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School of Nursing & Allied Health   The School of Nursing and Allied Health offers degrees in nursing and radiologic technology. Programs offered include: baccalaureate and associate degrees in nursing, baccalaureate in radiologic sciences, and the associate degree in radiologic technology.


 
The W. Paul Cole, Jr. School of Business The School of Business at Bluefield State College offers a variety of programs. Students in the four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration program must complete the requirements of two specializations chosen from: accounting, management, marketing, or computer science.


 
School of Education The School of Education offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Elementary Education (K-6) or Early/Middle Education. The program prepares graduates to teach at the Elementary (K-6) grade level and/or the Middle School (5-9) grade level in one of four required areas of specialization: English/Language Arts, Mathematics, General Science, and Social Studies.

School of Engineering Technology & Computer Science Students graduating with a B.S. in Computer Science are prepared for positions as systems analysts, software designers, network professionals, and webmasters depending on the education path taken.

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The School of Arts and Sciences offers courses in art, biology, chemistry, criminal justice, English, French, geography, geology, history, humanities, journalism, mathematics, music, natural science, physical science, physics, political science, psychology, social science, sociology, Spanish, and speech.


Bluefield State College Bluefield State College was established as a black teachers college by an act of the West Virginia Legislature in 1895 and was integrated after 1954. By the 1960's the College had a comprehensive four-year program of teacher education, arts and sciences, and engineering technology. Gradually a variety of two-year technical programs evolved in response to local needs.

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May 14 2013

Bluefield State College student Todd Atkins was recently awarded a $1500 scholarship the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE)/North Central WV Section. Pictured at the awards ceremony are (left-to-right) are WV Commissioner of Highways Paul Mattox, Jr., Todd Atkins, and ASHE Nati...
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May 14 2013

Grant's Supermarket co-owner Ron Martin (center) recently presented a donation to Bluefield State College to launch the establishment of an endowed scholarship at BSC. He is pictured with Dr. Marsha Krotseng, BSC President (left), and Betty Carroll, BSC's Director of Institutio...
Dr. Paul Hill, WV Higher Education Policy Commission Chancel...
May 13 2013

(Bluefield)—Dr. Paul Hill, Chancellor of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, will serve as the keynote speaker for Bluefield State College's 2013 Commencement Exercises on May 18, 2013 at the Brushfork Armory. Degrees will be conferred to approximately 380 BSC students during ...

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101  Introduction to Visual Arts (3-0-3). A study of the art and culture of various periods with emphasis on the artists’ conceptual and perceptual basis, materials and techniques, and artistic style. The course is designed to develop an understanding of the process and product of visual arts activity. For the non-art major.

105  Creative Expression (2-1-2). An arts and crafts education course that emphasizes the development of a creative arts and crafts program for the needs of the early and middle grade child, with laboratory experience in various media.  PR:  Eligibility for enrollment in ENGL 101 or permission of the instructor and student’s advisor.

205  Art History (3-0-3). A survey of the history and development of architecture, sculpture, painting, and the minor arts from pre-historic times to the present.

208  Twentieth Century Art (3-0-3). A study of the visual arts including painting, sculpture, architecture, printmaking, photography and the media, and crafts in the twentieth century.

220  Drawing (1-4-3). A studio arts course in freehand drawing with various media and techniques with emphasis on proportion, interpretation, and expression.  PR:  Eligibility for enrollment in ENGL 101 or permission of the instructor and student’s advisor.

290  Topics in Arts (3-0-3). Formal courses in diverse areas of art. Course may be repeated for different topics. Specific topics will be announced and indicated by subtitle on the student transcript. PR:  Eligibility for enrollment in ENGL 101 or permission of the instructor and student’s advisor.

307  Photography (1-4-3). A studio arts course in photography as an art medium with knowledge and experience in camera use and darkroom procedures.  PR:  Eligibility for enrollment in ENGL 101 or permission of the instructor and student’s advisor.

310  Painting (1-4-3). A studio arts course in painting with various media and techniques and their use in expression, conception and visual perception. PR: Advanced Standing or Consent of instructor.

315  Computer Art (1-4-3). An entry level course in computer application to studio art with user friendly microcomputers, applicable software programs and printers. Emphasis will be hands-on drawing, painting and design exercises including some mix-media applications. PR: Advanced standing or Consent of instructor.

490  Topics in Art (1-3 hours credit per semester, may be repeated to a maximum of 6 credit hours). A formal course offered in a selected topic of art studio or history. The topic will be announced at registration by subtitle and so indicated on the student’s transcript. May be repeated for different topics. PR: Consent of instructor. On demand.

495  Special Topics in Art (1-6 hours credit). Study in a specialized area in the visual arts for students who can demonstrate capacity for responsible independent work. The student will need to identify the topic content, resources, objectives and need. May be repeated for different topics. PR: Advanced standing or consent of instructor and Dean. On demand.

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