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Ignite Your Passion

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.

Stackable Credentials

Start small, think big. Graduate certificates can stack toward a master's degree, so the courses you take now can build toward something larger.

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Latest News

Miriam Mason standing with members of the WV Department of Education holding up a Counselor of the Year banner.

WVU counseling graduate named West Virginia School Counselor of the Year

Wednesday, September 09, 2026

Miriam Mason, a 2020 graduate of West Virginia University's counseling master's program, has been named the 2027 School Counselor of the Year by the West Virginia Chamber Foundation, the West Virginia Board of Education, and the West Virginia Department of Education.

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Attendees gather in a school cafeteria during a community event. Tables, chairs, an American flag, and an informational display board are visible in the background.

Center for Active WV launches 'Sponsor a Seat' for flood-affected students, teachers

Tuesday, September 08, 2026

WVU's Center for Active WV has launched "Sponsor a Seat," a program to help students and teachers in Lewis and Upshur counties get classroom and personal items for the school year following recent flooding in the region.

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Voelker named Big 12 Faculty of the Year honoree for 2026-27

Friday, September 04, 2026

The WVU College of Applied Human Sciences announces that Dana Voelker, professor of Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology and director of the School of Sport Sciences, has been named WVU’s 2026-27 Big 12 Faculty of the Year. 

Read More: Voelker named Big 12 Faculty of the Year honoree for 2026-27
An injured athlete receives care for an injury in a gymnastics complex.

From WVU Today: WVU expert details hidden psychological risks for injured athletes

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Dana Voelker, director of the School of Sport Sciences in the WVU College of Applied Human Sciences, says injury creates a new layer of vulnerability on top of the body pressures athletes already experience, particularly in sports with strong expectations around a certain physique.

Read More: From WVU Today: WVU expert details hidden psychological risks for injured athletes

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