College of Liberal Arts
The College of Liberal Arts serves as the intellectual heart of the University, providing courses and programs of study that directly contribute to the fulfillment of the mission, vision and goals of West Liberty. Courses provided by this college are part of every student's program of study regardless of their major. The College of Liberal Arts is divided into two distinct administrative units: the Department of Humanities and the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences. The Department of Humanities includes studies in English, Literature, Rhetoric and Writing, English Education, Foreign Language and Philosophy. The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences includes studies in Criminal Justice, Geography, History, Interdisciplinary Pre-Law, International Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Social Studies Education, Social Work, Sociology and Appalachian Studies.
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