The Design Studies program at West Virginia University is a 4-year curriculum with a strong interdisciplinary focus. It is a non-competitive entry program, there are no caps on the maximum number of students enrolled, and student with the appropriate GPA may transfer into the program at any time. The program is based on each student’s area of interest, and includes a minor to focus their studies as well as a required internship in a position related to their Design Studies focus.
Currently there are 9 approved minors for Design Studies:
- Advertising
- Business Administration
- Communications
- Disability Studies
- Entrepreneurship
- History Preservation
- Horticulture
- Public Relations
- Theatre
For additional Design Studies information,
please see the
Design Studies Advising Booklet
