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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.

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In the News


              A collage of the 2024 most loyal mountaineer staff, including Donna Staggs

WVU Today: Staggs recognized as a 'Most Loyal' honoree

Monday, November 11, 2024

Donna Staggs, a program manager in the College of Applied Human Sciences, has been named WVU’s 2024 Most Loyal Staff Mountaineer as part of Mountaineer Week. This honor recognizes her 36 years of dedication to the University and commitment to embodying WVU’s core values.

Read More: WVU Today: Staggs recognized as a 'Most Loyal' honoree

              Madison Ligan, a WELLWVU Student Wellbeing Ambassador and counseling graduate student at WVU, smiling outdoors in a WELLWVU shirt.

WVU Today: Ligan helps lead WELLWVU initiatives

Thursday, October 31, 2024

West Virginia University’s WELLWVU program offers comprehensive wellness education to students through workshops, outreach, and resources. Madison Ligan, a graduate student in counseling from the College of Applied Human Sciences, serves as a graduate assistant with WELLWVU, where she leads initiatives focused on resilience, coping skills, and connecting students to mental health resources.

Read More: WVU Today: Ligan helps lead WELLWVU initiatives

              Brooklyn Slade is standing on the football field smiling while raising her right arm.

Slade balances dance, teaching, and life as a Mountaineer

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Brooklyn Slade’s passion for dance brought her from Milton, Ontario, to West Virginia University, where she found the perfect balance between performing and pursuing her academic goals. As she prepares to graduate next May with a degree in elementary education, Brooklyn reflects on her time in WVU’s close-knit education program, where the support from classmates and professors has helped her thrive both in the classroom and on the dance team. Despite being from Canada, Brooklyn holds a deep pride in being a Mountaineer, a feeling she’ll carry with her long after graduation.

Read More: Slade balances dance, teaching, and life as a Mountaineer

              hree individuals stand in front of a ShapeWV backdrop holding framed award certificates.

CAHS faculty and students honored at ShapeWV Conference

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

The West Virginia University College of Applied Human Sciences made a significant impact at this year’s ShapeWV Conference held over the weekend at Canaan Valley Resort State Park. CAHS was well represented through a combination of presentations, exhibits, and awards recognizing the college’s faculty, students, and alumni.

Read More: CAHS faculty and students honored at ShapeWV Conference