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West Virginia University offers a variety of pathways to get your start in education. Designed for individuals passionate about teaching and learning, these courses provide the foundational skills and knowledge needed in the field.
Potomac State College

Associate of Arts in General Studies

Associate Degree
An associate degree from WVU Potomac State College provides a solid foundation for many career paths. You will develop valuable skills in writing, critical thinking, and communication, which are highly sought after in today's job market.
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Eberly College of Arts and Sciences

Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies, B.MdS.

Bachelor's Degree
Unlock the flexibility of WVU's online B.MdS. degree. Design your own educational journey by combining three minors to create a personalized path that perfectly aligns with your unique goals and aspirations.
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College of Applied Human Sciences

Child Development and Family Studies, B.S.

Bachelor's Degree
Transform your passion for early childhood education into a rewarding career with our online B.S. in Child Development and Family Studies, designed to empower you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of preschool children.
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College of Creative Arts and Media

Higher Education Marketing Graduate Certificate

Graduate Certificate
This program provides you with the skills you need to dive deeply into the nuances of student recruitment and institutional branding within the foundation of integrated marketing communications (IMC) strategy.
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College of Applied Human Sciences

Literacy Education M.A. with Reading Specialist Certification

Master's Degree
A professional graduate program that leads to pre-K through adult reading specialist certification in West Virginia.
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College of Applied Human Sciences

Physical Education Teacher Education, M.S.

Master's Degree
This program helps teachers develop the necessary skills to design and implement comprehensive school activity programs, creating evidence-based curriculum and instructional models in physical education and sport.
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Eberly College of Arts and Sciences

Regents Bachelor of Arts, R.B.A

Bachelor's Degree
WVU's Regents Bachelor of Arts degree offers non-traditional students the flexibility to complete their degree at their own pace. Earn college credit for professional, volunteer, and military experiences, and tailor your education to meet your unique goals.
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College of Applied Human Sciences

Special Education, M.A.

Master's Degree
This program is designed to prepare professional educators to work with children and adolescents with mild/moderate disabilities including learning disabilities, emotional/behavior disorders, autism, and intellectual disabilities.
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College of Creative Arts and Media

Therapeutic Art Graduate Certificate

Graduate Certificate
Students in both art education and the fine arts will learn therapeutic art concepts and theories and to apply learned methods to personal and professional practices to make a difference in patients' lives.
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