School of Applied Studies

The School of Applied Studies has the primary function of offering quality professional programs in areas which respond to community and state needs.

The mission for the School of Applied Studies will be accomplished when all graduates are:

1. Lifelong learners who are committed to continuing education and scholarship.
2. Competent individuals who possess the necessary skills in their professional field of employment.
3. Complex thinkers who have the ability to problem solve, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate.
4. Informed individuals who are sensitive to cultural diversity.
5. Effective communicators who have the necessary verbal and written skills to work in our global society.
6. Responsible individuals who demonstrate commitment to professional values and ethics.
7. Technologically literate individuals with application skills relevant to their profession.

The School of Applied Studies will be an outstanding educational setting and resource center for the creation of a learning community that embraces exemplary leadership, scholarship, and integrity.

Values Guiding Our Vision

Commitment to Academic Excellence:  To have highly qualified and talented faculty and staff as well as discerning and productive graduates.

Commitment to Scholarship:  To engage in scientific research, innovative studies, and scholarly endeavors that have beneficial and practical consequences.

Commitment to Technological Empowerment:  To foster literacy in relevant technology in order to best utilize its importance and potential.

Commitment to Public Service:  To strengthen our creative partnerships and outreach.

Commitment to Diversity:  To strive for a vibrant and inclusive learning environment that respects and embraces the many different dimensions of diversity and international perspectives.

Commitment to Compassionate Professionalism:  To prepare dedicated and caring professionals, who adhere to the highest ethical standards and performance competencies.

For more information, contact the School of Applied Studies at (785) 670-1282.

In the School of Applied Studies, students are eligible to receive Departmental honors upon graduation if they fulfill the following minimum requirements:

Baccalaureate Degree Honors

1. A grade point average of 3.5 in all major coursework.
2. Successful completion of a scholarly, creative, community, or service project or an equivalent deemed suitable by the department.
3. The recommendation of the department is required. Individual departments may specify additional requirements.

Associate Degree Honors

1. A minimum grade point average of 3.5 in all major and correlate courses, with a minimum of 30 hours of degree courses completed at Washburn University.
2. Grade point averages are calculated on all required major and required correlated courses applied to the Associate degree.
3. The recommendation of the department is required. Individual departments may specify additional requirements.

Certificate Honors

1. A minimum grade point average of 3.5 in the certificate coursework.
2. At least half the required certificate credit hours must be earned at Washburn University in the department awarding the certificate.
3. Students must take all courses for a letter grade.
4. The recommendation of the department is required. Individual departments may specify additional requirements.

School of Applied Studies Honors

WUTech students graduating with an associate degree from the School of Applied Studies departments are eligible to receive honors if they meet the following minimum requirements:

1. A minimum grade point average of 3.5 in all coursework, with a minimum of 15 hours of degree course work completed at Washburn University.

Dean's Honor Roll

Students who have achieved a semester grade point average of 3.4 or better are honored by having their names placed on the Dean's Honor Roll. They are notified by the Dean of the School of Applied Studies. Must be enrolled at Washburn University in a minimum of 12 semester hours taken for a letter grade at Washburn University is required.

For more information, contact the School of Applied Studies at (785) 670-1282.

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