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At Pitt State, we pride ourselves on doing an exceptional job of preparing students for satisfying careers. Our caring and professional faculty give you the attention you need to be successful. Pitt State is also a place of intense preparation for the future. According to a recent career services survey, approximately 99% of our graduates are gainfully employed within six months of graduation. Become a Gorilla today!
Accreditation & Licensing
Pittsburg State University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
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Art & Liberal Arts
Pittsburg State University's online Graduate Certificate in History is designed to:
- Prepare individuals well qualified to teach the subject of history
- Provide students with research and investigative skills applicable to academic and professional situations
- Encourage the thoughtful and continuing study of history throughout the lifetime of the individual
All courses taken in this program may be applied to the Master of Arts in History.
Do you have an interest in and an appreciation for the historical past? The online Master of Arts in History degree program from Pittsburg State University offers thesis, applied research, and course work options designed to let you choose how you earn your degree. The program's purpose is to:
- Enhance and deepen the content knowledge of history educators
- Provide students with research and investigative skills applicable to academic and professional situations
- Encourage the thoughtful and continuing study of history throughout the lifetime of the individual
Business
Designed for busy working professionals wishing to finish their degrees, the online Bachelor of Science in Workforce Development is a flexible and convenient choice. Prospective students have completed a two-year associate degree. This online bachelor’s degree program is for students who wish to pursue a career in human resources or management.
Career opportunities to graduates include, but are not limited to:
- Risk analysis
- Program coordination
- Project management
- HR management
Students must complete a 64-hour or more associate’s degree and meet the 25-hour general education requirements for this program. Students not completing an associate’s degree must complete all general education requirements. In this program, students will focus on effective uses of resources, employee development, and managerial studies. The online bachelor’s degree program in workforce development is a solid educational investment for business students. Graduates will be well equipped for leadership positions upon graduation.
The online Certificate in Hospitality Management provides students with the skills to be professionals in travel and tourism enterprises. Many venues are seeking industry professionals including resorts, casinos, and tourism agencies. This program is for both degree-seeking and non-degree-seeking students.
Careers available to graduates include, but are not limited to:
- Cruise Director
- Special Event Coordinator
- Museum Director
Students will learn about food and beverage operations, event design, planning, and management. Experienced instructors provide an active approach to learning. For a career that can take graduates anywhere in the world, the online certificate in hospitality management provides a strong foundation for a professional career in the hospitality industry.
The online Graduate Certificate in Communication is designed for students who hold a bachelor’s degree and need continuing education for advancement or promotion in their field. This online certificate is also for instructors with master’s degrees who need the additional 18 credit hours in communications to teach a communications course. This certificate meets the requirements of the Higher Learning Commission.
Courses include, but are not limited to:
- Media analysis and criticism
- Philosophy and ethics of mass communication
- Strategic communication
All courses included in the online graduate certificate are transferable to the MA degree curriculum. Experienced faculty and engaging topics allow students to understand the way proper communication can achieve positive results in work and life. The online graduate certificate in communication provides an integrated and active approach to learning.
Increase your accounting knowledge, business expertise and professional opportunities with an MBA in Accounting from Pittsburg State University.
This accelerated, 100% online program provides broad applications for building on your experience as a manager and your knowledge of finance as well as thoroughly preparing you for the Uniform CPA Examination. In fact, if you have a BBA in Accounting with 124 hours and complete this degree program, you will satisfy the 150 hours required to sit for the exam.
This program is designed for managers with at least three years of experience and/or those who have earned a bachelor’s degree in business within the last three years, and adds to your understanding of operational business areas, including quantitative business analysis, financial and marketing strategy, and leadership management. You will also develop your acumen in advanced accounting through in-depth studies of financial statement analysis, auditing of financial statements and accounting systems, and tax research.
This 100% online MBA program is designed to prepare future business executives for success in today’s competitive workforce. This program emphasizes broad preparation in the competencies required of corporate leaders, as well as practical experience with case methods or simulations embedded in the coursework.
