Location:

Pittsburg, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Biology

Program Overview

Program Description:

Individual master's programs are developed by the student in consultation with her or his advisor and a graduate committee. Areas of study depend on the research interests of individual faculty. Visit the Faculty Web Page for a list of faculty, areas of interest, and contact information. The Specialist in Education degree with biology as the major teaching field for secondary and community college teachers is offered by the Department of Special Services and Leadership Studies (see program web site) in cooperation with the Biology Department.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Pittsburg State University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60602-2504. In addition, Pittsburg State University holds accreditation for academic programs from the following: * National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education * National Association of Schools of Music * Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (for bachelor’s and master’s) * Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) * The university is on the list of approved schools published by the American Chemical Society, The Architectural Woodwork Institute and The Foundry Education Foundation.

Requirements:

Admission to the Biology program requires the applicant to contact the graduate faculty member(s) that specialize in the area of study the applicant wishes to pursue. An applicant will not be admitted unless a faculty member agrees to serve as the applicant's advisor. Please visit the Faculty Web Page for a list of faculty contact information and their specialty areas. Admission also requires submission of the following: * A statement of area of interest within the program * A letter outlining academic and career goals * 3 letters of reference Please submit these to the faculty member that has agreed to serve as your advisor. For any questions regarding the program, please contact the department Chair, Dr. James Dawson, 620-235-4734, jdawson@pittstate.edu