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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 three schools inside the College of Applied Human Sciences, we offer 14 undergraduate and 24 graduate programs, including seven at the doctoral level.

School of Counseling and Well-Being

Our programs prepare students who will dedicate their careers to the healthy development and functioning of individuals, families, and communities.

School of Education

We are preparing the next generation of educators through engaging coursework, research endeavors and hands-on experiences.

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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Latest News

A young woman with red hair, smiling warmly while leaning against a wooden wall. She is wearing a green sweatshirt with the words “Tread and Trample” printed in bold letters on the front.

Crews turns struggles into support by starting a nonprofit

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

In the spring of 2021, Shelby Crews found herself at a crossroads. Like many recent graduates, she was trying to navigate the uncertainty of life after college, compounded by the isolation and disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Mentally, she was struggling, but thanks to her parents’ insurance, she was able to access counseling services to begin her healing process. Not everyone was as fortunate.

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WVU Today: Schoenadel, Boyd honored as Outstanding Alumni

Wednesday, October 09, 2024

The West Virginia University Alumni Association will celebrate recipients of the 2024 Homecoming and Alumni Service Awards during Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 18-20, recognizing the accomplishments of alumni around the world and honoring their service, commitment and loyalty to their alma mater.

Ryan Turek, wearing a Cleveland Guardians staff shirt and hat, smiles while standing on the field at Progressive Field before a game between the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians.

Turek gets MLB Playoff experience with Guardians

Sunday, October 06, 2024

Ryan Turek, a junior at West Virginia University majoring in sport management, is experiencing what most baseball fans only dream of – working during the Major League Baseball Playoffs. With the Cleveland Guardians hosting the Detroit Tigers in the first round of the playoffs, Turek, originally from Mayfield Heights, Ohio, was in the thick of it all as a ballpark runner, making sure operations behind the scenes run smoothly.

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Summer internship reinforces Neukam’s passion for helping others

Monday, September 30, 2024

When Alexander Neukam arrived at West Virginia University, he wasn’t entirely sure what path he would take. Like many students, he came in undecided, exploring his options and finding his footing. It wasn’t until a summer conversation after his freshman with his grandparents, both nurses, that he realized his calling lay in health and well-being.

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