Make your next career move with an online program that emphasizes growing the competencies required of business executives as well as adding to the practical experience you already have as a manager.
When you earn your Master of Business Administration in Human Resources at Pittsburg State University, you can position yourself as an experienced manager for advanced HR roles in your organization while gaining the confidence and abilities to contribute to the success of to your company.
This 100% online, accelerated program is designed for those with at least three years of managerial experience and/or have earned a bachelor’s degree in business within the last three years. Take your career to the next level by broadening your business knowledge in areas such as quantitative business analysis, financial and marketing strategy, and leadership management. You will also develop expertise in human resource operational areas such as employee development and education, improved use of organizational resources, and performance analysis.
This MBA program is designed to build on your foundational business administration knowledge and experience, while also introducing more complex theories and methods in order to take on more active leadership roles. Coursework addresses decision-making skills and how to effectively implement policies to improve the resources and effectiveness of the entire organization.
As a graduate of this program, you will be well prepared to compete for positions—such as HR generalist, senior manager, VP of operations, and HR director—as well as managerial positions that oversee training and development or compensation and benefits.
The Master of Business Administration in International Business online at Pittsburg State University can help you build on your several years of management experience to prepare for higher management roles within business around the globe.
This 100% online, accelerated program is designed for those with at least three years of managerial experience and/or have earned a bachelor’s degree in business within the last three years. Take your career to the next level by broadening your business knowledge in areas such as quantitative business analysis, financial and marketing strategy, and leadership management. You will add to your analytical and management skills, and acquire a thorough understanding of international trade and finance, global business operations, and emerging markets. You will also learn about globalization and its effects on both developed and developing countries.
Future positions could include international trader, multinational marketing manager, economist, global supply chain manager, import/export coordinator, or global management consultant.
Build key professional skills and improve your chances of career advancement with an online MBA in Marketing from Pittsburg State University. This accelerated MBA program—one of the most affordable online, AACSB-accredited programs in the U.S.—gives you a broad understanding of core business essentials with intricate knowledge of marketing principles.
This MBA is designed for managers with at least three years of experience and/or those who have earned a bachelor’s degree in business within the last three years who want to build skills in unique, high-demand focus areas such as business analytics, business-to-business marketing strategy and international marketing.
Gain marketing expertise and prepare to excel in industries including law, healthcare, real estate, entertainment, technology and more. Future career opportunities could include marketing management, market research analysis, sales management, public relations and more. No foundation courses are required for this program.
Pittsburg State University offers the online MS in Human Resource Development. This program is designed to provide preparation for individuals involved in employee training, human resources, performance improvement, and organizational development in business and industry. The program targets a competency based application oriented learning experience. Graduates of the program are equipped with the tools, models and strategies for improving organizational performance through people and processes.
Options available for the degree include:
- Leadership and Organizational Development emphasis. Learn how to determine the potential of an organization or individual and strategies necessary to help reach that next level.
- Learning and Development emphasis. Gain skills necessary to design, develop and implement training programs.
Computer Science & IT
The online MS in Technology degree program from Pittsburg State University is extremely flexible and can be tailored to address a wide range of career goals, based on the student's chosen emphasis. The curriculum provides a core of course work in research, global issues, leadership, quality systems and management, and statistics-based analysis. Beyond the core, students may choose to have no emphasis area, or select one of the following:
- Automotive Technology
- Construction Management
- Personnel Development
- Technology Management
Education
Become a leader in education with this online adult education degree. You will prepare to direct or coordinate Career and Technical Education programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at the secondary or post-secondary level.
The curriculum includes primarily leadership courses, including:
- Educational Leadership Policy and Practice
- Legal Foundations of Public Education
- Organizational Theory and Planning
- Change Processes and Professional Development
- Grant Writing and External Resources
Study when and where it is convenient in courses taught by the same faculty who teach on campus without stepping foot on campus. As long as there is internet access, your classroom can be anywhere.
