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Accelerated Bachelor Degree to MEd Learning and Instructional Design

Graduate Programs

Overview

WSU's School of Teaching and Learning offers an Accelerated Bachelor's Degree to Master of Education in Learning and Instructional Design program is a pathway that links existing undergraduate education degree programs (BAED) with the MEd in Learning and Instructional Design. It Constitutes an integrated academic pathway with dual-credit structure that allows high-performing undergraduate students in Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAED) programs to begin graduate-level coursework during the final year(s) of their bachelor's degree.

Purpose     

Students that take advantage of this pathway recieve significant benefits:

  • Students can complete both degrees in a shorter overall timeframe by applying up to 9 graduate credits toward both degrees.
  • Accelerated completion of the MEd provides students with earlier access to advanced credentials, engancing their competitivemess in the job market and preparing them for the leadership roles.

Admission Requirements

  • Students must apply to the accelerated program through the Graduate School application process. This includes submission of:
    • Personal statement
    • Faculty Member Recommendation 
  • Students must have a minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.000 to be eligible.
  • Graduate courses for dual credit must be approved by both the undergraduate and graduate program advisors.
  • A Dual Enrollment Form must be submitted at the time of registration for courses that will carry dual credit.

Associated Link: WSU Graduate School

Contact Advisors

Student's BAED Advisor:

Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAED) Programs:

  • JaeHwan Byun, Ph.D.

    Program Chair for Master of Education in Learning and Instructional Design, Associate Professor

    jaehwan.byun@wichita.edu

  • Mara Alagic, Ph.D.

    Advisor/Graduate Coordinator for Master of Education in Learning and Instructional Design, Professor

    mara.alagic@wichita.edu

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