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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.

Be bold. Be a Mountaineer.

You have the chance to be your best self and have an impact on your community’s quality of life. Take that chance.

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Diversity Cup

A 4 vs. 4 coed soccer tournament on October 15 through 16, 2022. Registration deadline for the event is Monday, October 10.

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Award winner in front of the West Virginia State Seal, wearing a white blouse, earrings and gold necklace.

Expanding a career to inspire the lives of children

Friday, September 30, 2022

A passion for influencing children to thrive prompted Amber Nichols to shift gears in her career to become an educator.

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Education graduate awarded Fulbright Scholarship to build community abroad

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Elementary education graduate Josephine Valentine is one of five West Virginia University alumni selected for a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to teach English or conduct research abroad over the next year while building cross-cultural relationships.

Frankie Tack talks in front of teachers as part of the train the trainer program

Project TRAIN lays a new track to support children affected by addiction at home

Monday, September 19, 2022

One of every four children in the United States has a parent wrestling with drug or alcohol addiction, based on national data, and is at risk of developing a substance use disorder later in life.

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WVU research shows healthy communication after divorce should be all about the kids

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

When it comes to keeping the lines of communication open after a divorce, West Virginia University researchers Jonathon Beckmeyer and Jessica Troilo say you can have far too much of a good thing.

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