Our department offers two communication majors and two minors and boasts a faculty committed to providing students with an understanding of the theories and practices of their respective disciplines. We do this by combining real-world experiences with real-world studies to teach students real-world skills.
The Broadcasting major is designated as a “Pillar of Distinction” at West Liberty University. Over the next ten years, career opportunities for broadcast news analysts are projected to increase nationwide by six percent.
This major is perfect for students with multiple interests and diverse talents. It also offers one or two concentrations:
Journalism-public relations
Design production
Media production
This program provides our students with the theory and practice for a rewarding career in journalism.
The PR minor builds on foundational principles while allowing the student to have an emphasis in a number of disciplines; graphic design, journalism, communications, PR research and theory, and social media.
Our students are provided with opportunities and instruction that leads to developing critical thinking skills while building real-world oral and written skills within their own unique area of study. The seven majors and two minors we offer also focus on the unique nature of each area of study by presenting real-life working experiences in an educational setting.
With constantly evolving technology, today’s media and communication disciplines are innovative and interdisciplinary. In order to equip our students to meet the future demands of a changing society our experienced and knowledgeable faculty focuses on the practical application, historical study and critical analysis in a variety of disciplines. Faculty prepares our students of today to be the elite communicators and leaders of tomorrow.
To provide students with the knowledge, understanding, and skill to achieve career success, to be viable practitioners within their professional disciplines, and to be prepared for advanced graduate study.
New Martinsville Resident Austin Pyles Named Student Speaker WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Dec. 6, 2022 — West Liberty University senior Austin Pyles has earned the honor of being the student speaker at Fall Commencement 2022 on Saturday, Dec. 10. One
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Learn to Fly with Peter and the StarcatcherWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Nov. 30, 2022 — West Liberty University students will present the Tony Award-winning play, “Peter and the Starcatcher” this December. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 1
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WLU Fall Commencement Speaker is Google Executive Arlene BrantleyWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Nov. 23, 2022 — West Liberty University graduates will hear from Google Strategic account executive and member of the WLU Board of Governors, Arlene Brantley, at its
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WLU Joins Statewide Initiative to Keep Students SafeWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Nov. 10, 2022 — West Liberty University is participating in an overdose prevention initiative, created for West Virginia college and university campuses, entitled, Be The One. The
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International Education Month BeginsWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Nov. 1, 2022 — November marks International Education Month, and today West Liberty University kicked off its month of events with the first of several visual contemporary
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Updated Media Arts Lobby Creates Collaborative Learning SpaceWEST LIBERTY, W. Va., Oct. 31, 2022 — West Liberty University’s Department of Media and Visual Arts is enjoying a new, comfortable space in the Fine Arts Building for everyone
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Education and Human Performance Sponsors Trick or Treat on the QuadWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Oct. 27, 2022 — Every October, West Liberty University welcomes its young neighbors from the nearby West Liberty Elementary School to campus for a Healthy Halloween Trick
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Communication Faculty Presents Work at ConferenceWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Oct. 12, 2022 — West Liberty University visiting professor, Dr. Richard Talbert, who teaches in the Department of Media and Visual Arts, was selected to present research
Read MoreNew Martinsville Resident Austin Pyles Named Student Speaker WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Dec. 6, 2022 — West Liberty University senior Austin Pyles has earned the honor of being the student speaker at Fall Commencement 2022 on Saturday, Dec. 10. One
Read MoreLearn to Fly with Peter and the StarcatcherWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Nov. 30, 2022 — West Liberty University students will present the Tony Award-winning play, “Peter and the Starcatcher” this December. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 1
Read MoreWLU Fall Commencement Speaker is Google Executive Arlene BrantleyWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Nov. 23, 2022 — West Liberty University graduates will hear from Google Strategic account executive and member of the WLU Board of Governors, Arlene Brantley, at its
Read MoreSelf-Expression Through Mask Making: Senior Project ExhibitionWEST LIBERTY, W.Va. Nov. 16, 2022 — According to art therapy research, masks can be seen as therapeutic tools for self-discovery and expression. As a part of her senior project,
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