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Accountancy

Given the changing environment in both the public and private sectors, many accountants need an educational background beyond an undergraduate degree program. The objectives of the MAcc program include the integration of financial and non-financial data in problem-solving and decision-making, the application of relevant research techniques and information technologies, the integration of varying viewpoints and techniques of conflict resolution, and adherence to a strong ethical code.

Accounting

The accounting program has a rich heritage of producing successful accounting professionals and business leaders. Graduates excel in professional examinations, and we have a strong track record for graduate career placement. With an extensive alumni network and a solid reputation among major accounting firms, the accounting program at WVU has an excellent record of placing students in the accounting profession. Accounting majors learn skills vital for every organization.

Acting

The M.F.A. acting program is an intensive three-year course of study designed to train students for the professional theatre world and its related fields including teaching pedagogy. The graduate acting studio program offers conservatory-style actor training in all aspects of acting, voice/speech, and movement. In addition to the studio program, students are required to complete coursework in theatre history, text analysis, criticism, and research methods.

Acting

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting program in the School of Theatre & Dance is competitive with the best university acting programs in the country, both in intensity and in class time devoted to professional training.

Advanced Sport Management Research

A graduate certificate focused on advanced research methods and practices in the field of sport management.

Advertising and Public Relations

The advertising and public relations major teaches students how to ethically serve and engage diverse audiences in all sectors of society. Students learn how to develop and manage creative, integrated and strategic campaigns. Students select an area of emphasis in either advertising or public relations to complement their strategic communications coursework.

Aerospace Engineering

The doctor of philosophy degree with a major in aerospace engineering is administered through the college's interdisciplinary Ph.D. program. The research work for the doctoral dissertation must show a high degree of originality on the part of the student and must constitute an original contribution to the art and science of aerospace engineering. Doctoral courses of study are selected to fit the particular interests and objectives of the student.

Aerospace Engineering

Aerospace engineering is involved with the science and technology of advanced vehicles, including aircraft, rockets, missiles, and spacecraft. Although a specialized branch of engineering, it is also diverse. The curriculum combines fundamentals in mathematics and sciences with practical laboratory experience.

Aerospace Engineering

The MMAE graduate program provides high quality advanced master-level education to graduate engineering students to enable successful careers in technology development, innovation and research, with depth and breadth in one or several areas of the aerospace engineering discipline.

Agribusiness Management and Applied Economics

The goal of this major is to provide students with a breadth of knowledge that will prepare them for employment in the fields of food, agricultural, or environmental & natural resource economics. This major opens doors to a range of career paths from entrepreneurship and joining family-owned businesses, to working in the banking/finance sector, to being hired by state or federal agencies, or to seeking employment in large food or agribusiness firms.

Agricultural and Extension Education

The Agricultural and Extension Education curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry into agricultural teaching, extension, or other professional employment in government, industry, or entrepreneurship where competence in communications and leadership are required. The curriculum provides flexibility to develop programs in options emphasizing teacher preparation, extension education, or production and technical agriculture.

AGRICULTURAL AND EXTENSION EDUCATION

Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design

The Master of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design is an interdisciplinary degree that offers advanced study in all areas of agriculture, natural resources, and design. This program provides an opportunity for students to expand on the knowledge and skills they acquired during their undergraduate studies. This is a non-thesis program, which requires 30 hours of graduate level coursework. A minimum of 15 hours must be selected from graduate courses within the Davis College.

AI Marketing

WVU's fully online, 30-hour Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence Marketing is designed for forward-thinking professionals ready to lead at the intersection of marketing and AI. This pioneering program addresses a critical gap in higher education by bridging graduate-level marketing education with the growing demand for AI expertise in the workforce.

Animal and Nutritional Science (BS)

The curriculum in science, with its flexible design, provides the necessary background in biochemistry, chemistry, mathematics, physics, and modern concepts of biology in preparation for professional schools of dentistry, human medicine, optometry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine or graduate study in such fields as animal breeding, animal physiology, biochemistry and nutrition.

Animal and Nutritional Science (BSAgr)

This curriculum provides the necessary background in agricultural economics, agronomy, breeding, nutrition, and physiology to prepare for careers in production and management of cattle, small ruminants, pigs, horses, companion animals or poultry, and in food processing and technology.

ANIMAL AND NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES

Animal, Food, and Nutrition Sciences

The Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources offers graduate studies leading to the degree of doctor of philosophy in agricultural sciences with a major in Animal and Food Science. The objective of the degree program is to provide doctoral students an opportunity to study and conduct research with faculty in areas of excellence within the college.

Animal Physiology

The Master of Science in animal physiology in the Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources allows maximum flexibility in courses and research problems. Students have the opportunity to work with beef and dairy cattle, sheep, swine, poultry, or laboratory animals. Research problems in farm animals and laboratory animals form the basis for many studies, but a comparative approach is emphasized. A Master of Science degree is available as a thesis or coursework option.

Anthropology

Anthropology is a deeply comparative and participatory discipline that prepares students for meaningful life and work in our diverse and ever more interconnected world. The curriculum fosters an awareness of the structure and diversity of human societies, past and present, and offers a broad range of perspectives on the experiences and meanings of being human. Anthropology graduates may pursue careers in nonprofit, public, or private sector fields.

Applied AI and Data Analytics

Students in the Applied Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics program gain the skills necessary to develop, deploy, maintain, and manage current and next-generation AI technology and systems that businesses and organizations need to remain competitive. Our students work with the technology that industry professionals encounter in everyday environments while gaining real-world experience before graduation.

Applied and Environmental Microbiology

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.

Applied Biostatistics

The Applied Biostatistics Certificate is designed for those individuals who lack formal training in biostatistics and would like to gain skills needed to understand and apply standard statistical techniques. It is a fully online program available to practitioners and students at WVU and elsewhere. Interested individuals include clinical and translational researchers at varying career levels as well as public health practitioners seeking to be more self-sufficient with their research.

Applied Sport Science in Coaching

A graduate certificate that applies sport science principles to enhance athletic coaching and performance.

Applied Statistics

The School of Mathematical and Data Sciences offers a Certificate in Applied Statistics for professionals or students who want to take applied statistics courses to enhance their quantitative skills and job opportunities.

Art and Design

This cross-disciplinary studio major is designed to allow students to gain experience in all areas of the visual arts while pursuing a focused Area of Emphasis (choices include 2D Studio Painting/Photography/Print Media, 3D Studio and Public Art, Digital Art and Animation, and Graphic Design) to prepare them for the visual arts professions or graduate study.

Art and Design

This interdisciplinary, terminal studio major is designed to allow graduate students to gain experience in all areas of the visual arts while pursuing a focused area of emphasis with studio coursework in 2D Studio Painting, Photography, Print Media, 3D Studio and Public Art, Digital Art and Animation, and Graphic Design to prepare them for the professions. Students take a total of 39 hours of studio art with a minimum of 15 hours in the area of emphasis.

Art Education

The MA Art Education program offers two pathways: one is the masters degree only and the other is the master degree with certification in the Pre K-adult art classroom. Specialization in art education requires the completion of a minimum of thirty hours with a recommended total of thirty-six. A minimum of 50% of coursework must be at the 600-level or higher. M.A.

Art Education

This professional-track BFA in Art Education allows students to earn teacher certification for PreK-21 while mastering a studio Area of Emphasis within the fine arts curriculum. Degree requirements are designed by the West Virginia Department of Education and WVU. Students plan a full course load every semester to complete studio coursework, education requirements, and student teaching hours within four years. Art Education majors must maintain a 2.5 GPA and pass the PRAXIS ART CONTENT exam.

Art History and Museum Professions

The BA in Art History and Museum Professions provides a foundation in the history of art and architecture in a global context while introducing students to the range of museum professions and collection care and management. Students gain hands-on experience at the Art Museum of WVU and have access to four other campus museums.

Artificial Intelligence

The Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering offers the Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence, a fully online graduate program designed to prepare students for real-world, industry-ready roles in today's rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Art Therapy

The undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree in Art Therapy provides students with foundational skills and preparation for graduate work in the high-demand field of art therapy. This BA program allows students to explore psychology, counseling, and therapeutic artmaking coursework necessary for continued education in the field. Students complete a minor in Human Services, which affords them the opportunity to learn valuable interpersonal skills and engage in community-based art practice.

Athlete Empowerment through Positive Coaching

A graduate certificate focused on positive coaching strategies that empower and develop athletes.

Athlete Talent Identification and Development

A graduate certificate covering methods for identifying and developing athletic talent.

Athletic Training

The Master of Science in Athletic Training degree program is a two-year program consisting of classroom, laboratory, and clinical education rotations. Clinical rotations, spanning both years, may include working with WVU Big 12 athletic teams, high school athletes, professional sports, performing arts, and in hospital emergency departments. Graduates of the MSAT program are eligible to sit for the national BOC examination to become a certified athletic trainer.

Audiology

The purpose of the AuD program is to provide students with the academic and clinical preparation to diagnose and treat the full range of hearing and vestibular disorders in all age groups. It is the goal of the program to prepare audiologists who are competent to work effectively in a wide variety of clinical settings, including hospitals, clinics, special treatment centers, schools, industry, and private practice.

AUDIOLOGY

BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE

Behavior Analysis

A baccalaureate certificate program is a specialized curriculum designed for students seeking a specific body of knowledge for personal/career development. The certificate is awarded with the degree and comprises 12 to 18 credits, which may overlap with other degree requirements. The certificate appears on the student's transcript and the institution will issue an official certificate of completion.

Biochemistry

The biochemistry curriculum prepares students for careers requiring a strong background in fundamental principles of both the physical and life sciences. The program is a collaborative effort between the Department of Biology and the C. Eugene Bennett Department of Chemistry in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, and the School of Agriculture and Food Systems in the Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine

This doctoral program focuses on the understanding of biology by exploring function of the molecular components of cells. The student's ability for independent thought is critical in preparation for a career as an independent scientist. During the second year, specialized courses in biochemistry are offered as students continue their research projects. Typically, four to five years are required to realize this goal.

Biology

The Department of Biology offers a Bachelor of Science degree with two majors: the Bachelor of Science in Biology and the Bachelor of Science in Biology Pre-medical. These programs are structured to meet the foundational needs of all students who are interested in a career in the broad area of the life sciences or health sciences. In the Biology major, these requirements are complemented by additional coursework in communication and statistics.

Biology

The Department of Biology offers graduate courses and research that lead to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in biology. The M.S. in Biology is appropriate for students who wish to pursue a career in teaching or conducting directed research.

Biology

The Department of Biology offers graduate courses and research that lead to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in biology. The Ph.D. in Biology is appropriate for students who wish to pursue a career in teaching or conducting independent research. Focal areas of research include plant sciences, biochemistry and molecular biology, bioinformatics, genetics, genomics and evolutionary biology, cell and developmental biology, ecology, forensic biology, and behavioral neurobiology.

Biology Pre-medical

The Department of Biology offers a Bachelor of Science degree with two majors: the Bachelor of Science in Biology and the Bachelor of Science in Biology Pre-medical. These programs are structured to meet the foundational needs of all students who are interested in a career in the broad area of the life sciences or health sciences. In the Biology Pre-medical major, these requirements are complemented by chemistry, physics, and social foundations of health.

Biomedical Engineering

The doctor of philosophy degree with a major in biomedical engineering is administered through the college's interdisciplinary Ph.D. program. The research work for the doctoral dissertation must show a high degree of originality on the part of the student and must constitute an original contribution to the art and science of biomedical engineering.

Biomedical Engineering

A baccalaureate certificate program is a specialized curriculum designed for students seeking a specific body of knowledge for personal/career development. The certificate is awarded with the degree and comprises 12 to 18 credits, which may overlap with other degree requirements. The certificate appears on the student's transcript and the institution will issue an official certificate of completion.

Biomedical Engineering

The focus of the graduate program is to prepare students to be skilled in learning and discovering processes that aim to integrate engineering and life sciences for the advancement of human health and medical technologies.

