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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 two schools: the School of Education and Counseling and the School of Sport Sciences. Both schools are 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 which 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.

In the News


              Gabriel Ray, wearing a white Mountaineer Esports shirt and a black Vans cap, speaks into a studio microphone during a recording session. He is wearing glasses and an over-ear headset. A green screen is visible in the background.

Ray slides passion for sports into esports to launch career

Thursday, June 04, 2026

Like a lot of kids growing up, Gabriel Ray loved sports. He played basketball and track at Parkersburg High and loved competing in something that matters.

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              A man speaks at a podium bearing the WVU College of Applied Human Sciences logo during a faculty and staff awards event, with an audience of approximately 30 a…A man speaks at a podium bearing the WVU College of Applied Human Science

CAHS announces 2025-26 faculty and staff awards

Tuesday, June 02, 2026

The College of Applied Human Sciences recognized eight faculty and staff members for their outstanding contributions during the 2025-26 academic year at the college-wide assembly held on Thursday, May 14.

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              Professional wrestlers compete in a WWF ring during a match in front of a packed arena crowd, with one masked wrestler being slammed to the mat.

From WVU Stories: 'What If'

Monday, June 01, 2026

Long before he became known to wrestling fans around the world as Demolition Ax, Bill Eadie was a student-athlete at West Virginia University — a standout track and field competitor who built his future on grit, curiosity and a willingness to chase the “what if.” The chase led Eadie, a 1968 WVU graduate in physical education, to legendary pro wrestling status April 17 when he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

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              Three male students compete at gaming stations inside a WVU esports facility. All three wear headsets with boom microphones. The student in the foreground wears a WVU hoodie and a dark baseball cap and smiles while focused on his Alienware monitor. Two te

WVU launches online bachelor's degree in Esports Business and Entertainment

Thursday, May 28, 2026

West Virginia University has launched an online Bachelor of Arts in Esports Business and Entertainment through the College of Applied Human Sciences, expanding access to a career-focused program in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the global entertainment industry.

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