Jennifer Friend, dean
104 Corbin Ed. Center • 316-WSU-3300
College of Applied Studies Webpage1
Heidi Stinchcomb, associate dean-research and assessment
Mike Ross, associate dean-faculty and staff affairs
Bobby Berry, assistant dean-students and experience

Departments

Human Performance Studies, 316-978-3340 — Heidi Bell, department chair, Michael Rogers, graduate coordinator, exercise science; Rich Bomgardner, program director, athletic training

Intervention Services and Leadership in Education, 316-978-3325 — Philip Mullins, department chair; Claire Gregory, graduate coordinator, counseling; Jason Herron, graduate coordinator, educational psychology; Angela Beeler, graduate coordinator, school psychology; Jean Patterson, graduate coordinator, educational leadership (EdD); Kristin Sherwood, graduate coordinator, educational leadership (MEd) and building-level leadership certificate; Deanna Gooch graduate coordinator, superintendency/district leadership certificate

School of Education, 316-978-3322 — Aaron Rife, department chair and program chair, middle/secondary history government education; Daniel Bergman and Mara Alagic, graduate coordinator, Master of Arts in Teaching transition to teaching; Mara Alagic, graduate coordinator, learning and instructional design

Sport and Leadership Studies, 316-978-5445 — Mark Vermillion, department chair; Mike Ross, graduate coordinator

Teacher Apprenticeship Pathways, Literacy and Special Education, 316-978-7030 -- Julie Thiele, department chair; Kim Wilson, graduate coordinator, Master of Arts in Teaching ECU residency; Donna Sayman, graduate coordinator, special education

Graduate Degree Programs

The College of Applied Studies offers programs leading to the:

  • Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT):
    • Early childhood unified residency, and
    • Transition to teaching;
  • Master of Education (MEd) in:
    • Counseling,
    • Educational leadership,
    • Educational psychology,
    • Learning and instructional design,
    • Sport management, and
    • Special education;
  • Master of Science (MS) in:
    • Athletic training, and
    • Exercise science;
  • Specialist in Education (EdS) in school psychology; and
  • Doctor of Education (EdD) in educational leadership.

Admission Requirements

Specific admission requirements for each degree specialization are described in each department’s section of the Graduate Catalog. Applicants for admission should review admission criteria well in advance of intended enrollment dates to allow sufficient time for the admission process to be completed. Several programs require submission of scores from examinations (e.g., Graduate Record Examination), as well as transcripts and letters of reference.

Minimum admission requirements for full standing include a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and a grade point average of at least 2.750 (including any postbachelor’s graduate work). The student should have no more than 9 credit hours of background deficiencies in the major field of graduate study desired. For most College of Applied Studies degree programs, admission requirements exceed these minimums.

Graduate Level Licensure

Graduate offerings include courses which help prepare students to meet application requirements for state licensure as principals, district school administrators, school counselors, professional counselors, early childhood teachers, English as a second language/bilingual education teachers, special education teachers, reading specialists and school psychologists.

Initial Teacher Licensure

Opportunities exist for both undergraduates and degree/nondegree graduate students to pursue initial licensure as a teacher (PreK–12 schools) through Wichita State University. Interested individuals should contact the advising office in the College of Applied Studies, 316-978-3300, or visit the undergraduate majors and minors webpage1 to inquire about teacher education as a graduate student.

Professional Development

Other courses are available to support the continued academic and professional development of educators. Graduate offerings also are available to support careers in sport management and exercise science.

Certificates Offered

Certificates offered by the College of Applied Studies include:

  • Applied behavior analysis,
  • Building-level leadership,
  • Child/play therapy,
  • Clinical mental health counselor to school counselor,
  • Functional aging,
  • Instructional design in professional practice,
  • Interdisciplinary STEM education, 
  • Mentoring and coaching,
  • Online learning and educational technology,
  • Professional learning and training,
  • Reading specialist and structured literacy,
  • School counselor to clinical mental health counselor,
  • Student affairs practitioner wellness and effectiveness,
  • Superintendency/district leadership,
  • Teaching in higher education, and
  • Teaching excellence and leadership.

Financial Assistance

Some financial assistance to support graduate study is available, including federal traineeships, assistantships and Wichita State University fellowships. Full-standing status is required to receive financial assistance.

Applications for graduate program admission must be submitted by departmental deadlines to be eligible for student loans and scholarships.

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Courses in the College of Applied Studies