Biomedical Engineering

The biomedical engineering discipline is among the fastest growing engineering disciplines due to the rapid advancement of medical technologies and treatment and diagnosis strategies. The biomedical engineering curriculum is designed to give graduates a broad background in the areas of biomedical engineering, including biomaterials, biomechanics and biomedical imaging. Students have the ability to design a set of technical electives based on interest and career aspirations.

Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics

The BS in Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics has two tracks: Medical Laboratory Science and Histotechnology. Medical laboratory scientists are healthcare professionals educated in all aspects of clinical laboratory analysis, including test development, performance, and evaluation. They may work in many areas, including clinical chemistry, hematology, immunohematology, immunology, clinical microbiology, and molecular diagnostics.

Biomedical Sciences

A Ph.D. in the Biomedical Sciences offers the student the unique opportunity to explore multiple disciplines and areas of research in the biomedical sciences but to also fast track into a dissertation laboratory and a graduate program within one semester. Earning the Ph.D. is through one of the eight degree granting programs in the Biomedical Sciences. These programs share a common admissions process and a common core curriculum in the first semester.

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

BIOMETRIC SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

Biostatistics

The Master of Science (MS) Program in Biostatistics is meant for college graduates with interest and background in mathematics and statistics who wish to learn both the methodology and the application of biostatistics in the health sciences. MS students receive an extensive methodological foundation.

Business Administration

The Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) program at WVU offers experienced business professionals a pathway to explore academia, consulting, and advanced professional positions. With a focus on research, in-depth exposure to business literature, and a supportive environment through faculty guidance and mentorship, a comprehensive learning experience is provided. The online delivery allows students to maintain career momentum while pursuing their doctoral degree.

Business Administration

The Ph.D. in Business Administration is a full-time, in-residence program preparing students for careers in research and teaching at comprehensive universities. It is offered with majors in Finance and Marketing. The program of study requires the satisfactory completion of coursework, a first-year summer research paper, a comprehensive examination, and a dissertation.

Business Administration

The John Chambers College Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program is accredited by the AACSB and offered in two formats: an accelerated full-time program on the WVU-Morgantown campus completed in 12 months (36 hours), and an Online M.B.A. (O.M.B.A.) for working professionals completed in one to two years (30 hours).

Business Cybersecurity Data Analytics

The Business Cybersecurity Data Analytics certificate orients both data and technology analysts to the demands and requirements of both securing and analyzing data.

Business Cybersecurity Foundations

The Business Cybersecurity Foundations certificate focuses on the development of a new or overhaul of existing cybersecurity structures in firms of all sizes.

Business Cybersecurity Management

The Business Cybersecurity Management certificate prepares students to manage and improve existing cybersecurity programs with an emphasis on the evaluation of risks and where cybersecurity management meets the law.

Business Cybersecurity Management

The M.S. in Business Cybersecurity Management is a 12-month or 24-month online program. The online course delivery allows students to work in teams with expert faculty conducting hands-on technical labs, learning complex technologies while working with a flexible schedule and location independence.

Business Data Analysis

Business Data Analysis is a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program offered by West Virginia University.

Business Data Analytics

This program is designed to provide students with the ability to perform data analytics in order to enhance business decision making and increase organizational value. The Business Data Analytics degree provides students with a set of tools applicable in every business and industry, and is attractive to both recent graduates and experienced professionals. The M.S. is delivered online and may be completed from anywhere in the world.

Business Data Science

Business Data Science is a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program offered by West Virginia University.

Business Data Technology Management

Business Data Technology Management is a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program offered by West Virginia University.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Business Operations Research

Business Operations Research is a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program offered by West Virginia University.

Cancer Cell Biology

Students in the doctoral program in Cancer Cell Biology receive 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. The program is designed to produce scholarly researchers with aptitude in public speaking, community service, clinical engagement, and critical thinking.

Cellular and Integrative Physiology

Physiology is a dynamic life science that focuses on the study of biological systems at many levels of complexity, ranging from genes and molecules to cells and organisms. The goal of the doctoral program in Cellular and Integrative Physiology is to engage students in creating a new approach to the life sciences, with the aim of explaining how the higher-level properties of complex systems appear from the interactions amongst their parts and environmental inputs.

Chemical Engineering

The doctor of philosophy degree with a major in chemical engineering is administered through the college's interdisciplinary Ph.D. program. Research performed for the doctoral dissertation must show a high degree of originality on the part of the student and must constitute an original contribution to the art and science of chemical engineering.

Chemical Engineering

The chemical engineering curriculum is designed to give graduates a broad background in chemical engineering processes and to prepare them to become practicing engineers. Graduates are prepared for positions in operations, development, design, construction, and management of chemical plants, environmental processes, life sciences, and materials processing.

Chemical Engineering

The department admits students to the master's of science in chemical engineering (M.S.Ch.E.). A problem report option is also available as an alternative to the traditional research based master's degree. Students must comply with the rules and regulations presented in the general requirements for graduate work in the college and in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering.

Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry offers graduate studies leading to the degrees of master of science and doctor of philosophy with research concentration in analytical, chemical education, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry. The M.S. program is limited in scope and involves advanced coursework and a study of a problem in chemical research culminating in the preparation and oral defense of a M.S. thesis.

Chemistry

The Bennett Department of Chemistry offers the bachelor of science with a major in chemistry. This program is configured to meet the needs of all students who have an interest in the broad field of chemistry and includes three focus areas that are related to students' career goals: Chemistry and Health, Chemistry and the Environment, and Certified Chemist.

Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry offers graduate studies leading to the master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees. The Ph.D. program has a much wider scope than the M.S. program. Ph.D. students are expected to take a broad range of advanced coursework, both within and outside of the major area of interest. The major emphasis of the Ph.D. program is on research, and it culminates in the preparation and oral defense of the Ph.D. dissertation.

Child Development and Family Studies

The Child Development and Family Studies (CDFS) program offers an online Bachelor of Science degree focusing on development from birth through age eight, including typical and atypical development, with an emphasis on preparing students to work with young children and families.

CHINESE STUDIES

Civil Engineering

Civil engineers work with problems that directly impact the health and economic vitality of people and communities. These problems include waste disposal, environmental pollution, transportation systems analysis and design, water resource development, and the design, construction, and rehabilitation of constructed facilities such as dams, bridges, buildings, and highways.

Civil Engineering

The doctor of philosophy degree with a major in civil engineering is administered through the college's interdisciplinary Ph.D. program. The research work for the doctoral dissertation must show a high degree of originality on the part of the student and must constitute an original contribution to the art and science of civil engineering.

Civil Engineering

The Wadsworth Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers the degree of master's of science in civil engineering (M.S.C.E.). In conjunction with the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, the master's of science in engineering and the doctor of philosophy degrees are available with emphases in civil engineering. Students tailor their program of study to pursue individual topics of interest with guidance from a faculty advisor.

Clinical and Translational Science

The goal of the Ph.D. 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. Coursework is organized around the three main branches of clinical and translational science: Basic/Laboratory Science, Population Science, and Clinical Science.

Clinical and Translational Science

This program is designed to develop the next generation of clinical and translational scientists through education and mentored research training. The degree emphasizes a research project that can be clinical (study of medications, devices, diagnostic products and treatments; may include clinical trials) and/or translational research. The degree culminates with a written grant proposal or thesis defended orally to three graduate faculty members.

Clinical and Translational Science (Certificate)

West Virginia University offers a Certificate in Clinical and Translational Science designed to develop the next generation of clinical and translational scientists through education and mentored research training. As part of the WVU Clinical and Translational Science Institute, educational programs at the graduate level prepare trainees to participate in clinical and translational research.

Clinical and Translational Science (Graduate Certificate)

A graduate certificate offered by the School of Medicine focused on clinical and translational research skills and methods.

Coaching and Performance Science

This major prepares students to work with high-performance athletes in athletic or tactical contexts, or with recreational participants in community or club leagues. The Coaching and Performance Science major provides a pedagogical foundation whether coaching on-field or off-field (e.g., strength and conditioning, athlete performance and recovery). Students complete an area of emphasis in either Coaching and Leadership or Strength and Conditioning.

Coaching and Teaching Studies

Our doctoral programs provide a high-quality and meaningful educational experience that enables each learner to succeed in achieving their chosen academic and career goals. The Ph.D. 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.

Coaching and Teaching Studies

Our doctoral programs provide a high-quality and meaningful educational experience that enables each learner to succeed in achieving their chosen academic and career goals. The Ed.D. 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.

Combined School and District Leadership

Combined School and District Leadership graduate certificate (Certificate Code CG79). To be eligible to receive the graduate certificate, a student must have a GPA of at least 3.00 in all courses applied to the certificate. Coursework includes strategic, instructional, cultural, ethical and policy, and organizational and community leadership along with leadership internships.

Communication Sciences and Disorders

The undergraduate program in Communication Sciences and Disorders is committed to the preparation of students interested in understanding the foundations of communication for typical and disordered speech, language, and hearing across the lifespan. This program emphasizes education in liberal studies; anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanisms; development of speech and language skills; awareness of cultural diversity; phonetics; and a broad introduction to the discipline.

Communication Studies

The Department of Communication Studies offers M.A. and Ph.D. degrees. The Ph.D. program is intended to qualify students to teach and conduct research within communication-related industries or in higher education, in instructional communication, interpersonal communication, mediated communication, health communication, and organizational communication. Graduates are prepared to conduct independent research and lead in educational, organizational, health, governmental, or media institutions.

Communication Studies

The Department of Communication Studies offers a curriculum to meet the needs of liberal arts and pre-professional students oriented toward communication-related careers such as marketing, sales, recruiting, management, and market research, among many others. The undergraduate curriculum focuses on the application of theory and research in human communication to a variety of personal, social, and organizational settings.

Communication Studies

The Department of Communication Studies offers M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Communication Studies. The M.A. program, offered fully online, prepares students to communicate strategically across contexts and navigate a range of workplace and organizational dynamics. It qualifies students to assume a variety of professional roles in educational, organizational, health, governmental, or media institutions and to prepare for advanced training toward a doctorate in the behavioral/social sciences.

Computer Engineering

The Doctor of Philosophy program in Computer Engineering should be considered by those with superior academic achievement and who desire to pursue a career of research or teaching. The degree is administered through the college's interdisciplinary Ph.D. program, and the research work for the doctoral dissertation must show a high degree of originality and must constitute an original contribution to the art and science of computer engineering.

Computer Engineering

Computer engineers design, develop, test, and oversee the manufacture and maintenance of embedded computer hardware and software. Computer engineering combines portions of the knowledge of electrical engineers and computer scientists. Embedded computer systems include applications in the automotive, communications, radio and television, consumer electronics, aircraft, robotics, and health-care industries.

Computer Science

The doctor of philosophy degree with a major in computer science is administered through the college's interdisciplinary Ph.D. program. The research work for the doctoral dissertation must show a high degree of originality on the part of the student and must constitute an original contribution to the art and science of computer science.

Computer Science

The Masters of Science in Computer Science (M.S.C.S.) degree program qualifies a student to assume a professional role in industry or government, teach in a junior or senior college, or undertake advanced training toward a doctorate in computer science. Graduates achieve depth of proficiency in a specific field of computer science by completing major courses in one of three areas: computer systems, software and knowledge engineering, or the theory of computation.

Computer Science

Computer science is a discipline that involves the understanding and design of computational processes. The discipline ranges from a theoretical study of algorithms and information processing in general, to a practical design of efficient and reliable software that meets given specifications. The computer science major prepares students for careers in fields such as software development, cybersecurity, machine learning, data analytics, virtual reality, and human computer interfaces.

Conducting

During the program of study, students at both the masters and doctoral levels will have the opportunity to study repertoire and techniques specific to ensembles in all three major performance areas: wind band, choir, and orchestra. Demonstration of knowledge, skill, expressive fluency, and general conducting competency will be developed through public performance preparation. For the M.M.

Conducting

The Doctor of Musical Arts curriculum in conducting prepares students for careers in higher education and in the professional world. During the program of study, students will have the opportunity to study repertoire and techniques specific to ensembles in all three major performance areas: wind band, choir, and orchestra. Demonstration of knowledge, skill, expressive fluency, and general conducting competency will be developed through public performance preparation.

