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Despite a future that is becoming increasingly automated, we know that it’s people who still make a difference. That’s why the College of Applied Human Sciences provides a holistic education that is designed to enrich the whole person – physically, emotionally and intellectually. Our graduates lead the way in impacting the quality of life in the communities in which they live and serve.

The College of Applied Human Sciences is comprised of three schools: the School of Counseling and Well-Being, the School of Education and the School of Sport Sciences. Each school is committed to academic excellence, a supportive environment focused on student success and pioneering research. The schools combine to create academic programs that are highly relevant in today’s environment that emphasizes personal quality of life.

Applied Means Action

A complete student experience means learning outside of the classroom.

100% of sport management students are placed in professional internships

1000+ hours of experience is what elementary education students gain in real classrooms

600 All School of Counseling students complete a 600-hour internship

Diversity at CAHS

Collaboration is not just for a select few. Your distinct viewpoint can help us grow and learn together.

More About Diversity at CAHS

In the News


              Dana Voelker stands on the left and Steve Sabins stand on the right in the indoor baseball facility. Each of them are holding a WVU batting helmet.

WVU Sport Sciences and WVU Baseball partnership combines research, technology, and performance

Monday, March 24, 2025

The West Virginia University School of Sport Sciences and the WVU Baseball Biomechanics and Performance Center are partnering to elevate sport sciences education and baseball performance by combining science, technology, and applied learning to set new standards in athletic performance and professional preparation across all disciplines in the School of Sport Sciences.

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              Photo of a water tower with a flying WV logo during the fall.

WVU announces online master’s in leadership studies for K-12 educators

Friday, March 21, 2025

The West Virginia University College of Applied Human Sciences has announced a new online Master of Arts in Leadership Studies in Education designed to prepare educators for school and district leadership roles in K-12 schools.

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              Beulah Davis (L) and Tom Davis (R)

Davis family gift supports future West Virginia educators studying at WVU

Thursday, February 27, 2025

A planned gift from retired educator Thomas Rymer Davis will provide crucial support for aspiring teachers at the West Virginia University College of Applied Human Sciences. This gift is designed to inspire the next generation of educators to establish their careers in West Virginia, contributing to efforts to address the state's critical teacher shortage.

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              Mary Taylor Shaak is seated in a well-lit indoor space with large windows and a brick wall visible in the background. She is wearing a gold WVU Mountaineers sweatshirt and smiling  at the camera. The relaxed setting suggests a campus lounge or study.

Shaak embraces mental health advocacy at WVU

Monday, February 24, 2025

Mary Taylor Shaak always knew she wanted to attend West Virginia University, but she didn’t expect to find her passion in mental health and addiction studies. Now a senior set to graduate in December 2025, the Charleston, W.Va., native has embraced opportunities to support others through her work with WVU’s Collegiate Recovery Program. Her experiences—both personal and professional—have shaped her commitment to making a difference in the field of mental health.

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