Graduate Admissions
UC offers a wide variety of graduate level programs.
Focused and flexible, University of Charleston is home to a distinguished group of graduate programs.
UC graduate level studies are distinctive in providing real-world design and innovative approaches that can move you toward your professional goals quickly. Regardless of the program you choose, you will explore new concepts with exceptional professors that provide individual attention.
While each program has specific requirements for admissions, in general, graduate students must have completed a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for full admission (2.5 for MBA).
Click on the link below for the specific admissions criteria for each program.
The Physician Assistant Program and the School of Pharmacy offer fast track programs for undergraduate students to transition seamlessly into those schools.
For students who wish to live on campus, graduate student housing is available in our East Apartments. One, two and four bedroom apartments are available.
Graduate Programs
School of Business and Leadership
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Earn your MBA in as little as 16 months. Our MBA is available either as a fully online program or as a hybrid program (meets once a week on our Charleston campus.) The online MBA offers specializations in healthcare management, business analytics or management.
Contact Jenny Mae Pridemore, Admissions Counselor for MBA 304-357-4864 jennymaepridemore@ucwv.edu
Master of Science in Cybersecurity (MSCS)
Cybersecurity experts are in demand more than ever before. Complete your MSCS degree in just five terms. (Available in seat and online)
Master of Science in Strategic Leadership (MSSL)
For working professionals, this program also offers both in-seat and online options. The MSSL can be completed in 16 months.
Contact Carrie Asbury, MSSL & MSCS Admissions Counselor 304-410-0468 carrieasbury@ucwv.edu
Doctor of Executive Leadership (DEL)
This three year, online program maximizes an executives’ value to their organization. The three-year online program includes an annual residency in Charleston, WV.
Contact Jenny Mae Pridemore, DEL Admissions Coounselor 304-357-4864 jennypridemore@ucwv.edu
School of Health Sciences
Designed to train outstanding physician assistant clinicians
Contact Bridget May, Admissions Coordinator 304-357-4968 bridgetmay@ucwv.edu
UC School of Pharmacy
Preparing graduates to practice in today’s health care environment
Contact Stacie Geise, Director of Enrollment and Admissions, 304-357-4889 staciegeise@ucwv.edu