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College of Arts and Sciences

Exploring Boundless Knowledge

The College of Arts and Sciences at Pitt State provides students with a well-rounded 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 numerous undergraduate programs, as well as some graduate programs.

Our program structure

Exceptional programs in biology, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, and physics.

Biology program offers many opportunities to explore the natural world and gain a deeper understanding of living organisms and their interactions with the environment.

Biology program offers many opportunities to explore the natural world and gain a deeper understanding of living organisms and their interactions with the environment.

Biology program offers many opportunities to explore the natural world and gain a deeper understanding of living organisms and their interactions with the environment.

Biology program offers many opportunities to explore the natural world and gain a deeper understanding of living organisms and their interactions with the environment.

Advising

Take advantage of academic advising and get ready for the next semester.

Scholarships

Yes, scholarships are still available. Hurry up and apply for admission.

Summer semester

Take advantage of your summer and earn some credits towards your degree.

Schedule of classes

Explore our schedule of classes, conveniently organized by day, time, and instructor.

Events

Additional opportunities for prospective students: Join us at Gorilla Gatherings! Free dinner, PSU insights, alumni meet-up, and a chance to win a $2000 scholarship that night!

About the College of Arts and Sciences

Dean's Welcome

Welcome to the College of Arts and Sciences at Pittsburg State University. We are both pleased and proud to share with you the many facets of our dynamic college. In keeping with the university's mission emphasizing transformational experiences for students and the broader community, we are actively engaged in teaching, scholarly and creative endeavors and service, with excellence in teaching students being our number one priority.

Mary Carol PomattoThe College of Arts and Sciences is noted for its size and diversity of offerings. It is comprised of 11 departments and one school offering more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs as well as a number of affiliations across colleges. Our college accounts for the majority of course offerings in the university’s general education package as well as the largest number of student majors among the four university colleges. As you peruse our website, please explore the individual departments, school and programs in the college. 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, department/school contact information and more including direct links to academic programs’ Facebook, YouTube and other social media sites.

It is an exciting time to be a university student no matter whether you are attending for the first time, transferring from another institution of higher education or simply engaging in learning that meets a particular personal goal. 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 Pittsburg State University provides an excellent education for an excellent value!

We trust that you will contact any of our academic offices for more information that you may need as you make the decision to invest in your future in the College of Arts and Sciences! Thank you for your interest in Pittsburg State University.

Mary Carol Pomatto

Dean, College of Arts & Sciences

Pittsburg State University

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

CAS Student Advisory Group 23

Visit the College of Arts & Sciences Student Advisory Council website to learn more about the group.

Dean's Student Advisory Council for 2023-24:

  • Imerie Bedgood - Interdisciplinary Programs
  • Olivia Chase - Nursing
  • Colby Fausett - Mathematics and Physics
  • Zane Guerrero - History, Philosophy and Social Sciences
  • Evan Harries - Art
  • Jayce Milburn - Music
  • Mia Perry - English and Creative Writing
  • Leann Trout - Biology
  • Kelsie Tucker - Biology and Chemistry
  • Braden Zaner - Communication

Stories

Recent stories and coverage of inspiring people, cutting-edge projects, and major milestones at Pittsburg State in the College of Arts and Sciences.
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