The education process is enhanced and intellectual growth is fostered in an open, ethical, and intellectually stimulating environment that is characterized by personal and frequent interactions between college personnel and students. As West Virginia's only public institute of technology, the institution provides degree programs with a strong engineering, scientific, or technological emphasis and other degree programs for which there are significant needs and student clientele. At the same time, the college recognizes that true education at all levels incorporates a significant emphasis on the liberal arts. The program in Dental Hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Post secondary Accreditation and by the United States Department of Education. In addition, the college holds membership in the, American Society for Engineering Education, and the American Association of Community and junior Colleges.
Tech is a member of numerous national organizations.
The college is also a member of major state organizations. Degrees Offered Tech offers the bachelor of art, bachelor of science, associate of science, and master of engineering degrees. Bachelor of arts degrees are available for majors in history and government, and in the Regents B.A. program. Tech also offers the master of engineering, and the bachelor of science in chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering. A one-year certificate may be obtained in office technology with emphasis in executive, legal and medical.