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College of
Arts & Humanities

WELCOME

The academic disciplines within the College of Arts and Humanities at West Virginia State University (WVSU) are central to the mission of a public, land-grant university and have been a significant component of our institution for over a century.

Our Programs

Undergraduate

Art

College of Arts and Humanities

The purpose of the Department of Art is to provide the student with undergraduate competencies in the theoretical and applied forms and processes of visual art.

Undergraduate

Communications

College of Arts and Humanities

The communications programs of study are designed to provide the undergraduate student with competencies in the theoretical and practical disciplines within a broadly defined concentration. Communications is an interdisciplinary area of study, utilizing diverse perspectives from the fields of humanities, social sciences, and information technology.

Undergraduate

English

College of Arts and Humanities

WVSU offers three different tracks for the English Major. The Literature Option, the Professional Writing Option, and the Technical Writing Option. Stop by the departmental office (Hill Hall 118) for more information on steps for pursuing any of those options.

Undergraduate

International Studies

College of Arts and Humanities

The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies is an interdisciplinary degree program designed to prepare students for the multicultural global village in which we live. In a modern world of increasing interdependence and rapid change, the need is critical. Knowledge of the world broadens the mind, challenges prior biases and limitations, and fosters an appreciation of diverse societies and cultures.

Graduate

Master of Media Studies

College of Arts and Humanities

The M.A. in Media Studies is an integrated, interdisciplinary program intended for students with a traditional undergraduate education and some experience in communications and digital media.

Undergraduate

Modern Foreign Languages

College of Arts and Humanities

The Department of Modern Foreign Languages offers degrees in International Studies-Foreign Language (i.e.,French or Spanish). In addition, two certificate options are available and open to students and the community as a whole: Certificate of Proficiency in Spanish, and Certificate of Proficiency in French.

Undergraduate

Music

College of Arts and Humanities

The Department of Music provides rich opportunities for students at WVSU. Whether a music major, music minor, or music lover, students can play or sing in excellent music ensembles, take private lessons from exceptional professional musicians, and expand their own love for and understanding of the musical art through performance and study.

Undergraduate

Regents Bachelor of Arts

College of Arts and Humanities

The Regents Bachelor of Arts (RBA) degree program is the University’s only non-traditional degree. The degree, designed especially for adult learners, allows students to enter the program four years after high school graduation.

Administration

Robert Wallace, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Arts & Humanities
201 Davis Fine Arts Center
Brittany Fletcher
Brittany Fletcher
Academic Program Associate
201 Davis Fine Arts Center

Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Other times by appointment only.

College of Arts and Humanities
201 John W. Davis Fine Arts Center
P.O. Box 1000
Institute, WV 25112-1000
Phone: (304)766-3126
arts.humanities@wvstateu.edu

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