Teaching and Leadership
Collaborating across disciplines, we educate future teachers in specialized areas such as biology, chemistry, math, music, technology, and more. With strong faculty support, licensure pathways, and national recognition Pitt State is your gateway to a fulfilling career in education and leadership. Ranked among the Top 25 Best Online Graduate Education Programs by U.S. News & World Report.
Programs
Accreditations
Teacher Education Programs
Teacher Certification Programs are accredited by CAEP. With flexible options like online, in-person, and hybrid classes, our teaching programs make it easy to earn your certification and credentials in areas like elementary, secondary, special education, and subjects like math, science, music, and more.
Special Education Programs
Pittsburg State University’s Special Education programs are approved by the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) and meet rigorous state and national standards. This recognition reflects our commitment to preparing highly qualified educators who make a difference in the lives of students with diverse learning needs.
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Little Gorillas Preschool
The Little Gorillas Preschool (PSU Early Childhood Preschool Lab) curriculum encourages curiosity, confidence, and social responsibility, helping children build a strong foundation for the future.
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Recognized for Excellence
Pittsburg State University’s Special Education programs are approved by the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) and meet rigorous state and national standards. This recognition reflects our commitment to preparing highly qualified educators who make a difference in the lives of students with diverse learning needs.
The Pittsburg State University College of Education meets rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. CAEP promotes excellence in educator preparation through content and pedagogy, clinical partnerships and practice, candidate recruitment, progression and support, program impact, and quality assurance and continuous improvement.
Student Resources
Scholarships
The College of Education provides a wide range of scholarships to support future psychologists, counselors, and educators.
Graduate admission
Contact us
Chair: Dr. Jason Clemensen
Contact: Sammye Opela
201 Hughes Hall
Phone: 620-235-4508
Fax: 620-235-4421
Please check the directory page.
College of Education
The Department of Teaching and Leadership is part of the College of Education at Pitt State.