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.
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 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.
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.
West Liberty University Reading Students Build Literacy Skills Through Pen Pal Partnership with Madison ElementaryWEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — West Liberty University’s Reading Program, led by Dr. Angela Curfman, recently concluded a semester-long Pen Pal Collaborative Writing Partnership with Mrs. Olivia Beihl’s fifth-grade class at
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West Liberty University Recognized for National Excellence in Teacher PreparationWEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — West Liberty University is proud to announce that it has earned accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). “These providers meet high
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WLU Exercise Physiology Program Accredited by CAAHEPWEST LIBERTY, W. Va., February 10, 2025 – West Liberty University’s (WLU) Exercise Physiology program was recently awarded the prestigious distinction of being accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of
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WLU Foundation Announces Two New Endowed Scholarships for Education MajorsWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., January 2, 2025 – The West Liberty University Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of two new permanently endowed scholarships, generously funded by Peggie Mueller in
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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
Read MoreWest Liberty University Reading Students Build Literacy Skills Through Pen Pal Partnership with Madison ElementaryWEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — West Liberty University’s Reading Program, led by Dr. Angela Curfman, recently concluded a semester-long Pen Pal Collaborative Writing Partnership with Mrs. Olivia Beihl’s fifth-grade class at
Read MoreWest Liberty University Recognized for National Excellence in Teacher PreparationWEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — West Liberty University is proud to announce that it has earned accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). “These providers meet high
Read MoreWLU Exercise Physiology Program Accredited by CAAHEPWEST LIBERTY, W. Va., February 10, 2025 – West Liberty University’s (WLU) Exercise Physiology program was recently awarded the prestigious distinction of being accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of
Read MoreWLU Foundation Announces Two New Endowed Scholarships for Education MajorsWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., January 2, 2025 – The West Liberty University Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of two new permanently endowed scholarships, generously funded by Peggie Mueller in
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.
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
