1903
Pittsburg, KS

School Details

Pittsburg State University was founded in 1903 as a branch of the State Normal School of Emporia. Originally, Pittsburg State University was named the Auxiliary Manual Training Normal School. In 1913, when the school became a four-year institution, the name was changed to Kansas State Teachers College of Pittsburg, and then again in 1959, the name was changed to Kansas State College of Pittsburg. In 1977, the name was changed to Pittsburg State University. The school’s mission is to promote programs and services that create opportunities for students and other individuals to develop intellectually, ethically, aesthetically, emotionally, socially, and physically.  Today, Pittsburg State University, a comprehensive regional university, provides undergradu­ate and graduate programs.

Students have a variety of options academically at Pittsburg State University. Earn certificates and degrees at all levels, from the following colleges:

  • Kelce College of Business
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Technology
  • College of Education
  • Graduate and Continuing Studies
  • Honors College

Pittsburg State University also offers programs that can be completed through its distance learning program. Complete one of more than 50 online degrees and certificates, earning everything from a bachelor’s degree up to a specialist in education degree. Pittsburg State University online degrees feature a top-notch faculty who design online programs to provide the same personalized attention as on-campus students experience.

Accreditation & Licensing

Pittsburg State University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

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Art & Liberal Arts

Graduate Certificate in History
Master of Arts in History

Business

Bachelor of Science in Workforce Development
Certificate in Hospitality Management
Graduate Certificate in Communication
Master of Business Administration / Accounting
Master of Business Administration / General Administration
Master of Business Administration / Human Resources
Master of Business Administration / International Business
Master of Science in Human Resource Development

Computer Science & IT

Master of Science in Technology

Education

Education Specialist in Leadership / Career & Technical Education
Education Specialist in Leadership / General School Administration
Education Specialist in Leadership / Special Education
Graduate Certificate in District Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Reading / Language Arts
Graduate Certificate in School Library
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Graduate Certificate in Technology Integration
Master of Arts in Teaching / Secondary
Master of Arts in Teaching / Special Education
Master of Science in Educational Leadership
Master of Science in Educational Technology
Master of Science in Reading
Master of Science in Special Education
Master of Science in Teaching / Elementary Education
Master of Science in Teaching / English for Speakers of Other Languages
Master of Science in Teaching / Secondary Education

Engineering

Master of Engineering Technology

Healthcare

Master of Science in Health, Human Performance & Recreation

Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Master of Science in Nursing / Education