Department of Technology Management
Admission Procedure
Specialist in Education Degree - with a Major in Workforce Development and Education
The Ed.S. degree is designed to provide advanced study beyond the master degree. The two most common specialties within the College of Technology are in human resource development within the Department of Technology Management, and technical teacher education within the Department of Technology Studies.
Admission Process for individuals interested in HRD Specialty
There is a two part admission process for students interested in pursuing the Ed.S. degree with a major in Workforce Development and Education at Pittsburg State University.
1. Submit a Graduate Application for Admission to the PSU Graduate Office. This can be done on-line, or an Application Form (PDF) can be printed off and submitted. There are different forms for International applications. Official copies of transcripts should be sent directly to the Graduate Office as a part of this process.
2. Submit a Letter of Application and Resume to the Coordinating Professor for Human Resource Development for Department of Technology Management faculty review.
Letter of Application
Your Letter of Application should introduce yourself. It should also cover the following:
1. Why you are interested in the Ed.S. degree at Pittsburg State University.
2. Your professional goals and how this degree and specialty relates to your goals.
3. Your area(s) of interest related to human resource development.
4. Your educational background and its relationship to HRD.
5. Your work and professional background and its relationship to HRD.
6. Any HRD related experience such as internships, projects, and seminars.
7. Research experience including courses and research projects.
Resume
Your Resume should provide an overview of your educational and professional experience. Be sure your resume describes your HRD experiences. It should include the following as applicable:
1. Educational background; degrees obtained with majors and any minors or emphasis.
2. Informal learning; seminars, classes, and other activities which have contributed to your professional development.
3. Work experience; dates of employment, job titles and summary of job duties and responsibilities.
4. Skills and competencies.
5. Professional memberships, and licenses, or certifications.
Supporting Materials
You can submit additional information that you feel will help the graduate TM faculty get to know you better. These are not required.
1. Letters of Recommendations from previous advisors, supervisors, or professional peers which provide information related to your accomplishments, abilities, and potential.
2. Examples of work such as projects and papers from education and/or employment.