Majors, Minors and Certificates

Be part of an intensive three-year course of study that will prepare you for the industry through studio instruction and performance opportunities.

The MA in Art Education accommodates seasoned art teachers, as well as pre-professional students seeking advanced knowledge and training.

Further advance your conducting skills with opportunities to lead our orchestra and symphonies on stage.

Prepare for a career in higher education or the professional world by studying technique specific to ensembles in three major performance areas.

Learn the elements of design, drawing and costume history in a course of study that moves you through the process of designing complete characters.

This flexible, interdisciplinary program prepares you to work in creative industries and provide innovative solutions to challenges facing our world today.

Fashion is one of the most dynamic, globally integrated and culturally significant industries in the world. Peer behind the gloss and glamor to discover how design concepts come to life and are marketed to consumers.

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

• Fashion Design
• Fashion Merchandising

Game Design and Interactive Media students take a variety of art and media courses, including introduction to electronic media, game design and digital narrative, interactive audio design and coding for media applications.

Our graduates do much more than design houses; they design hospitals and hotels, offices and schools, textiles and furniture. They represent manufacturers, create lighting systems and preserve historic buildings.

Journalism today is about connecting people with their communities and the world. Journalism students learn how to ask tough questions and deliver meaningful answers to the people who want and need to know through a variety of media.

Get immersive lighting experience from experts with new technology with a variety of production design opportunities.

Our MDS program gives you the flexibility of selecting three minors to create an individualized educational plan. At least two of the minors must be selected from programs offered by the College of Creative Arts and Media.

Our BA in Music is designed for students who have a passion for music and want to explore WVU's diverse academic opportunities. As you pursue your degree, you'll have the chance to tailor your education to your interests.

The BS in Music and Health is a unique opportunity to pursue concentrated studies in music while fulfilling many requirements for a career in health or medicine.

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

• Medicine (MD)
• Pharmacy (PharmD)
• Physical Therapy (DPT)
• Occupational Therapy (OTD)
• Dentistry (DDS)
• Physician Assistant (PA)

Build fundamental analytical, regulatory and creative knowledge and skills necessary for commercial participation in the music industry.

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

• Applied Music
• Multi-Instrumental

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

Society's growing appreciation for the arts is opening up exciting opportunities for professional composers and educators.

The BM in Music Education will prepare you for a variety of teaching settings.

We offer four degree options so you can pursue your interests and talents. All include coursework in foundations and research, performance studies, music history and music theory.

The Music Performance curriculum prepares you to perform with facility, self-expression and artistry as a soloist and collaborator in varied settings.

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

• Instrumental
• Piano
• Voice

This program 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.

Music therapists use a variety of musical experiences, including singing, playing instruments and improvisation, to help individuals of all ages work towards goals in education, healthcare, rehabilitation and wellness needs.

We combine an intensive conservatory experience with the college experience of a major university. You’ll perform on our mainstage and in our laboratory theatre, and train with renowned faculty and guest artists (including Academy and Tony Award nominees).

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

• Dance

Explore music in its historical and cultural contexts while advancing your research skills and expanding your career opportunities.

The Performance curricula are especially designed to prepare you as a performer or as a teacher of a particular instrument or voice.

Prepare for a career in higher education or the professional world with a rigorous course of study in the instrument of your choice.

Study a variety of courses with comprehensive experience in individual and group piano instruction.

Master the advanced creation of stage-worlds using a combination of practical problem solving with conceptual ideas to extend the performance's meaning.

Get individualized training in the design, construction and implementation of scenery using industry standard technologies, materials and techniques.