Category: Programs and Courses

Interested in visiting Mexico City? There will be a one week Mexico City travel seminar available for next winter break, Jan. 2-8, 2027, that is open to all students of any major. The study abroad program will allow students to travel in a group to Mexico City with WSU faculty and learn about the culture, history, food and more, while visiting many different sites.

The program is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Honors students can take the course for honors credit and engineering students can use this program toward their Engineering + requirements.

Pre‑nursing students are invited to attend the Nursing Student Connector from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 9 in 141 Woolsey Hall, Fidelity Bank Ballroom.

This information session is designed to help students plan their next steps toward a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Students will learn about BSN program options, admission requirements and details about the waived competitive application. The event also includes a Q&A with nursing faculty and current students to gain real‑world insights and guidance.

Pizza and refreshments will be provided.

RSVP by Monday, Feb. 23 at wichita.edu/NursingRSVP.

Don’t miss this opportunity to make connections, ask questions and take the next step toward your nursing career.

Do you love science? Do you want to work in healthcare? Come learn about a career in medical laboratory sciences where you can do both.

You are invited to attend an information session to learn more about WSU’s medical laboratory sciences program. The session is held virtually through Microsoft Teams. Attendees will learn about MLS as a career, the application process and chat with current MLS faculty and students. The session is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27. Register to attend at wichita.edu/MLSinfosession.

If you’re unable to attend the session, you are welcome to email or call and schedule an appointment to talk with an MLS faculty member and take a tour of our student labs at mls@wichita.edu or 316-978-3146.

For those who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree in the field of education and becoming an advanced professional, Wichita State offers a Master of Education in learning and instructional design. The program is designed to be innovative, dynamic and flexible, catering to the diverse needs and goals of individuals seeking to advance their careers in teaching, learning and program design.

Those interested in learning more about the program can attend virtual information sessions that are held at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month during the fall and spring semesters. The next session is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17.

To obtain the link for the sessions or any further information, contact Dr. Jay, associate professor and program chair for the Master of Education in learning and instructional design, at jaehwan.byun@wichita.edu.

Are you interested in a career that will allow you to make a positive impact on your community? Students, faculty and staff are invited to attend a Master of Public Administration (MPA) information session at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 via Zoom, hosted by the Hugo Wall School.

The session will discuss how the program prepares students for leadership positions in public and nonprofit organizations. Students of any major are eligible to apply to the MPA program, and a Graduate Record Examination is not required for admission consideration.

This info session will also provide attendees with an overview of the MPA’s online and face-to-face programs, including admissions requirements, the curriculum, the resources available to students for graduate studies and the career opportunities an MPA student can pursue. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation.

For more information or to sign up for a Zoom session, contact Bethany Kennedy, student program coordinator, at bethany.kennedy@wichita.edu. Please include your WSU ID in the email.

Power. Propaganda. Political intrigue. Discover how art and architecture shaped politics, religion and society by taking Power and Art History (ARTH 125C), CRN: 23339, this spring. The deadline to enroll in classes for the spring semester is today, Jan. 26.

Peek behind the political curtains in Diplomacy and Negotiation (POLS 361), CRN: 22251, which explores the strategies, psychology and cultural and political pressures that drive high-level negotiations. Today, Jan. 26, is the last day to enroll in full-term classes for the spring 2026 semester.

If you’ve ever stood up from your game console and yelled, “I could design a better game than this!” this spring is your chance to prove it with Introduction to Game Design (MART 104), CRN: 22425. Build stories, mechanics and player experiences from the ground up. Enroll by Monday, Jan. 26.

Concerned about the commute? Shockers like you get free access to bus routes from WSU’s main campus to Shocker Studios with your Shocker ID. Learn more about the route to Shocker Studios, including outbound and inbound times.

Philosophy of Medicine (PHIL 410), CRN: 21064, tackles the big questions behind modern medicine: What counts as a disease? Who decides? And how do we balance data, judgment and the human experience? How will AI change health care? Enroll by Monday, Jan. 26 for the spring 2026 semester.

Think you have what it takes to be a pioneer in the world of business? The Entrepreneurial Experience (ENTR 310) explores the entrepreneurial mentality and philosophy toward risk-taking, innovation and creativity. Multiple sections are available to take to help fit it into your schedule.