BS Environmental, Energy, and Land Management at West Virginia University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science in Environmental, Energy, and Land Management is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to lead in the dynamic fields of land development, environmental stewardship, and energy innovation. This interdisciplinary program explores the intricate connections between business, law, and land management, including nature-based climate initiatives, energy production, and infrastructure development.

Faculty: Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources | Study mode: full-time | Location: Morgantown, WV, United States

What you will study

Required coursework includes Introduction to Environmental, Energy, and Land Management, Principles of Environmental, Energy, and Land Management, Energy Production & Operations, Ethics and Negotiations for Land Managers, Land and Lease Analysis, Land Management Contracts 1, Land Management Contracts 2. Programme/major requirements total 80 credit hours.

Career pathways

With national accreditation and insights from our industry advisory board, students receive a high-quality, relevant education that prepares them for diverse career paths in private business, government, consulting, or entrepreneurial ventures in the environmental and energy sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme-level admission/progression (WVU catalogue): First-Time Freshman are admitted directly into the Environmental, Energy, and Land Management major. Students transferring from another major within WVU are directly admitted into the Environmental, Energy, and Land Management major if they are in good academic standing (2.00 GPA). Students transferring from another institution are directly admitted into the Environmental, Energy, and Land Management major if they are in good academic standing (2.00 GPA). Major Code: 1705

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer (international undergraduate deadlines are published for all three terms). WVU has rolling admissions and admits students year-round.

First-time freshman application deadlines: Fall, August 1; Spring, December 1. Rolling admissions. Apply with the WVU application or the Common Application; the application fee is $20 for West Virginia residents, $65 for out-of-state students and $75 for international students. SAT/ACT scores are optional for an admissions decision, though a few majors and scholarships require them; no essays or recommendations are required.

Transfer application deadlines: Fall, August 1; Spring, December 1. The nonrefundable application fee is $65 for domestic and $75 for international students; applicants need at least 24 transferable credit hours and a minimum 2.0 GPA.

International undergraduate applicants apply by June 1 for Fall (all documents by July 1), October 1 for Spring (documents by November 1) and February 15 for Summer (documents by April 1); the nonrefundable application fee is $75.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.wvu.edu/undergraduate/

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