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Wichita State University

Wichita, KS

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    51%
  • Majors Available
    160
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    19:1
  • Retention Rate
    72%


AP Credit Policy

AP course curriculum is reviewed by faculty. The WSU Registrar's Office processes AP scores as they arrive, following faculty policy for awarding credit. Course credit is placed on the student's transcript by the Registrar's Office in accordance with university policies.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    Yes

AP CoursesMin Score RequiredNumber of CreditsCourse Equivalent
2-D Art and Design33Art Elective
3-D Art and Design33Art Elective
African American Studies33Ethnic Studies 381AD
Art History43Art Elective
Biology48Biology 210 and 211
34Biology 210
Calculus AB35Math 242
Calculus BC310Math 242 and 243
Chemistry410Chemistry 211 and 212
35Chemistry 211
Comparative Government and Politics33Political Science 226
Computer Science A33Computer Science 210
English Language and Composition33English 101
46English 101 and 102
English Literature and Composition33English 101
46English 101 and 102
Environmental Science33Biology 370
European History56History 101 and 102
33History 101 or 102
French Language and Culture33French 223
56French 223 and 324
German Language and Culture33German 224
57German 224, 225 and 325
45German 224 and 225
Human Geography33Geography 125
Latin33Latin 223
56Latin 223 and 224
Macroeconomics33Economics 201
Microeconomics33Economics 202
Music Theory32Musicology Composition 127
44Musicology Composition 127 and 129
56Musicology Composition 127, 129 and 130
Physics 144Physics 213
Physics 244Physics 214
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism44Physics 314
Physics C: Mechanics44Physics 313
Pre-Calculus35Math 112
Psychology33Psychology 111
Research33English 102
Seminar33English 101
Spanish Language and Culture46Spanish 220 and 325
33Spanish 220
Spanish Literature and Culture33Spanish 323
46Spanish 323 and 400
Statistics33Statistics 370
United States Government and Politics33Political Science 121
United States History33History 131 or 132
56History 131 and 132
World History: Modern56History 100 and 104
33History 100 or 104


Study Options


Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral

  • A

    • Accounting
    • Acting
    • Adult Development and Aging
    • Adult Literacy Tutor/Instructor
    • Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General
    • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
    • Anthropology
    • Applied Behavior Analysis
    • Applied Linguistics
    • Applied Mathematics
    • Applied Mathematics, Other
    • Applied Psychology
    • Art History, Criticism and Conservation
    • Art Teacher Education
    • Art/Art Studies, General
    • Asian Studies/Civilization
    • Assistive/Augmentative Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering
    • Athletic Training/Trainer
    • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
  • B

    • Biochemistry
    • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
    • Biology Teacher Education
    • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
    • Business Administration and Management, General
    • Business/Managerial Economics
  • C

    • Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
    • Chemistry Teacher Education
    • Chemistry, General
    • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Communication Management and Strategic Communications
    • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
    • Communication, General
    • Community Psychology
    • Computational Science
    • Computational and Applied Mathematics
    • Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
    • Computer Engineering, General
    • Computer Science
    • Computer Software Engineering
    • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
    • Computer and Information Sciences, General
    • Computer and Information Sciences, Other
    • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
    • Conducting
    • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
    • Creative Writing
    • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
    • Curriculum and Instruction
    • Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare
  • D

    • Dance, General
    • Data Science, General
    • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
    • Digital Arts
    • Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
  • E

    • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
    • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
    • Economics, General
    • Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
    • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
    • Educational Psychology
    • Educational/Instructional Technology
    • Electrical and Computer Engineering
    • Elementary Education and Teaching
    • Energy Systems Technology/Technician
    • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
    • Engineering/Industrial Management
    • English Language and Literature, General
    • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
    • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
    • Environmental Science
    • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
    • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
  • F

    • Film/Cinema/Media Studies
    • Finance, General
    • Fine and Studio Arts Management
    • Fine/Studio Arts, General
    • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
    • Forensic Science and Technology
    • French Language Teacher Education
    • French Language and Literature
  • G

    • General Studies
    • Geology/Earth Science, General
    • Graphic Design
  • H

    • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
    • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
    • Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
    • History Teacher Education
    • History, General
    • Homeland Security
    • Human Computer Interaction
    • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • I

    • Industrial Engineering
    • Industrial and Product Design
    • Information Technology
    • Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
    • International Business/Trade/Commerce
    • International/Globalization Studies
  • J

    • Jazz/Jazz Studies
    • Journalism
    • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • K

    • Keyboard Instruments
  • L

    • Latin American Studies
    • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
    • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
  • M

    • Management Information Systems, General
    • Management Science
    • Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
    • Manufacturing Engineering
    • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
    • Materials Engineering
    • Mathematics Teacher Education
    • Mathematics and Computer Science
    • Mathematics and Statistics
    • Mathematics, General
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
    • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
    • Music Pedagogy
    • Music Performance, General
    • Music Teacher Education
    • Music Theory and Composition
    • Music, General
  • N

    • Nanotechnology
    • Nursing Science
  • O

    • Organizational Leadership
  • P

    • Painting
    • Philosophy
    • Photography
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    • Physical Fitness Technician
    • Physical Therapy/Therapist
    • Physician Assistant
    • Physics Teacher Education
    • Physics, General
    • Political Science and Government, General
    • Printmaking
    • Psychology, General
    • Public Administration
    • Public Health, General
  • R

    • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
    • Religion/Religious Studies
  • S

    • School Psychology
    • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
    • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods
    • Sculpture
    • Social Work
    • Sociology
    • Spanish Language Teacher Education
    • Spanish Language and Literature
    • Special Education and Teaching, General
    • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
    • Stringed Instruments
    • Sustainability Studies
    • Systems Engineering
  • T

    • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
  • V

    • Visual and Performing Arts, General
    • Voice and Opera
  • W

    • Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician
    • Women's Studies

Need Help Choosing a Major?

Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.


Special Academics Program

  • Accelerated Study
  • Cross-Registration
  • Distance Learning
  • Double Major
  • Dual Enrollment of High School Students
  • English as a Second Language
  • Honors Program
  • Independent Study
  • Internships
  • Liberal Arts/Career Combination
  • ROTC, Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Visiting/Exchange Student Program


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