Take your Education to the Next Level at West Liberty University
Graduate degree programs at West Liberty University emphasize the student experience of caring, quality, affordable, total college experience. Our program areas include Business, Education, Leadership, Criminology, Biology, and Health Science. Our faculty within these programs are committed to the challenge of nurturing the intellectual growth of students through meaningful scholarship. Whether you’re interested in earning your master’s degree, obtaining a graduate certificate, or continuing education, WLU offers a variety of programs to help you get started. Learn more about how West Liberty can help you reach your professional and educational goals.
MA in Art Therapy and Counseling
This program provides education for graduates to pursue professional certifications in art therapy. Certifications include the American Art Therapy Association and State licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in West Virginia and other states.
MA Education
empowers graduate students to serve as productive, creative, and innovative leaders in schools and the community through 7 unique areas of leadership and expertise online or in-person courses.
MBA
provides graduate students with advanced knowledge and tools to excel in the business world through three unique concentrations and a flexible schedule of 100% online or in-person courses at the WLU Highlands Center.
MS Criminology
benefits graduate students who aim to secure employment, leadership roles and professional growth in the areas of law enforcement or courts and corrections. 100% Online Program
MS in Dental Hygiene
This program prepares graduate students for leadership and educational careers in Dental Hygiene and Public Health the complex oral health needs of a diverse population through 100% online courses.
MS in Exercise Physiology
This program 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.
MA/MS in Biology
provides graduate students with coursework in subject areas like General Biology, Biomedical Science, Microbiology, Ecology, Evolution, Human Biology, Environmental Stewardship, & Zoo Science preparing them for professional school entrance or advancement in the workplace.
MS in Speech-Language Pathology
The completion of this program will prepare graduates for the national Praxis Examination in Speech-Language Pathology, in addition to qualifying graduates for state licensure and preparedness for potential higher education.
MA in Clinical Psychology
allows graduate students to pursue licensure and psychological practice in West Virginia or move on to doctoral studies in Psychology, Public Health, or other related fields.
PA Program
provides graduate students with the instruction and training they will need as Physician Assistants practicing medicine under the supervision of a physician.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
West Liberty University offers a 100% online, 15 credit-hour Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management program for individuals who wish to advance their professional knowledge and skills in the healthcare business. The graduate certificate program is available as a year-round, accelerated program with a prescribed sequence of courses offered in seven-week terms.
GRADUATE STUDIES AT WLU
The mission of West Liberty University is to provide our students the opportunity for a high quality graduate and professional education through appropriate formats and venues.
CAREERS
Prepare Students for careers in Education, Sciences, Business, Criminology, and more.
KNOWLEDGE
Provide an affordable, flexible, and full curriculum of graduate studies in education, sciences, business, criminology, physician assistant studies, and professional studies.
SCIENCE IN WV
Promote science, scholarship, and research in the state of West Virginia.
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