Bachelor of Appalachian Studies at West Virginia University

    Bachelor of Appalachian Studies at West Virginia University

    Bachelor of Appalachian Studies at West Virginia University

    Study Appalachian Studies at West Virginia University, a Bachelor degree offered on the Morgantown campus in United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 4 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 16, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Appalachian Studies

    Select from the following list (At least 9 credits must be at the 300 level or above):18
    ANTH 355
    Cultural Resource Management
    BIOL 318
    Writing Appalachian Ecology
    BIOL 353L
    Flora of West Virginia Laboratory
    ENGL 252
    Appalachian Fiction
    ENGL 238
    Literature of Place
    ENGL 251
    American Folklore and Culture
    ENGL 329
    Topics in English Language (Only when topic is "English in Appalachia")
    ENGL 338
    Environmental Criticism
    ENGL 351
    Folk Literature
    ENGL 352
    Topics in Appalachian Studies
    HIST 250
    West Virginia
    HIST 473
    Appalachian Regional History
    MUSC 118
    Music in Appalachia
    MUSC 363
    Appalachian Music Ensemble
    POLS 321
    West Virginia Government
    SOC 323
    Sociology of Rural Life
    WGST 225
    Women in Appalachia
    Total Hours18

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Appalachian Studies at West Virginia University

    Entry Requirements

    • Must have at least a 2.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale for general admission.
    • Must meet English Proficiency or request conditional admission and admission to the Intensive English Program (IEP).
    • Please be advised that some Engineering majors may reach capacity and therefore will be restricted from entry.
    • For direct admission to some colleges and majors, SAT or ACT scores are required and must be sent to WVU directly from the respective testing services. Please review the program requirements. For all other majors, international students are encouraged but not required to submit SAT or ACT scores, if available. SAT/ACT scores are useful for determining scholarship eligibility.
    • WVU welcomes applications from students with IGCSE and O-Level Certificates from an approved UK exam board for admissions consideration. We require a minimum of five subject passes, of which two must be English and Mathematics. The average of the grades must be at least a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). A passing grade in the subject of English will be accepted as evidence of sufficient English ability.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Appalachian Studies at West Virginia University

    Application Fee 60

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Appalachian Studies at West Virginia University

    1. Review the admissions requirements, English Language Proficiency requirements (scores are for undergraduate levels only) and our undergraduate application deadlines.
    2. To apply for an on-campus program, complete either the WVU Application or the Common App and include the nonrefundable fee of $65.

      WVU Application The Common App

      To apply for an online program, use the steps for WVU Online Campus applicants.

    3. Have your Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic or Duolingo English Test scores sent to WVU.
    4. Send the following information to WVU:
      • Copies of all official academic records/transcripts in original language of issue (transcripts from U.S. institutions must be sent to WVU directly from the institutions).
      • Copies of all academic certificates or diplomas in original language of issue.
      Note: Original or certified copies of official records/transcripts must be submitted after admission or upon arrival.
      • English translations of academic records/transcripts and certificates/diplomas.
    Bachelor of Appalachian Studies at West Virginia University
    West Virginia University
    West Virginia University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Morgantown

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