Dr. Jane Dennis, Interim Dean

Agriculture Building, Room 101
(254) 968-9227

The College of Agriculture and Human Sciences includes the Department of Human Sciences (formerly Home Economics) and three agriculture-related departments: the Department of Agribusiness, Agronomy, Horticulture, and Range Management; the Department of Agricultural Services and Development; and the Department of Animal Sciences.

Historically, Tarleton has been strong in the discipline of agriculture since its establishment in 1899. Known for most of the first half of this century as John Tarleton Agricultural College, Tarleton's agricultural enrollment has exceeded 1,000 majors since 1991. With 14 Texas universities offering baccalaureate degrees in agriculture, Tarleton's large program is third in number of student majors and fourth nationally among non-land-grant universities. Tarleton's agricultural graduates have a reputation for high performance and for contributions to their professions in agriculture and agribusiness. Many have continued their education and attained graduate and professional degrees at leading universities nationwide.

The degree majors within the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture programs include strong programs in Animal Production, Animal Science, Animal Industries, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Farm and Ranch Management, Horticulture and Landscape Management, and Agronomy and Range Management. The Agricultural Services and Development program, which includes the traditional teacher certification program (Agricultural Education), has received state and national recognition by routinely leading the state of Texas and the nation in numbers of graduates certified to teach. It remains first in the nation today. The program also includes options in International Agriculture, Agricultural Extension/Industry, and General Agriculture that provide strong student internship opportunities. The Department of Animal Sciences also offers a pre-veterinary medicine program.

The Tarleton Agricultural Center, supporting the instructional programs in agriculture, is located on 2,000 acres of University land and includes a 150-cow dairy; beef cattle center and ranch with 70 cows and feedlot calves; 56-sow confinement swine operation; 400-bird poultry operation; horse center with arena, stallion barn, and laboratory; horticulture center with two greenhouses, frame house, and laboratory-classroom; and a meats laboratory complete from abattoir to retail processing and sales. Located adjacent to the regional Texas A&M University Research and Extension Center, the Tarleton Agricultural Center provides excellent employment experiences for Tarleton undergraduate agriculture majors as well as research opportunities for those seeking the master of science degree in agriculture.

Tarleton emphasizes quality teaching in all of the agricultural degree programs. Agricultural faculty include 25 full-time faculty, 19 with doctoral degrees from leading universities across the nation. Several Texas A&M University System faculty members serve as adjunct or graduate faculty.

The Department of Human Sciences provides courses in the areas of dietetics, child and family studies, foods and nutrition, clothing and textiles, housing and design, and consumer economics and resource management. Tarleton presently offers a degree in general Human Sciences with specialty options in teacher certification, child and family studies, extension, and fashion merchandising and a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics. With over 100 majors, the department also provides course work for approximately 1,000 students a year, most of whom are in education, physical health and training, nursing, and pre-allied health programs. The Department of Human Sciences maintains and manages a Child Development Laboratory School, which provides quality educational programs for children ages 3 to 5 years. The department is currently experiencing an increase in students from other departments and colleges selecting Human Sciences courses for electives and from interdisciplinary programs with the College of Business Administration.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS IN AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN SCIENCES
Tarleton State University offers both undergraduate and graduate programs in the Department of Agribusiness, Agronomy, Horticulture, and Range Management; the Department of Agricultural Services and Development, and the Department of Animal Sciences. Undergraduate programs are offered in the Department of Human Sciences. More detailed information is given regarding the departments, degree options, typical curricula, and course descriptions in following sections of the catalog. The departments are interdependent and utilize common resources in developing and offering specialized programs appealing to a broad array of student interests.

