West Virginia Code Chapter 18C. Student Loans; Scholarships and State Aid § 18C-6-2. Definitions

(a) “ABET” means the accrediting board for engineering and technology.

(b) “ABET approved engineering major” means a major approved by ABET's engineering accreditation commission.

(c) “ABET approved technology major” means a major approved by ABET's technology accreditation commission.

(d) “Eligible institution of higher education” means:

(e) “Engineering, science and technology-related field” means any position for which the employer provides a written statement that engineering, science or technology skill, knowledge and ability, as evidenced by the attainment of a certificate, associate or baccalaureate degree in engineering, science or technology, are preferred or required or where an industry-based certification requirement exists.

(f) “Industry-based certification” means any special certification required, necessary or deemed preferred for employment in the field.

(g) “Science” means a major in biology, chemistry, computer science, physics or mathematics at an eligible institution of higher education or any other major as approved by the higher education governing boards by rule.