Wheeling University

Accelerated Certification for Teaching

The Accelerated Certification for Teaching (ACT) program at Wheeling University provides an 18-month online pathway to teacher certification in Grades 5-Adult. The program is designed for those who currently serve as emergency, temporary, or substitute teachers and desire formal teaching credentials, those looking to transition into a second career and those desiring add-on endorsements and/or renewal credits. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or higher to enroll.

Accountancy

Wheeling University developed the Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) program to help students fulfill the remaining state CPA exam requirements following completion of an undergraduate degree in accounting. The MSA is designed to expand the student's accounting knowledge base and provide additional background useful in passing the CPA exam. It is a professional non-thesis degree program for accounting majors who wish to pursue an advanced degree and qualify to sit for the CPA exam.

Accounting

The accountancy program is designed to prepare for careers in public accounting, industry, not-for-profit organizations and government. The program provides students with sound preparation for successful graduate study in business, law and other areas. Courses represent rigorous examinations of accounting concepts, principles and applications which provide the foundation for professional accountancy careers.

ACCOUNTING

Athletic Training

The Pre-Professional Athletic Training Track is the pre-professional phase for the Master of Science of Athletic Training (MAT) Program. During this 3-year track, students will engage in the university liberal arts core classes while also taking the necessary science and prerequisite courses needed to apply for the MAT professional phase. Students complete six semesters of clinical education experiences under a BOC certified athletic trainer.

Athletic Training

The profession of athletic training includes injury/illness prevention, clinical evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation, wellness protection, immediate and emergency care, and organizational and professional health and well-being.

Behavioral Health and Counseling

The undergraduate certificate in Behavioral Health and Counseling Psychology is designed to provide students with a pathway for pursuing clinical or counseling psychology to gain a better understanding of the whole person. This certificate aids those interested in pursuing a major or minor in psychology by providing foundational knowledge and competency in behavioral health with applications through experiential learning.

Biology

Biology is the study of life. The Biology major is designed to awaken the student's interest in the living world; develop scientific habits and methods in the pursuit of knowledge; and train the student in preparation for careers in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, research, teaching and other technical or biological vocations. The Biology Department offers several tracks towards a baccalaureate degree, including a traditional track and a pre-health professions track.

Business Administration

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Wheeling University is one of the region's oldest and most established graduate business programs. Founded in 1978, graduates from the WU MBA program include leading corporate executives, government leaders, and health care professionals. As an applied, online program, the WU MBA program is designed for busy professionals who want to excel in their current careers.

Business Administration

The purpose of business education is to contribute to the development of individuals prepared for productive and socially responsible lives and for leadership in the world of business and non-profit organizations. The Business curriculum consists of a broad exposure to the arts and sciences and a comprehensive education in business including Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurialism, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, and Personal Financial Planning.

Communication

The communication discipline provides a strong curriculum that teaches students writing skills, speaking skills, media literacy, critical thinking skills, and sensitivity to cultural diversity. A degree in communication opens the door to possible careers in media production or broadcasting, advertising, public relations, journalism, health communication, law, and many more fields. The discipline prioritizes the role of media, media production, and media literacy skills.

Construction Management Essentials

Prepares student in and out of the Construction Management industry for job opportunities as residential builders and contractors; trade contractors in civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering, and plumbing firms or other companies, government agencies, and organizations involved in the construction of the built environment. It also provides a pathway for completing a BS in Construction Management, BS in Engineering Science, or BS in Business Administration.

Criminal Justice

Wheeling University's major in Criminal Justice prepares students for a broad range of careers that demand effective writing, speaking and critical thinking skills. This major offers a solid, rigorous course of instruction in criminal justice that will allow students to successfully compete after graduation, whether in graduate school, law school, or employment opportunities.

EDUCATION

Education Leadership

The Master of Arts in Education: Education Leadership program at Wheeling University enables working educators to earn a master's degree in as little as 1 year, entirely online. This 33-credit online graduate program offers multiple start dates and the flexibility to completion in 1 year or more. West Virginia licensure is transferable to most other states through reciprocity agreements. Program paths include School and School System Leadership and Instructional Leadership.

Elementary Education

The Education Department (Teacher-Preparation Program) is designed for students who wish to pursue certification in Elementary Education (K-6, Multi-Subjects). Those who wish to pursue certification in Elementary Education will major in Elementary Education (LSEE). Early field experiences in local schools complement content-rich University coursework, leading successful candidates to initial certification in West Virginia with reciprocity to most other states.

