The College of Education and Human Performance challenges our students to think, move, and connect, integrating the mind, body, and community. We provide the highest quality education for our life-long learners through close student-faculty relationships, a myriad of professional development opportunities, community service, and the integration of technology. Graduates of the College of Education and Human Performance are prepared to start productive careers in a variety of fields and to continue improving themselves and their communities.
The Teacher Education Program at West Liberty University would like to welcome prospective teacher candidates.
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.
The goal of the Exercise Physiology Degree Program at West Liberty University is to reflect those of the American Society of Exercise Physiologists (ASEP) 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.
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.
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.
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.
Lakyn Parker to Serve as WLU Fall Commencement Student SpeakerWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., December 2, 2024 — Lakyn E. Parker will serve as student speaker for West Liberty University’s Fall Commencement Ceremony, taking place at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 14,
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WLU Students and Faculty Show Dedication to Improving Literacy During WVRA ConferenceWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., November 25, 2024 – West Liberty University (WLU) was proud to participate in the West Virginia Reading Association (WVRA) 68th Conference, held November 21-22, 2024 at Oglebay
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Northern Panhandle Literature Fair Engages K-12 Students in Literary ExplorationWest Liberty, W. Va., November 15, 2024 – West Liberty University hosted the 2nd Annual Northern Panhandle Regional Literature Fair on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Sponsored by the West Virginia
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Wack Honored by West Virginia Society of Health and Physical EducatorsWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., October 16, 2024 – West Liberty University’s College of Education and Human Performance professor Kathleen Wack was honored by the West Virginia Society of Health and Physical
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Spring 2024 Dean’s ListWEST 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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West Liberty Awards Degrees in Saturday CeremonyWest Liberty, W. VA., May 4, 2024 – West Liberty University awarded degrees to 363 graduates at its Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 4. Featured speakers included alum
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West Liberty University Offers New Doctorate in Education DegreeWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., July 25, 2023 – Starting this fall semester, West Liberty University will offer a Doctor of Education in Instructional Leadership, Management, and Innovation degree. The Higher Learning
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WLU Program One of the Top in U.S. for Preparing Future Teachers in Science of ReadingWEST LIBERTY, W.Va. June 13, 2023 — The undergraduate teacher preparation program at West Liberty University has been recognized by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for its rigorous
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Spring 2023 Dean’s ListWEST LIBERTY, W. Va., May 30, 2023 — West Liberty University announces its Dean’s List for outstanding academic performance during Spring Semester 2023. Students must attain a 3.50 grade point
Read MoreLakyn Parker to Serve as WLU Fall Commencement Student SpeakerWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., December 2, 2024 — Lakyn E. Parker will serve as student speaker for West Liberty University’s Fall Commencement Ceremony, taking place at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 14,
Read MoreWLU Students and Faculty Show Dedication to Improving Literacy During WVRA ConferenceWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., November 25, 2024 – West Liberty University (WLU) was proud to participate in the West Virginia Reading Association (WVRA) 68th Conference, held November 21-22, 2024 at Oglebay
Read MoreNorthern Panhandle Literature Fair Engages K-12 Students in Literary ExplorationWest Liberty, W. Va., November 15, 2024 – West Liberty University hosted the 2nd Annual Northern Panhandle Regional Literature Fair on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Sponsored by the West Virginia
Read MoreWack Honored by West Virginia Society of Health and Physical EducatorsWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., October 16, 2024 – West Liberty University’s College of Education and Human Performance professor Kathleen Wack was honored by the West Virginia Society of Health and Physical
Read MorePlease 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.
Interim 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