Costume Design and Technology

The M.F.A. design program is an intense three-year course of study for students seeking professional preparation in scenic, costume, or lighting design. Studio design courses, together with fully realized production experience, offer expectations found in the real world.

Counseling

The School of Counseling and Well-being in the College of Applied Human Sciences offers a master's program in counseling. The counseling M.S. program is fully accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Variations of the curriculum allow for specialization in either school counseling or clinical mental health counseling.

COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY

Creative Strategy

Online Graduate Certificate in Creative Strategy offered by the Reed School of Media and Communications.

Creative Writing

The Master of Fine Arts in creative writing is a three-year academic/studio program that combines an apprenticeship to the craft with more traditionally academic elements. The M.F.A. is both an academic and a professional degree that allows students to prepare for careers in teaching or professional writing/editing. The objective is to nurture and mentor writers, producing writers who will publish literature and contribute to the culture.

Criminology

The criminology major focuses on the social roots and implications of criminal behavior and the operation of the criminal justice system. Students learn to apply the theoretical and methodological tools of sociology to make sense of crime and social control in modern society, while selecting from a variety of substantive course topics. This holistic societal perspective prepares graduates to pursue a broad range of careers such as policing, security, corrections, law, and business.

Cultural Resource Management

The Graduate Certificate in Cultural Resource Management provides instruction in the theory and practice of federally-mandated compliance for historic preservation and cultural resource management. This certificate complements many WVU graduate programs including Art History, History, Public History, Public Administration, and Recreation Parks and Tourism Resources. Individuals with an interest in historic preservation, museums, and other cultural resources are eligible to apply.

Cybersecurity

Students will be able to recognize the relevant issues in cybersecurity and have knowledge in the areas of data security, software security, system security, human security, organizational security and societal security. Students will be able to apply the ethical aspects and cyber laws in each cybersecurity area. The Bachelor of Science degree in cybersecurity is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Dance

The Dance program offers a four-year undergraduate program leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree. Students have the opportunity to develop and hone dance technique that offers both an experiential and theoretical dance education. A variety of dance genres and subjects are at the core of the degree, with the opportunity to study Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, and Hip-hop, as well as World Dance, Choreography, Dance History, Dance Criticism, Nutrition, Yoga, and much more.

Data Marketing Communications

Online Graduate Certificate in Data Marketing Communications offered by the Reed School of Media and Communications.

Data Marketing Communications

The Reed School of Media and Communication's Data Marketing Communications graduate program caters to professionals deeply committed to the marketing communications profession. It convenes individuals aspiring to leadership roles in utilizing data for achieving marketing communications objectives. This program offers a practical, high-demand degree tailored to bridge the gap between data scientists and communicators in effectively engaging key audiences.

Data Science

Data science is an interdisciplinary field with roots in applied mathematics, statistics and computer science. The Bachelor of Science in Data Science seeks to meet the increased employment demands across many industries and research fields. Data Science majors will develop quantitative and computational skills to solve real-world problems. Students can customize the degree to fit their interests by selecting a focus area of their choice to create a degree with practical applications.

Dental Hygiene

The establishment of the integrated baccalaureate degree program in dental hygiene at West Virginia University in September 1961 was a milestone in dental hygiene education. The integrated curriculum combines the advantages of both liberal arts and the professional aspects of education. The dental hygiene curriculum is rigorous and provides excellent preparation for the practice of dental hygiene in numerous practice settings, and is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.

DENTAL SPECIALTIES

Dental Surgery

The WVU School of Dentistry prepares students to provide high-quality, comprehensive oral health care. Students train using state-of-the-art technology which includes, but is not limited to, electronic health record, digital radiography, CAD/CAM and lasers. The school offers enriching interprofessional learning opportunities with the other Health Sciences Center health professions programs to promote their value as essential members of the health care team.

DENTISTRY

Design Studies

The BS Design Studies program provides the opportunity for cross-disciplinary study by pairing design thinking and design process courses with an approved minor or approved area of concentration of the student's choice. Students meet with their minor and academic advisor upon entering the program to determine a plan of study. Students must participate in a minimum of three credit hours of professional field experience, typically during the summer between the third and fourth years.

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

Digital and Social Media

Online Graduate Certificate in Digital and Social Media offered by the Reed School of Media and Communications.

Digital Health

Graduate certificate offered by the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources. Detailed curriculum and credit-hour information are maintained on the college's certificate program webpage rather than in this catalog section.

Digital Marketing Communications

The Digital Marketing Communications master's program equips students with the expertise necessary to effectively engage contemporary audiences. Core topics include establishing trust, employing effective selling techniques, and optimizing customer value to cultivate enduring loyalty and advocacy. A comprehensive understanding of various digital marketing platforms is essential for crafting impactful campaigns.

EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION

Earth and Environmental Science

The Bachelor of Science in Earth and Environmental Science exposes students to Earth systems, the processes that drive them, their impacts on human society, and how to apply the scientific method to investigate real-world problems. Graduates will be prepared for career pathways including environmental, hydrologic, geochemical, and geospatial consulting, the evolving energy industry, and regulatory agencies at state and federal levels, as well as admission to graduate and professional schools.

Economics

The doctor of philosophy degree in economics enables students to broaden and refine their knowledge of the concepts and methods of economic analysis, preparing them for careers in higher education, government, and business. The Ph.D. is not awarded for the mere accumulation of course credits nor for the completion of specified residence requirements.

Economics (BA)

The program leading to the B.A. degree is designed for students who wish to combine fundamental training in economics with a liberal arts education. In addition to the general education and related requirements, students have in excess of forty credit hours of unrestricted electives. Economics students are taught to identify the costs and the benefits of a decision, which are often not obvious. That skill is valued highly in many aspects of business and government.

Economics (BS)

In the broadest sense, economics is the science of decision-making. In economics, students learn how to identify the costs, benefits, and consequences of a decision. A degree in economics is also highly desirable for students who plan to attend law school or graduate school in economics, data analytics, or public policy. The John Chambers College of Business and Economics has an excellent record of placing economics students in both law and graduate schools.

Economics (MA)

The master of arts degree in economics enables students to broaden and refine their knowledge of the concepts and methods of economic analysis.

Economics (MS)

The M.S. in Economics program contains 30 credit hours of material and is designed to be completed in one or two years. Students begin the program with a set of economic theory and data analysis courses, followed by an Area of Emphasis in either Empirical Economics or Political Economy.

EDUCATION

EDUCATION

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

Educational Theory and Practice

The Ph.D. in Educational Theory and Practice meets the goals and professional needs of individuals interested in researching and contributing solutions toward theoretical and practical problems in teaching and learning, teacher education and development, and societal, cultural, and critical studies in education.

Electrical Engineering

The doctor of philosophy degree with a major in electrical engineering is administered through the college's interdisciplinary Ph.D. program. The research work for the doctoral dissertation must show a high degree of originality on the part of the student and must constitute an original contribution to the art and science of electrical engineering.

Electrical Engineering

The Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering (M.S.E.E.) degree program is intended for students who have an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline, and wish to broaden their depth of understanding in one or more areas of the field. Program graduates will be qualified to pursue careers in industry, government, or further academic study.

Electrical Engineering

Electrical engineers design, develop, test, and oversee the manufacture and maintenance of equipment that uses electricity, including subsystems for power generation and transmission, sensors, electronics, instrumentation, controls, communications and signal processing. In the first two years, coursework is limited to subjects that are essential as preparatory courses for more technical courses in the third and fourth years.

Elementary Education

The BA in Elementary Education program is an innovative, 4-year on-campus program at West Virginia University that prepares students to earn a West Virginia teaching certification in multi-subject grades K-6 upon graduation. Students complete work in local public school placements during their junior year and are placed in a year-long residency their senior year, graduating with over 900 hours of practice and experience teaching in local schools.

Endodontics

The twenty-six month Master of Science in Endodontics program is designed to prepare the student for all aspects of the practice of endodontics. The clinical program is modeled on a private practice, state-of-the-art facility. The didactic program prepares the resident for a career in endodontics which includes practice, teaching, and/or research. The program is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).

ENERGY ENVIRONMENTS

Energy Law and Sustainable Development

The LL.M. in Energy Law and Sustainable Development is a source for high-quality professional legal education and a home for thought leaders in the areas of energy and sustainable development. Through the Center for Energy and Sustainable Development Law, WVU College of Law offers a broad and deep selection of courses, experiential learning opportunities, and practical training across the energy sector. The one-year, 26-credit course of study includes a required LL.M.

ENERGY SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

Engineering

The M.S.E. is a college-wide undesignated program that complements the designated master's programs in each of the individual engineering discipline majors, namely aerospace, chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, materials science, mechanical, mining, and petroleum and natural gas engineering. Students may structure a unique master's degree that crosses disciplines, and it is advised for students whose baccalaureate degree is in a field of engineering different from the M.S.

Engineering Management

This is an entirely web-based course-work only asynchronous degree program. The program graduates build upon their prior engineering education and/or professional experience to strengthen their ability to effectively manage business operations, projects, and teams.

Engineering Technology

This general Engineering Technology program provides graduates with instruction in technical and leadership skills necessary for manufacturing and industrial competitiveness and to enter careers in manufacturing process and systems design, operations, quality, continuous improvement, lean manufacturing and sustainability. It draws upon specialized knowledge in the mathematical, natural, physical and social sciences together with the principles and methods of engineering analysis and design.

English

Tailor your degree in English to your interests by focusing on literature and cultural studies, creative writing, English secondary education, or professional writing. Focusing on Literature and Cultural Studies allows you to immerse yourself in the books, films, and other texts that define our global culture. An emphasis on Creative Writing lets you study the craft of writing fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction with accomplished authors.

English

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in English is a two-year program designed for students who have shown an aptitude for sustained literary study and who desire to pursue a more intensive and extensive academic training.

English

The doctoral program in English offers opportunities for specialization in literary studies, cultural studies, or composition and rhetoric. The program builds upon the broad foundations of the M.A. degree's focus on the cultural, linguistic, and literary heritage of Britain, America, and other English-speaking lands, and helps students develop professional competency in three fields of research. Doctoral study culminates in the writing of the dissertation.

English/Secondary Education

Students who want to become secondary English teachers (grades 5-Adult) complete a series of Secondary Education courses, requirements for General Education Foundations components related to the area of specialization, and courses specific to English, Grade 5-Adult. The program boasts a clear set of research-based program goals and carefully sequenced learning experiences, with students receiving more than 1,000 hours of experience in public school classrooms.

Entomology

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, enhancing human and animal health, solving environmental problems, and promoting economic development in the state.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Major will prepare graduates for starting new ventures, as well as positions in organizations that propose, analyze, and implement entrepreneurial growth strategies. Through a flexible series of courses that emphasize both conceptual and hands-on/experiential learning, students will develop knowledge and skills that provide them with a platform to start, run, and grow enterprises.

Environmental, Energy, and Land Management

The Bachelor of Science in Environmental, Energy, and Land Management is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to lead in the dynamic fields of land development, environmental stewardship, and energy innovation. This interdisciplinary program explores the intricate connections between business, environmental science, and land management, including nature-based climate initiatives, energy production, and infrastructure development.

Environmental Engineering

The environmental engineering degree program fosters cross-disciplinary educational and research collaborations as well as novel approaches to address regional and global environmental issues. The program allows students to choose from different areas of emphasis, including water supply and resources; water quality engineering for human society; air pollution, control, and climate change; and environmental health, risks, and public health.

ENVIRONMENTAL GEOSCIENCE

Environmental, Soil and Water Sciences

M.S. in Environmental, Soil, and 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.

Environmental, Soil and Water Sciences

This major prepares students for careers in areas which safeguard the quality of the environment. The curriculum is built on interdisciplinary training in a broad array of environmental, soil, and water sciences. Recent graduates in this option are employed by municipal, state, and federal governmental agencies; consulting firms, especially those specializing in land reclamation, water quality, or pest management; and companies associated with natural resource industries.

