Bachelor of Strategic Social Media at West Virginia University

    Bachelor of Strategic Social Media at West Virginia University

    Bachelor of Strategic Social Media at West Virginia University

    The Strategic Social Media is a Bachelor degree offered by West Virginia University on the Online campus in Morgantown , United States of America. The program is delivered online as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study at the Online campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 16, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Strategic Social Media

    Students in colleges and units outside of the College of Media may earn a minor in strategic social media by completing the following courses and meeting the requirements as stated below. The strategic social media minor is not available to students in the College of Media unless they are pursuing the College's multidisciplinary studies major. The majority of courses for the strategic social media minor are offered exclusively online and some may require summer enrollment. Note that additional online course fees apply.

    To earn a minor in strategic social media, a student must earn a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 in all courses required for the minor and have 9 distinct credit hours in the minor not shared with other degree requirements. However, College of Media MDS students must earn a C- in every course in the minor and all 15 credit hours must be distinct to the minor and not shared with other degree requirements.

    MDIA 101Media and Society3
    Select 1 of the following:3
    ADV 201
    Advertising and Society
    ADV 215
    Principles of Advertising
    PR 215
    Introduction to Public Relations
    JRL 432Social Media Strategy3
    JRL 433Social Media Applications3
    JRL 434Social Media Campaigns3
    Total Hours15

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Strategic Social Media 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 Strategic Social Media at West Virginia University

    Application Fee 60

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Strategic Social Media 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 Strategic Social Media at West Virginia University
    West Virginia University
    West Virginia University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Morgantown

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