History, Philosophy, and Social Sciences Undergraduate Programs
As an integral part of Pittsburg State University's College of Arts and Sciences, the department prepares enlightened, responsible citizens who are capable of contributing significantly to the communities in which they settle and to our society as a whole. Not only does the department provide a significant portion of the university's general education program, its programs include traditional liberal arts, professional, and pre-professional curricula. The department has undergraduate majors and/or minors in:
| Geography (Major/Minor) | History (Major/Minor) |
| History and Government (BSE/Major) | Justice Studies (Major/Minor) |
| Multicultural Studies (Minor) | Philosophy (Minor) |
| Political Science (Major/Minor) | Social Work (Major) |
| Sociology (Major/Minor) |
Educating as well as training, department programs equip graduates not only to pursue rewarding careers but also cultivate student capacity for critical thought, moral reflection, and active citizenship. As for careers, our graduates secure employment in a wide range of occupations and many elect to go to graduate or professional schools. Examples of professional/graduate degrees and careers are below:
| Degrees Pursued Master of Social Work Master of Public Administration Juris Doctor (law school) Master of Criminal Justice Master of Arts in History Master of Teaching Doctor of Philosophy |
Careers Probation and Parole Hospital Case Manager City Planning, GIS Specialist Social and Health Services Law Enforcement High School Teaching Social Work Practice |
| Contact information below. You can also link to the individual contact or program. | ||||
| Program Directors | ||||
| International Studies | Dr. Paul W. Zagorski | 620.235.4337 | zagorski@pittstate.edu | RH 412H |
| Social Work | Dr. Brad Cameron | 620.235.4331 | bcameron@pittstate.edu | RH 327A |
| Women's Studies | Dr. Browyn Conrad | 620.235.4333 | browyn@pittstate.edu | RH 316 |
| Program Coordinators | ||||
| Geography | Dr. Catherine A. Hooey | 620.235.4327 | chooey@pittstate.edu | RH 322 |
| Graduate Program, M.A. History |
Dr. Jonathan R. Dresner | 620.235.4315 | jdresner@pittstate.edu | RH 406F |
| History, History and Government Education |
Dr. Kelly A. Woestman | 620.235.4316 | woestman@pittstate.edu | RH 406C |
| Justice Studies | Dr. Kathleen Cameron | 620.235.4320 | kcameron@pittstate.edu | RH 327B |
| Multicultural Studies | Dr. Harry L. Humphries | 620.235.4328 | hlhumphr@pittsate.edu | RH 317 |
| Philosophy | Dr. Donald W. Viney | 620.235.4326 | dviney@pittstate.edu | RH 412G |
| Political Science | Dr. Paul W. Zagorski | 620.235.4337 | zagorski@pittstate.edu | RH 412H |
| Sociology | Dr. Marjorie Donovan | 620.235.4335 | mdonovan@pittstate.edu | RH 412D |
