Mining engineers deal with discovering, extracting, processing, marketing and utilizing mineral deposits from the earth. The role of the mining engineer may be quite diversified, and the field offers opportunities for specialization in a large number of technical areas. The trained professional in this field is well-versed in mining and geology and also in the principles of civil, electrical and mechanical engineering as applied to the mining industry. A degree in mining engineering is designed to produce a modern professional capable of designing and managing a modern coal or mineral mining operation.
Mining engineering at WVU began in 1868 when the first mine surveying course was offered. The program was accredited by ABET's predecessor in 1936 when the first accreditation process came into existence in the U.S. The accreditation of the mining engineering program has been continuously renewed without interruption since the very beginning.
The Department of Mining Engineering features state-of-the-art laboratories including rock mechanics and ground control, mine ventilation, coal preparation and mineral processing.
Programs and Mentoring
Programs Offered
Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering
Mining engineering deals with discovering, extracting, beneficiating, marketing
and utilizing mineral deposits from the earth's crust.
The bachelor of science degree in mining engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
Dual Degrees
-
Bachelor of Science in Mining and Civil Engineering
Students can simultaneously pursue B.S. degrees in mining and civil engineering by completing additional courses. The dual degrees offer students an opportunity to become prepared for entry in both the energy markets and civil infrastructures. The dual degree program requires satisfactory completion of 158 credit hours. Civil Undergraduate Program
Certificate in Mine Safety Practices and Health
The Certificate in Mine Safety Practices and Health requires 19 credit hours and in over 5 courses is intended to help you build a foundation of advanced certifications like EMT training and mine emergency response preparedness through live simulations. You will learn the principles of surface and underground mining as well as how to employ the best safety practices. Students admitted to the certificate program must take the five required courses (MINE 205, MINE 206, MINE 382, MINE 471 and MINE 472S) and earn a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better to earn the certificate. Students who do not have all the prerequisite courses necessary to take the certificate program will be allowed to take “bridge” courses at either the graduate or undergraduate level to prepare for the formal certificate courses.
Advising
Students joining the Mining Engineering program are advised on course scheduling, academic difficulties, transfer credit evaluation, and University resources by staff in the Statler College Advising Center. More information about the Advising Center can be found at: https://www.statler.wvu.edu/advising-center.
Admissions Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the mining engineering program, all prospective students must be qualified for admission to the University. Early application is strongly encouraged. Additional requirements for incoming freshmen who wish to be admitted to the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources are as follows:
West Virginia Residents: To be eligible for admission to the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, a resident must have either an ACT mathematics score of 24 (520 SAT) or higher OR a high school grade-point average of at least 3.0 plus an ACT mathematics score of 20 (480 SAT) or higher.
Nonresidents: To be eligible for admission to the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, a nonresident must have an ACT mathematics score of 24 (520 SAT) or higher.