Epidemiology

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Public Health Sciences, Epidemiology Major, prepares students for careers in research, teaching, and public health practice.

EPIDEMIOLOGY

Esports Business and Entertainment

The Esports Business and Entertainment major is a collaborative program housed in the College of Applied Human Sciences. Courses focused on sport management are delivered by the College of Applied Human Sciences, business courses by the Chambers College of Business and Economics, and entertainment courses by the College of Creative Arts and Media. Courses expose students to esports in contemporary society, health and wellness, business, governance, marketing, and event management.

Executive Sport Management

This Master of Science in Executive Sport Management program is designed for individuals seeking employment and career advancement in the exciting, global industry of sport, but it is delivered entirely online. The program focuses on the most contemporary issues in sport management, and is delivered via online courses taught by faculty and industry professionals who are nationally and internationally recognized leaders in their fields.

Exercise Physiology

The mission of the Division of Exercise Physiology is to prepare qualified professionals at the BS level to promote health and quality of life through the use of appropriate physical activity and lifestyle behaviors. The four-year curriculum leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology and is a preparatory program for graduate or professional school in areas such as exercise physiology, physical therapy, or medicine.

Exercise Physiology

The Exercise Physiology M.S. program prepares students for careers in healthcare, human performance, research, or professional programs. Students select an Area of Emphasis in one of three specializations: Clinical Exercise Physiology, Tactical Performance Physiology, or Research Exercise Physiology. The master's has core coursework of 19-21 credit hours in addition to the hours required in their area of emphasis.

EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

Family Nurse Practitioner

The certificate programs at WVU offer masters-prepared nurses the opportunity to earn a certificate in family nurse practitioner (FNP), psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), and nurse executive leadership (NEL) specialties. Eligible applicants must hold a master's degree in nursing (or higher) from a nationally accredited nursing program and a regionally accredited institution and possess an active, unrestricted RN license in the state where they plan to complete clinical hours.

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

A post-master's certificate preparing nurses who already hold a master's degree in nursing for practice as a family nurse practitioner.

Fashion Design and Merchandising

Students in the BS Fashion Design & Merchandising (FDM) program explore a broad view of the fashion industry and all the career opportunities it has to offer. From textile production, product design, sourcing, and manufacturing, to retail merchandising and consumer behavior, students learn to appreciate and understand the complexity and dynamism of the modern fashion supply chain. Students complete a Fashion Design or Fashion Merchandising Area of Emphasis and a required internship.

Finance

Finance is the study of the creation and management of wealth and the allocation of resources in capital markets. A finance major learns how to evaluate and control risk, appropriately price new projects, perform capital expansion for firms, and maximize returns from investments. The finance program prepares students for a variety of positions in financial enterprises.

FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS

Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination

Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination is a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program offered by West Virginia University.

Forensic and Fraud Examination

The 30 credit-hour online program is comprised of a core curriculum of forensic and fraud examination classes centered on data analytics for success in this career path. Students complete this program in one to two years with two required virtual residencies. The core curriculum is paired with an area of emphasis in either Business Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, or Management to create a well-balanced approach to the field.

Forensic and Investigative Science

The objective of the M.S. degree is to prepare students for employment in local, state, and federal forensic science laboratories in several forensic disciplines. The M.S. degree is a rigorous, quantitative, research oriented degree accredited by the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC). The coursework comprises a core of advanced chemistry, biology and pattern evidence courses, with further specialization occurring through the student's research.

FORENSIC AND INVESTIGATIVE SCIENCE

Forensic Biology

The Department of Forensic and Investigative Science (FIS) offers a Bachelor of Science degree in three major areas: Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry, and Forensic Examiner. All of these majors provide students with a strong background in the fundamental science and applied practice associated with forensic science. The Program is accredited by the Forensic Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC).

Forensic Chemistry

The Department of Forensic and Investigative Science (FIS) offers a Bachelor of Science degree in three major areas: Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry, and Forensic Examiner. All of these majors provide students with a strong background in the fundamental science and applied practice associated with forensic science. The Program is accredited by the Forensic Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC).

Forensic Examiner

The Department of Forensic and Investigative Science (FIS) offers a Bachelor of Science degree in three major areas: Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry, and Forensic Examiner. All of these majors provide students with a strong background in the fundamental science and applied practice associated with forensic science. The Program is accredited by the Forensic Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC).

Forensic Science

The objective of the Ph.D. program is to prepare students to work as professionals in academia, government laboratories, and private industry as laboratory specialists. Students learn to critically assess the current state of knowledge within the field and to solve complex problems at the frontier of the discipline. The major component of the program is research, and the coursework comprises a core of advanced chemistry, biology and pattern evidence courses.

Forest Resources and Conservation

The goal of sustainable forestry is to balance the demand for forest products with the protection of other forest-derived benefits (ecosystem services) like water provisioning and quality, carbon sequestration, soil stability, wildlife habitat, and recreation. The forest resources and conservation curriculum provides scientific background and technical skills needed by professionals who conserve and sustainably manage forests or create innovative wood-based products.

FOREST RESOURCE SCIENCE

FOREST RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Forestry

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.

FRENCH

Game Design

The MA in Game Design blends creativity, technology, and strategy to prepare students for the dynamic gaming industry. Designed for aspiring game designers, developers, and storytellers, this program provides hands-on experience in game design, game theory, interface design, user experience (UX), and usability testing.

Game Design and Interactive Media

The Game Design and Interactive Media major provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to create engaging interactive experiences including video games, dynamic websites, and interactive experiences. The program begins with foundational skills in art and design and introduces coding and interactive design using digital tools and software. Core classes encompass 2D and 3D video game design, coding for web interactivity, and digital narrative production.

General Business

The General Business program is for students who may desire an "individualized" (i.e. less prescriptive) business major. For instance, a student interested in working for a market research firm may want to combine courses from both management information systems (MIS) and marketing. The major is comprised of twenty-four semester hours of upper-division business core course work and thirty semester hours of upper division business and economics electives.

General Supervision of Instruction

General Supervision of Instruction graduate certificate (Certificate Code CG77). To be eligible to receive the graduate certificate, a student must have a GPA of at least 3.00 in all courses applied to the certificate. Coursework includes strategic leadership, organizational and community leadership, cultural leadership, instructional leadership, ethical and policy leadership, and a leadership internship.

Genetics and Developmental Biology

The objective of this program is an increased level of understanding of modern concepts and methodologies employed in genetic and developmental biological work and to prepare a student to pursue a career in teaching and/or research. Responsibility for a student's program is vested in a graduate committee charged with arranging the student's coursework, conducting examinations, and supervising the research.

Genetics and Developmental Biology

The objective of this program is an increased level of understanding of modern concepts and methodologies employed in genetic and developmental biological work and to prepare a student to pursue a career in teaching and/or research. Responsibility for a student's program is vested in a graduate committee charged with arranging the student's coursework, conducting examinations, and supervising the research.

Geography

The Master's Program in Geography at West Virginia University 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 three sub-disciplinary fields (Human Geography; Environmental Geography; Geographic Information Science). To earn a M.A., students complete 30 credit hours of graduate courses and write and defend a thesis or project.

Geography

The Doctoral Program in Geography at West Virginia University 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 three sub-disciplinary fields (Human Geography; Environmental Geography; Geographic Information Science). To earn a Ph.D., students complete coursework, pass a comprehensive exam, and write and defend a dissertation.

GEOGRAPHY

Geology

The graduate program in geology provides study opportunities in hydrogeology and environmental geology, basin analysis and sedimentary geology, energy geology and geophysics, paleobiology and paleontology, geochemistry, surficial processes, and tectonic evolution. The Master's Degree offers a Research Track, which culminates in a thesis, and a Professional Studies Track, which requires Professional Development credits in place of thesis-based research.

Geology

The graduate program in geology provides study opportunities in hydrogeology and environmental geology, basin analysis and sedimentary geology, energy geology and geophysics, paleobiology and paleontology, geochemistry, surficial processes, and tectonic evolution of orogens. The Ph.D. program prepares students to complete independent scholarly research culminating in a dissertation.

GEOLOGY

GERMAN STUDIES

GIS and Spatial Analysis

The Master's in Geographic Information Science and Spatial Analysis is a fully online program that offers training in a variety of spatial analysis, quantitative analysis, remote sensing, computational, and spatial programming techniques to investigate problems with a spatial component. The major offers a strong focus on the applications of geospatial science in the environmental sciences and resource management.

GIS and Spatial Analysis (Certificate)

GIS and Spatial Analysis is a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program offered by West Virginia University.

GIS and Spatial Analysis (Graduate Certificate)

A graduate certificate covering geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial analysis techniques.

Global Competency

A baccalaureate certificate program is a specialized curriculum designed for students seeking a specific body of knowledge for personal/career development. The certificate is awarded with the degree and comprises 12 to 18 credits, which may overlap with other degree requirements. The certificate appears on the student's transcript and the institution will issue an official certificate of completion.

Global Mountaineers

A baccalaureate certificate program is a specialized curriculum designed for students seeking a specific body of knowledge for personal/career development. The certificate is awarded with the degree and comprises 12 to 18 credits, which may overlap with other degree requirements. The certificate appears on the student's transcript and the institution will issue an official certificate of completion.

Health Administration

A Master of Health Administration is a professional degree focused on the organization, delivery, management and financing of health services and public health systems. The WVU MHA program prepares students for careers leading innovative, population health-oriented organizations. Graduates work in settings such as hospitals, medical group practices, long-term and rehabilitation care, behavioral health, healthcare consulting, managed care, health insurance and health departments.

Health and Well-being (BA)

The B.A. in Health and Well-being prepares students for careers in community health promotion and comprehensive individual lifestyle management. Through a combination of coursework and experiential learning, students develop the essential knowledge and skills to provide leadership and problem-solving abilities to interact with individuals and communities to promote and maintain healthy lifestyles, focusing on physical, emotional and mental health/well-being and a healthy environment.

Health and Well-being (BS)

The B.S. in Health and Well-being is designed for students who aspire to be an effective part of a health care team. The major allows students to take the pre-requisite courses necessary to gain admission into graduate level professional programs such as nursing, athletic training, physical and occupational therapy, chiropractic, or other allied health related professions. This is a great degree program for the person who wants to understand the underlying cause of disease.

HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT

Healthcare Business Administration

The HMBA program includes 30-credit hours of graduate-level course work in all the functional areas of business, delivered with a healthcare lens, where students take deep dives in cases, assignments and real world applications of the business of healthcare. The program is taught by expert faculty who understand the intersection of business and healthcare and executive professionals who are industry leaders.

Healthcare Communication

A graduate certificate focused on effective communication strategies within healthcare settings and for healthcare audiences.

Health Data Science

A graduate certificate offered by the WVU School of Public Health focused on the skills and methods used in health data science.

Health Informatics and Information Management

Health Informatics and Information Management (HIIM) integrates business, science, and information technology. The Bachelor of Science program is designed for students who are hands-on learners interested in having a direct and valuable impact on patients without being in the physical clinic.

Health Sciences

The Master of Science (M.S.) 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. The program is a one-year, non-thesis master's targeting students interested in developing their skills toward a career requiring basic science knowledge.

Health Services Administration

Health service administrators or managers are typically responsible for planning, coordinating and directing the delivery of quality service to those receiving services in hospitals, clinics, health departments, and other health-related organizations. This includes responsibility for many of the operational duties in these settings, including overseeing the training and recruitment of staff, following and maintaining budgetary and fiscal records, and managing daily operations.

Health Services and Outcomes Research

The Health Services and Outcomes Research program emphasizes population-based, health services delivery and outcomes, and policy research. Health services research examines how people get access to health care, how much care costs, and what happens to patients as a result of this care. The focus is to prepare highly qualified graduate students for careers in academia, industry, government, and institutional settings through training in health outcomes and policy research.

HIGHER EDUCATION

HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION

Higher Education Marketing

Online Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Marketing offered by the Reed School of Media and Communications.

