Skip to main content
West Virginia University College of Applied Human Sciences
Apply Visit Request Info Give

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.

You at WVU

Mountaineers, make sure you're taking care of yourself! YOU at WVU is available online, 24/7 to provide tips and resources on everything from stress and finances, to academics and social connection. 

Get Started

Upcoming Events

View all CAHS events.

Latest News

Dominic Viani referees a basketball game, wearing a striped official’s shirt and holding a whistle while watching the court.

Viani returns home to teach but calls his own game

Monday, March 09, 2026

Growing up 20 minutes from Morgantown, Dominic Viani always imagined himself as a Mountaineer. Now a senior in the Physical Education and Kinesiology program, he's preparing for a career in education inspired by a former coach and his grandfather, a longtime physical education teacher. At the same time, Viani is building his own reputation by logging up to seven nights a week as a basketball official while completing his student teaching residency at the very elementary school he once attended as a kid.

Read More: Viani returns home to teach but calls his own game
Hannah Decanio smiles while holding a West Virginia School Counselor Association Graduate Student of the Year award plaque.

Decanio named WVSCA Graduate Student of the Year

Monday, March 02, 2026

Hannah Decanio, a master’s student in the school counseling program at West Virginia University, was named the 2026 Graduate Student of the Year by the West Virginia School Counselor Association and received the award at the organization’s annual conference Feb. 26–27 at the Waterfront Hotel in Morgantown.

Read More: Decanio named WVSCA Graduate Student of the Year
Shauna Riggs smiles while seated inside a car.

Riggs finds balance at WVU in more ways than one

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Shauna Riggs came to WVU seeking independence without losing the sense of community she values as a West Virginian. As an elementary education major, she has found both, building her confidence in the classroom while also performing as a member of the "Pride of West Virginia" marching band. Between full days at school and evenings on the practice field, Riggs has learned to manage the demands of teaching and music while becoming the educator she set out to be.

Read More: Riggs finds balance at WVU in more ways than one
Gary Lhotsky smiles while wearing a navy WVU Mountaineers shirt in an indoor setting.

Faculty Feature: Gary Lhotsky

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Gary Lhotsky, a Bridgeport native who serves as a teaching associate professor for the  School of Sport Sciences in the College of Applied Human Sciences, has been selected for the February Faculty Feature. 

Read More: Faculty Feature: Gary Lhotsky

View all college news.

Connect With Us