Department of Agribusiness, Agronomy, Horticulture, and Range Management
I. Bachelor of Science - Agriculture

a. Agribusiness
b. Agricultural Economics
c. Farm and Ranch Management
d. Horticulture and Landscape Management
e. Agronomy and Range Management

II. Master of Science - Agriculture (thesis and non-thesis tracks)

Department of Agricultural Services and Development
I. Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Services and Development (previously Agricultural Education)

a. Agricultural Science with Teacher Certification
b. Agricultural Extension and Industry
c. International Agricultural Services

II. Bachelor of Science - Agriculture - General Agriculture
III. Master of Science - Agricultural Education (thesis and non-thesis tracks)

Department of Animal Sciences
I. Bachelor of Science - Agriculture

a. Animal Science
b. Animal Production
c. Animal Industries

II. Pre-veterinary Medicine Program
III. Master of Science - Agriculture (thesis and non-thesis tracks)

Department of Human Sciences
I. Bachelor of Science - Human Sciences

a. Teacher Certification
b. General/Extension
c. Fashion Merchandising
d. Child and Family Studies

II. Bachelor of Science - Dietetics

Department of Agribusiness, Agronomy,Horticulture, & Range Management

Dr. Roger Wittie, Interim Head

Agriculture Building, Room 201
(254) 968-9221
e-mail: aahrm@tarleton.edu

Professors: Ewell, Gilman, Lovell, Wade
Associate Professors: Kattes, Rosiere, Wittie
Assistant Professor: Rhykerd
Instructors: Fox, Kenworthy

The Department of Agribusiness, Agronomy, Horticulture, and Range Management currently offers five Bachelor of Science degrees. Through the faculty-student advisement process, a course of study is developed to allow the student to pursue his/her interest and potential while preparing the student for a long-term, productive career in production agriculture and/or agribusiness. Though not a requirement for all career goals, a background that includes agricultural experiences either through employment or high school-related activities is valuable and may be supplemented through college work experiences, internships, cooperative education, and mentorships. All of the career tracks within the Department are strongly science/discipline-based with the goal of providing the graduate with an academic background necessary to compete in the current employment market and to be a long-term contributor to the profession.

The Department of Agribusiness, Agronomy, Horticulture, and Range Management Bachelor of Science degrees include:

I. Agribusiness
This degree offers the study of the role of business decision-making involving the financing, production, and marketing of food and fiber products and services. Domestic and international perspectives of this role are provided. Opportunities for industry career positions include food-processing management, market analysis, financial analysis, loan servicing, market research, marketing management, personnel management, and Agricultural Extension Service.

II. Agricultural Economics
This degree stresses quantitative, statistical, and analytical decision-making processes of production, marketing, processing, distribution, and retailing of agricultural products. Common employment areas include the manufacturing and processing industries, financial institutions, state and federal governmental agencies, commodity groups, and farm management firms. Many students choose this option if they wish to pursue graduate studies in agricultural economics areas other than agribusiness management.

III. Agronomy and Range Management
This degree includes emphases in plant science, soil science, and range management. The degree is strongly science based and allows the student to explore the world of soil management and conservation related to the production of food, fiber, and livestock. The degree allows for specialization in agronomy, range management, natural resource conservation, or environmental agriculture. Students earning the degree may choose a career within the agricultural products and service industry, consulting, private or public lands management or environmental restoration, or to pursue a graduate degree.

IV. Farm and Ranch Management
This degree prepares graduates for the economic and financial management of production-related farm and ranch businesses. Employers include commercial banks, farmers' organizations, state and federal governmental agencies, Agricultural Extension Service, agricultural supply outlets, agricultural consultants, agricultural insurance companies, and private or public landholders.

V. Horticulture and Landscape Management
This degree includes the three support areas of science, business, and golf course management, allowing the student to select courses that are necessary for a successful and rewarding career. Many employment opportunities are available in nursery and greenhouse management, landscape design, contracting and maintenance, agricultural extension, park management, and golf course management.

CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
IN AGRIBUSINESS *1

*1 Student may choose to complete a minor or second major or to develop an emphasis (e.g., in agricultural marketing, environmental policy, agricultural extension/government service, or international agribusiness).
*2 See p. 47 for additional information about Tarleton's core curriculum requirements.
*3 CHEM 1034 and BIOL 1204 are strongly recommended.

