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Academic Program Spotlights

Here are just a few of the majors, minors, study abroad opportunities, and other academic programs you will have to choose from at WVU. Don't see what you're looking for? Try our majors site.

 

Biometric Systems >

WVU is an international leader in biometric systems.

Business >

The College of Business and Economics is among the top 100 undergraduate business schools in the country, according to Bloomberg Businessweek.

Community Design Team >

Small towns often don’t get the help they need. In West Virginia, that’s where the WVU Community Design Team comes in.

Dance >

WVU currently offers a dance minor and will soon add a dance major.

Disegno Italia >

Milan and Tuscany are your classrooms in the Disegno Italia summer study abroad program.

Education >

Earn a bachelor's and a master's degree in only five years in our unique teacher education program.

Engineering >

Our unique first-year experience for engineering majors will help you develop the confidence and skills you need to succeed in your career.

Environmental Geoscience >

Interested in geological and geographical approaches to environmental issues?

Geology >

The geology major emphasizes sedimentary and environmental geology, topics that directly relate to West Virginia's natural resources and environmental needs.

Habitat WV >

New students in the Habitat WV program get a jump start on college and put a local family one step closer to a owning a home.

Horticulture >

With a new $8.8 million greenhouse facility under construction on campus, it's an exciting time to be studying horticulture at WVU.

Interior Design >

The House that WVU Built is one way interior design students are giving back to the community while also preparing for their future careers.

Journalism >

Our journalism major will prepare you for a career as a multimedia journalist in television, Internet, newspaper, or magazine journalism.

Landscape Architecture >

Our program ranks among the top 10 in the country.

Law >

WVU is home to West Virginia's only law school and the nation's fourth oldest law review.

Leadership Studies >

Discover your full potential as a leader in the leadership studies program, one of the wide selection of minors available.

McNair Scholars Program >

This program helps low-income, first-generation, or underrepresented students earn doctoral degrees.

Mountaineer Adventure Program >

Try West Virginia's famous white-water rafting, learn rock climbing, or hike a glacier in Patagonia – you can do it all through the Mountaineer Adventure Program.

Music >

Our music graduates become successful teachers, performers, scholars, and leaders in the arts.

Pharmacy >

The WVU School of Pharmacy is one of only 12 pharmacy schools in the United States affiliated with a comprehensive academic health center.

Religious Studies >

Explore the great religions of the world and immerse yourself in fascinating cultures.

ROTC >

WVU offers two ROTC programs – Air Force ROTC and Army ROTC.

STARS >

The Center for Black Culture and Research sponsors the Academic Stars Retention program to immerse new students in campus life before the start of their first semester.

Study Abroad >

Interested in studying abroad? Our Office of International Programs can help you find the program that's right for you.

Theatre >

Our theatre program combines the personal instruction of a smaller school with the resources of a major research university.

Wildlife & Fisheries Resources >

Do you have a passion for the outdoors? If so, wildlife and fisheries resources may be the major for you!