History

The Department of History offers graduate work in the history of Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, public history, the United States including Appalachia/regional, and world history. Faculty research and teaching interests are clustered around Gender and Kinship, Imperial and Postcolonial Societies, Labor and Political Economy, and War and Society.

History

The Department of History offers doctoral work in the history of Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, public history, the United States including Appalachia/regional, and world history. Designed to prepare students for careers in teaching and scholarship and as specialists in government, business, and public service, the program requires a program of study in four fields, comprehensive examinations, and a dissertation.

History

The Department of History offers courses focusing on a variety of world regions and time periods. Degree requirements insure that majors obtain an acquaintance with the history of several such regions and periods and develop skills in research and writing. The bachelor of arts with a major in history is designed to prepare students for careers in teaching, business, and government, and for graduate work in history, law, and related social sciences and humanities.

Horticulture

Master of Science in Horticulture 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.

Horticulture and Plant Sciences

Horticulture and Plant Sciences is the interdisciplinary study of horticultural and field crop production. The major provides students with a strong background in agricultural sciences with the option to select from two areas of emphasis. In the Horticulture area of emphasis students will learn to propagate, produce, and market greenhouse, nursery, fruit, and vegetable crops.

Hospitality and Tourism Management

The mission of the Hardy Family Hospitality and Tourism Management program is to prepare future business leaders in the hospitality and tourism industry. This program prepares students for leadership roles in the hospitality and tourism industry through applied learning and industry engagement. One of the program's signature experiences is the Nemacolin Hospitality Lab, an innovative student consulting and experiential learning initiative in partnership with Nemacolin Resort.

Human and Community Development

The Ph.D. in Human and Community Development (HCD) is intended for applicants with a professional background in community development and design, landscape architecture, interior architecture, fashion design, design and merchandising, or applicants who have significant prior experience improving the social, cultural, and/or economic conditions of communities by working with government or educational institutions.

Human Nutrition and Foods

Students are required to complete core courses as well as courses in food science, nutrition, food service management, psychology, chemistry, biology, physiology, and microbiology. The path to become a registered dietitian nutritionist includes a bachelor's and master's degree, completing a dietetic internship from an ACEND-accredited program, and passing the national registration exam. This program is also a good pre-professional option for the allied health professions.

Human Performance and Health

The Bachelor of Arts in Human Performance and Health leads upon successful completion to the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program. The MOT program is designed as a combined Bachelor's/Master's degree program in which students are admitted after completion of 56 credit hours and successful completion of the application process.

Human Resource Leadership

Offered in a flexible online format, the 30 credit-hour Master of Science in Human Resource Leadership program is designed to prepare professionals who want to start or advance their HR careers. The evidence-based curriculum aligns with standards established by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), with an emphasis on effective leadership and data-driven decision making.

Human Resource Management

The Human Resource Management (HRM) Major prepares students for managerial roles and empowers students to unlock employee potential, promote well-being, and align workforce strategies with organizational goals within any business, government, or nonprofit environment. This major focuses on core HR functions like talent acquisition, training, compensation, and employee relations, and also offers specialized knowledge in managing diverse work units.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Immunology and Medical Microbiology

The Bachelor of Science degree in Immunology and Medical Microbiology prepares students from diverse backgrounds to serve as professionals who are knowledgeable about the immune system of humans and other mammals, how it functions, and the consequences of its malfunction on the health of the host. Graduates will possess the laboratory skills and knowledge needed to assess the functional status of the immune system and to safely cultivate and identify microorganisms that cause disease in mammals.

Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis

The Doctor of Philosophy degree 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. Students in the program will apply this knowledge to broad areas of research including pathogen-host interactions and the development of immunotherapies and vaccines.

Industrial Engineering

The doctoral degree program in industrial engineering is designed to educate students to the highest level of competency in teaching and research. The program helps students develop skills and experience to perform independent research in various applied and theoretical industrial engineering topics. Research work for the doctoral dissertation must show a high degree of originality on the part of the student and must constitute an original contribution to the body of knowledge.

Industrial Engineering

The M.S.I.E. degree program provides excellent academic training and research opportunities in modern and classical Industrial Engineering methodologies. Students typically complete the M.S.I.E. degree using one of three concentrations: Decision Sciences; Ergonomics and System Safety; and Manufacturing Systems Engineering.

Industrial Engineering

Industrial engineering is the discipline of engineering concerned with the design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, material, information, equipment, and energy to assure performance, reliability, maintainability, schedule adherence, and cost control. Industrial engineers look at the big picture of an operation or system and bridge the gap between management and operations.

INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE

Industrial Relations and Human Resources

The Department of Management offers the Master of Science in Industrial Relations and Human Resources (MSIRHR). This AACSB-accredited program of study prepares students for professional positions in human resource management and labor/employment relations. The twelve month program is one of the most celebrated programs in the country.

INFANT/TODDLER EDUCATION

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

Integrated Marketing Communications

Graduate Certificate in Integrated Marketing Communications offered by the Reed School of Media and Communications.

Integrated Marketing Communications

The Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) offered by the Reed School of Media and Communications is designed for individuals seeking to advance their expertise in the dynamic field of marketing communications. Delivered entirely online, the program offers a highly customizable graduate experience. Students are equipped with a solid marketing communications foundation through introductory and core courses, then tailor their studies through specialty and elective courses.

Integrated Marketing Communications

The Integrated Marketing Communications program is a wholly online major offered by the School of Media and Communications. This major combines the complementary business and communications fields of advertising, marketing and public relations. Students develop an understanding of using traditional, digital/social media and other promotional and marketing techniques to reach and engage consumers and stakeholders, and will learn about ethical, legal and socially responsible considerations.

Integrated Studies

The Bachelor of Integrated Studies allows flexible learning options to complete an undergraduate degree. The required coursework in the major provides integrative skills to connect student learning to their personal and professional goals after graduation. Students in this degree program may receive F-forgiveness as well as credit for prior learning.

INTERDEPARTMENTAL STUDIES

Interior Architecture

In response to professional industry trends, the Interior Architecture program has been expanded to include coursework in building and construction systems with an updated major name (formerly Interior Design). Graduates still practice interior design but now have a wider range of skills. The program prepares students for entry-level interior design practice and meets the education requirement for National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) certification.

International Studies

The international studies major is composed of internationally oriented courses drawn from several disciplinary and interdisciplinary study areas. Students take courses from departments such as economics, geography, history, political science, sociology/anthropology, and world languages. Students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of opportunities for professional internships and study abroad, often fulfilling specific course requirements for the major.

Journalism

The master of science in journalism (M.S.J.) program in the Reed School of Media and Communications is designed to assist students in reaching their potential as professionals, teachers or scholars in media and communications. The program prepares students not only for a first job but also for long-term and productive career development through the study of media, communications, and related fields.

Journalism

The journalism major at the School of Media and Communications prepares students for careers as journalists working in the fields of broadcast, video and audio production, digital, and newspaper journalism. All students complete a series of shared core requirements and a shared capstone experience, then take two upper-level courses in a focus area such as video and audio, visual/photo journalism, documentary or reporting and writing, plus additional journalism skills classes and electives.

KINESIOLOGY

KINESIOLOGY

Landscape Architecture

Landscape architecture is the art of design, planning, and arranging natural and human-constructed elements on the land. It is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) designated discipline. It applies cultural and scientific knowledge with concern for the conservation and stewardship of natural and aesthetic amenities to create an environment that serves a useful and enjoyable purpose.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Law

The Doctor of Jurisprudence forms students' professional identities as lawyers and provides students with the core legal knowledge and practical skills to pass the bar exam and to serve their clients competently and ethically. The first-year curriculum is a fixed set of courses covering private law, public law, and practice.

Leadership Studies in Education

The Master of Arts in Leadership Studies in Education is a fully online program designed to prepare building- and district-level educational leaders to address the challenges and opportunities of today's educational environments. The program emphasizes place-based leadership that is responsive to the specific needs of local schools and communities. Coursework and learning outcomes are aligned with the National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP) standards for Building and District Leaders.

LEARNING SCIENCES

LEGAL STUDIES

Lighting Design and Technology

The M.F.A. is an intense three-year course of study for students seeking professional preparation in entertainment lighting design, production, and technology. Studio design and technology courses, together with fully realized production experience, offer expectations found in the industry. The program requires a production or research thesis, oral defense of the thesis project, a successful evaluation at the end of each semester of study, and an overall grade point average of 3.0.

LINGUISTICS

Literacy Education

The Master of Arts in Literacy Education graduate program earned National Recognition with Distinction from ILA. This program offers two graduate degree pathways. Pathway 1 is a 30-credit hour online graduate degree with reading specialist licensure, preparing candidates with initial teaching certification for reading specialist certification. Pathway 2 is a 30-credit hour online graduate degree open to those with an undergraduate degree who do not have an initial teaching license.

Management Information Systems

Students in the MIS program gain the skills necessary to analyze an organization's information needs and develop technological solutions to effectively solve business problems. In today's fast-paced, global environment, technology is a vital and integral part of business. MIS professionals have the knowledge to understand the organization's business goals and information needs and deliver the critical technologies to meet those needs.

Marketing

Marketing professionals are involved in the exchange of value through planning, promoting, pricing, and distributing products and services. The marketing program is designed to give students a strong understanding of the elements of marketing plans used by organizations to satisfy customer needs and wants. In addition to the foundations of marketing strategy, the required courses provide an appreciation of how marketing strategies are used in the globalized economy.

Materials Science and Engineering

The doctor of philosophy degree with a major in materials science and engineering is administered through the college's interdisciplinary Ph.D. program. The research work for the doctoral dissertation must show a high degree of originality on the part of the student and must constitute an original contribution to the art and science of materials science and engineering.

Materials Science and Engineering

Materials science and engineering (MS&E) is designed for students with undergraduate degrees in engineering or a closely related STEM discipline. MS&E research focuses on the study of metals, ceramics, glass, polymers, semiconductors, composites, nanomaterials and biomaterials implemented in a variety of applications including energy, civil, industrial and environmental.

Mathematics

The School of Mathematical and Data Sciences provides a curriculum for students wishing to earn an undergraduate major in mathematics or minors in actuarial science, applied mathematics, and pure mathematics; for students interested in the applications of mathematics to fields such as computer science, statistics, engineering, and the physical, natural and social sciences; and for non-science majors, to educate them in the ideals and objectives of mathematics and foster quantitative reasoning.

MATHEMATICS

MATHEMATICS

Mechanical Engineering

The doctor of philosophy degree with a major in mechanical engineering is administered through the college's interdisciplinary Ph.D. program. The research work for the doctoral dissertation must show a high degree of originality on the part of the student and must constitute an original contribution to the art and science of mechanical engineering.

Mechanical Engineering

The MMAE graduate program provides high quality advanced master-level education to graduate engineering students to enable successful careers in technology development, innovation and research, with depth and breadth in one or several areas of the mechanical engineering discipline.

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering is a broad technical discipline. It integrates knowledge of the physical sciences and mathematics for the design, construction, manufacture, testing, analysis, use, and operation of a device, structure, machine, process, or system in service to humanity. Mechanical engineers are problem-solvers who are scientifically informed and mathematically minded. The curriculum prepares students to deal with a broad range of engineering problems rather than narrow specialties.

Media Solutions and Innovation

Graduate Certificate in Media Solutions and Innovation offered by the Reed School of Media and Communications.

Medical Laboratory Science

Medical laboratory scientists are healthcare professionals educated in all aspects of clinical laboratory analysis, including test development, performance, and evaluation. Medical laboratory scientists may work in many areas, including clinical chemistry, hematology, immunohematology, immunology, clinical microbiology, and molecular diagnostics. Students in the program receive both didactic instruction and practical experience at one or more of the affiliated hospital laboratories.

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

Medicine

The doctor of medicine (MD) degree is granted to students who have completed the prescribed curriculum and who have been recommended for the degree by the Committee on Academic and Professional Standards (CAPS) to the faculty of the School of Medicine. The School of Medicine is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). The MD/PhD program is available to students who show exceptional interest and scholarly promise.

