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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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Kanawha County Schools celebrates inaugural cohort of WVU Literacy Education Fellows

Friday, July 26, 2024

Officials from Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia University, including WVU President Dr. Gordon Gee, today recognized 50 Kanawha County Schools teachers who applied and were selected to receive a master’s degree in Literacy Education with a Reading Specialist certification. This online degree, including books, will be paid for by Kanawha County Schools. This is part of Kanawha County Schools’ dedication to furthering literacy education and addressing student learning loss post-COVID. The cohort of 50 Kanawha County teachers will begin their degrees in August, with an anticipated program completion in May 2026.

Read More: Kanawha County Schools celebrates inaugural cohort of WVU Literacy Education Fellows
Nolan Harvath stands on the practice court at the University of Tennessee.

Harvath's persevering path leads to 'Rocky Top'

Monday, July 22, 2024

Nolan Harvath had already bet on himself – and won, no less – before getting a call in April 2024 that led him to an opportunity that he had never even dreamed of.

Read More: Harvath's persevering path leads to 'Rocky Top'
Gary Lhotsky headshot outside of the Applied Human Sciences Building.

Newswise: Lhotsky on lessons to learn from Copa América security breach

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Gary Lhotsky, a teaching associate professor of sport management with professional experience in athletic facility and event management, says organizers should take several lessons from the gate rushing by fans — many without tickets — that delayed the start of Sunday’s (July 14) Copa América final at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, a host site of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Read More: Newswise: Lhotsky on lessons to learn from Copa América security breach
John Terry oversees action at a USA soccer match.

Terry leads U.S. Soccer events from behind the scenes

Friday, July 12, 2024

On his way to two sport management degrees at WVU, John Terry immersed himself in activities while he was in Morgantown. He quickly got involved with the the WVU athletics department with facility management, and later parlayed that into a graduate assistantship in the same department. To further broaden his scope and talents, he worked at the Daily Athenaeum for all six years.

Read More: Terry leads U.S. Soccer events from behind the scenes

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