Graduate Admissions
Earn your master’s, doctoral degree, or graduate certificate while balancing work, life, and your ambitions.
Take Your Education
to the Next Level
Advance your career with West Liberty University’s flexible, affordable graduate programs—available online or in-person—designed to help you gain the skills, knowledge, and experience to succeed in your field.
Graduate
Programs
Choose from master’s degrees, graduate certificates, and continuing education in fields like Business, Education, Leadership, Biology, and Health Sciences.
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
Practice-based research with a dissertation you can implement immediately in your current or future career. Work on your dissertation from day one through graduation.
Art Therapy & Counseling (MA) — 100% online
Prepare for professional certifications, including the American Art Therapy Association and LPC licensure.
Business Administration (MBA) — Online
Gain advanced business knowledge with concentrations in Accounting, Management, Marketing, and Project Management. Flexible online.
Education (MA) — Online
Empower yourself to become an innovative leader in schools and communities through seven areas of expertise.
Exercise Physiology (MS) — 38 credit hours
Prepare for careers in Exercise Physiology or related fields over a two-year program.
Biomedical Science (MA) — Accelerated, 1 year
Strengthen your credentials for medical, dental, veterinary, or physician assistant school.
Biology (MA/MS)
Gain advanced knowledge in General Biology, Microbiology, Ecology, Evolution, Human Biology, and Environmental Stewardship
Biology Zoo Science (MA/MS)
Advance your career as a zookeeper or in related animal care fields.
Speech-Language Pathology (MS)
Prepare for the national Praxis exam, state licensure, and potential higher education opportunities.
Physician Assistant (PA) Graduate Program
Complete the training and clinical education required to practice as a Physician Assistant under physician supervision.
Zoo Animal Science
Gain focused expertise in exotic animal welfare and husbandry for zoo professionals, veterinary staff, or recent graduates.
Why WLU for
Graduate Studies?
Our programs help you advance your career while building the skills, knowledge, and confidence to make an impact in your field and community.
Key Benefits:
Careers
Prepare for professional advancement in Education, Sciences, Business, Health Sciences, and more.
Knowledge
Flexible, affordable, and comprehensive curriculum delivered online or on campus.
Science & Research
Promote scholarship, research, and scientific expertise in West Virginia.
Student Experience
Supportive faculty dedicated to your intellectual growth and professional success.
Learn & Lead
as a Graduate Assistant
Support faculty, lead research, or assist in teaching while earning tuition benefits and valuable professional experience.
Become A
Hilltopper
West Liberty University is a place where you can pursue your dreams and prepare for the future. With more than 60 programs, a vibrant campus life, small classes, and an affordable cost, the quality education you’ll get at West Liberty is like no other.