If you are an aspiring superintendent this online education administration degree may be for you. It provides the knowledge and skills necessary to work at both the elementary and secondary levels.
This online education administration degree was designed to allow students to specialize in a specific comprehensive knowledge of administration at both levels. Customize your degree by choosing electives and individual study courses.
Take your degree to the next level by applying the credits earned in this program toward the online Doctor of Educational Leadership program.
Become a Director of Special Education with this online special education degree. Customize the degree to meet your goals and interests by combining electives with core courses. Gain specific comprehensive knowledge of special education administration at both the elementary and secondary levels and high and low incidence categories. Core areas of focus for all students include special education, leadership, and research.
Study when and where it is convenient in courses taught by the same faculty who teach on campus without stepping foot on campus. As long as there is internet access, your classroom can be anywhere.
Advance your career relating to leadership in education with this online education administration degree. The curriculum also works toward fulfilling licensure requirements for Kansas. Graduates are prepared for roles as School District Superintendents or Assistant School District Superintendents, or this program prepares students to lead educational organizations.
Candidates may apply credits earned toward the Educational Specialist Degree in Advanced Studies in Leadership with an emphasis in General School Administration.
Study when and where it is convenient in courses taught by the same faculty who teach on campus without stepping foot on campus. As long as there is internet access, your classroom can be anywhere.
Enroll in these online literacy programs and advance professional opportunities. Do you already have a graduate degree but want to further your knowledge in teaching reading and language arts? If so, this program may be for you.
Designed for classroom teachers at any grade level, this program will certify that you have specialized knowledge and skills in teaching reading/language arts. Not only does it enhance your knowledge of teaching reading and language arts in any content area, but this online literacy program also enhances your ability as a teacher in general. Prepare to work more efficiently and effectively with a variety of students and to better understand students who have difficulty reading textbooks, writing essays, and communicating.
Study when and where it is convenient in courses taught by the same faculty who teach on campus without stepping foot on campus. You can complete all assignments and field experiences in your own classroom.
Courses can be applied toward the Master of Science in Reading, Classroom Reading Teacher, or Reading Specialist emphasis.
This online library science degree is designed for those with a bachelor’s degree already who want to further advance their careers. Gain specialized knowledge and skills in administering the school library from PreK through Grade 12.
Study when and where it is convenient in courses taught by the same faculty who teach on campus without stepping foot on campus. As long as there is internet access, your classroom can be anywhere.
Courses may be applied toward the Master’s Degree in Educational Technology with an emphasis on Library Media.
Enroll in these ESL degrees online and advance professional opportunities. This program is designed to teach skills for teaching English to non-native speakers. The curriculum prepares candidates to work in a variety of educational settings, both in the United States and internationally, with English Language Learners. Courses teach you to:
- Develop and differentiate the curriculum
- Teach English while teaching the academic content
- Assess learning
- Support families
Both licensed and non-licensed teachers can apply. While this certificate does not lead to licensure, it can be used toward earning an ESOL endorsement in grades PreK-12.
It is important to note that candidates do not have to know another language to apply and be successful in this online ESL degree program.
In today’s world, it is hard if not impossible to escape technology. The classroom is no different and with this online STEM teaching degree, you will learn to design and implement educational technologies and to incorporate the use of the internet and technology into the classroom.
This non-licensure program instructs individuals on effectively integrating technology into the curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Learn to lead and support the use of instructional technology and collect and analyze student data to make instructional decisions.
Study when and where it is convenient in courses taught by the same faculty who teach on campus without stepping foot on campus. As long as there is internet access, your classroom can be anywhere.
All of the courses may be applied to the Master’s Degree in Educational Technology with an emphasis on Technology Integration.
Enroll in this secondary education degree online and advance professional opportunities. This program focuses on teachers who want to gain more education and a teaching license. Candidates will earn a Middle/Secondary Teaching License except for those pursuing a music, art, or physical education license. These will earn a PreK-12 teaching license. The curriculum was designed to give a well-rounded education on the issues within secondary education.