Courses Required for BS in Agribusiness

*4 See p. 255 for course descriptions of A EC courses.
*5 Students who count ECO 2013 as a social & behavioral science may substitute an advanced business elective.

CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS*1

1 Student may choose to complete a minor or second major or to develop an emphasis (e.g., in agricultural marketing, environmental policy, agricultural extension/government service, or international agribusiness).
2 See p. 47 for additional information about Tarleton's core curriculum requirements.
3 CHEM 1034 and BIOL 1204 are strongly recommended.

Courses Required for BS in Agricultural Economics

*4 See p. 255 for A EC course descriptions
*5 Students who count ECO 2013 as a social & behavioral science may substitute an agriculture elective.
*6 Students who count PHIL 2013 as a social & behavioral science may substitute an advanced elective.

CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
IN FARM AND RANCH MANAGEMENT1 *1

1 Student may choose to complete a minor or second major or to develop an emphasis (e.g., in agricultural marketing, environmental policy, agricultural extension/government service, or international agribusiness).
2 See p. 47 for additional information about Tarleton's core curriculum requirements.
3 CHEM 1034 or higher required to meet prerequisite requirements in this program.

Courses Required for BS in Farm and Ranch Management

*4 Students who count ECO 2013 or A EC 1053 as a social & behavioral science may substitute an advanced agricultural elective.

CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
IN AGRONOMY AND RANGE MANAGEMENT

1 See p. 47 for additional information about Tarleton's core curriculum requirements.
2 CHEM 1054 and 1084 are required as prerequisites for CHEM 2014 or 3074

Additional Required Courses

*3 See p. 264 for AGRN course descriptions and p. 380 for R&RM course descriptions.

CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
IN HORTICULTURE AND LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT

*1 See p. 47 for additional information about Tarleton's core curriculum requirements.
*2 Golf Course Management and Business support areas require CHEM 1034 or 1054. Science support area requires CHEM 1054. All support areas require BIOL 1204.

Courses Required for BS in Horticulture and Landscape Management

*3 See p. 342 for HORT course descriptions.

Department of Agricultural Services & Development

Dr. David Drueckhammer, Head

Agriculture Building, Room 105
(254) 968-9200

Professor: Drueckhammer
Associate Professors: Ford, S. Johnson
Assistant Professor: J. Johnson
Instructors: Partain, Priddy

The Department of Agricultural Services and Development (Agricultural Education) was created with the flexibility to design career programs for students. Included are programs to certify one to teach agricultural science, qualify for government agricultural jobs (including agricultural extension), and prepare as a professional in agriculture sales and service or in the production of agricultural products. Students who have had agricultural science, FFA, 4-H, or science courses in high school have excellent backgrounds for the programs. Internships are a part of most options.

The Department of Agricultural Services and Development is responsible for administering the Bachelor of Science Degree with the following degree programs and support areas:
I. Agricultural Services and Development
A. Agricultural Science with Teacher Certification
B. Agricultural Extension/Industry
II. Agricultural Services and Development - International Agricultural Services
III. General Agriculture

CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
IN AGRICULTURAL SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT

Courses Required for BS in Agricultural Services and Development

Additional Courses Required for Support Areas

*3 If A EC 1053 is counted as a social & behavioral science, this can be a free elective.
*4 See p. 272 for AS&D course descriptions; see p. 342 for HORT course descriptions.
*5 A minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and approval of department head are required to be admitted to the internship. Beginning with the Fall 2002 semester, a minimum overall GPA of 2.6, a grade of C or higher in all agriculture and language courses, and approval of the department head are required to be admitted to the internship.

CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
IN AGRICULTURAL SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT
INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL SERVICES

Courses Required for BS in AS&D - International Agricultural Services

*1 See p. 47 for additional information about Tarleton's core curriculum requirements.
*2 BIOL 1204 or 1214 and CHEM 1014 or 1054 recommended.
*3 See p. 272 for AS&D course descriptions.
*4 If A EC 1053 is used as a social & behavioral science, this can be an agricultural elective.

CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
IN GENERAL AGRICULTURE

Courses Required for BS in General Agriculture

*1 See p. 47 for additional information about Tarleton's core curriculum requirements.
*2 If A EC 1053 is counted as a social and behavioral science, this can be a free elective.

Department of Animal Sciences

Dr. David Snyder, Head

Agriculture Building, Room 116
(254) 968-9222

Professors: Brown, Cadle, Snyder
Assistant Professor: Hines

The Department of Animal Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science degree in three different degree programs: Animal Science, Animal Production, and Animal Industries. In addition, the Department of Animal Sciences offers a Pre-Veterinary Medicine Program. The particular emphasis within each option provides appropriate training according to the career interests of individual students. All students complete a similar core curriculum, required by State and University regulations.

Historically, Tarleton has been known for its practical, hands-on approach to agricultural instruction. To allow for as much student exposure to real-life experiences as possible in an academic program, farm and ranch operations involving almost 2,000 acres of land and eight major teaching centers are utilized as agricultural laboratories. In addition to the animal facilities, several classrooms, indoor laboratories, two indoor-teaching pavilions, and an indoor equine arena are utilized in providing students with valuable "how-to-do" experiences.

I. Animal Science
This degree program provides a strong foundation in the scientific aspects (the "whys" and "hows") of animal production, nutrition, reproduction, anatomy, and physiology. Supporting course work in chemistry, biology, and math provides students with background necessary to an understanding of the complex physiological and biological phenomena that explain why and how animals function and perform.

II. Animal Production
This degree program stresses the practical "how-to" aspects of commercial livestock production with somewhat less emphasis on the "whys" and "hows" of animal physiology and biochemistry. Animal Production is especially designed for students who expect and desire a career in the commercial production, marketing and/or promotion phases of a livestock industry.

III. Animal Industries
The Animal Industries degree program offers students the combination of a strong foundation in animal science courses and basic business courses needed by graduates entering commercial and business enterprises related to animal agriculture.

Pre-Veterinary Medicine Program
Students desiring to pursue a veterinary medicine career can complete, at Tarleton, all necessary prerequisites for application to the professional Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program at Texas A&M University. Acceptance into the DVM program is quite competitive, and pre-vet students are encouraged to work closely with their academic advisor in planning their individual programs of study.

CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
IN ANIMAL SCIENCE

Courses Required for BS in Animal Science

*1 See p. 47 for additional information about Tarleton's core curriculum requirements.
*2 May satisfy core curriculum requirements.
*3 See p. 266 for ANSC course descriptions.

CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
IN ANIMAL PRODUCTION

Courses Required for BS in Animal Production

1 See p.47 for additional information about Tarleton's core curriculum requirements.
2 May satisfy core curriculum requirements.
3 See p. 266 for ANSC course descriptions.

CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
IN ANIMAL INDUSTRIES

Courses Required for BS in Animal Industries

*1 See p.47 for additional information about Tarleton's core curriculum requirements.
*2 May satisfy core curriculum requirements.
*3 See p. 266 for ANSC course descriptions.

PRE-VETERINARY MEDICINE PROGRAM
(Suggestions for Application for Admission
to College of Veterinary Medicine Texas A&M University)*1

A. Typical Curriculum

*1 Requirements subject to change pending decisions of TAMU College of Veterinary Medicine. If a fourth year of study leading to a baccalaureate degree is pursued prior to entry into veterinary college, additional Tarleton general education requirements must be completed.

B. Accelerated Curriculum *2

*2 Recommended for gifted students with exceptionally strong high school background. Meets minimum recommendations for application to the professional veterinary medical program. All courses can also be applied towards a BS degree in Animal Science or other chosen related field; however, additional lower-level courses are required to meet Tarleton and/or State of Texas baccalaureate requirements.

