Prepare for your Career
At Pittsburg State University
Men and women who wish to receive up-to-date education and training for a wide variety of specific careers in business and industry, for various professions, or for their general education can enroll in many courses and programs at Pittsburg State University. Courses are available for entering freshmen, transfer students, and for employed adults who wish to up-grade their professional and occupational skills or who may wish to begin new careers.
New Careers and Non-Degree Study: Not every student wants or needs a degree, nor does every career or personal objective require such. You may wish to put together new combinations of courses which meet your personal needs or which prepare you to enter the employment market through course work not usually combined in established academic programs. You can select the career courses you wish to take at Pittsburg State University.
Degree Programs: The following pages list more than 100 academic and professional career programs in 26 departments. Courses can be taken in two-year, four-year, and graduate programs of study. These well designed programs are for students who want to prepare for one of the well-known established career opportunities and for those who wish enriching study in many aspects of their daily lives. For those who do not wish to enroll in regular under-graduate degree programs, the greatest flexibility for a degree is provided by the four-year degree program in Bachelor of General Studies.
Plan the best program of study for you: The aim of the university is to provide the best courses of high quality to meet many needs. Flexibility and service to students are emphasized. You can set your own pace. The time schedule may involve part-time courses, full regular semesters, or summer sessions which are best suited to you. Careers, cultural enrichment, general education in the arts and sciences are among the opportunities for study at Pittsburg State University. Experienced advisors will help you plan your study at Pittsburg State University.
Career Opportunities
College of Arts and Sciences
Degrees Available
Department of Art
| Department |
Degree |
| Art |
BFA, MA |
| Art Education |
BSED |
Department of Biology
| Department |
Degree |
| Biology |
BA, BS, BSED, MS |
| Biology-Medical Technology |
BSMT |
| Cell Biology (minor) |
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| Environmental Management (minor) |
|
| General Science (minor) |
|
| Natural History (minor) |
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Department of Chemistry
| Department |
Degree |
| Chemistry |
BSED, MS |
| Chemistry, Option I (ACS Approved) |
BS |
| Chemistry, Option II |
BS |
Department of Communication
| Department |
Degree |
| Communication |
BA, BSED, MA |
| Journalism (minor) |
|
Department of English
| Department |
Degree |
| English |
BA, BSED, MA |
| Technical/Professional Writing (minor) |
|
Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
| Department |
Degree |
| Family and Consumer Sciences |
BS |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Education |
BSED |
| Early Childhood Development (minor) |
|
| Fashion Merchandising (minor) |
|
| Interior Design (minor) |
|
| Youth and Adolescence (minor) |
|
Department of Foreign Languages
| Department |
Degree |
| French |
BA, BSED |
| Spanish |
BA, BSED |
Department of History
| Department |
Degree |
| History BA, MA |
BA, MA |
| Social Studies (History) |
BSED |
Department of Mathematics
| Department |
Degree |
| Mathematics |
BA, BS, BSED, MS |
Department of Military Science
| Department |
Degree |
| Department of Military Science Military Science (minor) |
|
Department of Music
| Department |
Degree |
| Music |
MM |
| Music (Vocal Performance Emphasis) |
BM |
| Music (Instrumental Performance Emphasis) |
BM |
| Music (Instrumental Emphasis) |
BME |
| Music (Vocal Emphasis) |
BME |
Department of Nursing
| Department |
Degree |
| Nursing |
BSN, MSN |
Department of Physics
| Department |
Degree |
| Physical Science |
BSED |
| Physics |
BS, BSED, MS |
Department of Social Science
| Department |
Degree |
| Geography |
BA |
| Justice Studies |
BS |
| Political Science |
BA |
| Social Science |
BA, MS |
| Social Work |
BS |
| Sociology |
BA, BS |
| Philosophy (minor) |
|
General Studies
| Department |
Degree |
| General Studies |
BGS |
Women's Studies
| Program in Women's Studies |
Degree |
| Women's Studies |
Certificate |
Gladys A. Kelce College of Business
Department of Accounting
| Department |
Degree |
| Accounting |
BBA, MBA |
| Accounting (minor) |
|
| Internal Auditing (minor) |
|
Department of Computer Science-Information Systems
| Department |
Degree |
| Computer Science |
BS |
| Information Systems |
BBA |
| Computing (minor) |
|
Department of Economics, Finance and Banking
| Department |
Degree |
| Economics |
BBA |
| Finance |
BBA |
Department of Management and Marketing
| Department |
Degree |
| General Administration |
MBA |
| Management |
BBA |
| Marketing |
BBA |
| Business Administration (minor) |
|
College of Education
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
| Department |
Degree |
| Elementary Education |
BSED |
| Teaching |
MS |
| Reading |
MS |
| Early Childhood Education (minor) |
|
| Multicultural Education (minor) |
|
Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
| Department |
Degree |
| Physical Education |
BSED, MS |
| Recreation |
BS |
| Athletic Training (minor) |
|
| Coaching (minor) |
|
Department of Psychology and Counseling
| Department |
Degree |
| Counseling |
MS, EdS |
| Psychology |
BA, BS, BSED, MS |
| School Psychology |
EdS |
| Substance Abuse Services (minor) |
|
Department of Special Services and Leadership Studies
| Department |
Degree |
| Community College and Higher Education |
EdS |
| Educational Leadership |
MS |
| Educational Technology |
MS |
| General School Administration |
EdS |
| Special Education Teaching |
MS |
| Special Education (minor) |
|
College of Technology
Department of Engineering Technology
| Department |
Degree |
| Construction Engineering Technology |
BSET |
| Construction Management |
BST |
| Electronics Engineering Technology |
BSET |
| Engineering Technology |
MET |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology |
BSET |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology |
BSET |
| Plastics Engineering Technology |
BSET |
| Construction Technology (minor) |
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| Construction Technology for Interior Design (minor) |
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| Electronics Technology (minor) |
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| Manufacturing Management (minor) |
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| Manufacturing Technology (minor) |
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| Mechanical Technology (minor) |
|
| Plastics Technology (minor) |
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Department of Graphics and Imaging Technologies
| Department |
Degree |
| Commercial Graphics |
BST |
| Printing Management |
BST |
| Graphic Arts (minor) |
|
| Graphic Design (minor) |
|
| Multimedia (minor) |
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| Photography (minor) |
|
Department of Technical Education
| Department |
Degree |
| Human Resource Development |
MS |
| Industrial Education |
EdS |
| Technical Teacher Education |
MS |
| Technology Management |
BST |
| Vocational Technical Education |
BSVTE |
| Human Resource Development (minor) |
|
| Industrial Safety (minor) |
|
Department of Technology Studies
| Department |
Degree |
| Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology |
Certificate, AAS |
| Automotive Service Technology |
Certificate, AAS |
| Automotive Technology |
BST |
| Electrical Technology |
Certificate, AAS |
| Technology |
MS |
| Technology Education |
BSE, MS |
| Wood Technology |
AAS, BST |
| Industrial Management and Supervision (minor) |
|
Interdisciplinary
International Studies (major/minor)
Multicultural Studies (minor)
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