- For more information about any of the degrees or to schedule an advising appointment, contact Tarleton State University-Waco at waco@tarleton.edu or 254-299-8322
- Business
Accounting – Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
For students preparing to become certified public accountants, the Public Accountancy Act of 1991 requires that applicants must have completed at least a baccalaureate degree and not fewer than 150 semester credit hours of recognized courses. Courses included in this degree plan are accepted towards this requirement. This degree is a 120 hour degree consisting of core curriculum requirements, 24 hours of additional business related courses, and 54 hours of TSU upper level required accounting and College of Business Administration courses.
- 2024/2025 Degree Guide PendingBusiness – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences
Appropriate option for students who complete the MCC Business Management Associates Degree and/or who have applicable business-related technical/vocational coursework, certifications, or training. The student can qualify for up to 24 hours of college credit toward the bachelor degree for approved occupation specialization experience.
- 2024/2025 Degree Guide PendingBusiness Administration – Bachelor of Science in Applied Science
Triple emphasis: a broad-based education through the MCC Core Curriculum; up to 36 college semester hours credit of technical training (work experience not eligible) from most any technical discipline that can be transferred into the program; and a focused development in business knowledge in upper level courses. This degree will be valuable if you want to work in a business area related to your academic discipline and technical expertise.
- 2024/2025 Degree Guide PendingGeneral Business – Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
A broad-based education in the fast paced, ever-changing business world that offers the flexibility of electives focusing on the student’s areas of choice within many programs offered on the Tarleton-Waco/MCC campus. The Tarleton BBA in General Business is nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
- 2024/2025 Degree Guide PendingHuman Resources Management – Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Provides a broad-based education in human resource management and business, combined with a strong foundation of liberal arts and sciences. All Tarleton BBA degree programs are nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
- 2024/2025 Degree Guide PendingManagement – Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Provides a broad-based education in business management knowledge combined with a strong foundation of liberal arts and sciences. The Tarleton BBA in management is nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
- 2024/2025 Degree Guide PendingManagement Information Systems – Bachelor of Business Administration
Emphasizes support courses by including a variety of business disciplines, including computer information systems, general business, finance, management, and marketing areas. Graduates of this program may seek positions such as database administrators, network analysts, programmers, technology directors, and IT specialists.
- 2024/2025 Degree Guide PendingManufacturing and Industrial Management, Engineering Technology – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences
Focuses on engineering technology. Appropriate for students who complete an AAS degree program in computer graphics, engineering technologies, or transportation and services clusters. It allows the student the opportunity to take advantage of up to 36 hours of occupational specialization for such previous training.
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Marketing – Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Prepares students for the fast-changing, fast-growing field of marketing. Combines a strong liberal arts and sciences curriculum with advertising, designing, and marketing knowledge. All Tarleton BBA degree programs are nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
- 2024/2025 Degree Guide Pending - Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences
Allows students to apply Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) training hours and approved occupational specialization toward the program for university credit. Junior and senior level Tarleton State University coursework includes a focus on criminology, juvenile delinquency criminal evidence, homeland security, ethics, and other applicable areas in the field of criminal justice.
- 2024/2025 Degree Guide PendingCriminal Justice – Bachelor of Science
Complete two years at MCC in the Criminal Justice program, then transfer directly into the Tarleton Bachelor Degree. Potential career options include: police and sheriff's departments, prisons and correctional facilities, public safety, alcoholic beverage control, parks and wildlife, crime bureaus, juvenile agencies, and investigative departments. On the federal level, criminal justice graduates may work in border patrol, customs, drug enforcement, or immigration and naturalization.
- 2024/2025 Degree Guide Pending - Education
Child Development and Family Studies- Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences
Blends coursework obtained through the MCC Associate of Applied Sciences degree in Child Development along with junior/senior level Tarleton courses. Focuses on the relations of family and social environments to the physical, emotional, and social development of young children.
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Child and Family Studies, Child Life Track – Bachelor of Science
Students pursuing the Child Life Track may focus on areas of child care and education, as well as careers related to the fields of medicine and social work. As students enroll in upper level coursework with Tarleton, they will continue to learn more in depth areas of the human sciences focusing in areas of family life education, parenting, social work, and management. In addition, specialized certifications are available for this degree option.
- 2024/2025 Waco Degree Guide Pending Review Stephenville advising guide here.
Child and Family Studies, Early Childhood Track – Bachelor of Science
Students pursuing the Early Childhood Track may focus on areas of preschool and child care, as well as careers related to the community services, communications, and government. As students enroll in upper level coursework with Tarleton, they will continue to learn more in depth areas of the human sciences focusing in areas of family life education, parenting, social work, and management.
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Child Development and Family Studies, Family Life Education Track – Bachelor of Science
Students pursuing the Family Life Educator Track may focus on community services or social services, as well as careers related to business, government, and communications. As students enroll in upper level coursework with Tarleton, they will continue to learn more in depth areas of the human sciences focusing in areas of family life education, parenting, social work, and management. In addition, specialized certifications are available for this degree option.
- 2024/2025 Degree Guide PendingElementary Teacher Education, EC-6 Core Subjects with ESL – Bachelor of Science
Prepares students to become highly qualified teachers for the State of Texas. Successful completion of the TExES exam is required in order to receive teacher certification. All-level Special Education Certification is also available with this degree.
Required Program Entrance Testing and Resources - 2024/2025 Degree Guide PendingTeacher Education, EC-3 Generalist with ESL – Bachelor of Science
Prepares students to become highly qualified teachers for the State of Texas. A total of 69-70 hours may be completed with MCC, and the remaining junior/senior level hours will be completed with Tarleton State University. Successful completion of the TExES exam is required in order to receive teacher certification.
Required Program Entrance Testing and Resources
- 2024/2025 Degree Guide PendingTeacher Education, EC-6 Generalist with ESL, All Level Special Education – Bachelor of Science
Extends the ESL EC-6 Generalist degree offered by Tarleton State University. A total of 70-75 hours may be completed with MCC and the remaining junior/senior level hour coursework will be completed with Tarleton State University. Successful completion of the TExES exam is required in order to receive teacher certification.
- 2024/2025 Degree Guide Pending
Required Program Entrance Testing and Resources - Health Professions
Health Professions Technology – Bachelor of Applied Technology
This degree is intended to serve as a bridge program from an Associate's to a Bachelor's degree. The Health Professions Technology (HPT) program is designed for certified/licensed allied health practitioners who have earned an Associate's degree and who desire/require further education for professional development or personal satisfaction. For more information, contact the Tarleton Waco office, 254-299-8322.
- 2024/2025 Degree Guide PendingNursing, LVN to BSN – Bachelor of Science
Designed to allow licensed vocational nurses to obtain the BSN degree in the most streamlined manner possible. Once students have completed their LVN certification, 59 hours of prerequisite requirements, and have gained admission to Tarleton, application to the Tarleton Department of Nursing is required. The application, which is to be submitted to the University Center, may be found here.
A new student cohort will be admitted each fall semester for this full-time program.
Information regarding the admissions process for this program on the Waco campus, prerequisite requirements, and important preliminary facts are included in the document linked below. - 2024/2025 Degree Guide Pending - Liberal Arts
Applied Science with Psychology Concentration – Bachelor of Science in Applied Science
Allows students to expand their knowledge base by completing course work representing the foundational subfields of psychology. Students will complete junior and senior level coursework in several broad areas within the field of psychology: developmental, cognitive, personality/abnormal, social, and neuropsychology. In addition to this upper level coursework, students will complete their broad-based education through the MCC core curriculum, and transfer up to 36 semester hours of occupational specialization in approved vocational areas of study.
- 2024/2025 Degree Guide PendingGeneral Studies – Bachelor of Science
Designed for students who have completed numerous advanced credit hours but not met requirements for a major and degree in an academic area. To complete this degree with Tarleton State University-Waco, prospective students must meet with the TSU academic advisor to determine how previous coursework will meet degree requirements.
Call (254) 299-8882 to talk to an advisor for the General Studies degree option.
- 2024/2025 Degree Guide PendingPsychology – Bachelor of Science
Intended for students who wish to prepare for work or advanced study in Psychology. Topics of study include deviant behavior, theoretical approaches, concepts and principles of psychology, experimental methods of learning, human cognitive processes, and more.
Psychology, Educational Psychology Concentration – Bachelor of Science
Topics of study include human cognitive processes, psycholinguistics, child psychopathology, psychological testing and measurements, and much more.
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Psychology, Pre-Clinical Psychology Concentration – Bachelor of Science
Topics of study include abnormal psychology, behavior analysis and management, neuropsychopharmacology, psychological testing and measurement, and much more.
- 2024/2025 Waco Degree Guide PendingReview 2023-2024 Stephenville advising guide here.
- Social Work
Social Work – Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
Prepares graduates for licensure opportunities for the State of Texas as a qualified social worker. With a BSW degree, students may pursue careers in areas such as substance abuse programs, mental health facilities, community action and domestic violence services. A 2.5 overall GPA is required for entrance into the College of Social Work.
- 2024/2025 Waco Degree Guide Pending Review 2023-2024 Stephenville advising guide here.
- Master Degrees
BUSINESS
Accounting – Master of Accounting (MACC)
Prepares students for both public and private practice situations and addresses all Texas Board of Public Accountancy requirements. Topics of study include ethics, auditing, income tax, accounting theory, financial statement analysis, and many others.
Coursework is presented in a combination of online and face-to-face coursework, all offered in Waco.
Visit the program website for more information. To schedule advising, call Jodie Dearing, 254-968-9655 or jdearing@tarleton.edu.Business Administration – Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Will enhance a student's general business training to prepare for executive-level positions. Each student's degree program is designed to provide opportunities for developing leadership and interpersonal and decision-making skills.
Coursework for this degree is taught online.
Visit the program website for more information. To schedule advising, please contact Tarleton State University-Waco at (254) 299-8322.Human Resource Management – Master of Science
Provides a background in the major functional areas of human resource management, knowledge, skills, and abilities in the field, and the capacity to advance in the profession.
Coursework for this degree is taught online.
Visit the program website for more information. To schedule advising, contact Tarleton State University Waco at (254) 299-8322.Management – Master of Science
Prepares students to obtain progressive leadership positions. Areas of study include strategic business planning and policy, organizational behavior, managerial statistics and evidence-based decision making skills.
Visit the program website for more information. To schedule advising, contact Tarleton State University-Waco at (254) 299-8322.Quality and Engineering Management – Master of Science
Emphasis on advancing into manufacturing leadership positions. Provides an in-depth study of tools targeting working professionals in manufacturing industry. Curriculum includes manufacturing systems, project and quality management, leadership development, and statistics for quality, among others.
Coursework for this degree is taught online.
Visit the program website for more information. To schedule advising, contact Brigitte Barbier, 254-968-9014 or barbier@tarleton.edu.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Criminal Justice – Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ)
A professional track curriculum designed in consultation with criminal justice professionals. A combination of face-to-face and on-line courses provides an opportunity for students to complete the program and balance full-time employment. The program presents graduates with academic studies coupled with the management and leadership skills necessary to advance in the competitive field of criminal justice.
Courses for this degree are taught both online and in a classroom setting.
Visit the program website for more information. To schedule advising, contact Rhonda Dobbs at (254) 968-9402 or dobbs@tarleton.edu.EDUCATION
Education, Curriculum & Instruction – Master of Education (MED)
Designed to help educators expand their knowledge and skills and to complete certification renewal requirements in their respective fields. Provided educators with advanced professional development in pedagogy, subject matter, and/or instructional leadership.
Visit the program website for more information. To schedule advising, contact Elizabeth Garcia, degarcia@tarleton.edu..Educational Administration with Principal Certification and Post-Master's Principal Certification and Superintendent Certification – Master of Education (MED)
Designed to prepare administrators for a variety of roles and responsibilities. The Principal's Certificate qualifies one to hold campus-level administrative positions in the school, including the principalship.
Many students, after successfully completing a Principal Certification Program will opt to continue on to the Superintendency Certification Program. This is an additional 15 hours.
Visit the program website for more information. For information about the Superintendency Certification Program, contact Dr. Joshua Jones, waco@tarleton.edu or 254-299-8322.INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Information Systems – Master of Science
Designed to develop student skills as an information systems professional. Includes coursework relating to telecommunications, systems analysis, database management, and research methods in information systems. Upon completion of the coursework, a comprehensive exam must be satisfactorily completed.
Coursework for this degree is taught online.
Visit the program website for more information. Students wishing to pursue this degree should contact Dr. Chris Shao, (254) 968-1944 or shao@tarleton.edu.PSYCHOLOGY - MENTAL HEALTH
Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Master of Science
Allows students to obtain the Licensed Professional Counselor designation. Includes options in counseling psychology and marriage and family. Curriculum includes career counseling and guidance, psychopathology, group therapy and human development.
Visit the program website for more information. To schedule advising, contact Dr. Christopher Wilder, wilder@tarleton.edu.SOCIAL WORK
Social Work - Master of Social Work (MSW)
Provides advanced training toward helping others and promoting individual and social well-being. Includes a hands-on learning approach and evidenced-based practice methods. Foundation, Clinical and Community Organization/Administration concentrations are available. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00. They must have a BSW to enter the one year advanced standing program.
Tarleton State University's Master of Social Work program has achieved Candidacy for Accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education's Commission on Accreditation.Visit the program website for more information. Interested students should contact Dr. Tiffany Wigington at wigington@tarleton.edu.