For additional detailed information on application and other requirements, refer to the current issue of "Applicant Information," available from the College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-4461; phone (800) 874-9591.

Department of Human Sciences

Dr. Jane B. Dennis, Head

Wisdom Gymnasium Complex, Room 171
(254) 968-9196

Professors: Block, Jones
Associate Professors: Dennis, Richmond, Williams
Assistant Professor: Sale

The Department of Human Sciences (formerly Home Economics) offers programs of study leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Sciences and a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics. The support areas that may be chosen by the students for the BS in Human Sciences are: General, Fashion Merchandising, Child and Family Studies, and Secondary Teaching Certification.

CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
IN HUMAN SCIENCES

Courses Required for BS in Human Sciences

For General Human Sciences with Extension Support Area

For Fashion Merchandising Support Area

For Human Sciences with Certification, Option IV

*1 See p. 47 for additional information about Tarleton's core curriculum requirements.
*2 See p. 332 for H S course descriptions.

CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
IN DIETETICS

Courses Required for BS in Dietetics

*1 See p. 47 for additional information about Tarleton's core curriculum requirements.
*2 These courses satisfy the core curriculum lab science requirement.

The Didactic Program in Dietetics is currently granted approval status by the Commission on Accreditation/Approval for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetics Association, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and the United States Department of Education.

Students desiring entrance to the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) must make an application to the Department of Human Sciences upon completion of 60 to 70 semester credit hours. Students must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 to be accepted into the DPD. Transfer students with more than 70 semester hours must likewise make an application and have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.

Once the student has been admitted into the DPD, he/she must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 until graduation. The student's overall GPA and performance in the DPD will be evaluated and discussed each semester in an advisement session prior to registration.
To become a Registered Dietitian (R.D.), a student must
1. Successfully complete an approved DPD, such as the program at Tarleton State University, and receive a letter of verification. The letter of verification can only be granted by the designated DPD director upon completion of the Degree Plan -- Dietetics Option outlined above with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
2. Apply to and be accepted by a supervised practice program, either a dietetics internship or a preprofessional practice program (AP4).
3. Successfully complete a supervised practice program, enabling the graduate to establish eligibility to write the Registration Examination for Dietitians.
4. Successfully complete the Registration Examination for Dietitians, allowing the graduate to become a Registered Dietitian.

EMPHASIS AREAS
A student pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Interdisciplinary Business may elect Restaurant Management, Residential Management, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, or Housing and Interiors as the supporting field for his/her degree. These emphases combine Human Sciences and the various business disciplines. Information about these areas of study may be obtained from an advisor in either the Department of Human Sciences or the Department of Management, Marketing, and Administrative Systems.

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Dr. Dan Collins, Dean

Business Building, Room 173
(254) 968-9350

MISSION STATEMENT
The primary mission of the College of Business Administration (COBA) is to provide an innovative, creative, and relevant education in business disciplines to a diverse group of students. We accomplish this mission by creating an educational environment conducive to the fullest development of an individual's learning and scholarly potential. As a community of scholars, we are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service to society.

PROGRAMS
The College of Business Administration offers a baccalaureate program leading to the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with majors in accounting, computer information systems, finance, management, human resources management, marketing, administrative systems, and interdisciplinary business. The College works with departments across the University in developing support fields for the interdisciplinary business degree. It cooperates with the College of Education and Fine Arts in offering a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in business with teacher certification. The College also offers a BS degree in computer information systems for specialists not seeking a business degree, a BS degree in management for those desiring a stronger concentration in the field, and a BS degree in economics. BS degrees are also available in accounting and finance. The College offers the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree in Business Occupations. Degree programs offered primarily at the Tarleton University System Center - Central Texas are the Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and the Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Science. The COBA academic program is organized into the following departments:
Department of Business Systems
Department of Management, Marketing, and Administrative Systems
The Small Business Development Center is operated by the College with a special service mission to businesses and communities within the University's service area.