Mental Health and Addiction Studies

The Mental Health and Addiction Studies Program is designed for students with a broad-based interest in the human condition and serving their communities. Graduates are qualified for entry-level occupations in addiction, mental health and family support services, and are also prepared for graduate studies in counseling, occupational therapy, public health or other health-related disciplines. The core coursework explores the history, theories and concepts of mental health and mental illness.

Midstream Petroleum Engineering

Graduate certificate offered by the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources. Detailed curriculum and credit-hour information are maintained on the college's certificate program webpage rather than in this catalog section.

Midstream Petroleum Engineering

The goals and objectives of the fully online Midstream Petroleum Engineering program are to train graduate students to gain core competency for implementing practical solutions to real-world problems relative to designing, monitoring, and maintaining petroleum transportation, storage, and processing facilities. Students learn to perform detailed analysis of transportation, storage and processing facilities in order to optimize their performance.

MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES

Mine Safety Practices and Health

A baccalaureate certificate program is a specialized curriculum designed for students seeking a specific body of knowledge for personal/career development. The certificate is awarded with the degree and comprises 12 to 18 credits, which may overlap with other degree requirements. The certificate appears on the student's transcript and the institution will issue an official certificate of completion.

Mining Engineering

The objective of the Ph.D. program in mining engineering is to educate students to the highest level of technical and research performance within the minerals profession. Graduates of this program not only possess the requisite technical skills, but they also have the capability to actively contribute to the scholarly body of knowledge through independent research. These graduates pursue careers in industry, government agencies, and academia.

Mining Engineering

The objective of the master's of science in mining engineering (M.S.Min.E.) program is to equip students to investigate and develop solutions to advanced mining engineering problems. This program provides students the technical knowledge and research experience needed to address the most challenging contemporary issues within a specialized area of study.

Mining Engineering

Mining engineering deals with discovering, extracting, processing, marketing, and utilizing mineral deposits from the earth's crust. The role of the mining engineer may be quite diversified, and the field offers opportunities for specialization in a large number of technical areas. The trained professional is well versed in mining and geology and in the principles of civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering as applied to the mining industry, as well as economics, business, and management.

Multidisciplinary Media Studies

The School of Media and Communications Multidisciplinary Media Studies Bachelor of Arts program draws upon undergraduate course offerings university-wide and is comprised of three media-focused tracks. Many courses are designed to be completed online.

Multidisciplinary Studies (BMdS)

The Multidisciplinary Studies (MDS) major is a flexible degree program which allows students and their advisors to tailor a set of courses which meets the student's interests and career plans. The major was developed in response to increasing demands from employers and students for broad-based educational programs which prepare students for our rapidly changing society and economies.

Music

The Bachelor of Arts in Music provides students with the opportunity to major in music while pursuing a broad liberal arts education. Depending upon the courses taken beyond those required for the major, students may prepare for a variety of careers, not just those associated with music. To enter this program, in addition to being admitted to WVU, students must complete audition requirements on a band or orchestral instrument, guitar, piano, or voice.

MUSIC

Musical Theatre

The School of Theatre & Dance and the School of Music offer a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre with the goal to train students for successful careers in musical and stage performance in the competitive entertainment industry. Over the four-year course of study, musical theatre majors take classes in acting, voice, dance, choreography, theatre history, stage production, music theory, musical theatre literature, and other special topics.

Music and Health

This Bachelor of Science in Music and Health aims to provide an opportunity for students to pursue concentrated studies in music while also completing the requirements for graduate study in one of several tracks. The major is intended for those who wish to study music as their undergraduate focus and then pursue a career in medicine, dentistry, occupational therapy, physical therapy or as a physician assistant, and/or those who would like to continue practicing music professionally.

Music Business and Industry

The BA in Music Business and Industry offers two tracks (areas of emphasis) students may select: applied music (which includes private instrument or voice lessons) or multi-instrumental (where students are engaged in group instrumental/vocal lessons). The program provides an engaging, systematic, and rigorous course of study leading to analytical, creative, regulatory, and entrepreneurial understanding, including courses in intellectual property, music publishing, live music, and recording.

Music Business and Industry

The Master of Arts Program in Music Business and Industry at the School of Music offers an engaging, systematic, and rigorous course of study leading to analytical, creative, regulatory, and entrepreneurial understanding and skills necessary to succeed in today's complex and challenging music industry field. The program is offered online as a high quality graduate-level distance-learning opportunity, providing access to extensive academic training regardless of geographic location.

Music Composition

The composition curriculum is especially designed for students wishing to prepare themselves as composers in both acoustic and electronic styles. The increased interest of society today in the arts is creating many new opportunities for the professional composer and teacher. Graduates will be able to compose at a high level in a variety of styles, for a wide range of instrumental/choral groups, and in varying media, including both electronic and acoustic settings.

Music Education

Students who successfully complete the music education curriculum and all certification exams required by the West Virginia Department of Education will be qualified for a professional certificate, grades birth through adult. This certification allows teaching of instrumental, vocal, and general music in West Virginia public schools. The program includes professional education courses, methods and pedagogy, ensembles, applied study, and a residency with student teaching.

Music Education

The M.M. in Music Education degree 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.

Music Industry

Graduate Certificate in Music Industry offered by the School of Music in the College of Creative Arts and Media.

Musicology

Students completing the Master's Program in Musicology develop a broad understanding of the primary methods used in musicological and ethnomusicological research. Courses and seminars explore a wide range of musical repertoires and scholarly debates, and the curriculum encourages students to engage meaningfully with the field through pedagogical training and focused research.

Music Performance

The performance curricula are especially designed for students wishing to prepare themselves as performers or as teachers of a particular instrument or voice. The increased interest of society today in the arts is creating many new opportunities for the professional musician and for the private music teacher. The BM in Music Performance offers three areas of emphasis: Instrumental, Piano, and Voice.

Music Theory

The Master of Arts 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 music theory in either a high school or college setting. This degree can also prepare students for doctoral work in either academic or applied areas, depending upon the electives chosen.

Music Therapy

Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program. Through a course of study focused on music, human development, and music therapy, the BM imparts essential competencies in musical foundations, clinical foundations, and music therapy foundations.

Natural Resource Economics

The Ph.D. degree is the most advanced degree offered and prepares candidates for work at the highest level of the profession as a faculty member, staff in a research organization or governmental and non-governmental agencies, or as a consultant.

Natural Resources Science

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.

Neuroscience

The demand for basic and applied neuroscience researchers and clinicians continues to grow. The rigorous and interdisciplinary training that defines the BS program in Neuroscience prepares students to address a wide range of health and societal issues relating to brain function.

Neuroscience

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. The neuroscience graduate program emphasizes research on the function and dysfunction of the brain and nervous system, providing students with innovative approaches to understanding neural mechanisms responsible for diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, stroke, brain injury and repair.

Neuroscience

The goal of the Master's in Neuroscience is to develop a biomedical work force with expertise in the techniques needed to advance in the field of Neuroscience. Successful completion of this degree program will expand employment opportunities well beyond what is available to individuals with a Bachelor's Degree. The intent is to prepare the highest caliber post-baccalaureate personnel so that they can effectively compete for jobs in biomedical science.

Nurse Anesthesia

The DNP Nurse Anesthetist 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 2022 AACN Essentials. Only offered as a full-time program, students are required to take 88 credits over 3 years or 9 continuous semesters.

NURSE ANESTHETIST

Nurse Executive Leadership

The certificate programs at WVU offer masters-prepared nurses the opportunity to earn a certificate in family nurse practitioner (FNP), psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), and nurse executive leadership (NEL) specialties. NEL Certificate Program applicants must have two years of practice experience at the RN level or higher and hold a master's degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program.

Nurse Executive Leadership (NEL)

A post-master's certificate preparing master's-prepared nurses for executive and leadership roles in healthcare organizations.

Nursing

The School of Nursing undergraduate program in nursing is recognized by health care agencies as providing excellent preparation for the nursing profession. Our graduates are in great demand and enjoy a large number of career opportunities. The BSN curriculum includes courses in the humanities, social sciences, basic sciences, and nursing science.

Nursing

The purpose of the Ph.D. program is to educate nurse scholars/scientists for roles in research, teaching, and service. The program prepares graduates who will contribute to the body of nursing knowledge, educate the next generation, and assume collaborative leadership roles in shaping health policy, improving health, and reducing disparity.

Nursing

The West Virginia University School of Nursing offers a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree that provides the skills necessary to sit for advanced practice certification. The major area of study is Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). Throughout the curriculum, students are guided in the process of self-development aimed at pursuing excellence in scholarly and professional endeavors. Courses are offered via web-based modalities using synchronous and asynchronous formats.

Nursing

The West Virginia University School of Nursing offers a post-master's program of study leading to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. Graduates of the DNP program advance the application of nursing knowledge through the translation and implementation of evidence for practice to improve health outcomes for diverse populations. This expert level practice builds on the past advanced practice education, experience, and certification.

Nutritional and Food Sciences

The Master of Science in nutritional and food science in the Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources allows maximum flexibility in courses and research problems. Students may work with issues in human or animal health and nutrition. Research problems in human nutrition issues form the basis for many studies, but a comparative approach is emphasized. There is a thesis as well as a non-thesis option for the master's degree.

Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences

Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences is one of three discipline-specific majors offered within the WVU Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Public Health Sciences, a degree for scientist-practitioners focused on the prevention of premature mortality, morbidity, and disability from disease and injury. This major emphasizes research addressing occupational and environmental determinants of health.

Occupational Safety and Health

The online Occupational Safety and Health Ph.D. program is designed for students and professionals who aspire to advance their knowledge, research potential and overall expertise to explore research and development opportunities in academia, consulting or high-level industry positions.

Occupational Therapy

The Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) is an entry-level master's degree program; WVU accepted its first students into the professional program in the fall semester of 1996. Occupational therapy is the only profession that helps people across the lifespan to do the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of meaningful daily activities (occupations). The curriculum is fixed and intense, beginning in the summer with basic science coursework relevant to the profession.

Occupational Therapy

The Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) is an entry-level doctoral degree program; the Division of Occupational Therapy accepted its first class of doctoral students in May 2021. The curriculum is fixed and intense, beginning in the summer with basic science coursework. The OTD program finishes with a Doctoral Experiential and Capstone, that allows the student to gain advanced knowledge and skill in an area of practice. The academic and fieldwork program requires 9 semesters to complete.

Online Teaching

A graduate certificate developing the skills needed to design and deliver effective online instruction.

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Orthodontics

The School of Dentistry and the Department of Orthodontics at West Virginia University offer a 34-month (three academic years) advanced education Master of Science program. The program models a private practice atmosphere with state-of-the-art clinical facilities. The curriculum is centered on daily clinical seminars and private instruction with each individual class. Also included are regularly scheduled orthognathic surgery conferences and seminars with other dental and medical specialists.

Pathologists' Assistant

A pathologists' assistant is a healthcare professional qualified through academic and practical training to provide services in anatomic pathology under the direction of a qualified pathologist. This is a twenty-four month, full-time, master's-level program that begins each January. The first year is mostly didactic learning with introductory gross room rotations. During the second year, students receive practical experience through clinical rotations in both surgical and autopsy pathology.

Pathophysiology, Rehabilitation and Performance

Exercise physiology is the comprehensive study of the biophysical, biomechanical and biochemical processes that contribute to movement production and disease progression. Students entering the Pathophysiology, Rehabilitation, and Performance doctoral program have the ability to select a specialization in one of three research tracks: Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases (CMD); Muscle Pathophysiology (MPP); and Rehabilitation Science and Engineering (RSE).

Performance

Performance majors may specialize in piano, voice, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion, violin, viola, cello, and double bass. All applicants to the Master of Music in Performance must demonstrate appropriate proficiency in the primary area of specialization via an audition before a panel of School of Music faculty. Audition repertoire should be chosen that allows candidates to demonstrate their current level of achievement.

Performance

Performance majors may specialize in piano, voice, and a range of orchestral and wind instruments, including low brass (DMA only). All applicants to the Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance must demonstrate appropriate proficiency in the primary area of specialization via an audition before a panel of School of Music faculty. Applicants should have a complete resume and prepared list of their completed repertoire for examination by the Audition Committee.

