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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 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.

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Latest News

WVU Today: Leading the way in teacher training, WVU addresses critical need for educators

Thursday, August 14, 2025

A collection of new West Virginia University initiatives, partnerships and redesigned academic pathways are answering a nationwide teacher shortage — felt deeply in the Mountain State’s hills and hollows — by meeting potential teachers where they are and creating a sustainable path toward the education field.

Promotional graphic for the West Virginia University College of Applied Human Sciences Celebration on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 2:30–4:30 p.m. at the Rec Turf Field in Evansdale. Event highlights include free t-shirts with tie-dye, games, hot dogs, Ko

CAHS kicks off academic year with annual fall celebration

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

The West Virginia University campus is invited to celebrate the start of the academic year with the College of Applied Human Sciences on Friday, Aug. 22, from 2:30–4:30 p.m. at the Rec Turf Fields in Evansdale, located next to the Applied Human Sciences Building. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend.

Keenan Coley stands outside smiling, dressed in a light green shirt and orange tie.

WVU alum returns to high school alma mater as one of nation's youngest basketball coaches

Wednesday, August 06, 2025

Keenan Coley threw all of his basketball gear into the closet and slammed the door shut. He couldn't stand the sight of it. The 19-year-old had just returned from California, where his college basketball career at Warren Wilson College ended on a court in Santa Cruz. His final play was fitting: a contested shot and another injury. The injury served as yet another reminder that his desire to continue in the sport he’d loved since he was five far exceeded what his body could endure.

A presentation slide titled “Congratulations to These Ground-Breaking CASCE-Accredited Programs” displays a list of undergraduate programs that have received CASCE accreditation. The list includes 29 institutions such as West Virginia University, Universi

WVU Coaching and Performance Science program earns CASCE accreditation

Sunday, August 03, 2025

The West Virginia University College of Applied Human Sciences has announced that its Coaching and Performance Science undergraduate program has received accreditation from the Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education.

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