ACCREDITATION
Tarleton State University, through its College of Business Administration, is nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs for offering the following degree programs:
1. at the graduate level, for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree;
2. at the undergraduate level, for Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting, Finance, and Management; and for all Bachelor of Business Administration degrees.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE BBA/BS
Please consult the section on Requirements for A Baccalaureate Degree (pp. 46-48) for general information on core curriculum and other requirements for Tarleton's undergraduate degree programs.

COMMON BUSINESS CORE
The following common body of courses (or their equivalents) is required of all majors seeking the BBA degree.
Economics 2013, 2023
Accounting 2033, 2043
Computer Information Systems 4093 or Accounting 3103
Finance 3013
General Business 3113, 4323, 4333, 4593
General Business 4443 or Finance 4013 or Economics 4013
Management 3013
Marketing 3143

CERTIFICATION FOR BUSINESS TEACHING
The Department of Management, Marketing, and Administrative Systems offers three options for the Bachelor of Science degree in business with a secondary teaching certificate. Please contact that department for detailed information on program requirements.

TRANSFER POLICY
Community/junior college students who plan to transfer to the College of Business Administration at Tarleton are advised to take those courses recommended for the freshman/sophomore years as outlined in this section. The appropriate departmental office within COBA should be consulted to resolve questions of course transferability. Upper-division 3000/4000-level courses taught by the COBA should not be taken at a community/junior college.
Credit for business courses taken at another college or university or at a community or junior college and transferred to Tarleton to be applied to a BBA or BS degree in business will be awarded on the following bases:
1. Business courses that are equivalent to a 1000- or 2000-level course at Tarleton will be accepted if the course content is considered by COBA to be similar, with a grade of C or better and no other restrictions.
2. Business courses that are equivalent to a 3000- or 4000-level course at Tarleton will be accepted as satisfying Tarleton advanced credit only if they were taken for advanced credit. Under special circumstances some students may be allowed to petition for credit upper-division (3000-level and above) courses in the Business Core requirements by successfully completing a validating examination through either the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or a departmental examination; however, any such testing requires prior approval of the appropriate Department Head and the Dean of the College of Business Administration. If permission is granted for credit by examination, such credit must be completed before taking any classes for which the course to be validated is a prerequisite. Validation must be accomplished during the first semester of enrollment at Tarleton.
3. Business courses that are advanced (3000- or 4000-level) at Tarleton, but are transferred in as lower-level courses, will be accepted for transfer as lower-level electives with no validation exam, provided that the course grade was at least a C.
4. The maximum hours that may be transferred from a community or junior college with validation and applied to a specific major in business (accounting, finance, CIS, management, marketing, or office administration) is limited to 9 hours. Under no circumstances may more than 68 semester hours be accepted on transfer from a two-year institution to be counted toward a degree.

LOWER LEVEL TYPICAL CURRICULUM FOR BBA/BS DEGREES

Department of Business Systems

Dr. Steve A. Steed, Head

Business Building, Room 159
(254) 968-9047

Professors: Brocato, Chilton, Collier, Collins, Cullers, Jafri, Steed
Associate Professors: Besser, Dyer, Hill,
Larson,Liu, Peevey, Sundarrajan
Assistant Professors: C. Bane, Beaty,
Johnson, Jones, Newberry, Smith, Wade
Instructors: A. Bane, Cadle, Cude,
Hargrave, Henrichs, Peters, Roberts

The Department of Business Systems offers programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Computer Information Systems, and Finance. The department also offers the Bachelor of Science degree in Economics, with or without certification. Graduate concentrations in Accounting, Computer Information Systems, and Finance are offered through the College of Business Administration's MBA program.

CURRICULUM FOR THE
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN ACCOUNTING

Courses Required for BBA or BS in Accounting

*1 See p. 47 for additional information about Tarleton's core curriculum requirements.
*2 If this course is counted toward university core curriculum requirements, student must take an additional three hours of electives.
*3 See p. 259 for ACC course descriptions

150 HOUR CPA CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
For those students preparing to become certified public accountants, the Public Accountancy Act of 1991 requires that applicants must have completed a baccalaureate or graduate degree and not fewer than 150 semester credit hours of recognized courses. Courses included in the BBA or BS degree program in Accounting are accepted toward this requirement. To complete the remainder of the 150 semester hours, students may complete the MBA program as described in the graduate section of the catalog. However, if a student does not desire to complete the MBA degree, the following program of study is recommended. In addition, a departmental accounting advisor will discuss individualized study programs with each student.

POST-BACCALAUREATE PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING PROGRAM
(To Meet State 150-Hour Requirement)
In addition to completing requirements for the Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, students should complete the following courses.
Choose one of the following for graduate credit *1
ACC 4063 Federal Tax Accounting - Advanced (Spring)
ACC 4143 Auditing - Evidence (Spring)
Take
CIS 5153 Development of Information Systems Applications
FIN 5053 Case Studies in Corporate Finance
FIN 5073 Financial Management I
MKTG 5093 Marketing Strategy
Choose one of the following
G B 5443 International Business Policy and Strategy
G B 5873 Small Business Consulting
MGMT 5013 Organizational Behavior
MGMT 5053 Analytical Methods for Management Decisions
COMS 5403 Organizational and Administrative Communication

*1 Must apply to the College of Graduate Studies prior to taking a graduate class. A student may not receive both undergraduate and graduate credit for the same course.

CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Courses Required for BS in Computer Information Systems

Additional Courses Required for Support Areas
For Support Area in Systems Development

For Support Area in Software Engineering and Database Design

For Support Area in CIS Management and Networking

*1 See p. 47 for additional information about Tarleton's core curriculum requirements.
*2 See p. 285 for CIS course descriptions.

CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS WITH CERTIFICATION

Lower-Level Requirements

Upper-Level Requirements

CURRICULUM FOR THE
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE
IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Courses Required for BBA in Computer Information Systems

*1 See p. 47 for additional information about Tarleton's core curriculum requirements.
*2 See p. 285 for CIS course descriptions.
*3 This course may be counted toward core requirement for social and behavioral sciences.


Teacher Certification
The Department of Business Systems offers one public school teacher certification plan for CIS: Secondary Teaching (Plan II) Certification in CIS (24 hours) (Second field only). Please contact the Department of Business Systems for more information.

CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
IN ECONOMICS

Courses Required for BS in Economics

Additional Courses Required for Support Areas
For BS in Economics without certification

For BS in Economics - International Economics

For BS in Economics - With Certification

*1 See p. 47 for additional information about Tarleton's core curriculum requirements.
*2 Cannot be counted toward core curriculum requirement in social and behavioral sciences.
*3 See p. 307 for ECO course descriptions.
*4 A student who counts these courses for university core curriculum requirements must complete additional hours of electives.
*5 Other foreign languages may be substituted as available. All four courses must be in a single language

CURRICULUM FOR THE
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
OR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN FINANCE

Courses Required for BBA or BS in Finance

*1 See p. 47 for additional information about Tarleton's core curriculum requirements.
*2 See p. 324 for FIN course descriptions.
*3 If this course is counted toward university core curriculum requirements, student must complete an additional three hours of electives.

