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All departments require undergraduate transcripts and a completed bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.

A non-refundable fee of $35 for domestic students or $60 for international students is due with the application. Non-Degree seeking students are exempt from paying the application fee. You may mail a check made out to Pittsburg State University to the Pittsburg State University Graduate School at 1701 S. Broadway, 112 Russ Hall, Pittsburg, KS 66762 or call the Graduate Office at 620-235-4223 with credit card information.

International students should refer to the International student web site for additional information. A TOEFL score of 520/68 or above or an IELTS score of 6.0 or above is required for all departments unless stated otherwise. A minimum score of 6.0 in each band of the IELTS is required. If a lower score is earned in any of the five band scores, the overall score cannot be accepted.

Applicants should note that this is not an inclusive list of all requirements; individuals should check with each department for more information.

College of Arts and Sciences

DEPARTMENT OF ART

Contact: Jamie Oliver 620-235-4301

• Statement of intent
• 10 color slides of recent artwork
• 3 letters of recommendation

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY

Contact: Jim Triplett 620-235-4730

• Department application
• Letter outlining academic and career goals
• 3 letters of reference
• Approval from a graduate faculty member to serve as graduate advisor
• Statement of area of interest within the program

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

Contact: William Shirley 620-235-4753

• Completed Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Chemistry

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION

Contact: Shirley Triplett 620-235-4726

• 2 letters of reference
• A statement of intent
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or a GRE score of 1,000 on the combined verbal and quantitative sections, with a 500 minimum on verbal section
• TOEFL score of 550/79 or an IELTS score of 6.5 for international students

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

Contact: Paul McCallum 620-235-4699

• 24 hours of undergraduate English above freshman level
• One course in linguistics, modern grammar, or the history of the English language
• One upper division writing course
• TOEFL score of 550/79 or IELTS score of 6.5 for international students
  
  Must earn minimum TOEFL section scores of:
  Listening: 16
  Reading: 20
  Speaking: 20
  Writing: 20

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY

Contact: James Schick 620-235-4317

• 24 hours of acceptable undergraduate work in history
• TOEFL score of 550/79 or an IELTS score of 6.5 for international students

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

Contact: Tim Flood 620-235-4401

• 8 hours of acceptable courses in mathematics beyond Calculus 3

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

Contact: Russell Jones 620-235-4473

• Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Music Education Degree
• Departmental Entrance Examination
• Interview

DEPARTMENT OF NURSING

Contact: Mary Carol Pomatto 620-235-4431

• TOEFL score of 550/79 or an IELTS score of 6.5 for international students
• A baccalaureate degree from a national accredited nursing school
• GPA 0f 3.00
• Current licensure as a registered nurse
• Three references
• Department application

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

Contact: Charles Blatchley 620-235-4398

• No program requirements available

College of Business

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING

Contact: Michael Muoghalu 620-235-4594

• Four-year undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university. Non-business degree holders are required to take some foundation courses
• TOEFL score of 550/79 or an official IELTS score of 6.5 for international students
• The GMAT with a minimum score of 400 is required. For unconditional admission, you must submit a minimum of 1050 points based on the following formula: 200 times the overall undergraduate GPA plus the GMAT score

FOR EXAMPLE if a student has an undergraduate GPA of 3.00, a GMAT score of 450 so points would add up to 1050 like this:

(3.00 x 200) + 450=1050

No matter how high the student's GPA, GMAT must be no lower than 400

Special Instructions for MBA majors:

By the end of the first semester, international students with foreign university credentials are required to have their transcripts evaluated by:

Foreign Academic Credential Service, Inc.
P.O. Box 400
Glen Carbon, IL  62034
Phone:  (618) 656-5291
Fax:  (618) 656-5292
http://www.facsusa.com

College of Education

DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

Contact: Howard R. Smith 620-235-4495

• Faculty recommendation
• A recommendation from a supervisor indicating competency and effectiveness in professional work
• MS in Teaching with an emphasis in ESOL requires a TOEFL score of 550/79 or an IELTS score of 6.5 for international students

Master of Arts in Teaching

• Schedule interview with Dr. Rozanne Sparks
• Have transcript analyzed

DEPARTMENT OF Health, Human Performance and Recreation

Contact: Scott Gorman 620-235-4667

• 20 hours of acceptable undergraduate credit in this field
• Statement of educational goals and objectives
• Schedule an interview with the chair or graduate coordinator
• Two letters of reference

