Wichita State University’s badge program makes workforce training and continuing education
accessible and affordable. Each badge is designed with the practicing professional
in mind so coursework can be completed online and at your own pace.
Wichita State University has established the Aetna Better Health Endowed Workforce
Badge Program Fund, thanks to a generous gift from Aetna Better Health. This fund
will provide scholarships to participants enrolling in select behavioral health badge
courses, enhancing the skills and knowledge of the Kansas workforce in critical areas
of health and wellness.
The Aetna Better Health Workforce Badge Scholarship will fully cover the costs for
participants who register for one of the following badge courses:
Achieving Cultural Competency through Narratives of Intersectionality
Creative Interventions: Trauma-Informed Care
Already this year, 15 scholarships have been awarded at WSU, with funding for 14 more
by the end of the year and plans to offer 10-20 scholarships annually in the years
to come.
Aetna Better Health is a leading health care benefits company and part of the CVS
Health family, taking a holistic approach to health and wellness. Their commitment
to supporting and strengthening the Kansas workforce is demonstrated through this
initiative.
This strategic partnership aligns with Wichita State’s and Aetna Better Health’s shared
goals of building a healthier world by increasing knowledge for better care, serving
the most vulnerable populations and positively impacting the community. It’s also
another example of how Wichita State prioritizes access and affordability for students.
Badges at Wichita State are academic short courses of one credit hour or less, specifically
designed for working professionals. These courses stand out from other online non-degree
courses because they are tied to credit hours and adhere to Higher Learning Commission
regional accreditation standards. Offered online and self-paced, badges also provide
opportunities for licensed professionals the opportunity to earn contact hours toward
relicensure. Courses are taught by experienced faculty who are experts in their fields.
For more information about the Aetna Better Health Workforce Badge Program Fund and
how to apply for a scholarship, please visit wichita.edu/badges or email workforce@wichita.edu.
About Wichita State University
Wichita State University is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling
more than 23,000 students between its main campus and WSU Tech, including students
from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. Wichita State and WSU Tech
are recognized for being student centered and innovation driven.
Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in
the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM),
Wichita State University provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of
applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students.
The Innovation Campus, which is a physical extension of the Wichita State University main campus, is one
of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing research/innovation parks, encompassing
over 120 acres and is home to a number of global companies and organizations.
