Category: Programs and Courses

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.

Summer isn’t just for downtime – it’s a great chance to knock out general education requirements while exploring interesting topics and keeping momentum going. The School of Performing Arts’ summer 2026 gen ed courses, including Dance Appreciation, CRN: 31035, and Theatre Appreciation, CRN: 31036, are designed to be engaging, flexible and student‑friendly, with options that fit busy summer schedules.

Whether looking at a classroom setting, office training or on-site learning, the online summer course Emerging Educational Tech (CI 787), CRN: 30111, provides practice in using different online and offline technologies for educational or instructional use. Students will see cutting-edge uses of different GenAI programs along with other tech and toys.

Explore the AI behind search engines, recommendation systems and conversational tools. Information Retrieval (CS 775), CRN: 31275, covers core techniques — like web search, document ranking and recommender systems — and how LLMs boost accuracy and personalization. You’ll also build hands‑on information‑retrieval applications. Course meets from 1 to 3:30 p.m. in Jabara Hall

Discover the art of dance from the audience’s point of view in Dance Appreciation (DANC 140), CRN 31035. This online gen‑ed course explores dance through lectures, discussion, readings, videos and films, with optional studio participation. Open to everyone and perfect for students curious about movement, culture and performance.

Explore how public health protects and shapes communities in Introduction to Public Health (PHS 101), CRN: 30931, offered online this summer. This course covers core principles, key concepts and the social, environmental and biological factors that influence health outcomes. Learn how public health tools are used to tackle today’s biggest local, national and global challenges.