Study when and where it is convenient for this secondary education degree online. Courses are taught by the same faculty who teach on campus but you won’t have to step foot on campus. As long as there is internet access, your classroom can be anywhere.
With this online special education degree, you will advance your career working with a unique part of the student population, those with special needs. Designed for those with a baccalaureate degree in a non-teaching area but with experience working as a paraeducator, this online special education degree prepares students for the Kansas teaching license in High Incidence, Special Education, Grades 6-12. Graduates are ready to succeed with careers working with secondary students who have high-incidence learning needs or for further studies in this field. Study when and where it is convenient in courses taught by the same faculty who teach on campus without stepping foot on campus. As long as there is internet access, your classroom can be anywhere.
Advance your career and become a leader in education with this online master’s in education administration. If you are a licensed teacher, this program prepares you to assume a position as a school principal, and if you are a non-licensed leader, you will be able to assume other roles in educational settings. Licensed teachers will have met the endorsement standards for Building Principal PreK-12.
Prepare to serve students, families, and your community. The curriculum consists of curricula, assessments, intervention, clinical experiences, research, and practice, ensuring graduates are well-rounded, experienced candidates who are ready to succeed.
Graduates take on such roles as:
- Building Principal at the PreK-12 grade level
- Leader/Director/Coordinator at the college level
- EdS student in General School Administration
- Doctoral student in Educational Leadership
Enroll in this instructional design degree online and advance your professional opportunities. In today’s world, it is hard if not impossible to escape technology. The classroom is no different and with this degree, you will learn to use technology in educational settings as a means of educating students.
Candidates choose from two areas of emphasis:
- Technology Integration
- Library Media
The Technology Integration emphasis studies the design, development, and management of instructional materials through the use of educational technologies. The Library Media emphasis prepares candidates to direct learning resource centers in elementary, middle, and secondary schools.
Enroll in this master’s in literacy online degree and advance professional opportunities. This program was designed for classroom teachers and helps them enhance their ability to teach reading. It is designed for licensed teachers. Choose between two areas of emphasis:
- Classroom Reading Teacher
- Reading Specialist Licensure
The Classroom Reading Teacher emphasis provides the knowledge, skills, and strategies required to enhance your ability as a classroom reading teacher in grades K-12. This master’s in literacy online degree emphasis does not lead to licensure or an endorsement to the teaching license.
The Reading Specialist licensure emphasis provides the knowledge, skills, and strategies required to enhance your ability as a reading specialist in grades PreK-12. Graduates can earn a Kansas Literacy Specialist License.
Enroll in this masters in special education online degree and advance professional opportunities. Prepare for a career working with a special part of the student population, those with special needs. This program is designed for those who hold a teaching license. Gain the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to teach High Incidence (Adaptive) or Low Incidence (Functional) students. Graduates can earn both High Incidence and Low Incidence teaching licenses.
Study when and where it is convenient in this secondary education degree online. Courses are taught by the same faculty who teach on campus but you won’t have to step foot on campus.
Advance your career in elementary education, moving from novice to master teacher, with this online elementary education degree. Gain hands-on experience in the classroom working with talented elementary teachers. The goal is to ensure you are capable of bringing your passion for teaching to the classroom, teaching your students a passion for learning and growth.
This online elementary education degree is primarily for licensed elementary teachers but is also open to those who do not have a teaching license but want to learn about pedagogy and teaching young children. However, this program does not lead to a teaching license.
Enroll in these ESL degrees online and advance professional opportunities. This program is designed to teach skills for teaching English to non-native speakers. The curriculum prepares candidates to work in a variety of educational settings, both in the United States and internationally, with English Language Learners. Courses teach you to:
- Develop and differentiate the curriculum
- Teach English while teaching the academic content
- Assess learning
- Support families
Both licensed and non-licensed teachers can apply. While this certificate does not lead to licensure, it can be used toward earning an ESOL endorsement in grades PreK-12.
