Bachelor of Development Studies at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown

University Rank:#1001

The Development Studies at West Virginia University is a Full Time Bachelor program offered on the Morgantown campus in United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 16, 2027.

About Bachelor of Development Studies

Courses must be taken in at least three disciplines/departments, all FLIT, FCLT, and foreign language courses are considered to be in one discipline/department.

A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in all minor courses
Foundation Course
Select one of the following:	3
ECON 451	International Economics
ECON 454	Comparative Economic Systems
GEOG 302	Political Geography
HIST 463	American Foreign Relations to 1941
HIST 464	American Foreign Relations 1941 to Present
POLS 250	Introduction to Comparative Politics
POLS 260	Introduction to International Relations
POLS 364	American Foreign Relations
POLS 368	Politics of War and Peace
Specialized Courses:
Select four of the following (at least three must be from different disciplines/departments)	12
Group I
ECON 455	Economic Development
Group II
GEOG 243	Geography of Africa
GEOG 411	Rural and Regional Development
GEOG 412	Geography of Gender
Group III
HIST 242	Latin America: Reform and Revolution
HIST 321	Colonial Africa and Independence
HIST 325	Modern China
HIST 428	East Africa Since 1895
HIST 433	West Africa to 1885
HIST 434	West Africa from 1885
Group IV
POLS 354	Government of China
POLS 355	Governments of Latin America
POLS 356	Politics of the Middle East
POLS 358	Politics of Africa
Group V
ANTH 350	Latin American Culture
Group VI
WGST 345	Women in International Development
Total Hours	15

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

Application Fee 60

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

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown