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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

In the News

WVU esports team members sit in a row at computer stations wearing headsets and focused on gameplay during a competitive match.

WVU Esports to host West Virginia Scholastic Esports League Fall Finals

Tuesday, December 02, 2025

West Virginia University Esports will host the West Virginia Scholastic Esports (WVSEL) Fall Finals on Friday, December 12, at the WVU Student Recreation Center.

A young woman kneels outside as several children happily gather around her, smiling under the shade of a tree on a sunny day.

Manning inspired by hands-on learning and global experience

Monday, December 01, 2025

Kimberly Manning always aspired to be the kind of teacher that would not just support the academic goals of children, but also their social and and emotional development. She came to WVU from Oakland, N.J., and has continued to nurture that aspiration along with balancing her fieldwork, classwork, and campus life. She also added a transformative study abroad experience in South Africa in the summer of 2025 that helped expand her understanding of teaching and learning.

Ryan Lindsay wearing a light blue button-down shirt smiles while standing in front of a dark blue background with a subtle textured pattern.

CAHS Names Ryan Lindsay as CBO

Thursday, November 20, 2025

The WVU College of Applied Human Sciences has named Ryan Lindsay as its next Chief Business Officer. He succeeds longtime CBO Tracy Wheeler, who is retiring at the end of the fall 2025 semester.

Emma Hardway stands outside in a black shirt and jeans smiling on a deck.

Hardway's passion for education shines through at WVU

Monday, November 17, 2025

It seems like Emma Hardway has known two things for about as long as she can remember: She's always wanted to be a Mountaineer, and she's always wanted to be a teacher. Her passion for the profession remains strong, and the sentiment that it's a prerequisite has been enforced by her residency experience and her mentor teachers. She's looking forward to a career where she will continue to educate the next generation, both in West Virginia, but also abroad as well.

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