College of Arts and Sciences
Inspiring Creativity and Innovation
From general education to the university’s only doctoral program, the College of Arts and Sciences at Pitt State provides students with an exceptional education that prepares them for a variety of careers or further academic pursuits. It encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics. The college offers over 50 undergraduate and master’s degree programs and PSU’s only doctoral program.
Our programs
Exceptional programs in biology, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, and physics.
Programs in art, communication, English, modern languages, and music that study culture and fuel the creative spirit.
Programs in geography, history, political science, criminal justice, philosophy, sociology, and social work that study our past and prepare students to build a better future.
Training compassionate and professional healthcare leaders through programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels.
Offering a professional development program that allows students to choose and follow any major offered by the university while participating in courses specific to ROTC.
Advising
Take advantage of academic advising and get ready for the next semester.
Schedule of classes
Explore our schedule of classes, conveniently organized by day, time, and instructor.
Events
About the College of Arts and Sciences
Dean's Welcome
Welcome to the College of Arts and Sciences at Pittsburg State University! We are excited to share with you the many facets of our dynamic college. In keeping with the university's mission making lives better through education, we are actively engaged in teaching, scholarly and creative endeavors, and service to the university and its community, with excellence in teaching students being our first priority.
The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest and most diverse college at Pittsburg State University, encompassing the entire student experience from general education courses to doctoral study. Our four schools and the Department of Military Science offer more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Over 1,500 undergraduate students and over 225 graduate students call our college their academic home.
Our 125 caring, dynamic faculty are committed to helping students succeed. They are also accomplished researchers and creative talents. In our laboratories, libraries, and performance spaces, the College’s faculty are engaging in the research and creative activity they are teaching.
Please explore the individual programs in the college to learn more about how we can serve you. You will find information about potential careers, course offerings in academic majors and minors, student-faculty research initiatives, special student learning opportunities, scholarships, student organizations, partnerships with community groups, interdisciplinary collaborations, and more.
For students, Pittsburg State University is large enough to provide you with many curricular and extracurricular opportunities, yet it is small enough to ensure that you will never be just another face in the crowd. Our exceptional faculty and staff care about you and your dreams and goals for the future. In a recent meeting with students in the College of Arts and Sciences, they expressed the sentiment that PSU provides an excellent education for an excellent value!
Please contact any of our offices in the college if we can assist you in selecting the right program for you and your future. You belong here and we are always ready to help you as you make the decision to invest in your future in the College of Arts and Sciences. OAGAAG!
Christopher Childers, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
Faculty Awards
Each year the College of Arts and Sciences awards faculty for excellence in service, teaching, creative endeavor and research. Learn more
Student Advisory Council
Visit the College of Arts & Sciences Student Advisory Council website to learn more about the group.
Dean's Student Advisory Council for 2024-25:
- Parker Burns - Computer Science and Mathematics
- Heather Burrow - Biology
- Mackenzie Clevenger - English
- Ethan Dellasega - History and Political Science
- Jocelyn Goodwin - Music
- Nora Haulmark - Nursing
- Lydia May - Art Education
- Hope Rainey - Strategic Communication
- Alexandra Robinson - Biology and Chemistry
- Taylor Stark - Integrated Studies
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