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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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Children participate in an obstacle course in a school gymnasium, supervised by teachers. A student is seen mid-jump onto a foam step, with tires and other equipment set up for the activity. An American flag and green curtain are visible in the background

WV Healthy Schools in Action: Advancing school wellness with new credentials and community impact

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

WV Healthy Schools in Action, a partnership between the West Virginia University College of Applied Human Sciences and the CDC, is setting new standards for school wellness in West Virginia. Through this five-year initiative, West Virginia was selected as one of 20 states to receive CDC funding, with initial efforts focused on transforming wellness practices in Mercer County.

A collage of the 2024 most loyal mountaineer staff, including Donna Staggs

WVU Today: Staggs recognized as a 'Most Loyal' honoree

Monday, November 11, 2024

Donna Staggs, a program manager in the College of Applied Human Sciences, has been named WVU’s 2024 Most Loyal Staff Mountaineer as part of Mountaineer Week. This honor recognizes her 36 years of dedication to the University and commitment to embodying WVU’s core values.

Madison Ligan, a WELLWVU Student Wellbeing Ambassador and counseling graduate student at WVU, smiling outdoors in a WELLWVU shirt.

WVU Today: Ligan helps lead WELLWVU initiatives

Thursday, October 31, 2024

West Virginia University’s WELLWVU program offers comprehensive wellness education to students through workshops, outreach, and resources. Madison Ligan, a graduate student in counseling from the College of Applied Human Sciences, serves as a graduate assistant with WELLWVU, where she leads initiatives focused on resilience, coping skills, and connecting students to mental health resources.

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Slade balances dance, teaching, and life as a Mountaineer

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Brooklyn Slade’s passion for dance brought her from Milton, Ontario, to West Virginia University, where she found the perfect balance between performing and pursuing her academic goals. As she prepares to graduate next May with a degree in elementary education, Brooklyn reflects on her time in WVU’s close-knit education program, where the support from classmates and professors has helped her thrive both in the classroom and on the dance team. Despite being from Canada, Brooklyn holds a deep pride in being a Mountaineer, a feeling she’ll carry with her long after graduation.

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