Category: Programs and Courses

Avant-Garde Art, Film, Rock Music and Subcultures (FA 321), CRNs: 30493 and 30494, both online, explores the bold art and film movements that shaped late‑20th‑century music, visual culture and subcultures — from punk and glam to goth, hacker and rave. Includes attendance at exhibitions, film screenings and lectures.

Master the essentials of project management in the fully online course Engineering Management (IME 664), CRN: 30653. Learn how to plan, schedule and control projects; estimate costs; allocate resources; manage risks; and track performance. You’ll also gain hands‑on experience using Microsoft Project to bring real‑world plans to life.

Learn how to keep athletes safe, strong and game‑ready. Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (EXSC 331), CRN: 31228, covers the essentials of injury care, prevention and recognition for coaches, athletic trainers and physical educators. With a hands‑on lab component, you’ll practice real‑world skills to manage common athletic injuries.

Explore the science of the seas in this online gen‑ed natural science course, Oceanography (GEOL 310), CRN: 30537. Study how ocean basins form, how waves, tides and currents move, what gives seawater its unique properties, and the incredible diversity of ocean life. You’ll also look at marine resources, the law of the sea and how human activity shapes the marine environment.

Join an informative conversation with KU associate dean of admissions Steven Freedman from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 20 in 262 Rhatigan Student Center, Herrman Room as he discusses the law school experience, the application process and key considerations for prospective students. This session will provide valuable insight into what law school is like and offer an opportunity to ask questions about preparing for and applying to law school.

Open to all WSU students and pizza will be served. For more information contact Clinton Jones at clinton.jones@wichita.edu or Neal Allen at neal.allen@wichita.edu.

Interested in studying abroad? The first step would be to attend one of the upcoming information sessions. The last study abroad information session of the spring semester will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 24 in 266 Rhatigan Student Center, Pike Room.

See the website for the complete list of information sessions or for the video option and to register if you plan to attend.

Interested in visiting London? There will be a London travel seminar available next summer starting May 2027 that is open to all students of any major. The study abroad program will allow students to travel in a group to London with WSU faculty from the English department and connect classroom learning with real world experiences while visiting many different sites in London.

Travel seminar scholarships are also available up to $3,000 each. Learn more about the travel seminar at wichita.edu/LondonSummer.

The Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs is excited to announce the launch of new undergraduate courses in public and nonprofit management for summer/fall 2026. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in the community, these courses are designed to guide you toward a fulfilling career in government, public service or nonprofit work.

Enroll in courses such as “Introduction to Public Administration,” “Public Policy Processes,” “Contemporary Issues in Democratic Governance” and “Managing People in Government and Nonprofit Organizations.” Gain essential skills like analytical problem-solving, effective writing and presentation. By joining these courses offered by the Hugo Wall School, you will also connect with a close-knit network of accomplished faculty and alums, opening doors to valuable internships and job opportunities.

For more information on these new courses, visit the Hugo Wall School’s webpage at wichita.edu/hugowall.

Principles of Microeconomics (ECON 202), CRN: 30386, offered online, dives into how households and businesses make decisions, how competition shapes prices, and how issues like regulation, globalization and environmental policy affect everyday choices. A smart pick for anyone who wants to understand the forces behind what we buy, sell and value.

With the World Cup on the horizon and sports booming at every level, Sociology of Coaching (SMGT 750D), CRN: 31094, offered online this summer, digs into what coaches really do and why it matters. Explore the social forces that shape coaching, from youth leagues to the pros, and examine the impact coaches have both on and off the field.