Periodontics

The School of Dentistry and the Department of Periodontics offer a program of advanced study and clinical training leading to the degree of Master of Science. The program requires a minimum of thirty-four months (three academic years) of full time residency in the School of Dentistry. It is designed to qualify dentists for careers in periodontic clinical practice, teaching and research.

Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering

The Doctor of Philosophy degree with a major in petroleum and natural gas engineering is administered through the college's interdisciplinary Ph.D. program. The research work for the doctoral dissertation must show a high degree of originality on the part of the student and must constitute an original contribution to the art and science of petroleum and natural gas engineering.

Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering (PNGE) graduate programs are designed for students who have already completed a basic petroleum engineering curriculum. The objective is to educate students who will be capable of performing at the highest levels of the petroleum and natural gas engineering profession. The programs provide advanced technical knowledge and engineering skills needed by the oil and gas industry and make students competent to perform independent research.

Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering

Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering is concerned with design and application aspects of the discovery, production, and transportation of oil and natural gas resources. Professionals in this field must have a thorough understanding of the geological principles relating to the occurrence, discovery, and production of fluid hydrocarbons. Students enroll in rigorous courses in all basic areas of petroleum and natural gas engineering, basic science, mathematics, geology, and social sciences.

Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences

The Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences Graduate Program at West Virginia University is an interdisciplinary program that prepares students for a future in a variety of employment settings, ranging from academic research and industry to federal positions.

PHARMACEUTICALS AND HEALTHCARE

Pharmacy

The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program prepares students for contemporary pharmacy practice through a rigorous, science-driven curriculum and hands-on learning experiences. The curriculum emphasizes foundational sciences such as chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and therapeutics, while also integrating essential skills in communication, problem-solving, and healthcare systems management. Graduates are well-equipped to excel in the evolving field of pharmacy.

Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy is a small, academically vibrant, student-centered undergraduate program whose mission is to provide an outstanding liberal arts education. Philosophy students are trained to understand and respond both critically and creatively to philosophical problems, theories, and arguments, investigating fundamental questions that have puzzled human beings for ages.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Physical Education and Kinesiology

The Physical Education and Kinesiology (PEK) program prepares students to teach, motivate, and shape the lives of Pre-K through adult learners in physical education, movement, wellness, and sport-based environments. The primary goal is to ensure students understand the importance of and have the pedagogical skills to teach individuals to be physically literate. Program graduates are physical activity and wellness leaders in their schools and communities.

Physical Education Teacher Education

The Master of Science in Physical Education Teacher Education (delivered online) is designed for success-oriented professional learners who aspire to further their career advancement. The curriculum is aligned with the advanced teaching standards (Professional Knowledge, Practice, and Leadership) from the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America).

Physical Therapy

The WVU Division of Physical Therapy became an entry-level doctoral degree program in Fall 2005. Students admitted into the program complete three years of combined classroom, laboratory, and clinical education, and part-time and full-time supervised clinical practice in various clinics in West Virginia and other states. A doctor of physical therapy (DPT) degree is awarded upon completion of the program, which entitles the graduate to apply for examination for state licensure.

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Physician Assistant

The Physician Assistant Studies curriculum is designed to provide a foundation in medical sciences, followed by an in-depth study of systems-based clinical medicine. The program consists of 4 semesters of didactic coursework followed by 12 months of clinical rotations. Consistent with our mission, the program has a focus on population health, health disparity, and rural and Appalachian health issues.

Physics

The graduate programs in physics provide a foundation in fundamental and applied research. The program's research strengths include astronomy and astrophysics, biophysics, experimental condensed matter and materials physics, optical and laser physics, physics education research, plasma and space physics, and theoretical and computational condensed matter physics. The central mission is to train the next generation of physicists and astronomers for productive careers in the global economy.

Physics

The graduate programs in physics provide a foundation in fundamental and applied research, with strengths in astrophysics/astronomy, biophysics, condensed matter physics, optical and laser physics, physics education research, and plasma physics. Research is the central focus of the Ph.D. degree and is directed by a faculty adviser over a period of several years, culminating in a dissertation defended before the doctoral committee.

Physics (BA)

The bachelor of arts degree is designed to prepare students for a career that utilizes physics preparation in conjunction with an applied emphasis. By allowing more free elective choices, it prepares a student for a career that combines a science background with subsequent professional training.

Physics (BS)

The bachelor of science degree is designed for students committed to a career in research. It can be followed by graduate work in physics, chemistry, materials science, optical sciences, astrophysics, engineering, or other physical sciences such as meteorology and oceanography. Some students instead pursue positions in industry, high school teaching, or in a government laboratory immediately after completing the B.S.

Piano Pedagogy

WVU offers a Master of Music degree in Piano Pedagogy. This program offers a variety of courses and comprehensive experience in individual and group piano instruction. This Master of Music degree is designed to provide advanced training to help prepare students to teach piano successfully in an independent studio, community music program or college.

Plant and Soil Science

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. The doctor of philosophy in plant and soil sciences degree is offered to students who wish to study crops agronomy, entomology, applied and environmental microbiology, horticulture, plant pathology, or soil sciences.

PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE

PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES

Plant Pathology

Plant Pathology is a Master's Degree program offered by West Virginia University.

PLANT SCIENCES

Political Science

The Master of Arts program is designed to provide students with a broad knowledge of political science and the policy-making process, including the study of factors shaping political thought, analysis, decision-making, and public policy. Students choose from classes in American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and public policy, in addition to three classes in political methodology.

Political Science

The undergraduate curriculum in the Department of Political Science acquaints students with the nature and role of government in modern society. The department offers a general political science emphasis as well as courses on national institutions, political actors, political behavior, the policy making process, and various substantive policy issue-areas.

Political Science

The Doctor of Philosophy program is designed for people planning careers as researchers and teachers in higher education or as policy analysts in government or the private sector. Students complete coursework leading to mastery of two of four areas of emphasis: American politics, comparative politics, international politics, and public policy. The program ensures graduates are trained in research methodology and statistical techniques.

Population Health

The Master of Science in Population Health program is a 30-credit, fully online program that prepares students for a variety of population-oriented leadership, clinical, and research-oriented positions in both healthcare and public health organizations.

Professional Writing and Editing

With a degree in Writing Studies, you will learn to translate complex information into clear prose for diverse audiences and analyze how information flows through organizational structures. The BA degree in Professional Writing and Editing will improve the writing and communication skills that employers value. The BA's emphasis on rhetorical, cultural, and linguistic competencies also prepares students for advanced academic work in a range of fields, including the humanities and legal studies.

Professional Writing and Editing

The M.A. in Professional Writing and Editing is a thirty-hour degree that combines theories of writing with practice in real-world writing situations. Students study professional writing theory, the history of rhetoric, editing, rhetorical analysis, new modes of digital composition, and writing ethics. The degree prepares students for a variety of career options, including technical writing and editing, project management, writing consulting, writing instruction, and advanced graduate study.

Program Evaluation

A graduate certificate focused on the theory and methods of evaluating programs and their outcomes.

Prosthodontics

The School of Dentistry and the Department of Restorative Dentistry offer a program of advanced study and clinical training leading to the degree of Master of Science. The program requires a minimum of 34 months (three academic years) of full-time residency in the School of Dentistry. It is designed to qualify dentists for careers in prosthodontic clinical practice, teaching, and research.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

The certificate programs at WVU offer masters-prepared nurses the opportunity to earn a certificate in family nurse practitioner (FNP), psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), and nurse executive leadership (NEL) specialties. PMHNP applicants must provide evidence of completion of stand-alone graduate level courses in advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacotherapeutics, and advanced physical assessment, and evidence of national certification and licensure as an APRN.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

A post-master's certificate preparing master's-prepared nurses for practice as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.

Psychology

The Psychology programs admit students directly to the doctoral degree. The department offers doctoral degrees with specializations in four areas: Behavior Analysis, Behavioral Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology, and Life-Span Developmental Psychology, preparing students for careers in research, teaching, and practice. The Clinical Program is APA-accredited and the Behavior Analysis Program is accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis International.

Psychology

The Psychology programs admit students directly to the doctoral degree, and the requirements for the master of science are completed as part of the doctoral degree requirements. The M.S. requires research methods coursework, didactic electives, experiential electives, and completion of an empirical master's thesis in an area of psychology approved by the student's thesis committee.

Psychology (BA)

Psychology is a science that emphasizes the principles, methods, and theories necessary for a better understanding of human and animal behavior. During their training, undergraduate students not only acquire the essential knowledge and skills of psychology, but further engage in research, teaching, and community service through experiential opportunities. The B.A.

Psychology: Behavior Analysis

The Psychology: Behavior Analysis M.S. is completed as part of the doctoral program and requires a minimum of 36 graduate-level credit hours in psychology or related disciplines. The curriculum covers research methods, principles of behavior, conceptual analysis, applied and basic behavior analysis, ethics, and supervised experiential learning, culminating in an empirical master's thesis examining impacts of environment on behavior.

Psychology (BS)

Psychology is a science that emphasizes the principles, methods, and theories necessary for a better understanding of human and animal behavior. Students engage in research, teaching, and community service through experiential opportunities. The B.S. degree prepares students for a STEM-focused career.

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Public Health

The WVU Master of Public Health (MPH) degree is a multidisciplinary professional degree focused on the application of science, research and theoretical knowledge toward the prevention of disease and improving health and well-being. MPH graduates possess a broad array of skills needed to address challenges affecting communities, educating the public about best practices, and advocating for policy- and systems-level changes that impact entire populations.

Public Health Sciences

Public health covers the five core public health disciplines: biostatistics, environmental health sciences, epidemiology, health policy and management, and social and behavioral sciences. The public health major emphasizes problem solving skills, critical thinking, practical application, career exploration and an understanding of both clinical- and population-based ethics. Early in the program, students will build a strong foundation of knowledge in the natural and social sciences.

PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCES

Public History

The M.A. in Public History prepares students to work as expert researchers, writers, and interpreters of history in the public sector. The program develops professional skills in museums, historic preservation, archives, administrative leadership, cultural resources management, grant writing, oral history, digital history, or contract work. It complements the Department of History's core areas of strength in comparative and transnational history.

Public Relations Leadership

Online Graduate Certificate in Public Relations Leadership offered by the Reed School of Media and Communications.

REC, PARKS & TOURISM RESOURCES

REC, PARKS & TOURISM RESOURCES

Regents Bachelor of Arts

West Virginia University offers the Regents Bachelor of Arts degree through the Multidisciplinary Studies program in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences. R.B.A. is an innovative online degree designed to meet the unique needs of many working adults and non-traditional students.

REHABILITATION COUNSELING

REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory professionals are members of the interprofessional care team who work with physicians and other care providers to support optimal patient outcomes. They assist in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of patients and perform specialized work to target the improvement of breathing difficulties. They provide care to patients of all ages in a variety of work environments, which leads to excellent career opportunities.

Robotics Engineering

Robotics engineering ranks amongst the fastest-growing professions globally. This four-year degree program explores mechanical systems, computer science and engineering systems to provide students with a strong interdisciplinary foundation. Through the fundamentals of robotics systems, mobile robotics, robotic manipulators and autonomy, students gain the knowledge and skills to develop their own robotics solutions. The program culminates in the development of a yearlong capstone project.

RUSSIAN STUDIES

Safety Management

The mission of the safety management program is to prepare program graduates to meet the safety mission of any enterprise, which is to protect, conserve, and improve the resources of the organization: people, property, and efficacy. The Master's of Science with a major in Safety Management is accredited by the Applied and Natural Sciences Accreditation Commission (ANSAC) of ABET.

Scenic Design and Technology

The M.F.A. design program is an intense three-year course of study for students seeking professional preparation in scenic, costume, or lighting design. This degree program may be for students interested in pursuing opportunities as scenic designers for live theatrical or entertainment events. Studio design courses, together with fully realized production experience, offer expectations found in the real world.

