Details: Special Education - High Incidence, Bachelor's to Master's

Special Education - High Incidence

Program type: Bachelor's to Master's

The bachelor's to master's program in special education is specifically designed to prepare qualified students in the Teacher Apprentice Program™ for graduate-level work through a coordinated accelerated program leading to both a Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAED) in early childhood unified / elementary education apprentice and a Master of Education (MEd) in special education - high incidence.

Most students work full time, completing their degree in the evening through our fully online format. The program is excellent preparation for doctorate-level study in education.

Learn how Special Education - High Incidence is the right fit for you.

Degree
Accelerated Bachelor's Degree to MEd
Student teachers posing in front of Wichita Public School building.

  • Applied learning at Wichita State

    At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.

  • Admission to the program

    To be considered for admission to the accelerated bachelor's to master's in special education, applicants must meet the following requirements:

    • Minimum 2.750 GPA
    • A current Kansas initial teaching certificate / license (or eligible for a certificate / license)
    • Full admission to the WSU Graduate School
    • Completion of the first three semesters in the Teacher Apprentice Program™ course sequence with a C or higher

    For additional admission details, click on the link below.

WSU student Amy Lightfoot has authored a children's book titled “My Cousin Lili.”

Inside the Program

Cousin with autism inspires student to write book

WSU student Amy Lightfoot has authored a children's book titled “My Cousin Lili.”

The book is the real-life story about Lightfoot and how her cousin Lilian, who has autism spectrum disorder, inspired her to understand and love people with disabilities.

  • Curriculum

    Upon admission to the accelerated program, you'll be granted tentative admission to the graduate program in special education and allowed to enroll in courses for graduate credit prior to completing undergraduate degree requirements.

    You're encouraged to create a tentative plan of study in consultation with your undergraduate coordinator and/or graduate coordinator.

  • Careers

    A graduate degree from Wichita State's College of Education will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to make a positive impact in the classroom — and on your career.

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