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Unlock your potential and make a difference in the lives of others.

Academic Programs and Majors

The way we educate in the College of Applied Human Sciences is a complete experience – experiential, hands-on, collaborative and immersive. Within the two schools inside the College of Applied Human Sciences, we offer 14 undergraduate and 24 graduate programs, including seven at the doctoral level.

School of Education and Counseling

Our students acquire the expertise and practical experience to lead, instruct, and assist individuals in educational and counseling settings, thanks to our emphasis on applied learning and research.

School of Sport Sciences

You can stay in the game as we provide an array of programs devoted to human performance and the sports industry.

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Professional wrestlers compete in a WWF ring during a match in front of a packed arena crowd, with one masked wrestler being slammed to the mat.

From WVU Stories: 'What If'

Monday, June 01, 2026

Long before he became known to wrestling fans around the world as Demolition Ax, Bill Eadie was a student-athlete at West Virginia University — a standout track and field competitor who built his future on grit, curiosity and a willingness to chase the “what if.” The chase led Eadie, a 1968 WVU graduate in physical education, to legendary pro wrestling status April 17 when he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

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Three male students compete at gaming stations inside a WVU esports facility. All three wear headsets with boom microphones. The student in the foreground wears a WVU hoodie and a dark baseball cap and smiles while focused on his Alienware monitor. Two te

WVU launches online bachelor's degree in Esports Business and Entertainment

Thursday, May 28, 2026

West Virginia University has launched an online Bachelor of Arts in Esports Business and Entertainment through the College of Applied Human Sciences, expanding access to a career-focused program in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the global entertainment industry.

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Celebrating The Class of 2026

Monday, May 11, 2026

The College of Applied Human Sciences will celebrate commencement on Sunday, May 17, at 9 a.m. at the WVU Hope Coliseum. Here is a look at several graduates from the college who will earn their degrees this spring.

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Paige Grove stands in front of a mantle wearing a white dress and holding a gavel.

Grove finds her calling in child life

Sunday, May 03, 2026

Paige Grove came to WVU partly because of how welcoming the campus felt on visits, and partly because her mother is an alumna. She found her direction in Youth and Family Sciences, with a focus on child life, a healthcare specialty centered on supporting children and families through serious medical experiences. Hands-on time at WVU Medicine Golisano Children's Hospital put that training into practice and pointed her toward a master's degree in child life at the University of Georgia this fall.

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