Department of Management, Marketing,
& Administrative Systems

Dr. Ruby Barker, Head

Business Building, Room 130
(254) 968-9098

Professors: Barker
Associate Professors: Florey, Fry, Hazen,
Kirkland, Lyon, Myers, R. Petronis, Smith, Vitucci
Assistant Professors: Boykin, Casile, Deviney, Dudley,
Freed, Fullingim, Garner, J. Petronis, Warnock
Instructors: Kegans, LaMarca, Swindell

The Department of Management, Marketing, and Administrative Systems offers eleven undergraduate degrees. The Department offers a BBA in Management, a BBA in Human Resources Management, a BS in Management, a BBA in Marketing, a BBA in Interdisciplinary Business, and a BBA in Administrative Systems. The Bachelor of Science degree in Administrative Systems leads to teacher certification with three options: Business Secretarial, Business Administration, and Business Composite. The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree in Business Occupations is available through the Department of Management, Marketing, and Administrative Systems. Degrees offered primarily at the Tarleton center in Killeen include the BS in Business Administration, the BS in Applied Science, and the BS in Aviation. The department also supports a minor in International Studies.
These degree programs have a dual emphasis: a broad-based education in the foundation disciplines of the liberal arts and the sciences and a focused development of business knowledge. Each major has a set of required courses and electives that students may choose to enrich their own particular major. Moreover, the general business courses are designed to support the various business curricula. All departmental programs are designed to prepare students professionally and for entrance into graduate school.
At the graduate level, the department offers a MS in Management and a MS in Human Resources Management. The Department of Management, Marketing and Administrative Systems and the Department of Business Systems in cooperation offer the MBA degree. Those interested in graduate programs should consult the graduate section of this catalog.

CURRICULUM FOR THE
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE
IN MANAGEMENT

Courses Required for BBA in Management

*1 See p. 47 for additional information about Tarleton's core curriculum requirements.
*2 See p. 356 for MGMT course descriptions.
*3 A student who counts this course toward university core curriculum requirements must take an additional 3 hours of electives.

CURRICULUM FOR THE
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE
IN HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Courses Required for BBA in Human Resources Management

1 See p. 47 for additional information about Tarleton's core curriculum requirements.
2 See p. 356 for MGMT course descriptions.
3 A student who counts this course toward the university core curriculum requirements must complete 3 hours of electives.

CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
IN MANAGEMENT

Courses Required for BS in Management

*1 See p. 47 for additional information about Tarleton's core curriculum requirements.
*2 See p. 356 for MGMT course descriptions.
*3 If these courses are counted toward university core curriculum, student must complete additional hours of electives.
*4 Students are encouraged to declare a minor in consultation with their academic advisors.

CURRICULUM FOR THE
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE
IN MARKETING

Courses Required for BBA in Marketing

*1 See p. 47 for additional information about Tarleton's core curriculum requirements.
*2 See p. 360 for MKTG course descriptions.
*3 A student who counts this course toward university core curriculum requirements must complete an additional 3 hours of electives.
*4 Students are encouraged to declare a minor field.

CURRICULUM FOR THE
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE
IN INTERDISCIPLINARY BUSINESS

Courses Required for BBA in Interdisciplinary Business

*1 See p. 47 for additional information about Tarleton's core curriculum requirements.
*2 Students must complete 24 hours in a support area. Courses in the support area or areas must be selected through collaboration with the heads of the departments involved. Support areas include but are not limited to Small Business/Entrepreneurship, Real Estate/Insurance, International Business, Financial Institution Management, Manufacturing Management, Residential Management, Restaurant Management, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Housing and Interiors, Public Relations, and Technical Communications.
*3 A student who counts this course toward university core curriculum requirements must complete an additional 3 hours of electives.

CURRICULUM FOR THE
BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES DEGREE
IN BUSINESS OCCUPATIONS

Courses Required for BAAS - Business Occupations

*1 See p. 47 for additional information about Tarleton's core curriculum requirements.
*2 This course may count toward university core curriculum requirements.

CURRICULUM FOR THE
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE
IN ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEMS

Courses Required for BBA in Administrative Systems

*1 See p. 47 for additional information about Tarleton's core curriculum requirements.
*2 A student who counts this course toward university core curriculum requirements must complete an additional 3 hours of electives.
*3 Students are encouraged to declare a minor field.
*4 See p. 262 for ADMS course descriptions.


CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
IN ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEMS

Courses