Engineering Science

Wheeling University Engineering Science program offers students the best of two worlds: an applied Engineering track with a Technical Skills and Training emphasis to position students for the best job markets and a 3+2 track to top engineering graduate schools for further specialization. The engineering science major is structured around electrical, industrial, and mechanical engineering disciplines as well as Project Management and AUTOCAD and 3-D printing technical skills.

English

As an integral part of the liberal arts tradition at the heart of the University, the curriculum of the major in English develops students' skills in effective reading, writing, listening and speaking through an emphasis upon the rich expressive and aesthetic potential of the English language. English majors think critically, a skill valued by employers in all fields. The program in English is interconnected with course work in creative writing and communication studies.

Exercise Science

Exercise Science is the study of human movement in order to improve or maintain fitness, body composition, or the general health and well-being of the person. The WU program in Exercise Science prepares students for immediate entry-level positions within business and industry or in clinical settings. The degree also provides a secure foundation for advanced degrees and/or certifications in healthcare including Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, and Physician Assistant professions.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Post-Master's certificates provide nurses with Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degrees an opportunity to acquire specialized skills that may not have been offered in their master's degree programs. The Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate prepares nurses for the advanced practice family nurse practitioner role and national certification. Those who complete the program are eligible for certification in West Virginia.

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER

General Science

This major prepares students to acquire a background in the natural and physical sciences to facilitate a variety of professional careers. In conjunction with the Teacher Education Program, the program offers training for a career in K-12 teaching.

Geographic Information Systems

Students will learn how to create digital maps and analyze data using industry-standard GIS software and open source platforms, e.g., Esri ArcGIS and QGIS. Students will also learn how to think spatially, produce maps, conduct data analysis with GIS, and communicate effectively with cartography. They will also learn how to design, develop, and manage geospatial databases, including multi-user enterprise geodatabases.

Healthcare Leadership and Management

The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Leadership and Management (BS in HCLM) program provides an innovative program for career-driven students interested in leading and managing hospitals, medical laboratories, clinical care facilities, physician and dental offices, medical and financial records units, biomedical, information technology, technical support operations and other healthcare administration fields. Offered online and in person.

Health Services Management

Prepares any potential student/major that wants to pursue a career path in Health Services Management, e.g., hospitals, clinics, medical services, insurance companies, etc., either as part or separately from the completion of their specific degree plan. The program is also intended to provide a baseline of industry knowledge in Health Services along with basic management skills transferable into any corporate/non-profit organizational setting.

Informational Technology Essentials

The certificate is designed to provide undergraduate students and those who have earned a bachelor's degree the technical and management knowledge required for IT-connected careers and operations. The certificate allows students to augment and deepen the knowledge gained through their major-related courses with a foundation in information technology and its business and organization applications.

Integrative Marketing Communications

Prepares Business, English, Liberal Arts or any major to pursue a career that involves managing public and employee communications, materials, processes and systems. This includes producing and managing associated print, digital and multi-media materials and organizing and implementing internal and external communication flows, work projects, applications, and management systems.

Juvenile Justice

The Juvenile Justice certificate program is designed to help students understand the unique challenges facing adolescents and young adults in our rapidly changing world. Intended for counselors, educators, family therapists, social workers and other professionals dedicated to serving the developmental needs of youth in contemporary society, the program provides an overview of the major issues that impact youth development from a social justice perspective.

Liberal Arts

The Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree provides students with general and multi-disciplinary knowledge, proficiency and skills related to a chosen field of study connected to careers related to the humanities and sciences, as well as to life-learning goals and to the advancement of cultural endeavors. The Liberal Arts major consists of a minimum of 36 credits worked out in consultation with the director.

Nursing

The mission of the Department of Nursing is to provide baccalaureate and graduate nursing education and service to the community. Through an integrated program of classroom and clinical practice, the graduate is prepared as a professional nurse to promote health/wellness in a variety of settings. A registered nurse (RN) with a BSN prepares the graduate for many rewarding career opportunities.

Nursing

The master's degree program in nursing at Wheeling University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The curriculum is designed to accommodate the registered nurse graduate student who desires to remain employed. Emphasis on the concepts of system, critical thinking, advanced practice and change is integrated throughout the MSN curriculum.

Nursing Administration

Post-Master's certificates provide nurses with Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degrees an opportunity to acquire specialized skills that may not have been offered in their master's degree programs. The Nursing Administration Post-Master's Certificate is designed to prepare nurses for leadership and management positions in a variety of health care settings through an integration of concepts from nursing, business and management.

NURSING ADMINISTRATION

Nursing Education

Post-Master's certificates provide nurses with Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degrees an opportunity to acquire specialized skills that may not have been offered in their master's degree programs. The Nursing Education Post-Master's Certificate prepares nurses for positions in a variety of educational settings. Students entering the program must have prerequisites in advanced pharmacology, advanced pathophysiology and advanced health assessment.

