Wichita State University (WSU) is a state-supported university located in the city of Wichita, Kansas, USA.
The University has the following Colleges and Schools: College of Education; College of Engineering; Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; College of Fine Arts; College of Health Professions; W. Frank Barton School of Business; Graduate School.
Wichita State University maintains a focus on research in all of its colleges. WSU's academic and research excellence is enhanced by its centers and institutes including the Advanced Networking Research Center; Center for Economic Development and Business Research; Center for Energy Studies; Center for Entrepreneurship; Center for Environment and Human Health; Center for International Business Advancement; Center for Management Development; Center for Research and Evaluation Services; Center for Teaching and Research Excellence; and more.
The College of Education at Wichita State University is accredited by the National Council for accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). In 2008, the WSU College of Education’s Department of Human Performance Studies received accreditation of its Athletic Training program through the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. The BSW and MSW programs are both fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). All of its undergraduate and graduate business and accounting programs are fully accredited by AACSB International.
Ranking Profile:
- Placed among Tier 2 National Universities in the United States (US News & World Report Best Colleges 2011).
- Rated 3rd among all U.S. universities in money spent on aerospace engineering research and development, according to a study by the National Science Foundation. In 2006, WSU spent $19 million on aerospace engineering R&D.
- 32nd in the ranking of American Business Schools for Entrepreneurs (Success magazine, 2000).
The University has the following Colleges and Schools: College of Education; College of Engineering; Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; College of Fine Arts; College of Health Professions; W. Frank Barton School of Business; Graduate School.
Wichita State University maintains a focus on research in all of its colleges. WSU's academic and research excellence is enhanced by its centers and institutes including the Advanced Networking Research Center; Center for Economic Development and Business Research; Center for Energy Studies; Center for Entrepreneurship; Center for Environment and Human Health; Center for International Business Advancement; Center for Management Development; Center for Research and Evaluation Services; Center for Teaching and Research Excellence; and more.
The College of Education at Wichita State University is accredited by the National Council for accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). In 2008, the WSU College of Education’s Department of Human Performance Studies received accreditation of its Athletic Training program through the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. The BSW and MSW programs are both fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). All of its undergraduate and graduate business and accounting programs are fully accredited by AACSB International.
Ranking Profile:
- Placed among Tier 2 National Universities in the United States (US News & World Report Best Colleges 2011).
- Rated 3rd among all U.S. universities in money spent on aerospace engineering research and development, according to a study by the National Science Foundation. In 2006, WSU spent $19 million on aerospace engineering R&D.
- 32nd in the ranking of American Business Schools for Entrepreneurs (Success magazine, 2000).
