University of Charleston : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About University of Charleston

The University of Charleston is located in the state capital of West Virginia amidst magnificent mountains and rivers. It has a panoramic view of the Capitol building across the Kanawha River. UC was founded by the Southern Methodist denomination in 1888 as Barboursville Seminary in Barboursville, W.Va., and became a college in 1889. In 1901, it was renamed Morris Harvey College in honor of a prominent donor. During the Great Depression, the college moved to Charleston to take advantage of the larger metropolitan area. As a result of the merger between the Methodist church North and South, the college disaffiliated from the denomination and Morris Harvey College became independent in 1942. From 1935 to 1947, the college was located in downtown Charleston, holding classes in several separate buildings. During these years, the college grew steadily, in part because of a merger with Kanawha Junior College and an affiliation with the Mason College of Fine Arts and Music. Recognizing the need for a unified campus, in 1947 construction of the present facilities began on the south bank of the Kanawha River.

About University of Charleston

The University of Charleston is located in the state capital of West Virginia amidst magnificent mountains and rivers. It has a panoramic view of the Capitol building across the Kanawha River. UC was founded by the Southern Methodist denomination in 1888 as Barboursville Seminary in Barboursville, W.Va., and became a college in 1889. In 1901, it was renamed Morris Harvey College in honor of a prominent donor. During the Great Depression, the college moved to Charleston to take advantage of the larger metropolitan area. As a result of the merger between the Methodist church North and South, the college disaffiliated from the denomination and Morris Harvey College became independent in 1942. From 1935 to 1947, the college was located in downtown Charleston, holding classes in several separate buildings. During these years, the college grew steadily, in part because of a merger with Kanawha Junior College and an affiliation with the Mason College of Fine Arts and Music. Recognizing the need for a unified campus, in 1947 construction of the present facilities began on the south bank of the Kanawha River.

Available programmes

Arts and Humanities (6)

BA with Concentrations in Graphic Design

BA with Concentrations in Studio Art

Bachelor of Arts in English

Bachelor of Arts in History

Business and Management (6)

B.S. in Business Administration

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Major in Accounting

Bachelor of Science in Sports Administration - Communications Track

Bachelor's of Science in Organizational Leadership - Aviation Concentration

Life Sciences and Medicine (6)

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology

Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic Training

Bachelor of Science in Biology - General Biology Concentration

Bachelor of Science in Biology - Pre-Pharmacy Concentration

Bachelor of Science in Biology - Pre-Professional Concentration

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - Pre-Professional Concentration

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Natural Sciences (6)

B.S. Degree in Chemistry - Biology Dual Major

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - General Concentration

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - Pre-Pharmacy Concentration

Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Science

Others (6)

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science - Public Policy Concentration

Social Sciences and Management (6)

Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Communication

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science - Criminal Justice Concentration

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science - Pre-Law Concentration

Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion

Bachelor of Science in Sports Administration - Management Track

Scholarships

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