Degree Programs

The School of Education at Wichita State University offers both undergraduate and graduate programs for those wanting to pursue a teaching career or to advance their knowledge of curriculum and instruction. Students who complete licensure or endorsement programs in the School of Education are eligible to apply for Kansas teaching licenses and/or endorsements. 

Statement on 34 CFR 668.43(a)(5)(v). Wichita State University’s teacher education programs are accredited at the national, regional, and state level. Upon completion of all courses and program assessments, graduates of these programs will be eligible to apply for the Kansas initial teaching license for their program of study after they successfully complete the Kansas teacher licensure exams required by the State of Kansas for application for a teacher license or endorsement.  Wichita State has made no determination if this program will lead to licensure in any state other than Kansas in which a graduate may seek licensure. Because every state has different requirements that may change frequently, we recommend checking with the state education department for the state in question to determine current requirements. The nonprofit organization Education Commission of the States has compiled Teacher License Reciprocity State Profiles that provide additional information about the teacher license reciprocity agreements for each state in a searchable format. Kansas Teacher Reciprocity Agreements provides a list of member states of the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement who have signed reciprocity agreements with Kansas.


Undergraduate Teacher Education Programs

Biology
Wichita State offers degrees in both middle level (5 - 8 grade) and secondary (6 - 12) science education.

Learn more about Science Education at WSU. 
Chemistry
Wichita State offers degrees in both middle level (5 - 8 grade) and secondary (6 - 12) science education.

Learn more about Science Education at WSU. 
Earth and Space Science
Wichita State offers degrees in both middle level (5 - 8 grade) and secondary (6 - 12) science education.

Learn more about Science Education at WSU. 
Elementary Education

Learn to teach in the elementary schools through a rich, field-based teacher preparation program at Wichita State University.

Learn more about the Elementary Education program at WSU. 

English Language Arts

The Wichita State University English Education Program prepares highly qualified English teachers.

Learn more about English Language Arts Education at WSU. 

History/ Government

Share your love for history and political science as a teacher.

Learn more about the History/ Government Education program at WSU. 

Mathematics

Preparation for highly qualified mathematics teachers begins at Wichita State University.

Learn more about Math Education at WSU.

Physical Education

 Turn your passion for healthy lifestyles and working with kids into a career with a degree in physical education from Wichita State. 

Learn more about the Physical Education program at WSU. 

Physics
Wichita State offers degrees in both middle level (5 - 8 grade) and secondary (6 - 12) science education.

Learn more about Science Education at WSU. 
Science
Wichita State offers degrees in both middle level (5 - 8 grade) and secondary (6 - 12) science education.

Learn more about Science Education at WSU. 
Art Education
From crayons to computers, learn how to energize today’s youth to become tomorrow’s artists. Our curriculum integrates Kansas state licensure for Pre-kindergarten to 12th grade and equips students with leading instructional methods and motivational strategies. 

Learn more about Art Education at WSU.
Music Education

Wichita State offer a degree in PreK-12 Music Education with emphasis in: 

  • Instrumental
  • Keyboard
  • Special Music Education
  • Vocal

Learn more about Music Education at WSU. 

World Languages 

The PreK-12 World Languages Program at Wichita State University is a 4-year program designed to prepare teachers of Spanish and French to teach in PreK-12 schools.

Learn more about World Languages Education at WSU. 


Graduate Degrees

Graduate students wishing to advance their knowledge, skills and expertise may pursue a Masters degree, certificate program or non degree elective courses and workshops. 

Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Learning and Instructional Design

The Master of Education in Learning and Instructional Design is ideal for education and professional development career advancement for those who are engaged in the K-12 teaching and workplace training of adult learners.

Learn more about the LID program. 

Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education

The Online Master of Education in Special Education Program at Wichita State University will prepare you to make a positive impact on students with mild-to-moderate cross-categorical disabilities. Choose from three program emphasis: high incidence, low incidence and gifted.

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Alternative Certification 

The School of Education houses a nationally recognized Alternative Certification Program for professionals wishing to gain licensure in Secondary Education and an innovative Early Childhood Unified Residency program for professionals interested in licensure in Birth – Grade 3.

The Alternative Certification Program as WSU allows individuals who possess an undergraduate degree to complete certification requirements while being employed by a school district or in one of the WSU partnership sites.

Transition to Teaching

The Transition to Teaching (T2T) program at WSU is a two-year alternative licensure program for those with a previous bachelor's degree.

Learn more about the T2T program at WSU. 


Graduate Certificates 
Graduate certificates are awarded to students who desire interdisciplinary course work to complement their graduate degree program or to students who, for academic, personal, or professional reasons, desire graduate-level education not leading to a graduate degree. School of Education offers three graduate certificates.

Online Learning & Educational Technology (OLET)

To answer the needs of learners and educators that keep changing by the continuous advancement of Information and Communication Technology, this program offers learning opportunities for online course design and development and cutting edge educational technologies to educators, trainers and professional developers who wish to advance their knowledge of online teaching/learning, educational technology integration, and use of technology for communication and professional productivity within any educational situations. 

Learn more about the Online Learning & Educational Technology certificate.

iSTEM
The interdisciplinary Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (iSTEM) education graduate certificate is designed for STEM educators and graduate students interested in designing and/or delivering an interdisciplinary STEM curriculum. 
Literacy
The graduate certificate in Literacy provides graduate level studies in literacy for educators who wish to advance their knowledge and skills of teaching literacy in the classroom, and integrate literacy into all content areas.