If you are a compassionate individual with an interest in human diversity and a desire to help others, then a Bachelor of Social Work can help you reach your goals. Our curriculum prepares you for positions in the social work profession. We train students to work effectively with individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations around the country.
Sociology opens up your mind to see the hidden structures of social power that affect our everyday life, and the major events that are happening around the world. These structures are always changing, so sociology majors must have critical reasoning skills and the intellectual flexibility to communicate around these fluctuations in social behavior.
Our Department houses one of only two undergraduate programs in Speech Pathology and Audiology, one of only two graduate programs in Speech-Language Pathology and the only graduate program in Audiology in the state of West Virginia.
Since 1981, the Sport Management undergraduate program has prepared students for careers in professional sport, intercollegiate athletics, sport facilities and many other sport-related businesses.
Built for the curious and knowledge seekers, the Technical Art History major emphasizes the scientific study of structures of art and objects, within art historical contexts, and values hands-on experience in preventative art conservation, conservation and restoration of artifacts, and reconstruction techniques.
The BFA in Theatre Design and Technology introduces all theoretical and practical aspects of producing live entertainment. The program is designed for students who intend to pursue a professional theatre career, further graduate study in theatre or who may choose to enter a related profession where design and technology skills are highly desirable.
If you enjoy the outdoors, are comfortable handling animals and are interested in society’s impact on wildlife, fish and their habitats, consider majoring in Wildlife and Fisheries Resources. You’ll learn about everything from the conservation and preservation of animal habitats to wildlife disease, allowing you to identify and solve many possible issues related to wildlife.
Do you want to help others in your local community or even around the world? Are you dreaming of medical or law school? Women’s and Gender Studies is a major that can prepare you for a multitude of careers. As many of our students say, "Studying in this major is like finding a home in a school of thousands."
Accredited by the Society of Wood Science and Technology (SWST), our curriculum will prepare you in key skill sets using hands-on cutting-edge technology, innovation in new product development, marketing and manufacturing to work in an ever-growing U.S. forest products industry (including the lumber industry, engineered wood composites, biorefining, renewable materials and sustainable construction).