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Ignite Your Passion

Unlock your potential and make a difference in the lives of others.

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 two schools inside the College of Applied Human Sciences, we offer 14 undergraduate and 24 graduate programs, including seven at the doctoral level.

School of Education and Counseling

Our students acquire the expertise and practical experience to lead, instruct, and assist individuals in educational and counseling settings, thanks to our emphasis on applied learning and research.

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.

Stackable Credentials

Start small, think big. Graduate certificates can stack toward a master's degree, so the courses you take now can build toward something larger.

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Upcoming Events

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Latest News

Elementary students sit on a classroom rug facing a teacher at the front of the room, with colorful bulletin board displays on the wall behind them and a backpack in the foreground.

WVU focuses on location for new teacher recruitment and retention effort

Monday, September 28, 2026

Taking steps toward strengthening the teaching workforce in the Mountain State, West Virginia University will address critical staffing shortages among educators and enhance teacher preparation programs by building connections through an innovative, place-based approach.

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Sport management student keeps WVU men’s soccer moving on and off pitch

Monday, September 21, 2026

When Ben Lohmann reflects on the whirlwind journey that led him to becoming the director of operations for the West Virginia University men’s soccer team, he traces it back to a lifetime spent around the game.

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Headshots of WVU College of Applied Human Sciences figures Ed Etzel and Patrice Harris, displayed side by side on a navy blue branded graphic.

Etzel, Harris to be inducted into CAHS Hall of Fame

Monday, September 21, 2026

West Virginia University's College of Applied Human Sciences will induct Ed Etzel and Patrice Harris into its Hall of Fame during a ceremony Thursday, Oct. 8, at 5:30 p.m., at the Mountainlair.

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Graphic honoring three advising award recipients: Cathy Manley, Outstanding New Advisor; Joy Carr, Service to the Region; and Semoa DeSousa-Brown, Region 3 Advising Excellence Award, each shown with a headshot on a blue background.

WVU advisors recognized by NACADA

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Three West Virginia University advisors recently earned recognition from the National Association for Academic Advising in the organization's 2026 awards cycle.

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