Bachelor of Environmental, Soil and Water Sciences at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown

University Rank:#1001

The Environmental, Soil and Water Sciences 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 Environmental, Soil and Water Sciences

This major prepares students for careers in areas which safeguard the quality of the environment. The curriculum is built on interdisciplinary training in a broad array of environmental, soil, and water sciences. Recent graduates in this option are employed by municipal, state, and federal governmental agencies; consulting firms, especially those specializing in land reclamation, water quality, or pest management; and companies associated with natural resource industries.

In addition to the required curriculum students can enhance their career qualifications by also completing some or all of the following options:

A minor in a relevant field (Geology, Resource Economics, Wildlife Conservation, etc.)

USDA Soil Scientist Certification: thirty hours in biological, physical or earth science, including at least fifteen hours in soils courses such as:

ESWS 410	Soil Fertility	3
ESWS 415 & 415L	Soil Survey and Land Use and Soil Survey and Land Use Laboratory	3
ESWS 417 & 417L	Soil Genesis and Classification and Soil Genesis and Classification Laboratory	4
ESWS 425 & 425L	Environmental Soil Management and Environmental Soil Management Laboratory	3
ESWS 430 & 430L	and Soil Physics Laboratory	3
ESWS 455	Reclamation of Disturbed Soils	3

USDA Soil Conservationist Certification: thirty hours in natural resources or agricultural disciplines including at least twelve hours from soils, crops, or plant science, with at least three hours in soils and three hours in crop or plant science.
ENVP 415 Hazardous Waste Training. Equivalent to OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER course.
Information on academic requirements for other professional certifications may be obtained at https://www.agronomy.org/certifications or http://www.naep.org

Environmental, Soil and Water Sciences

The learning outcomes of the environmental protection major center on developing individuals who are effective stewards of soil and water resources. A thorough science-based curriculum will allow students - after completion of the major - to assess, evaluate, manage, and safeguard soil and water resources and develop plans to use and/or mitigate impacts on these resources. The major emphasizes long term sustainability, conservation, and stewardship balanced with the need to develop soil and water resources for current and future human use.

Soil & Water Sciences Area of Emphasis

Describe the important roles of soil and water in the environment in agricultural and non-agricultural systems.
Design and implement sustainable soil and water management practices.
Evaluate existing soil, water and landscape resources to develop recommendations for sustainable land use practices.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Environmental, Soil and Water Sciences 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 Environmental, Soil and Water Sciences at West Virginia University

Application Fee 60

How to Apply for Bachelor of Environmental, Soil and Water Sciences 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 Environmental, Soil and Water Sciences at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown