Getting help with your classes can mean the difference between passing and failing. Tutoring programs related to general education classes are listed here to assist you. Whether you are studying for a test, writing a paper or preparing a presentation, tutors can help you sharpen your skills and increase your knowledge. If you are struggling with a class, then a tutor can help you get back on track. Use tutoring to get better grades!
Please note: if you cannot find your course on this list, tutoring is not currently offered for that course.
Tutoring services are provided in the fall and spring semesters only. For academic assistance with a summer course, please contact the course instructor.
Click here to download the Fall 2020 Student Success Programs Tutoring Flyer
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Courses offered:
ECON 191 Issues in Today's Economy
Contact: Student Success Programs
Phone Number: 620-235-6578
Location: 113 Axe Library (Face-to-Face or Zoom Tutoring)
Hours: Wednesdays: 10 am - 12 pm
*Virtual tutoring available by appointment during the regularly scheduled tutoring time. Email studentsuccess@pittstate.edu for an appointment.
Courses offered:
Currently, there are no tutoring sessions scheduled. Please contact your instructor for tutoring options.
Courses offered:
BIOL 113 Environmental Life Science
*Virtual tutoring available by appointment during the regularly scheduled tutoring time. Email studentsuccess@pittstate.edu for an appointment.
Contact: Simon Higginbotham or Jessie Jenkins
Emails: shigginbotham@gus.pittstate.edu or jijenkins@gus.pittstate.edu
Phone Number: 620-235-4732
Location: Face-to-face or Zoom tutoring
Hours: By appointment
Courses offered:
CHEM 105/106 Introductory Chemistry & Lab
CHEM 215/216 General Chemistry & Lab
CHEM 225/226 General Chemistry II & Lab
CHEM 325/326 Organic Chemistry I & Lab
Contact: Linda Hoesli
Phone Number: 620-235-4748
Location: 113 Heckert Wells (Face-to-Face or Zoom)
Hours: Hours posted at location or contact professor
The Communication Center’s mission is to provide support for the basic course in the Communication Department. Our tutors in the Center are trained by Communication faculty and will work in collaboration with students to assist in each part of the speechmaking process. Our goal is to help students become more confident and reflective speakers—skills that will go beyond the Communication classroom.
Speech tutors are available to help students:
Choose and narrow topics for their speeches.
Organize their messages effectively.
Research and support their messages effectively.
Create and integrate visual aids, including PowerPoint presentations.
Use grammatically correct and audience-appropriate language.
Format speeches and papers according to APA style.
Rehearse their speeches.
Critique their speeches.
Help with outlines and bibliographies.
Courses offered:
COMM 207 Speech Communication
Contact: Shirley Drew
Phone Number: 620-235-4726
Hours: Please call
Courses offered:
ENGL 101 English Composition I
ENGL 113 General Literature
ENGL 114 General Literature (Genre)
ENGL 299 Introduction to Research Writing
Also, writing assignments in any course.
Contact: Writing Center
Phone Number: 620-235-4694
Location: https://www.pittstate.edu/office/writing-center/
Hours: See website - All writing center sessions will be conducted online.
Courses offered:
MLL 124 French Language & Culture I
MLL 154 Spanish Language & Culture I
Courses offered:
GEOG 106 World Regional Geography
Contact: Student Success Programs
Phone Number: 620-235-6578
Location: 113 Axe Library (Face-to-Face or Zoom tutoring)
Hours: MW: 2 pm - 4:30 pm
*Virtual tutoring available by appointment during the regularly scheduled tutoring time. Email studentsuccess@pittstate.edu for an appointment.
Courses offered:
Currently, there are no scheduled tutoring sessions for History courses. Please contact your instructor for tutoring options.
Contact: Kris Lawson
Phone Number: 620-235-4319
Hours: Please Call
Courses offered:
Currently, there are no scheduled tutoring sessions for Philosophy courses. Please contact your instructor for tutoring options.
Courses offered:
Contact: Suzanne Lindsay
Phone Number: 620-235-4400
Location: Yates 223 - Math Tutoring Lab (Face-to-Face or Zoom)
Zoom link access should be available in your math course on Canvas. Contact your instructor for assistance in accessing the links.
Hours: Posted at Location
Click here for Face-to-Face Tutoring Flyer with scheduled hours
Courses offered:
MUSIC 120 Music Appreciation
MUSIC 121 Introduction to Music Literature
MUSIC 321 History of Music
Courses offered:
PHYS 160/161 Physical Geology & Lab
PHYS 166/167 Meteorology & Lab
PHYS 171/172 Physical Science & Lab
PHYS 175/176 Descriptive Astronomy & Lab
Courses offered:
GT 190 Introduction to Technological Systems
GT 210 Technology in the World Today
Contact: Matt Brown
Phone Number: 620-235-4023
Hours: Please email mbrown@pittstate.edu to schedule an appointment