Nursing Management

Prepares nurses to pursue a career in a managerial position in hospitals, clinics, healthcare organizations, health insurance companies, and other health services operations and agencies. The certificate focuses on basic health care management knowledge required to lead nursing and health services units in healthcare organizations. The certificate can be completed separately or as part of a Nursing degree program.

Organizational Leadership

Through this program, individuals distinguished by their caring concern for and commitment to helping others will gain the valuable professional knowledge and leadership skills to achieve mission accomplishment and impactful management in community, faith-based, human protection, social services, and athletic organizations.

Pastoral Ministry

The Pastoral Ministry program is designed to prepare students for work in various church-related religious ministry, social service, administration fields, and pastoral care programs. The program is aligned with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the professional knowledge and praxis requirements issued by its Secretariat of Catholic Education. The program culminates in the pastoral practicum designed to give students direct experience in pastoral work.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapists are health care professionals who provide services such as direct patient care, supervision, management, research, teaching, and consultation. The professional curriculum uses a Problem-Based Learning model rather than the traditional lecture method. Supervised Physical Therapy Sciences courses and clinical education experiences in a variety of settings are used for the practice of clinical skills.

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Psychology

The goals of the Psychology Department are to provide a strong curriculum that helps students learn the most current and empirically sound principles of behavior; to equip students for success in a variety of graduate programs and employment settings; to offer opportunities for experience in human service, research, and other psychology-related internships; and to help students realize the many ways through which Psychology can address human social and ethical concerns.

PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS

RN to BSN

Wheeling University's online RN-BSN/MSN degree program is accredited by CCNE and designed for the professional Registered Nurse. The program provides an integrated curriculum of liberal arts and nursing courses to meet the needs of Registered Nurses who graduated from diploma or associate degree programs. The online program enables students to complete their degree while maintaining work and family responsibilities, and can be completed in 3 semesters.

Sales with Salesforce Training

Provides certification in Salesforce, a state-of-the-industry Customer Relations Management software system. Marketing students will simultaneously receive this important Salesforce certification with their BS in Business Administration: Marketing Concentration degree. Any other WU major can also enter in on the certificate and complete it in their program of study.

Secondary Education

The Education Department (Teacher-Preparation Program) prepares students for licensure in Secondary Education (5-Adult Content Specialization). Students pursuing secondary certification complete coursework in three areas: core curriculum, the professional education component, and content specialization. The student will choose to major in Secondary Education with an emphasis in English, General Science, Math, or Social Studies.

Spanish

Provides specialized language and literacy proficiency in Spanish suited for working professionals as well as students of Spanish heritage and culture. Students in the Spanish Minor/Certificate will develop in-depth content knowledge about Hispanic cultures, literatures, and linguistics. They will also gain advanced skills in the areas of intercultural competence, critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and language proficiency.

Special Education (Multi-Categorical)

Special Education - Multi-Categorical (K-6 or 5-Adult) may be added onto any content license major or may be a stand-alone major. The Education Department (Teacher-Preparation Program) prepares students leading to licensure in Special Education. Early field experiences in local schools complement content-rich University coursework, leading successful candidates to initial certification in West Virginia with reciprocity to most other states.

Sport Management

The sport management program is designed to prepare students for careers in the sport business industry, collegiate athletics, recreational sport, and non-profit leisure and recreation organizations. The program provides courses such as sport marketing, sport law, sport facility and event management, and sport ethics, which will help in the student's preparation for the successful application of the principles in the sport business upon graduation.

Sports Leadership and Management

The Sports Leadership and Management Certificate prepares students for careers related to intercollegiate athletics, professional sport, major sports events, community-based sport, adaptive sports for persons with disabilities, sports facilities management and sports communications, marketing, ticket sales, and promotion. Students learn to assume the responsibilities for developing and leading professional and amateur athletes.

Theology

A Theology major provides students with an opportunity to explore the nature of faith, reason, tradition, religious experience, literature, ethical inquiry, and the relationship between religion and culture while developing skills in critical analysis, communication, and leadership. In addition to entering professional ministry and education, graduates find careers in social work, counseling, coaching, law, and diverse other ways of contributing to the common good.

Tourism and Hospitality Management

The Tourism and Hospitality Management Certificate program prepares students for entry to mid-level positions in various segments of the tourism and hospitality industry such as cruise lines and tour companies, hotels and resorts, restaurants and other foodservice companies, attractions and gaming, meeting and event planning, transportation, and destination management.