In light of the unfortunate program discontinuations at Hesston College, Wichita State
University offers this page with information on relevant degree programs for students
who would like to continue pursuing their higher education goals in Kansas.
Relevant Degree Programs
The School of Education at Wichita State University prepares individuals in early
childhood unified, elementary, middle level or secondary education. These programs
also prepare a student for the Kansas teacher licensure exams required by the State
of Kansas for application for a teacher license or endorsement to teach in a public
or private school setting.
Education - Biology (Secondary) — Major
Education - Chemistry (Secondary) — Major
Education - Early Childhood Unified — Major
Education - Early Childhood Unified/Elementary Education Apprentice — Major (Online only)
Education - English/Language Arts (Secondary) — Major
Education - English/Science (Middle) — Major
Education - French (PreK-12) — Major
Education - History/Mathematics (Middle) — Major
Education - History/Science (Middle) — Major
Education - History, Government and Social Studies (Secondary) — Major
Education - History/English (Middle) — Major
Education - Mathematics (Middle) — Major
Education - Mathematics (Secondary) — Major
Education - Mathematics/English (Middle) — Major
Education - Mathematics/Science (Middle) — Major
Education - Physical Education (PreK-12) — Major
The English department at Wichita State University boasts a broad and flexible program of courses that are central to a liberal arts education. The department offers degree programs in creative writing, literature and English teaching, as well as a range of courses in linguistics.
The strengths of WSU's Elliott School of Communications are its people, program, facilities and location. As part of the state's only major research university in a metropolitan area, the Elliott School offers a distinct advantage in combining academic and professional education in the largest media market in Kansas.
WSU's Communications degrees fall into four emphasis areas: Integrated Marketing Communication, Journalism and Media Production, Communication Studies, and Open Emphasis
Communication - Communication Studies— Major
Communication - Integrated Marketing Communication— Major
Communication - Journalism and Media Production— Major
Communication - Open Emphasis— Major
The Department of History offers courses taught by full-time faculty who hold doctoral degrees in History with particular strengths in teaching and research in American, African American, Modern European, and Local and Community History.
With more than 15 concentrations across three degree programs, the Wichita State University School of Music provides a focused and enriching musical education tailored to your aspirations -- with unmatched performance and collaboration opportunities.
Music Education - Instrumental — Major
Music Education - Keyboard — Major
Music Education - Special — Major
Music Education - Vocal — Major
Music Performance - Instrumental — Major
Music Performance - Keyboard — Major
Music Performance - Vocal — Major
Wichita State’s Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in physical education—PreK-12—combines quality, accredited classroom instruction with hands-on learning in both urban and suburban school districts. You’ll also gain practical teaching experience in Kansas’ largest school district—preparing you for a successful career working with children through the promotion of health and fitness.
- Prepare for a teaching career in both the elementary and secondary levels
- 700+ hours of applied learning (e.g. student teaching)
- Increase your marketability with a certificate in Fitness, Coaching or Weight Training
Quality research and unmatched connections. The Wichita State University Psychology Department is committed to conducting applied research to enhance psychological science. At our 14 dedicated research laboratories, groups and clinics, faculty members and students work side by side on projects that advance the field of psychology in real and meaningful ways.
With a talented and active faculty providing quality undergraduate and graduate teaching, WSU psychology students develop a solid research orientation and deep connections to the professional community.
WSU's Sociology Department build a foundation for your future by allowing you to develop insights about the effects of social structures on individual lives, communities and the broader society. We emphasize a social justice perspective through research and teaching with a focus on economic inequality, gender, race/ethnicity and aging, as well as social institutions such as the family, education and work.
Wichita State University's Spanish degree programs incorporate classes such as translation and interpretation, linguistics, film, theatre, literature, and cultural studies, to grant students a broad knowledge of Spanish language and Hispanic cultures.
Whether it's on-stage, on-set, behind the scenes or behind the camera, Wichita State's Theater and Music Theater departments will provide you with a solid foundation for a career in the entertainment industry. Whether your passion is performance, design, technology or any space in between, this is your school, your theatre and your place to create!
Design and Technical Theatre — Major
Theatre — Major (Bachelor of Arts)
Theatre Performance — Major (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
