| ACADEMICS
The academic programs at Pitt
State combine quality and choice to help you prepare for a rewarding career
and a fulfilling life.The university awards Bachelor's degrees, Master's degrees, Education
specialist degrees, Associate degrees, and professional certificates in more
than 100 majors and academic programs across four colleges- College of Arts
& Sciences, College of Business, College of Education, and College of
Technology.
Graduate Courses
History:
The Biology Department offers a Master of Science degree with a Major in
Biology. Individual master's programs are developed by the student in
consultation with her or his advisor and a graduate committee. Areas of
study depend on the research interests of individual faculty.
MBA:
The MBA program is ideally suited for individuals whose undergraduate degree
was in business as well as for students whose undergraduate major was in
Mathematics, Technology, Engineering, Nursing, social work, natural science,
or one of the physical sciences. Students whose undergraduate degree
includes an accounting major may, through careful planning, complete the BBA
degree and the MBA degree with a concentration in accounting in five years.
For More Info:
http://www.pittstate.edu/academics/program-detail.dot?id=15387
Chemistry:
The Pittsburg State University Department of Chemistry offers a Master's
Degree in chemistry, a degree certified by the American Chemical society.
Positions are available in industry, in plastics, in secondary education,
and in environmental chemistry. A large number of chemistry students seek
further education in graduate schools. Many also pursue careers in related
fields such as medicine, pharmacy and engineering
Engineering Technology:
The Master of Engineering
Technology degree is intended to be a terminal professional degree (highest
degree in the field). This graduate program is a professional
multi-disciplinary team and project-oriented approach to graduate education.
It meets the need of graduate students who want to expand their knowledge in
advanced engineering technology courses. It also provides the flexibility
for the graduate student to expand their knowledge in a specific technical
specialty or in a research option with thesis.
Program Objectives:
• To provide specialized engineering technology education to those who
currently hold an accredited baccalaureate degree in engineering technology.
• To provide individuals with additional opportunities for advancement in
their chosen careers.
• To provide additional engineering technology education to those desiring
careers as instructors at the secondary or post secondary level.
• To allow practicing professionals the opportunity to update knowledge and
skills based on the latest technological developments.
Degree Concentration Available in the Following Areas:
• Construction
• Electronics
• Manufacturing
• Mechanical
• Plastics
Physics:The M.S. degree program in physics consists of a core of three courses, PHYS
810, Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetic Theory, and Quantum Mechanics,
plus electives appropriate to the student's plans for employment in physics
or related fields, further graduate study, or teaching physics or the
physical sciences.Elective courses, subject to approval of the department, are usually
selected from physics, chemistry, mathematics, or biology. Incoming students
must take a diagnostic examination on undergraduate physics no later than
the first semester of enrollment without course deficiencies. Students must
pass all components or department approved alternatives for full acceptance
into the program.
Mathematics
Undergraduate Courses:
Computer Science:
A significant portion of the program is devoted to the development of
programming skills using contemporary languages such as C, C++, and Java.
The study of an object-oriented design methodology and programming
development tools form the basis for building complex software systems that
are developed by advanced application developers such as Software
Engineering professionals.Students seeking the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a major in
computer science must complete the following curriculum.
At least 50 percent of the CSIS upper division credit hours that are
required for the Computer Science major for the Bachelor of Science degree
must be earned at Pittsburg State University.
Career Opportunities
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Software Engineering
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Scientific Programmer
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System Administrators
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Embedded Systems Programming
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Network Administrators
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Database Programming
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Database Management
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Client/Server Programming
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Computer Systems Managers
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA):
The core degree offering that provides the foundation upon which one can
build a successful career in the accounting profession.
Degree Concentration Available in the Following Areas:
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Finance
• Economics
• International Business
• Management and Marketing
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