It is important to note that candidates do not have to know another language to apply and be successful in this online ESL degree program.
Enroll in this master’s in secondary education online degree and advance professional opportunities. Advance your career teaching middle and secondary school students, moving from a novice to a master teacher. The program focuses on skillsets that middle and secondary school teachers need to impact their students.
This program is designed primarily for licensed secondary school students. However, it is open to non-licensed candidates who wish to learn about pedagogy and teaching middle and high school students. This program does not lead to a teaching license.
Study when and where it is convenient for this secondary education degree online. Courses are taught by the same faculty who teach on campus but you won’t have to step foot on campus. As long as there is internet access, your classroom can be anywhere.
Engineering
Are you looking to expand your knowledge in a specific technical specialty? If so, this multidisciplinary, project-oriented, online computer engineering degree program may be for you.
There is a plethora of options available for you. Choose to have no emphasis or select one of these areas of emphasis:
- Construction Technical
- Electronics Technical
- Manufacturing Technical
- Mechanical Technical
- Plastics Technical
You can also choose to complete a thesis or a coursework-only curriculum. The thesis option prepares students for a doctoral program and offers an in-depth research experience. The coursework option includes research papers, portfolios, internships, comprehensive exams, or other individual work.
Healthcare
Earning your Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration at Pittsburg State University empowers you with the leadership and team-building expertise to positively impact health services outcomes.
This 100% online, accelerated program is designed for those with at least three years of managerial experience and/or have earned a bachelor’s degree in business within the last three years. Take your career to the next level by broadening your business knowledge in areas such as quantitative business analysis and marketing strategy. You’ll also gain experience with capitalization of healthcare projects, financial management of healthcare organizations and healthcare leadership through industry-relevant coursework.
Benefit from our affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition as you learn from industry-connected faculty who can help grow your professional network. Designed to offer working professionals the flexibility they need, this MBA prepares you for future roles as a Clinical Manager, Health Information Manager or Medical and Health Services Manager.
The online Master of Science in Health, Human Performance and Recreation program prepares students for careers in the fields of sports, physical education, wellness, and recreation. Students can choose from three emphasis areas that are designed to fit the needs of educators, exercise specialists, and recreation and leisure professionals.
The areas of emphasis are:
- General
- Human Performance and Wellness
- Sport and Leisure Service Management
Nursing
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree opens the door to positions such as shift leader, nurse director, or clinical manager and prepares students for graduate programs to become an advanced practice nurse. The online RN to BSN program from Pittsburg State University allows working nurses to complete their degree as seamlessly as possible with completely online coursework and the opportunity to graduate in as little as 12 months full-time.
BSN graduates can pursue many advanced nursing roles, such as:
- Charge nurse
- Chief nursing officer
- Nurse educator
- Case manager
- Discharge planner
Pittsburg State University offers an online nurse practitioner degree, the Doctor of Nursing Practice, for students interested in taking their careers to the highest level of preparation for nursing practice. You will gain the knowledge and skills needed to be a leader both at a patient’s bedside and in the boardroom.
You will train as a Family Nurse Practitioner although other elective options, such as nursing education, are available. However, courses prepare you less for one-on-one patient care and more for helping patients on a broader scale, improving the health care system and patient outcomes for entire organizations. Graduates are prepared for careers as:
- Expert clinicians
- Nurse leaders
- Clinical faculty
The MSN with a concentration in Education is an online nurse educator degree from Pittsburg State University. This program allows students to combine their love for teaching with their history in healthcare as they advance their careers and become leaders in the field. The curriculum covers theory, clinical practice, and supervised experiences to promote innovative critical thinking and help you be the best educator in healthcare and nursing that you can be. You will be able to cover various innovative roles in everything from healthcare reform to the evolving healthcare systems. Above all, graduates are competent educators of student nurses, patients, families, staff nurses, and other direct care providers, showing how those who have personal experience in healthcare can be some of the best teachers for the next generation.