Pikeville College

Founded in 1889 by Presbyterians, Pikeville College is committed to offering a broad liberal arts and sciences education. This foundation provides opportunities for students to develop their full academic and personal potential and prepare for specific careers.

Pikeville College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; telephone number 404.679.4501) to award the associate, baccalaureate and doctoral degrees.

The College’s program for the associate degree in Nursing is approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing and programs in Teacher Education are approved by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board. The Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation.

Pikeville College was established in 1889 as an outreach of the Presbyterian Church, after an extensive survey of the religious and educational needs of eastern Kentucky. An 1887 scouting party, which included Dr. W.C. Condit, Rev. Samuel B. Alderson, and Rev. James P. Hendrick, set forth (in Condit’s words) to “select the location for an institution of higher learning for the youth of the mountains.”

September 16, 1889, was the first day of class at Pikeville College Institute, a four-room, brick building situated on three acres of land in Pikeville, Kentucky. It functioned as both school and church. The institute was not originally intended to confer degrees, but to give “good practical education to those persons who pursue its courses.” At that time, the institute offered schoolwork in primary, preparatory and “college” departments.

Mission
Pikeville College is an independent institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). Founded by Presbyterians in 1889, the College stands as an opportunity for quality higher education in the heart of Appalachia. Maintaining its commitment to Christian principles, the College recognizes the infinite worth of each person, respecting and accepting a variety of religious expressions.

Courses Offered
Associate Degree Programs

• Business/Accounting
• Business/Management
• Criminal Justice
• Nursing

Bachelor’s Degrees

• Art
• Biology
• Business
• Chemistry
• Communication
• Computer Science
• Criminal Justice
• Early Elementary Education
• English
• History
• History/Political Science
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Mathematics
• Middle Grades Education
• Psychology
• Religion
• Secondary Education
• Social Sciences
• Social Work
• Sociology

Doctoral Degrees

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Contact Details
Pikeville College
147 Sycamore Street
Pikeville, Kentucky 41501
606.218.5250
1.866.BEARS.00
Official Website: http://www.pc.edu/