The College of Liberal and Creative Arts (CoLCA) is the heart of West Liberty University, an inclusive and engaging community where general education courses prepare all graduates to be creative, curious, and well-informed global citizens. CoLCA is also home to rigorous majors in the arts, social sciences, humanities, and professional programs, majors that prepare students for professional success or advanced academic study.
The college offers courses and curricula that build students’ abilities to read and think critically, write and speak effectively, understand the structures and functions of society, and honor artistry and excellence. In addition to cultivating these skills, CoLCA faculty also challenge students to practice recognizing and valuing multiple perspectives, to value diversity and seek justice, and to produce knowledge and creative work in collaboration with our faculty researchers, artists, practitioners, and scholars.