Category: Programs and Courses

For the spring 2025 semester, there are two second eight-week classes (March 12-May 8) offered at WSU Old Town to consider enrolling in:

• GEOG 695C (CRN 27085): Visual Geography
  A brand-new class being offered exclusively at WSU Old Town this semester.
• HIST 132 (CRN 27046): U.S. History Since 1865

Graduating seniors, have you considered advancing your career opportunities with a master’s in learning and instructional design (LID)? Regardless of your bachelor’s degree, this flexible, student-centered program allows you to enhance your expertise in your field while gaining in-demand skills in instructional design.

Customize your degree by selecting LID graduate-level electives from your current department or other disciplines, shaping this master’s program to align with your goals. Whether you’re a future educator, corporate trainer or learning specialist, the master’s in LID prepares you to lead in instructional design, active learning and professional development.

Take advantage of this opportunity and elevate your skills and expand your career potential.

If you have any questions, contact Dr. Mara Alagic, graduate coordinator, at mara.alagic@wichita.edu; or Dr. JaeHwan Byun, program chair, at jaehwan.byun@wichita.edu.

Are you considering a career in nursing? Join the School of Nursing for an information session at 10 a.m. Friday, March 7 in 110 Ahlberg Hall. The session will provide valuable insights into the various BSN programs at Wichita State, including admission options, application requirements and more.

Participants will also have the chance to take part in a Q&A panel with current students and faculty.

The Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) is hosting an information session from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 via Zoom. The session will review career opportunities in the MLS profession, an overview of the MLS program at Wichita State and the application process.

Medical laboratory scientists play an important role in the healthcare system, performing scientific testing on samples to determine appropriate treatment options for patients. The MLS program prepares graduates for a high-demand career as medical laboratory scientists.

Are you still looking for a first-year seminar, one that’s anything but ordinary? FYPH 102G Connecting Generations offers a unique, intergenerational experience where you’ll build meaningful connections with older adults at Larksfield Senior Living.

You’ll be able to dive into their life stories, learn from their wisdom and create unforgettable memories. More than just a class, it’s a chance to make a difference, grow personally and have fun along the way.

Interested in attending? You can register for Connecting Generations with the CRN: 23951. The class is from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in-person in Ahlberg Hall.

Looking for fun, creative and inspiring courses that meet your gen ed requirements? Check out some of the options from the School of Performing Arts:

Dance Appreciation: Discover the beauty of movement. (DANC 140; 2-3:15 p.m. TR or Online)
Theatre Appreciation: Explore the magic of the stage. (THEA 143; 9:30-10:45 a.m. MW or Online)
Improv & Theatre Games: Build confidence and have fun. (THEA 241; 3:30-4:45 p.m. TR)
Acting I: Learn the art of performance. (THEA 243; 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. MW)
Theatre as a Mirror of Today’s America: Engage with modern issues through theatre. (THEA 385; Online)

Don’t miss the chance to spark creativity, meet new friends and earn credit. Register now.

Are you interested in a career that will allow you to make a positive impact on your community? Consider earning a Master in Public Administration (MPA) from the Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs. The MPA prepares its students for positions of leadership in government and nonprofit organizations. Examples of career paths for MPA graduates include city or county manager, executive director or development director of a nonprofit, financial analyst, policy analyst or director of economic development.

Join the Hugo Wall School for an MPA information session at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4 via Zoom, where you will receive an overview of the MPA program, including admissions requirements, curriculum and the resources available to students for graduate studies. It will also discuss the career opportunities that an MPA student can pursue. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

Students of any major are eligible to apply for the Master in Public Administration program and a graduate record examination (GRE) is not required for admission consideration.

For more information, to sign up for the Zoom session or to schedule a one-on-one meeting, contact Bethany Kennedy, student program coordinator, at bethany.kennedy@wichita.edu.

Do you have students exploring graduate school options for the coming year? Wichita State’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program is now accepting applications for 2025-26, and the deadline to apply is Jan. 10, 2025.

The program is open to all majors and has both full- and part-time schedule options. MSW students go on to work in mental health, forensics, health care, addiction treatment, aging, human resources, schools, international settings, child and family welfare, disaster relief, athletic programs and more. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for social work over the next decade is growing faster than average.

Below is a list of the remaining informational sessions for the fall 2024 semester:

• 5 p.m. Monday Nov. 11 at WSU Old Town, 213 N. Mead
• Noon Friday Nov. 15 online via Teams
• 4 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 4 online via Teams

For questions, contact Shaunna Millar, MSW director, at shaunna.millar@wichita.edu or visit the WSU MSW webpage.

Do you want to “be the change”? Social work may be the right path for you. Wichita State’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program is accepting additional applications for the 2025-26 school year through April 1. The program is open to all majors and has both full- and part-time schedule options.

MSW students go on to work in mental health, forensics, health care, addiction treatment, aging, human resources, schools, international settings, child and family welfare, disaster relief, athletic programs and more. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for social work over the next decade is growing faster than average.

For more information, contact Shaunna Millar, MSW director, shaunna.millar@wichita.edu or visit the MSW application webpage.

The INSPYRE research lab (directed by Dr. Samantha Slade) is currently recruiting undergraduate mentors for a three-hour course in the spring 2025 semester. Mentors spend lunch and recess with an elementary school student twice each week. In return, mentors receive three hours of course credit and many great experiences.

Mentors are required to: pass a background check, have reliable transportation to and from the elementary school, lunch availability from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at least twice a week, be available for a training at the beginning of the semester and attend mandatory monthly meetings at 2 p.m. on Mondays.

The class, PSY 608 – Special Investigations, does not meet regularly like a traditional class. Students will, however, have a course syllabus, class readings and paper assignments. Mentors will receive training at the beginning of the course and a grade at the end based on attendance and completion of assignments. Students from any college or major are encouraged to apply.

For more information, contact the INSPYRE research lab at inspyre@wichita.edu.