The top 5 soft skills companies need most in the coming year include creativity, persuasion, collaboration, adaptability, and time management. The Workforce Leadership and Applied Learning degree provides students the chance to learn, grow, develop, and apply these professional skills through on-the-job training.
The Bachelor of Applied Sciences Workforce Leadership and Applied Learning (BAS WLAL) degree program is a flexible degree focused on applied learning and workforce education integration. The BAS-WLAL is 120 credit hour undergraduate degree. Students will have the opportunity to customize their individualized track in consultation with their program advisor. A cornerstone of this degree will be the requirement for students to complete 21 credit hours of experiential learning experiences, which may include paid apprenticeships, internships, clinical rotations, and/or practica and focus on occupational outcomes, such as job and degree integration responding to industry and workforce demands.
The BAS-WLAL degree is an applied degree with the goal of preparing students for a range of career options using the more traditional four-year degree path or through collaborative paths with community colleges and technical schools.
Prospective WSU students:
Current WSU students:
Graduation requirements include:
-General Education: 42 hours
-Applied Learning: 21 hours
-Core Competencies: 21 hours
Foundations of Workforce Leadership (3)
Inclusive Excellence (6)
Creativity and Development (6)
Leadership Communication (6)
-Technical Specialization 36 hours
Education and Innovation
Emergency and Public Services Leadership
Students will have the opportunity to customize their degree plan in consultation with their program advisor.
To discuss your individual degree plan, please contact Tierney Mount at tierney.mount@wichita.edu or (316) 978-3300, option 2.
Tuition and Fees
Learn more about tuition and fees at Wichita State.
Students enrolled in the Workforce Leadership and Applied Learning program will be assessed a $500 fee each Fall and Spring semester.
Tuition Discount Programs
WSU offers tuition discounts for out-of-state students paying nonresident tuition.
Find out more about tuition discounts at WSU.
WSU Merit Scholarships
Students admitted to WSU are automatically considered for merit scholarships. Merit
scholarships are awarded to both incoming freshman and transfer students. Learn more about merit scholarships at WSU.
College of Applied Studies Scholarships
Both prospective and current majors are eligible for scholarships through the College
of Applied Studies. Only one application is necessary to apply for all scholarships
available to students in the College of Applied Studies. Complete the College of Applied Studies Scholarship Application.
Students graduating with a Workforce Leadership and Applied Learning degree will be
prepared to work a variety of industries and occupations, such as:
-Training and Development Specialist -Organizational Effectiveness
professional
-Supervisor/Manager -Organizational
Development professional
-Retail Manager -Organizational
Leader/Executive
-Consultant -Trainer/Learning
Specialist
Wichita State’s minor in workforce leadership equips students with foundational knowledge for diverse leadership roles in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. The minor is a valuable addition for a wide range of majors and careers.
For more information on minoring in Workforce Leadership, please contact Tierney Mount at tierney.mount@wichita.edu or (316) 978-3300, option 2. Or, contact your academic advisor.