Category: Programs and Courses

Think global, compete everywhere. Explore how culture, economics and policy shape business across borders and what it means for today’s world by taking International Business (IB 333), CRN: 30784, offered online starting June 29. By taking this course, you can condense an entire semester’s worth of class into just four weeks, all before the start of the fall semester.

Principles of Microeconomics (ECON 202), CRN: 30386, offered online starting June 29, 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.

Avant-Garde Art, Film, Rock Music and Subcultures (FA 321), CRN: 30494, offered online starting June 29, 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.

Wichita State University’s online Master of Health Administration (MHA) program has received official accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME), the leading accrediting body for graduate programs in MHA and related healthcare management degrees.  

This recognition affirms the MHA program’s longstanding success in preparing students for leadership roles across the healthcare sector. CAHME accreditation recognizes excellence in healthcare management education and reinforces our commitment to preparing future healthcare leaders. 

The INSPYRE Lab is recruiting undergraduate mentors for the fall 2026 semester. Mentors will visit an elementary school twice a week and spend lunch/recess with a child who is struggling socially, helping to create positive peer interactions and enhance their social reputation.

Requirements include reliable transportation, passing a background check, lunchtime availability two days a week from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and available to meet once a month at 4 p.m. on Tuesday.

The 1986 Marcussen organ, housed in Wiedemann Hall, is the most distinguished musical instrument on the Wichita State campus. Designed with four manual keyboards, a full pedalboard and 4,623 metal and wooden pipes, the instrument represents a significant achievement in craftsmanship, engineering and artistic design. Its three‑story structure and finely constructed casework make it both an architectural and musical landmark.

Shockers — particularly pianists and other keyboard players — are invited to discover how their skills translate to the organ. The instrument provides an opportunity to develop advanced coordination, explore new sound possibilities and gain experience with one of the most powerful acoustic instruments available in a university setting. Introductory organ study is available through a one‑credit course, MUSA 112M, open to students from across campus.

For more information or to inquire about lessons, contact Lynne Davis, Robert L. Town Distinguished Professor of Organ, at lynne.davis@wichita.edu.

The INSPYRE Lab is recruiting undergraduate mentors for the fall 2026 semester. Mentors will go to an elementary school twice a week and spend lunch/recess with a child who is struggling socially to help create positive peer interactions and enhance social reputations. The course counts for three credit hours.

The class, Special Investigation (PSY 608) requires reliable transportation, students pass a background check, have lunchtime availability two days a week from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and be available to meet once a month on at 4 p.m. on Tuesdays.

The application for the KansasCOM Early Acceptance program at WSU is now open.

Students at the end of their second year of study are encouraged to apply. Accepted students will matriculate to Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) after their third year of study here. The credits earned in the student’s first year of medical school at KansasCOM are transferred back to WSU to earn a bachelor’s degree here.

Students accepted to this program are not required to take the MCAT. The application is due June 1.

Are you interested in studying abroad over the next winter break? Start planning now and look at the options available in many different countries.

Programs are generally one to three weeks long during the month of January. Areas of study include international business, music, religion, art history, communication, language, psychology, sociology and more. Costs range from $1,300 to $6,000 (includes most fees for the programs except for the flight).

Get started by completing the WSU study abroad application or email studyabroad@wichita.edu.

Presession classes are courses designed to condense an entire semester’s worth of class into just two weeks, freeing up more time during the semester for studying and personal time.

The summer presession courses start May 18 and include the following courses that can fulfill some gen-ed requirements:

• Earth Science & Environment (GEOL 102), CRN: 30513 and 30535
• Energy, Resources, Environment (GEOL 300), CRN: 30536

Other major-specific presession courses include:

• Pre-Internship Seminar (SMGT 446), CRN: 31093
• Universal Design for Learning (TAP 329), CRN: 31142 and 31143
• Dental Hygiene Clinic II (DH 333), CRN: 30376
• Advanced Gen. Practice Seminar I (SCWK 760), CRN: 31044

Meet with your academic advisor to learn more about presession classes.