Bachelor of Applied Ethics at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown

University Rank:#1001

The Applied Ethics at West Virginia University is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the Morgantown campus in United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 16, 2027.

About Bachelor of Applied Ethics

Students must have completed at least 6 credits in the minor before being eligible to complete the Specific Areas of Practice requirement. A grade of C- or higher must be earned in all courses counted toward the minor.

CORE COURSES	6
PHIL 130	Current Moral Problems
PHIL 321	Ethical Theory
or PHIL 346	History of Ethics
APPLIED THEORY ^*	6
Select two of the following:
PHIL 313	Philosophy of Race
PHIL 314	Philosophy of Sex and Gender
PHIL 315	Free Will and Moral Responsibility
PHIL 331	Health Care Ethics
PHIL 332	Environmental Ethics
SPECIFIC AREA OF PRACTICE ^*	3
Select one of the following:
PHIL 285	Ethics Bowl
PHIL 491	Professional Field Experience
PHIL 497	Research
Total Hours	15

*: With the approval of the Philosophy Department, students may substitute up to one relevant course in philosophy or another department and apply it toward the Applied Theory or the Specific Area of Practice.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Applied Ethics 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 Applied Ethics at West Virginia University

Application Fee 60

How to Apply for Bachelor of Applied Ethics at West Virginia University

Review the admissions requirements, English Language Proficiency requirements (scores are for undergraduate levels only) and our undergraduate application deadlines.
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.
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.
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 Applied Ethics at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown