WHAT IS A STEM DESIGNATED DEGREE PROGRAM?
A STEM designated degree program is an academic program that falls under one or more of the approved categories from the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for their focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
WHAT DOES THE STEM DESIGNATION MEAN?
STEM designated degree programs have a special implication for international students who are studying in the United States on a student F-1 visa. For most international students, there is an opportunity to complete work experience following the completion of their degree through a program called Optional Practical Training (OPT). The standard duration for OPT is 12 months. However, if the student has completed a STEM approved program, OPT can be extended by as much as 24 months for a total of 36 months.
OPT can only be utilized if the student has a legitimate job offer in a position that relates to their field of study.
STEM DESIGNATED DEGREE PROGRAMS AT PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY
Pittsburg State University offers the following bachelor's and master's degree programs that have the STEM designation.
- BST in Automotive Technology
- MST in Automotive Technology
- BS in Biology
- Botany
- Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Pre-Professional Programs
- MS in Biology
- BS in Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Environmental Chemistry
- Polymer
- Professional
- Pre-Professional Programs
- BS in Polymer Chemistry
- MS in Chemistry
- MS in Polymer Chemistry
- BBA in Computer Information Systems
- BS in Computer Science
- BSET in Construction Engineering Technology
- MET in Construction Management
- BBA in Business Economics
- BSET in Electronics Engineering Technology
- Computer and Embedded Systems
- Automation
- BSET in Manufacturing Engineering Technology
- BSET in Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Automation
- Automotive
- Biomedical
- Design
- Manufacturing
- BSET in Plastics Engineering Technology
- MET in Electronics Technical
- MET in Manufacturing Technical
- MET in Mechanical Technical
- MET in Plastics Technical
Environmental and Safety Management
- BST in Environmental and Safety Management
- Construction
- General Industry
- Environmental Management
- Fire Safety
- Human Resource Management
- BS in Mathematics
- Actuarial Science
- MS in Mathematics
- BS in Physics
- Astrophysics
- Engineering Technology
- Polymer Physics
- Professional Sequence
- Solid State Physics
- MS in Physics
- MS in Materials Science
Technology and Workforce Learning
- BST in Architectural Manufacturing Management and Technology
- Wood Production Manufacturing
- MST in Automotive Technology
- MST in Graphic Design
- MST in Graphics Management
- MST in Human Resource
- MST in Information Technology
- MST in STEM College Teaching
- MST in Technology Management
Resources:
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
For additional information, contact the Office of International Programs and Services.