Overview

Students can combine different fields of study into one degree program that fosters individual creativity while providing opportunities in performance, exhibition and scholarship.

The Multidisciplinary Studies major from West Virginia University requires you to select at least two minors within the College of Creative Arts, along with a third minor which can be selected from anywhere in the University, including the College of Creative Arts. If three minors are chosen from the College of Creative Arts, minors must be selected from at least two different schools within the College.

Program Learning Outcomes

The Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies in the Arts (BMdS) allows students to follow an individualized course of study based on their own academic interests in the Arts.

Demonstration of knowledge and/or skills in two or more areas of study (minors) within the College beyond basic coursework and performance appropriate to the individual’s needs and interests.

The ability to think, speak, and write clearly and effectively, and to communicate with precision, cogency, and rhetorical force.

An informed acquaintance with the mathematical and experimental methods of the physical and biological sciences, and with the main forms of analysis of the historical and quantitative techniques needed for investigating the workings and developments of modern society.

An ability to address culture and history from a variety of perspectives.

Understanding of, and experience in thinking about, moral and ethical problems.

The ability to respect, understand and evaluate work in a variety of disciplines and particularly in one or more aspects of the Arts.

The capacity to explain and defend views effectively and rationally.

The ability to conceive, create and practice one or more specific areas of the Arts.

Understanding the similarities, differences and relationships among the various forms of Art.

A demonstration of the conceptual and practical relationship between at least two areas of the Arts combined with a third area related to the student’s specific academic and personal interests and goals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Senior Projects in Painting

Graphic Design: Senior Project

Senior Projects in Sculpture

Senior Projects in Printmaking

Senior Projects in Intermedia

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Morgantown, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General 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 Cambridge International for admissions consideration.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28992 USD / year

≈ 28992 USD / year
Out-of-State

28992 USD / year

≈ 28992 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9312 USD / year

≈ 9312 USD / year

Living costs

Morgantown

United States

775 - 1290 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Program Learning Outcomes

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Duration

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Morgantown

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