West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available33
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio15:1
- Retention Rate100%
AP Credit Policy
Student must score a minimum of 3 in order to receive credit.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 121 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 122 |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | ART 105 |
| Biology | 3 | 8 | BIOL 101/103 & BIOL 102/104 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 | MATH 126 |
| 4 | 7 | MATH 126 & MATH 155 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 7 | MATH 126 & MATH 155 |
| 4 | 8 | MATH 155 & MATH 156 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 8 | CHEM 115 & CHEM 116 |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLS 101 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 | CS 121 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | Not available | Not available |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | ART 111 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 101 |
| 4 | 6 | ENGL 101 & ENGL 102 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 131 |
| 4 | 6 | ENGL 131 & ENGL 132 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | ENVR 102 |
| European History | 3 | 6 | HIST 101 & HIST 102 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | FREN 101 & FREN 102 |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | GERM 101 & GERM 102 |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEOG 102 |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | JAPN 101 & JAPN 102 |
| Latin | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 202 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 201 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 4 | MUSI 121 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 101 |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 102 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHYS 112 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHYS 111 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSYC 101 |
| Research | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPAN 101 & SPAN 102 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MATH 211 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLS 102 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIST 152 & HIST 153 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 | HIST 101 & HIST 102 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, and Bachelor's
A
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
B
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Child Development
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
D
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
E
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other
- Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering/Industrial Management
G
- General Studies
I
- Information Technology
L
- Legal Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
M
- Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Mechanics and Repairers, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
N
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
P
- Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
R
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
T
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
W
- Welding Technology/Welder
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- External Degree Program
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Teacher Certification
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