Jennifer Friend, dean
104 Corbin Ed. Center • 316-WSU-3300
College of Applied Studies Webpage1
Clay Stoldt, associate dean
Heidi Cornell, associate dean and accreditation officer
Bobby Berry, assistant dean for diversity and outreach

Departments

Intervention Services and Leadership in Education, 316-978-3325 — Jody Fiorini, department chair; Philip Mullins, 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; Kim Wilson, graduate coordinator, Master of Arts in Teaching ECU residency; Donna Sayman, graduate coordinator, special education

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

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

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

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,
    • Exercise science,
    • Learning and instructional design,
    • Sport management, and
    • Special education;
  • Master of Science (MS) in:
    • Athletic training;
  • 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,
  • Dyslexia and literacy,
  • Functional aging,
  • Higher education leadership,
  • Instructional design in professional practice,
  • Interdisciplinary STEM education, 
  • Mentoring and coaching,
  • Online learning and educational technology,
  • Professional learning and training,
  • School counselor to clinical mental health counselor,
  • Superintendency/district leadership, and
  • Teaching in higher education.

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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