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELING

Contact: David Hurford 620-235-4521

*Master of Science Degree with a Major in Psychology or Counseling

• Continuing and Graduate Studies Application
• Department Application and Non-Refundable Application Fee of $30.00 (Payable to Department of Psychology and Counseling)
• Personal Statement of Career Goals
• Consent for Release of Criminal History Information
• GRE Scores (General Test Only) - Combined score of 800 on the verbal and quantitative areas and 3.5 or above on the analytical writing area
• Three Completed Professional Recommendation Forms
• Official Degree Statement Transcript(s)
• A minimum TOEFL Score of 550/79 or an IELTS score of 6.5 for international students
• Overall Undergraduate GPA of 3.0

One can matriculate into the programs at three different times: Fall, Spring, or Summer. Application deadlines are: Summer or Fall Admission, March 1st; and Spring Admission, October 1st. Applications for M. S. in Clinical Psychology are normally accepted for Fall admission. Applications will be considered for Spring admission, but please note that this will extend the student's program of study by one semester. Normally applications that remain inactive for more than 30 days or that are incomplete after the next application deadline are considered no longer active and will be denied.

Specialist in Education Degree with a Major in School Psychology or Counseling

• A Master's Degree in Counseling or Psychology or a related field
• All material listed above for Master of Science Degree*

DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICES AND LEADERSHIP STUDIES

Contact: Chris Christman 620-235-4068

Master of Science Degree with a Major in Special Education Teaching

• A valid teaching certificate/license

Master of Science Degree with a Major in Educational Leadership

• Students will be conditionally admitted as long as they have completed or will complete at the end of the semester an bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher leaning
• For full admittance to the Master's Program, please contact the department for complete details

Master of Science Degree with a Major in Educational Technology

• No program requirements available

Specialist in Education Degree with a Major in General School Administration

• Students will be conditionally admitted as long as they have completed or will complete at the end of the semester a Master's Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
• For full admittance, please contact the department for complete details

College of Technology

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Contact: Jim Otter 620-235-4350

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, engineering technology or closely related area
• Undergraduate GPA of 2.7
• Letter of intent
• Resume
• TOEFL score of 540/76 or an IELTS score of 6.5 for international students

DEPARTMENT OF GRAPHICS AND IMAGING TECHNOLOGIES

Contact: Jim Sours 620-235-4417

Master of Science with a Major in Technology with Emphasis in Printing Management

• Undergraduate GPA of 2.7
• Undergraduate major in printing, graphic arts, graphic design or a related field.

Master of Science with a Major in Technology

• Admission to the graduate program requires an undergraduate major in technology or equivalent. Students with degrees in business, industrial education, the sciences, engineering, and other areas are considered for admission. However, transcripts are evaluated and certain foundation courses may be required to be completed as prerequisites to the core courses.

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

Contact: Dr. Bob Schwindt 620-235-4639

Master of Science Degree with a Major in Human Resource Development

• Undergraduate degree in human resources, education, business or related area.
• Letter of application
  Instructions
  Submit to:
  Dr. Bob Schwindt
  E222b Kansas Technology Center
  1701 S. Broadway
  Pittsburg, KS 66762 or
  rschwind@pittstate.edu
• HRD 596 Introduction to Human Resource Development is a required prerequisite for admission to the program.

Specialist in Education with a Major in Workforce Development & Education

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Letter of application and resume
  Instructions
  Submit to:
  Dr. Bob Schwindt
  E222b Kansas Technology Center
  1701 S. Broadway
  Pittsburg, KS 66762 or
  rschwind@pittstate.edu

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY STUDIES

Contact: John Iley 620-235-4373

Master of Science Degree with a Major in Career and Technical Education With Emphasis in Family and Consumer Sciences

• An undegraduate degree in any FACS or related area

Master of Science Degree with a Major in Career and Technical Education With Emphasis in Technical Teacher Education

• Undergraduate preparation in career or technical education related fields

Master of Science with a Major in Career and Technical Education With Emphasis in Technology Education

• Undergraduate major in technical education, industrial arts or technology related. Need for education foundation courses will be evaluated based on transcripts.

Master of Science Degree with a Major in Career and Technical Education With an Emphasis in College Teaching

• Bachelor of Science Degree with an undergraduate major in career or technical education or related field