College of Education and Human Performance

At West Liberty University’s College of Education & Human Performance, we prepare future educators, coaches, and human service professionals to lead with purpose, innovation, and heart. Our programs combine hands-on field experience with small-class mentorship from expert faculty who bring real-world insight into every lesson. From our nationally recognized Grow Your Own partnerships to our immersive Residency and Clinical Experiences, students graduate with the skills and confidence to make an immediate impact in their schools and communities. With a legacy of excellence, a culture of collaboration, and strong regional partnerships, WLU’s College of Education & Human Performance stands apart as a place where passion meets practice and where every student is empowered to make a difference.

Programs

Teacher Education

The Teacher Education Program at West Liberty University would like to welcome prospective teacher candidates. 

Community Education

Welcome to our new and exciting Accelerated 3-Year BA in Community Education Program! RETURN, REDISCOVER, RECONNECT to the global community as a non-formal educator for lifelong learners on a local, national, and international level.

Exercise Physiology

The goal of the Exercise Physiology Degree Program at West Liberty University is to reflect those of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) as well as the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), while providing students with a solid foundation in factual and conceptual mastery of human movement study.

Master of Arts in Education

The Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) program at WLU is a 30 credit hour program which includes 12 credit hours of required education common core courses and 18 credit hours of courses in the student’s area of emphasis. 

Master of Science in Exercise Physiology (MSEP)

The Master of Science in Exercise Physiology (MSEP) is designed for students who are interested in careers in Exercise Physiology or related fields in which this certification and title are applicable. This is a 38-hour program that spans over two years.

Doctor of Education

 This program will conduct practice-based research with a dissertation that you can implement in your current or new career. Throughout this program, you will work on your dissertation from the day you start to the day you graduate.

News

Spring 2024 Dean’s List

WEST LIBERTY, W. Va., June 3, 2024 — West Liberty University announces its Dean’s List for outstanding academic performance during Spring Semester 2024. Students must attain a 3.50 grade point

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Contact

Please contact us anytime to discuss your future in the College of Education and Human Performance at West Liberty University.

College of Education and Human Performance

Sherri Theaker, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Education and Human Performance
West Liberty University
208 University Dr.
Main Hall 326 B West Liberty, WV 26074

Office: 304-336-8247
Sherri.Theaker@westliberty.edu

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