The Multidisciplinary Studies (MDS) major in the College of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Design is a flexible degree program which allows students and their advisors to tailor a set of courses which meets the student鈥檚 interests and career plans. The major was developed in response to increasing demands from employers and students for broad-based educational programs which prepare students for our rapidly changing society and economies. There are an increasing number of students who wish to tailor their education to their career interests without being constrained by traditional academic majors. The Davis College MDS program is distinct from others at WVU and is oriented toward students who want to focus their studies on the academic areas of the College.
Upon graduation, students will have attained the following knowledge bases and career competency skills:
Knowledge of and aptitude with principles, practices, facts, concepts, theories and tools in three minor areas
The ability to write and present information
The ability to analyze problems from different perspectives, recognize uncertainties, propose options, construct predictions, and make sound decisions using appropriate information resources and analytical tools
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January 2025
Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Design
4100 Agricultural Sciences Building,
MORGANTOWN,
West Virginia,
26506, United States
Students must have at least a 2.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale for general admission. Students must have a minimum of five subject passes, of which two must be English and Mathematics. Students with IGCSE and O-Level Certificates from Cambridge International will also be considered for admission.
English Language Requirements: TOEFL Internet-Based = 79; IELTS = 6.5; Duolingo English Test = 105, Pearson Test of English Academic = 53. In some cases, SAT reading or ACT English test scores may be used to meet English Proficiency.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
WVU graduates enjoy a remarkably high employment rate of 93 percent within two years of completing their program.