Get your associate degree with the help of WSU Tech and Wichita State University

Shocker Pathway is a partnership between WSU Tech and Wichita State University (WSU) that provides an affordable, convenient and respected way to earn a two-year Associate of Arts (AA) degree from WSU.

Shocker Pathway students earn their associate degree by beginning their general education studies at WSU Tech and earn up to 50 credits for transfer to WSU. Upon completion of an additional 15 credit hours of general education courses at WSU, students will earn an AA degree from WSU.

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Shocker Pathway Majors

• Education
• Engineering (COE)
• Human Performance Studies/Exercise Science
• Sport Management
• Fine Arts
• Art, Design and Creative Industries
• Performing Arts
• School of Media Arts
• Health Professions
• Health Management
• Health Science
• Pre-Nursing
• Pre-Communication Sciences and Disorders
• Pre-Dental Hygiene
• Pre-Medical Lab Sciences
• Business
• Accounting
• Finance
• International Business
• Information Technology and Management Information Systems
• Pre-Business
• Pre-Real Estate
• Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Humanities
• Math and Natural Sciences
• Social/Behavioral Sciences (Psychology & Social Work)
• Criminal Justice

Automotive Degree and Certificate Programs

WSU Tech offers programs in automotive technology including: Automotive Service Technology and Alternative Fuel Maintenance & Advanced Electronics in many degree and certificate options.

Associate of Applied Science (AAS): Typically a 2-Year Program
Technical Certificate (TC):  Typically a 1-Year Program
Certificate of Completion (COC): Usually completed in less than 1 semester
Kansas Promise Eligible: If marked YES, this program qualifies for a full-ride scholarship of up to $20,000. See WSUTECH.edu/KansasPromise for details.

Aviation Degree and Certificate Programs

Choose from a variety of Aviation degree and certificate programs to begin your path towards becoming a skilled professional in an aviation-related field. Train at our state-of-the-art campus, the National Center for Aviation Training (NCAT), to receive quality experience and skills that will prepare you for your career in Aerostructures, Avionics, Composites  or even as an FAA approved Aviation Maintenance Technician.

Associate of Applied Science (AAS): Typically a 2-Year Program
Technical Certificate (TC):  Typically a 1-Year Program
Certificate of Completion (COC): Usually completed in less than 1 semester
Kansas Promise Eligible: If marked YES, this program qualifies for a full-ride scholarship of up to $20,000. See WSUTECH.edu/KansasPromise for details.

Business Degree and Certificate Programs

WSU Tech offers programs in business including: Administrative Office Technology, Information Technology Systems and more in many degree and certificate options.

Associate of Applied Science (AAS): Typically a 2-Year Program
Technical Certificate (TC):  Typically a 1-Year Program
Certificate of Completion (COC): Usually completed in less than 1 semester
Kansas Promise Eligible: If marked YES, this program qualifies for a full-ride scholarship of up to $20,000. See WSUTECH.edu/KansasPromise for details.

Computer Science Degree and Certificate Programs

WSU Tech offers programs in computer science including: Administrative Office Technology, Information Technology Systems, Criminal Justice and more in many degree and certificate options.

Associate of Applied Science (AAS): Typically a 2-Year Program
Technical Certificate (TC):  Typically a 1-Year Program
Certificate of Completion (COC): Usually completed in less than 1 semester
Kansas Promise Eligible: If marked YES, this program qualifies for a full-ride scholarship of up to $20,000. See WSUTECH.edu/KansasPromise for details.

Manufacturing Degree and Certificate Programs

WSU Tech offers programs in manufacturing including: Welding, Machining, Robotics, Automotive and more in many degree and certificate options.

Associate of Applied Science (AAS): Typically a 2-Year Program
Technical Certificate (TC):  Typically a 1-Year Program
Certificate of Completion (COC): Usually completed in less than 1 semester
Kansas Promise Eligible: If marked YES, this program qualifies for a full-ride scholarship of up to $20,000. See WSUTECH.edu/KansasPromise for details.

Culinary & Hospitality Degree and Certificate Programs

WSU Tech offers programs in Culinary Arts in degree and certificate options.

Associate of Applied Science (AAS): Typically a 2-Year Program
Technical Certificate (TC):  Typically a 1-Year Program
Certificate of Completion (COC): Usually completed in less than 1 semester
Kansas Promise Eligible: If marked YES, this program qualifies for a full-ride scholarship of up to $20,000. See WSUTECH.edu/KansasPromise for details.

Design Degree and Certificate Programs

WSU Tech offers Design programs including: Interior Design, Architectural Design and more in many degree and certificate options.

Associate of Applied Science (AAS): Typically a 2-Year Program
Technical Certificate (TC):  Typically a 1-Year Program
Certificate of Completion (COC): Usually completed in less than 1 semester
Kansas Promise Eligible: If marked YES, this program qualifies for a full-ride scholarship of up to $20,000. See WSUTECH.edu/KansasPromise for details.

Education Degree and Certificate Programs

WSU Tech offers programs in education including: Para Educator and more in many degree and certificate options.

Associate of Applied Science (AAS): Typically a 2-Year Program
Technical Certificate (TC):  Typically a 1-Year Program
Certificate of Completion (COC): Usually completed in less than 1 semester
Kansas Promise Eligible: If marked YES, this program qualifies for a full-ride scholarship of up to $20,000. See WSUTECH.edu/KansasPromise for details.

Healthcare Degree and Certificate Programs

Choose from various Healthcare degree and certificate programs, which include CNA/CMA/HHA, Medical Assisting, Surgical Technology, and more.

Associate of Applied Science (AAS): Typically a 2-Year Program
Technical Certificate (TC):  Typically a 1-Year Program
Certificate of Completion (COC): Usually completed in less than 1 semester
Kansas Promise Eligible: If marked YES, this program qualifies for a full-ride scholarship of up to $20,000. See WSUTECH.edu/KansasPromise for details.

Law Enforcement Degree and Certificate Programs

WSU Tech offers programs in Law Enforcement including: Criminal Justice and more in many degree and certificate options.

Associate of Applied Science (AAS): Typically a 2-Year Program
Technical Certificate (TC):  Typically a 1-Year Program
Certificate of Completion (COC): Usually completed in less than 1 semester
Kansas Promise Eligible: If marked YES, this program qualifies for a full-ride scholarship of up to $20,000. See WSUTECH.edu/KansasPromise for details.

Manufacturing Degree and Certificate Programs

WSU Tech offers programs in manufacturing including: Welding, Machining, Robotics, Automotive and more in many degree and certificate options.

Associate of Applied Science (AAS): Typically a 2-Year Program
Technical Certificate (TC):  Typically a 1-Year Program
Certificate of Completion (COC): Usually completed in less than 1 semester
Kansas Promise Eligible: If marked YES, this program qualifies for a full-ride scholarship of up to $20,000. See WSUTECH.edu/KansasPromise for details.

No matter what you are wanting to study, whether it’s Business, Psychology, Education, Engineering, Communications, Computer Science or something else, WSU Tech has the classes you need to get the degree and career you want, even if that degree is from another college or university.

Many of our courses are transferable and are guaranteed by the Kansas Board of Regents to transfer to other public colleges and universities in Kansas such as Wichita State University, University of Kansas, Kansas State University, Fort Hays State University and many others.

Learn more about majors at WSU Tech.