Bachelor of Japanese Studies at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown

University Rank:#1001

Study Japanese 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 Japanese Studies

The Japanese Studies minor is open to all students who have mastery of the Japanese language at the JAPN 203 level. Students must achieve an overall GPA of at least 2.25 in the coursework applied to the major. Students must select coursework carefully, as they must earn a minimum of 9 credit at the upper-division level (courses numbered at the 300 level or above).

CORE COURSES:	9
JAPN 204	Intermediate Japanese 2
JAPN 301	Conversation and Composition 1
Select one of the following:
JAPN 302	Conversation and Composition 2
JAPN 303	Advanced Structure
JAPN 304	Advanced Reading
JAPN 441	Japanese Culture
CULTURE REQUIREMENT:	3
Select one of the following:
FCLT 206	Introduction to Japanese Culture
FCLT 306	Japanese Culture and Cinema
UPPER-DIVISION ELECTIVE: ^*	3
Select one of the following:
1- Any alternate 300- or 400-level JAPN course, or alternate FCLT 206 or 306, not applied to core courses
2- Any of the following courses:
LING 311	Introduction to Structural Linguistics
RELG 231	Religions of China and Japan
Total Hours	15

*: At least six of the upper-division hours must be completed on campus (exclusive courses obtained through credit by examination).

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

Application Fee 60

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

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown