's / Morgantown Campus
Technical production encompasses the design, construction and implementation of scenery using a wide array of technologies, materials and techniques. Students gain hands-on experience in planning and managing the process from design to strike.
View Major Information: Technical Direction Master'sWildlife and Fisheries Resources
Master's / Morgantown Campus
The Wildlife and Fisheries Resources program is dedicated to developing the next generation of young fisheries and wildlife professionals. This program offers two levels of advanced degrees with an MS in Wildlife and Fisheries Resources and a PhD in Forest Resources available.
View Major Information: Wildlife and Fisheries Resources Master's