West Liberty University

P.o. Box 295 -- Us Route 88 North, West liberty, WV 26074 -  View Map

Tel: 1 866 WEST LIB

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• West Liberty State College, a forward-looking four-year public college, provides students with a variety of contemporary degree programs. WLU enjoys productive partnerships with area businesses, public schools, higher education institutions, and government. The College is a vigorous competitor for top quality students and external financial support. Known for being highly effective at meeting student needs, the University cooperates with the West Virginia University System providing well-prepared graduate students. A collaborative agreement includes preliminary graduate course work on the WLSC campus.
• West Liberty's primary function is to offer appropriate undergraduate educational programs. The principal curriculums are teacher education, liberal arts, fine arts, sciences, business, professional, pre-professional, and technical programs. Besides offering the regular educational program, the college strives to assume leadership in promoting community development. T
• WLU is customer-driven and vision-oriented. It offers students the opportunity to achieve their educational and personal goals through strong academic and social programs, cultural activities, professional services, and athletic events. Students are recognized and respected as individuals and enjoy a friendly and fun atmosphere in which to live and learn.
• West Liberty is now proud to annouce they offer a Masters of Arts in Education Degree with three specializations. * MULTI-CATEGORICAL SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM EMPHASIS(MC SPED) Permits teachers, with an existing certification and sufficient content in English, reading, mathematics, science, or social studies, to acquire an additional endorsement. Candidates must fulfill all requirements set by the WVDE to be recommended for licensure. * ADVANCED TEACHING PROGRAM EMPHASIS (ADV TEACH) Is designed to help the candidate examine and enhance professional practice, set personal and professional goals, and prepare to undertake the National Board Certification process. * TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION PROGRAM EMPHASIS (TECH) Prepares teachers to assume the role of a techology integration specialist at the building, district, or area level. School-based assignments and experiences are an integral part of this area of emphasis.
• Profile last updated: 10/01/2009.

In the News:

• WLU's Amedro Explores Options (The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register)
  posted on July 9, 2011 at 04:38:30 am
  WHEELING - Several pro football teams have kicked the tires on former record-setting West Liberty University quarterback Zach Amedro. The next step is to get one to buy into what he and agent John Oluyole are sellin.
• Howlett Back At WLU as Assistant (The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register)
  posted on July 9, 2011 at 04:38:00 am
  WEST LIBERTY - West Liberty University men's basketball coach Jim Crutchfield has officially announced the hiring of former Hilltoppers standout Ben Howlett as his new assistant coach.
• WLU’s Amedro Explores Options (The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register)
  posted on July 9, 2011 at 04:24:09 am
  WHEELING - Several pro football teams have kicked the tires on former record-setting West Liberty University quarterback Zach Amedro. The next step is to get one to buy into what he and agent John Oluyole are selling.
• WLU’s Shetzer to Play in Portugal (The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register)
  posted on July 8, 2011 at 04:24:20 am
  WEST LIBERTY - As the all-time leader in 3-point field goals at West Liberty University, Barry Shetzer is no stranger to long distances.
• Chaminade’s new hire adds more intrigue to Maui Invitational (The Dagger)
  posted on July 5, 2011 at 03:09:36 pm
  Already boasting a loaded field featuring seven teams that made the NCAA tournament last year and five former national champions, next November's Maui Invitational somehow just became even more intriguing. Division II Chaminade, the host school and traditional cannon fodder for the elite programs that come to Maui every Thanksgiving, hired West Liberty University assistant Eric Bovaird this week ...

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