School Physical Activity Leadership

A graduate certificate preparing professionals to lead physical activity programs in school settings.

Scientific and Technical Writing

With a degree in Writing Studies, you will learn to translate complex information into clear prose for diverse audiences and analyze how information flows through organizational structures. The BS degree in Scientific and Technical Writing is well suited to students who have an interest in science, healthcare, or technology and want to pursue professional careers where they convey complex topics clearly to the public.

Secondary Mathematics Education

The Bachelor of Science in Secondary Mathematics Education program in WVU's School of Education prepares students to meet the content, pedagogical, and professional demands of teaching mathematics in middle and high school settings. Graduates are eligible for certification to teach Mathematics (grades 5-Adult). Students complete more than 900 hours of field and clinical experiences, including over 125 hours of field observation prior to a year-long residency during the final year of the program.

Secondary Science Education

The Bachelor of Science in Secondary Science Education program in WVU's School of Education prepares students to meet the content, pedagogical, and professional demands of teaching science in middle and high school settings. Students choose a content specialization in General Science, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics and are eligible for certification to teach in their specialization area. Students complete more than 900 hours of field and clinical experiences in public school classrooms.

Social and Behavioral Sciences

The Ph.D. in Public Health Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences Major, provides state of the art doctoral education in the theory and application of social and behavioral science to students desiring to transform public health. The program trains students using a research-intensive curriculum and emphasizes both evidence-based, theory-driven primary prevention of disease and injury and health promotion research and practice.

Social Studies/Secondary Education

Students who want to become secondary Social Studies teachers (grades 5-Adult) complete a series of Secondary Education courses, General Education Foundations requirements related to the area of specialization, and courses specific to Social Studies. The program boasts a clear set of research-based program goals and carefully sequenced learning experiences. Students will receive more than 1,000 hours of experience in public school classrooms and complete a year-long residency placement.

Social Work

The School of Social Work provides students with a comprehensive program of professional education in social work. The BSW program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, which makes graduates eligible to seek licensure as social workers in West Virginia and other states. The baccalaureate program prepares social workers for generalist practice and is a recognized national leader in the development of baccalaureate-level curriculum.

Social Work

The mission of the WVU MSW program is to educate students to become advanced integrated practice social workers. The specialization in advanced integrated practice builds on generalist practice and prepares students to integrate micro, mezzo, and macro practice skills across service sectors and within interdisciplinary teams. The program offers two degree plan options (Regular Standing, 60 credits, and Advanced Standing, 36 credits) and two course delivery modalities, on campus and online.

Social Work

The mission of the PhD Program is to prepare scholars who excel in research, teaching, and leadership. The program prepares students to develop and disseminate impactful research derived from the purpose of social work, which is to promote human and community well-being. It provides a community-focused research structure, and students are prepared to translate scholarly knowledge through teaching in higher education and/or leadership in organizations.

Sociology

Sociology examines human society with an emphasis on social structure, processes of social interaction, and social change. Students learn the methods of social science as well as the specialized knowledge and insights of the discipline while selecting from a range of substantive course topics. The major prepares students to pursue a broad range of careers that require knowledge of social organization and social processes, and also prepares students for graduate studies in the social sciences.

Sociology

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology offers graduate study in sociology emphasizing foundational coursework in theory, methods, and statistics, with specializations in crime, law, and deviance; inequality, diversity, and equity; social psychology and group processes; and sociology of religion. The M.A. requires 31 hours of coursework and completion of a second-year research paper or an additional elective course.

Sociology

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology offers a Ph.D. in Sociology, and all students entering the program are enrolled as doctoral students. The program is designed for students interested in working as professional sociologists in teaching and research, emphasizing foundational coursework in theory, methods, and statistics, as well as independent research in an area related to the department's specializations in crime, inequality, social psychology, and sociology of religion.

Software Engineering

The Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering offers the professionally oriented and applied Masters of Science in Software Engineering (M.S.S.E.) degree program. The M.S.S.E. provides graduate educational opportunities to working professionals with any accredited degree as well as recent graduates of an accredited BS CS, BS SE, or closely related bachelor's degree.

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Special Education

The graduate program in Special Education at WVU is designed to prepare professional educators to work with children and adolescents with mild/moderate disabilities including learning disabilities, emotional/behavior disorders, autism, and intellectual disabilities.

Speech-Language Pathology

Both the five-semester, full-time on-campus Master of Science (MS) program in Speech-Language Pathology and the six- to ten-semester, full-time online MS program in Speech-Language Pathology provide aspiring professionals the competence to diagnose and treat the full range of communicative disorders in all age groups. The program affords students opportunities in externships, interprofessional practice, and research.

SPEECH PATHOLOGY & AUDIOLOGY

Sport Coaching

The Master of Science in Sport Coaching (delivered online) is designed for professional learners interested in further developing their technical skills and enriching their capacity to support athletes in high-performance settings. The program is the ideal fit for those looking to better understand the profession of sport coaching and the factors that influence peak athlete performance in individual and team sports. The curriculum incorporates a unique balance of theoretical and applied courses.

Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology

There are no direct admissions into the M.S. in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology. Students who are accepted into the Ph.D. program in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology are eligible to receive the M.S. degree upon completing the course requirements. In addition to these course requirements, students will work with their faculty advisor to conduct a thesis project as an initial step in developing an independent line of research at the doctoral level.

Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology

The Ph.D. program in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology at WVU is recognized as among the premier training programs in the discipline globally. To train highly competent and well-rounded future professionals, this program provides students with a comprehensive experience that combines academic rigor, extensive engagement in research and teaching, and opportunities in applied practice settings.

Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology

The undergraduate degree in sport, exercise, and performance psychology is the only major of its kind in the state of West Virginia and one of the few undergraduate programs in the nation that allows students to specialize in this knowledge area.

Sport Industry Leadership and Change Management

A graduate certificate focused on leadership and change management within the sport industry.

Sport Leadership

The online undergraduate sport leadership degree program prepares students with the leadership knowledge and skills to effectively traverse, integrate, and collaborate across varied sport-related fields using a customizable approach tailored to students' educational and career needs. Students coalesce multiple pathways in the sport sciences in a flexible, customizable, online format related to leadership theory and research in sport and their application in diverse sport contexts.

Sport Management

The Master of Science in Sport Management prepares students to compete for jobs in the sport market as an industry leader. This 30-credit hour program is delivered on-campus and provides real-world training in a range of areas including data-based decisions, management and human development, revenue generation, ethical decision-making, and more.

Sport Management

Since its inception in 1981, the WVU Sport Management undergraduate program has prepared students to work across all levels of sport as the team behind the team. The curriculum has received national and international recognition as one of the best of its kind. Students are required to complete a minimum of three credit hours of internship, providing an opportunity to learn the sport industry while the sport organization evaluates a potential future employee.

Sports and Adventure Media

The Sports and Adventure Media major prepares students for careers as content creators with fundamental knowledge in media, sports and adventure. The program offers courses that focus on video production for the sports broadcast industry and journalism purposes. Courses also include instruction on multi-platform content production. Graduates of this degree will stand out in sports media, adventure sports media, and adventure tourism and travel industries.

SPORT STUDIES

STATISTICAL AND DATA SCIENCES

Studio Art

The non-terminal MA Studio Art program promotes advanced study in a specific discipline in the School of Art & Design. It requires 36 hours in residence and is normally completed in two years or four semesters. A minimum of 50% of coursework must be at the 600-level or higher. 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. Students must maintain an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher.

Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Management (SCM) is a challenging and rewarding professional field that is critical to the success of any firm across all industries. SCM is a unique business function that is operationally essential, tactically critical and strategically of great consequence, offering a broad range of career opportunities across any industry. The SCM program at WVU provides an integrated end-to-end perspective and prepares students to view all activities within the supply chain as a complex system.

Supply Chain Management Science

Management Science is an interdisciplinary study of applying scientific approaches to solving complex management problems. It is a highly specialized field of analytics. The Supply Chain Management Science program will prepare students in the application of management science and data science techniques to managing the integrated end-to-end perspective of supply chain systems. This is a STEM designated major.

Sustainability Studies

Students in the Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability Studies will explore core concepts in sustainable global futures, including development, resilient communities, and global humanitarianism. Graduates will be prepared to solve global challenges using critical systems thinking and a vision of peace and human rights.

Sustainable Design and Development

Sustainable Design and Development educates a new generation of problem-solvers to approach the most difficult issues of today including sustainability related to the environment, food and agriculture, water, planning and development, forestry, energy and community capacity. The major is focused on creating healthy and prosperous communities while balancing decision-making with the triple bottom line (planet, people, profit).

Sustainable Trails Development (Certificate)

Sustainable Trails Development is a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program offered by West Virginia University.

Sustainable Trails Development (Graduate Certificate)

A graduate certificate focused on the planning, design, and sustainable development of trails.

TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES

Technical Direction

The M.F.A. program is an intense three-year course of study for students seeking professional preparation in Technical Direction. This degree program may be especially appropriate for students interested in pursuing opportunities as technical directors or theatrical project managers.

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Theatre

The Bachelor of Arts degree offers a broad-based program of study combining a liberal arts education with a general theatre curriculum. The BA meshes perfectly with minors, and especially double majors, potentially increasing interest from future graduate schools or employers. The BA program is well-suited for students looking to explore multiple areas of study within the theatre discipline, such as stage management, directing, or producing.

THEATRE

Theatre Design and Technology

The BFA in Theatre Design & Technology introduces the student to all aspects of theatre and is coupled with an extensive breadth of liberal arts requirements drawing from many other disciplines. The program is designed for the student who intends to pursue a professional theatre career, graduate study in theatre, or a related profession where design and technology skills are highly desirable. The core curriculum allows the student to learn all facets of theatre design and technology.

The Country Roads Certificate Program

A baccalaureate certificate program is a specialized curriculum designed for students seeking a specific body of knowledge for personal/career development. The certificate is awarded with the degree and comprises 12 to 18 credits, which may overlap with other degree requirements. The certificate appears on the student's transcript and the institution will issue an official certificate of completion.

The Principalship

The Principalship graduate certificate (Certificate Code CG78). To be eligible to receive the graduate certificate, a student must have a GPA of at least 2.80 in all courses applied to the certificate. Coursework includes strategic leadership, instructional leadership, cultural leadership, ethical and policy leadership, organizational and community leadership, and a leadership internship.

Therapeutic Art

Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Art offered by the School of Art and Design in the College of Creative Arts and Media.

University Teaching

A graduate certificate designed to prepare graduate students and prospective faculty with the pedagogical knowledge and skills needed for effective college-level teaching.

Wildlife and Fisheries Resources

The Wildlife and Fisheries Resources Program at WVU is dedicated to developing the next generation of young fisheries and wildlife professionals. At the M.S. or Ph.D. level, students work closely with their faculty advisor and mentor to develop a unique research program that will prepare them for a career in this field. Coursework for these degrees varies depending upon the career goals of the student, past course history, and educational needs for the intended research project.

Wildlife and Fisheries Resources

The wildlife and fisheries resources curriculum prepares students for professional positions as wildlife and fish biologists, natural resources conservation officers, wildlife and fisheries managers and planners, wildlife or fisheries communication specialists, wildlife and fisheries toxicologists, and environmental consultants. The program is unique in the region as our graduates are fully trained in both the wildlife and fisheries fields.

Women's and Gender Studies

The Graduate Certificate in Women's and Gender Studies is available to any student admitted to a graduate degree program at West Virginia University. The certificate consists of fifteen hours of graduate-level work in women's and gender studies and offers students interdisciplinary perspectives on gender and its intersection with race, class, ethnicity, and sexuality. The breadth of the curriculum provides dynamic courses in theory and methods.

Women's and Gender Studies

The Center for Women's and Gender Studies at WVU advances interdisciplinary research and innovative teaching to inspire new generations of gender and sexuality scholars and leaders. The mission of WGST is to examine the complex interplay of power and difference across multiple intersecting categories, including gender, race, sexuality, class, age, ability, and nationality. Students develop tools for addressing social inequities in everyday life.

WOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY