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Updated for 2025-2026
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Tarleton State University - Waco

Local support services are available in Waco for most degrees. Courses for most degrees may be offered in person or online, depending on the semester.

Have questions or want to schedule an advising appointment?

Contact Tarleton State University-Waco at waco@Tarleton.edu or 254-299-8322.

Dual Admission

Logos for McLennan Community College and Tarleton State University side by side, indicating a partnership or transfer pathway.

The MCC-to-Tarleton State Dual Admission program lets you get accepted to both MCC and Tarleton State University at the same time. It's the easiest way to plan your path from your associate degree straight into a bachelor's degree.

Why join? Conditional admission to Tarleton State, no transcript step when you transfer, locked-in tuition for up to 15 consecutive semesters, and access to Tarleton academic advisors and degree mapping tools from day one.

Learn more about Dual Admission with Tarleton State

Business & Industry

Accounting (BBA)

Designed for students preparing to become Certified Public Accountants. This 120-hour degree includes core curriculum, 24 hours of business courses, and 54 hours of upper-level accounting and business administration coursework — meeting requirements set by the Public Accountancy Act of 1991.

Business (BAAS)

A great fit if you've completed the MCC Business Management Associate's degree or have related technical or vocational coursework, certifications, or training. Earn up to 24 hours of credit toward your bachelor's for approved occupational specialization experience.

2025/2026 Degree Guide Pending

Business Administration (BS in Applied Science)

Combines a broad education through the MCC core curriculum, up to 36 hours of technical training credit (any discipline), and focused upper-level business coursework. Ideal if you want to work in a business area connected to your technical expertise.

Construction (BAAS MIM)

Part of the Manufacturing and Industrial Management track for students with construction-related technical training. Contact Tarleton-Waco for program details.

2025/2026 Degree Guide Pending

General Business (BBA)

A broad-based education in the fast-paced business world with flexibility to choose electives from many programs offered at Tarleton State-Waco. Nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Human Resources Management (BBA)

Combines human resource management and business education with a strong liberal arts and sciences foundation. Nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Industrial Management (BAAS MIM)

Part of the Manufacturing and Industrial Management track for students with related technical training. Contact Tarleton-Waco for program details.

2025/2026 Degree Guide Pending

Industrial Safety (BAAS MIM)

Part of the Manufacturing and Industrial Management track focused on industrial safety. Contact Tarleton-Waco for program details.

2025/2026 Degree Guide Pending

Management (BBA)

Provides a broad-based business management education combined with a strong liberal arts and sciences foundation. Nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Management Information Systems (BBA)

Blends computer information systems with general business, finance, management, and marketing. Prepares you for careers as a database administrator, network analyst, programmer, technology director, or IT specialist.

2025/2026 Degree Guide Pending

Manufacturing and Industrial Management, Engineering Technology (BAAS)

Designed for students who've completed an AAS degree in computer graphics, engineering technologies, or transportation and services. Apply up to 36 hours of occupational specialization toward this engineering-technology-focused bachelor's degree.

2025/2026 Degree Guide Pending

Marketing (BBA)

Prepares you for the fast-changing field of marketing with a strong liberal arts and sciences curriculum plus advertising, design, and marketing coursework. Nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Quality Management (BAAS MIM)

Part of the Manufacturing and Industrial Management track focused on quality management. Contact Tarleton-Waco for program details.

2025/2026 Degree Guide Pending

Small Business and Entrepreneurship (BBA MGMT)

A management-focused BBA track for students interested in starting and running small businesses.

Sports Management (BS)

Prepares you for careers in the sports and athletic management industry.

Health Professions

Health Professions Technology (BAT)

A bridge program from an Associate's to a Bachelor's degree. Designed for certified or licensed allied health practitioners who've earned an Associate's degree and want further education for professional development.

2025/2026 Degree Guide Pending

Kinesiology

The study of human movement, covering sports medicine, athletic training, exercise science, sport management, biomechanics, sport performance, recreation, physical education, and wellness.

2025/2026 Degree Guide Pending

Nursing, LVN to BSN (BS)

Streamlined path for licensed vocational nurses to earn a BSN. After completing LVN certification and 59 hours of prerequisites, apply to the Tarleton State Department of Nursing through the University Center. A new student cohort is admitted each fall.

Liberal Arts

Applied Science with Psychology Concentration (BS)

Expand your knowledge across the foundational subfields of psychology — developmental, cognitive, personality/abnormal, social, and neuropsychology. Complete the MCC core curriculum and transfer up to 36 semester hours of occupational specialization in approved vocational areas.

2025/2026 Degree Guide Pending

Child Development and Family Studies (BAAS)

Blends MCC's Associate of Applied Sciences in Child Development with junior/senior-level Tarleton State courses. Focuses on how family and social environments shape young children's physical, emotional, and social development.

2025/2026 Degree Guide Pending

Child and Family Studies, Child Life Education (BS)

Focus on careers in childcare, education, medicine, and social work. Upper-level coursework dives into family life education, parenting, social work, and management. Specialized certifications are available.

Child and Family Studies, Early Childhood Education (BS)

Focus on careers in preschool and childcare, plus community services, communications, and government. Upper-level coursework explores family life education, parenting, social work, and management.

Child and Family Studies, Family Life Education (BS)

Focus on careers in community services or social services, plus business, government, and communications. Upper-level coursework covers family life education, parenting, social work, and management. Specialized certifications are available.

General Studies (BS)

Designed for students who've completed many advanced credit hours but haven't met requirements for a specific major. Meet with a TSU academic advisor to determine how your previous coursework fits the degree requirements.

Call 254-299-8882 to talk to an advisor about this option.

Psychology (BS)

For students preparing for work or advanced study in psychology. Topics include theoretical approaches, principles of psychology, experimental methods of learning, and human cognitive processes.

Psychology, Educational Psychology (BS)

Topics include human cognitive processes, psycholinguistics, child psychopathology, and psychological testing and measurement.

Psychology, Pre-Clinical Psychology (BS)

Topics include abnormal psychology, behavior analysis and management, neuropsychopharmacology, and psychological testing and measurement.

Public Services

Criminal Justice (BAAS)

Apply Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) training hours and approved occupational specialization toward university credit. Upper-level coursework covers criminology, juvenile delinquency, criminal evidence, homeland security, and ethics.

2025/2026 Degree Guide Pending

Criminal Justice (BS)

Complete two years at MCC in Criminal Justice, then transfer directly into the Tarleton State bachelor's program. Career paths include police and sheriff's departments, corrections, public safety, parks and wildlife, and federal agencies like Border Patrol, customs, and the DEA.

Social Work, Child Welfare (BSW)

Prepares graduates for Texas social work licensure. Career paths include substance abuse programs, mental health facilities, community action, and domestic violence services. A 2.5 overall GPA is required for entry to the College of Social Work.

Social Work, General (BSW)

The general social work track prepares graduates for Texas social work licensure across a range of human services careers.

Elementary Teacher Education, EC-3 with ESL (BS)

Prepares you to become a certified teacher in Texas. Complete 69-70 hours at MCC and finish the upper-level hours with Tarleton State. Successful completion of the TExES exam is required for teacher certification.

2025/2026 Degree Guide Pending

Elementary Teacher Education, EC-3 without ESL (BS)

The EC-3 teacher certification track without the ESL component.

Elementary Teacher Education, EC-6 Core Subjects without ESL (BS)

The EC-6 Core Subjects teacher certification track without the ESL component.

Elementary Teacher Education, EC-6 Core Subjects with ESL (BS)

Prepares you to become a certified teacher in Texas. Successful completion of the TExES exam is required for teacher certification. All-Level Special Education Certification is also available with this degree.

Elementary Teacher Education, EC-6 Generalist with ESL, All Level Special Education (BS)

Extends the ESL EC-6 Generalist degree from Tarleton State. Complete 70-75 hours at MCC and the remaining upper-level hours with Tarleton State. Successful completion of the TExES exam is required for teacher certification.

Elementary Teacher Education, EC-6 Generalist without ESL, All Level Special Education (BS)

The EC-6 Generalist with All-Level Special Education certification track without the ESL component.

STEM

Civil Engineering (BS)

Prepares you for a career in civil engineering through Tarleton State's School of Engineering.

Computer Information Systems (BS)

A foundational degree in computer information systems for careers in IT, systems administration, and data management.

Computer Information Systems, Accelerated CIS/MIS (BS)

An accelerated path combining Computer Information Systems and Management Information Systems.

Computer Information Systems, Accelerated Cybersecurity (BS)

An accelerated path through CIS with a cybersecurity focus.

Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity (BS)

A CIS degree with a dedicated cybersecurity concentration.

Cybersecurity (BS)

A standalone cybersecurity degree preparing you for careers protecting digital infrastructure.

2025/2026 Degree Guide Pending

Engineering

Tarleton State's School of Engineering promotes academic rigor, research and industry collaboration, and prepares highly skilled engineering and technology professionals for Texas and beyond.

2025/2026 Degree Guide Pending

Mechanical Engineering (BS)

Prepares you for a career in mechanical engineering through Tarleton State's School of Engineering.

Master's Degrees

Business

Accounting (MACC)

Prepares you for both public and private practice, addressing all Texas Board of Public Accountancy requirements. Topics include ethics, auditing, income tax, accounting theory, and financial statement analysis. Coursework is a mix of online and face-to-face, all offered in Waco.

Business Administration (MBA)

Enhances your general business training to prepare for executive-level positions. Each program is designed to develop leadership, interpersonal, and decision-making skills. Taught online.

Human Resource Management (MS)

Provides a background in the major functional areas of human resource management, plus the knowledge and skills needed to advance in the profession. Taught online.

Management (MS)

Prepares you for progressive leadership positions. Areas of study include strategic business planning and policy, organizational behavior, managerial statistics, and evidence-based decision-making.

Quality and Engineering Management (MS)

Designed for working professionals in manufacturing aiming for leadership roles. Curriculum includes manufacturing systems, project and quality management, leadership development, and statistics for quality. Taught online.

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice (MCJ)

A professional track designed with criminal justice professionals. Combines face-to-face and online courses so you can complete the program while working full-time. Pairs academic study with the management and leadership skills needed to advance in the field.

Education

Curriculum & Instruction (MED)

Helps educators expand their knowledge and skills and complete certification renewal requirements. Provides advanced professional development in pedagogy, subject matter, and instructional leadership.

Educational Administration with Principal Certification (MED)

Prepares administrators for a range of leadership roles. The Principal's Certificate qualifies you for campus-level administrative positions, including the principalship. Many students continue on to the Superintendency Certification Program (an additional 15 hours).

Information Technology

Information Systems (MS)

Develops your skills as an information systems professional with coursework in telecommunications, systems analysis, database management, and research methods. A comprehensive exam is required at the end of the program. Taught online.

Psychology & Mental Health

Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MS)

Allows you to obtain the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) designation. Includes options in counseling psychology and marriage and family. Curriculum covers career counseling, psychopathology, group therapy, and human development.

Social Work

Social Work (MSW)

Provides advanced training in social well-being through hands-on learning and evidence-based practice. Foundation, Clinical, and Community Organization/Administration concentrations are available. Applicants need a bachelor's degree with a 3.00 GPA. A BSW is required for the one-year advanced standing program. Tarleton's MSW has achieved Candidacy for Accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education's Commission on Accreditation.

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Texas Tech University - Online

Texas Tech University offers a resource center on McLennan Community College's campus to help guide students through the enrollment process for Texas Tech University. 

Have questions or want to schedule an advising appointment?

Contact Texas Tech University-Waco at TTUWaco@ttu.edu or 254-299-8324.

Texas Tech University Online

Texas Tech University offers over 30 different majors 100% online, for the most complete and up to date list of courses visit TTU Online. If you have questions about TTU Online degrees on file at MCC email transfer@mclennan.edu

Other Transfer Agreements

Review MCC partnerships for online degrees offered through our additional University Center partners.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Healthcare Management (BS)

Turn your AAS degree and MCC core classes into a bachelor's degree in Healthcare Management. Pick from two tracks: Healthcare Professional (for fields like radiology, EMS, respiratory care, and nursing) or Executive Management (focused on leadership and quality in healthcare).

Nursing, RN to BSN (BS)

Already an RN? Finish your bachelor's degree fully online in just 30 upper-level credit hours through TTUHSC's School of Nursing.

Have questions about TTUHSC programs?

Contact the University Center at 254-299-8882 or transfer@mclennan.edu.

Midwestern State University

Respiratory Care, RRT to BSRC (BS)

Finished your MCC respiratory care training and passed the RRT exam? Earn your bachelor's degree fully online by completing 32 upper-level hours through MSU.

Have questions about the MSU program?

Contact Marighny Dutton at 254-299-8132 or mdutton@mclennan.edu.

University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston

Clinical Laboratory Science (BS)

Have an Associate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology from MCC? Transfer your credits straight into UTMB's bachelor's program and help fill a high-demand need in healthcare across Texas.

Note: You may need to travel to UTMB in Galveston for occasional on-campus labs.

Have questions about the UTMB program?

Email Alisa Petree at apetree@mclennan.edu.

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