Jennifer Friend, dean
104 Corbin Ed. Center • 316-WSU-3300
College of Education Webpage
Heidi Stinchcomb, associate dean-research and assessment
Mike Ross, associate dean-faculty and staff affairs
Bobby Berry, assistant dean-students and experience
Departments
Counseling, Educational Leadership, Educational and School Psychology, 316-978-3325 — Philip Mullins, department chair; Lyndsey Brown, graduate coordinator, counseling; Jason Herron, graduate coordinator, educational psychology; Patty Nuhfer, graduate coordinator, applied behavior analysis (MEd); Angela Beeler, graduate coordinator, school psychology (EdS); Jody Fiorini, graduate coordinator, education and behavioral studies (PhD), Victoria Koop and Valerie Thompson, co-graduate coordinators, 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 Teaching and Learning, 316-978-3322 — Aaron Rife, department chair and program chair, middle/secondary history government education; Erin Nichols, 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; Clay Stoldt, graduate coordinator
Teacher Apprenticeship Pathways, Literacy and Special Education, 316-978-7030 -- Julie Thiele, department chair; Kim Moody, graduate coordinator, Master of Arts in Teaching ECU residency; Donna Sayman, graduate coordinator, special education
Graduate Degree Programs
The College of Education offers programs leading to the:
- Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT):
- Early childhood unified residency, and
- Transition to teaching;
- Master of Education (MEd) in:
- Applied Behavior Analysis,
- Counseling,
- Educational leadership,
- Educational psychology,
- Learning and instructional design,
- Sport management, and
- Special education;
- Specialist in Education (EdS) in school psychology;
- Doctor of Education (EdD) in educational leadership; and
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in education and behavioral studies.
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 Education 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 Education, 316-978-3300, or visit the undergraduate majors and minors webpage 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.
Graduate Certificates Offered
Graduate certificates offered by the College of Education include:
- Advanced professional teaching and learning skills,
- Applied behavior analysis,
- Building-level leadership,
- Child/play therapy,
- Clinical mental health counselor to school counselor,
- Instructional design in professional practice,
- Interdisciplinary STEM education,
- Mentoring and coaching,
- Online learning and educational technology,
- Organizational leadership,
- Organizational learning,
- Reading specialist and structured literacy,
- School counselor to clinical mental health counselor,
- Special education high incidence,
- Special education low incidence,
- Student affairs practitioner wellness and effectiveness,
- Superintendency/district leadership,
- Teaching excellence and 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.