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Health and Nursing

West Virginia University's online programs in nursing, healthcare, and public health are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of communities.
School of Public Health

Applied Biostatistics Graduate Certificate

Graduate Certificate
Graduates will develop skills in statistical techniques, study design, data modeling, and inference. Especially useful for clinical and translational researchers as well as public health practitioners
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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

Counseling, M.S. with an Emphasis in Clinical Mental Health

Master's Degree
The clinical mental health counseling specialization prepares students in individual and group counseling with a diverse population across a wide scope of developmental stages and backgrounds in various community settings.
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School of Nursing

Doctor of Nursing Practice, D.N.P.

Doctoral Program
Graduates develop a blend of clinical, leadership, economic, and organizational skills that prepare them to practice at the highest level of professional nursing.
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School of Nursing

Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing, Ph.D.

Doctoral Program
This program educates nurse scholar-scientists for careers in research, teaching, and service and prepares them to assume leadership roles.
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School of Nursing

Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate

Graduate Certificate
This program serves professional nurses who are interested in an advanced practice level for the delivery of primary health care to patients of all ages.
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College of Creative Arts and Media

Healthcare Communication Graduate Certificate

Graduate Certificate
This program prepares you to work in the healthcare sector, providing the public with information about medical treatments, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyles.
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John Chambers College of Business and Economics

Healthcare MBA

Master's Degree
Take on leadership roles in the healthcare industry by learning to manage diverse teams, successfully navigate the business of healthcare, lead across challenging transitions, and provide innovative solutions.
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School of Public Health

Master of Health Administration

Master's Degree
This program works to equip graduates with the skills and insight needed to lead in a variety of healthcare settings with a focus on the organization, delivery and management of healthcare and public health systems and services.
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School of Public Health

Master of Public Health – Health Practice and Leadership

Master's Degree
The MPH degree with an emphasis in Public Health Practice and Leadership (PHPL) is focused on examining social and political systems that impact the health status of populations and learning how to influence and/or design, implement, and manage broad, system-level instruments to improve population health outcomes.
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School of Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing

Master's Degree
Baccalaureate-prepared nurses can earn a master's degree on a part-time or full-time basis with a specialty in Family Nurse Practitioner.
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School of Nursing

Nurse Executive Leadership Graduate Certificate

Graduate Certificate
This program serves professional nurses who have an MSN degree and are interested in preparing for leadership roles in a range of health care settings.
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School of Nursing

Nursing, RN to Bachelor of Science

Bachelor's Degree
Elevate your nursing career by earning your B.S.N., opening doors to greater advancement opportunities. Plus, benefit from in-state tuition rates for all students, making this a smart and accessible choice for your professional grow
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School of Public Health

Population Health, M.S.

Master's Degree
This program prepares students for a variety of population-oriented leadership, clinical, and research-oriented positions in both healthcare and public health organizations.
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School of Nursing

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate

Graduate Certificate
This program serves professional nurses who are interested in providing advanced psychiatric mental health nursing care in their community.
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Eberly College of Arts and Sciences

Regents Bachelor of Arts, R.B.A

Bachelor's Degree
WVU's online 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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School of Medicine

Speech Language Pathology, M.S.

Master's Degree
Speech-Language Pathology provides aspiring professionals the competence to diagnose and treat the full range of communicative disorders in all age groups through experiential learning.
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