Wichita State University + WSU Tech =
Wichita Public Schools Future Teacher Academy
Join a streamlined pathway through the WSU Tech and Wichita State 2+2 Future Teacher Academy to becoming an elementary and/or special education K-6 teacher through the WPS-WSU Future Teacher Academy. This pathway offers the chance to work in Wichita Public Schools, the most diverse district in Kansas, while preparing students to become teachers and make a meaningful impact in urban education.
WPS - WSU Tech - WSU Future Teacher Academy: High School Students
The WPS - WSU Tech - WSU Future Teacher Academy offers Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. It offers high school students an exciting opportunity to jumpstart their teaching careers. This pathway allows students to gain real-world experience working in Wichita Public Schools while earning credits toward a future teaching degree. This 2+2 program leads to a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Elementary Education Unified (K-6th Grade). WPS graduates will work to complete two years of coursework at WSU Tech, followed by a seamless transfer to complete two years of coursework at Wichita State University, all while working as a paraeducator in Wichita Public Schools.
| COURSE | TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| WSU Tech Semester 1: Fall 2025 | 12 | |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| SPH 101 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| ART 100 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| WSU Tech Semester 2: Spring 2026 | 15 | |
| ENG 120 | Composition II | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| MTH 112 | College Algebra ** | 3 |
| HIS 110 | US History to 1877 | 3 |
| PSY 120 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| WSU Tech Semester 3: Fall 2026 | 14 | |
| POL 101 | American Government | 3 |
| EDU 120 | Introduction to Teaching | 3 |
| EDU 180 | Educating Exceptional Students * | 3 |
| BIO 110 | Principles of Biology | 5 |
| WSU Tech Semester 4: Spring 2027 | 13 | |
| EDU 220 | Intro Teaching: Field Experience | 1 |
| EDU 160 | Educational Technology * | 3 |
| EDU 200 | Classroom Management * | 3 |
| EDU 210 | Assessing Student Learning * | 3 |
| EDU 245 | Foundations of Early Literacy | 3 |
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TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
54 |
| COURSE | TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita State Semester 1- Summer 2027 | 6 | |
| CI 427 | Philosophy, History & Ethics of Ed * | 3 |
| CI 324 | Linguistics for Elem Teachers * | 3 |
| Wichita State Semester 2- Fall 2027 | 14 | |
| CI 311 | Intro to Diversity: Field Experience * | 1 |
| CI 321 | Intro to Diversity: Cultural Issues * | 2 |
| MATH 501 | Elementary Mathematics ** | 5 |
| CI 520 | Physical Science in Elem. Classroom | 3 |
| CI 203 | Self-Care for Today’s Educator * | 1 |
| CI 345 | Integrating Learning thru the Arts * | 2 |
| Wichita State Semester 3- Spring 2028 | 14 | |
| CI 402E | Science of Reading 1 * | 3 |
| CI 402J | ISAM: Elementary Social Studies * | 3 |
| CI 411A | Pre-Teaching Internship: Core IIA * | 2 |
| CIPE 425 | Methods in PE & Health * | 2 |
| CI 519 | Mathematical Investigation ** | 3 |
| CI 329 | Universal Design for Learning * | 1 |
| Wichita State Semester 4- Summer 2028 | 6 | |
| CI 504 | Special Education Law * | 3 |
| CI 401 | Prof. Collaboration in Schools/Comm * | 3 |
| Wichita State Semester 5- Fall 2028 | 13 | |
| CI 402U | Science of Reading 2 * | 3 |
| CI 402M | ISAM: Elementary Math * | 3 |
| CI 402S | ISAM: Elementary Science * | 3 |
| CI 411B | Pre-Teaching Internship Core III * | 2 |
| CI 313 | Reading/Writing Exceptionalities * | 2 |
| Wichita State Semester 6- Summer 2029 | 13 | |
| CI 446 | Classroom Management Seminar * | 2 |
| CI 447 | Teaching Internship * | 11 |
| CAS 501 | Teacher Licensure Capstone | 0 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 66 |
*B- or better required ** C or better required
The Elementary Education degree requires a minimum of 120 credit hours.
