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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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Latest News

Addison Dobson stands on the field at a Big 12 Championship event, smiling at the camera. She wears a black sweatshirt with a Big 12 Impact design and a credentialed lanyard, with the stadium lights and field markings visible behind her.

A competitor's mindset drives Dobson

Monday, February 10, 2025

Addison Dobson is eager – eager to learn, eager to talk, eager to do. She smiles easily and carries herself with the kind of energy that makes you believe she is looking for (and ready for) the next challenge. Whether it’s leaving Ohio to come to West Virginia University or jumping into a new sport with no experience, Dobson is the kind of person who leans in—fully, without hesitation.

WVU sport management students Kaitlin Beegle, Jada Kent, Abby Childers, and Charlotte Ralph, along with faculty member Patrick Hairston, pose for a photo on the field at the Duke's Mayo Bowl.

Sport management students get inside look at Duke’s Mayo Bowl

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

WVU sport management students Kaitlin Beegle, Jada Kent, Abby Childers, and Charlotte Ralph, recently gained real-world event operations experience at the 2025 Duke’s Mayo Bowl in Charlotte, N.C. The group worked alongside the Tepper Sports & Entertainment Guest Experience Team at Bank of America Stadium as Virginia Tech took on Minnesota.

Troy Bishop wearing a WVU Women’s Soccer jacket and hat, standing on the soccer field during practice, focused on the session ahead.

Bishop blends data with dedication

Monday, January 20, 2025

On the surface, forensics science and human performance might seem worlds apart. The former involves meticulously piecing together evidence to solve crimes, while the latter seeks to optimize athletic performance on the field. Yet both disciplines share a core principle: the art and science of problem-solving through data. At WVU, Troy Bishop has found an unexpected yet harmonious bridge between the two.

Headshots of Rachael Conrad and Courtney Pletcher

CAHS Office of Student Success welcomes two staff members

Thursday, January 16, 2025

The College of Applied Human Sciences (CAHS) continues to strengthen its student-centered initiatives with the addition of two staff members to its Office of Student Success: Courtney Pletcher, Career Development Specialist, and Rachael Conrad, Student Experience Coordinator.

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