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Degrees and Programs

Location: Waco
Accounting, B.B.A.

Accounting, Finance and Economics

Degree in Accounting is intended to provide high-quality, innovative, and relevant education that prepares graduates for successful careers in public accounting, industry accounting, or accounting for governmental or not-for-profit organizations.

College:
Dr. Sam Pack College of Business

Department / School:
Accounting, Finance and Economics

Certifications:
-

Location:
Stephenville, Waco, Fort-Worth



Accounting, MAcc

Accounting, Finance and Economics

The Department of Accounting, Finance, and Economics offers the Master of Accounting degree. Students in this degree program will acquire the knowledge and hours required to sit for the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) exam, as well as a strong sense of accounting principles and business applications.

College:
Dr. Sam Pack College of Business

Department / School:
Accounting, Finance and Economics

Certifications:
-

Location:
Stephenville, Waco, Fort-Worth



Agribusiness, B.S.

Agricultural Education and Communications

The B.S. in Agribusiness consists of four concentrations each focusing on more specific aspect of agribusiness.

College:
Agriculture and Natural Resources

Department / School:
Agricultural Education and Communications

Certifications:
-

Location:
Stephenville, Waco



The BSAS degree is designed to serve students who desire a bachelor’s degree for self-enrichment, advancement in their current career, or to qualify for higher-level employment in other settings.

College:
Dr. Sam Pack College of Business

Department / School:
Management

Certifications:
-

Location:
Stephenville, Online, Fort-Worth, Waco



Business, B.A.A.S

Management

The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree is intended primarily for people who have a significant amount of technical and vocational training coupled with work experience and need to earn a four-year bachelor’s degree in order to advance in their careers.

College:
Dr. Sam Pack College of Business

Department / School:
Management

Certifications:
-

Location:
Stephenville, Fort-Worth, Online, Waco



This certificate program will provide you with the skills for dispute resolution within a variety of settings.

College:
Graduate Studies

Department / School:
Criminal Justice

Certifications:
Professional Certification

Location:
Fort-Worth, Waco, Online



This graduate certificate offers applied knowledge in the area of cybercrime, cybersecurity, and digital forensics and allows you to focus your degree in this area of specialty.

College:
Graduate Studies

Department / School:
Criminal Justice

Certifications:
Professional Certification

Location:
Fort-Worth, Waco, Online



This certificate will allow you to tailor your master’s degree for a specialty in global security issues.

College:
Graduate Studies

Department / School:
Criminal Justice

Certifications:
Professional Certification

Location:
Fort-Worth, Waco, Online



Civil Engineering, B.S.

Mechanical, Environmental and Civil Engineering

The Civil Engineering degree program administered by the School of Engineering is a new and rapidly growing degree program at Tarleton. This program prepares students to develop innovative solutions related to our infrastructure, including analysis and design of structural, transportation and geotechnical systems.

College:
Mayfield College of Engineering

Department / School:
Mechanical, Environmental and Civil Engineering

Certifications:
-

Location:
Stephenville, Texas A&M-RELLIS, Waco



The M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree consists of coursework that satisfies the academic course requirements for a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential in Texas. Students with a teaching certificate and two years teaching experience have the option to take coursework that gives them eligibility for the TExES school counseling certification test in order to become a Professional School Counselor. The Counseling faculty genuinely care for students by offering classes in the evenings, on weekends, online, and hybrid to meet the busy demands of a career and family.

College:
Education

Department / School:
Counseling

Certifications:
Professional Certification

Location:
Fort-Worth, Waco



Computer Information Systems, B.B.A.

Marketing and Computer Information Systems

With a degree in computer information systems, students will build and design software solutions that many business, government agencies, and non-profit organizations will need.

College:
Dr. Sam Pack College of Business

Department / School:
Marketing and Computer Information Systems

Certifications:
Cybersecurity Certification

Location:
Stephenville, Fort-Worth, Waco



Criminal Justice , B.S.

Criminal Justice

This 120 credit program prepares students for future careers in Criminal Justice by merging academic knowledge with applied experiences.

College:
Liberal and Fine Arts

Department / School:
Criminal Justice

Certifications:
-

Location:
Stephenville, Fort-Worth, Online, Texas A&M-RELLIS, Waco



Our BAAS in Criminal Justice Administration degree provides you with a broad-based education. The degree plan is designed to give you the skills and education required to successfully navigate the competitive process to advance your objectives.

College:
School of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Public Administration

Department / School:
Criminal Justice

Certifications:
-

Location:
Fort-Worth, Online, Stephenville, Texas A&M-RELLIS, Waco



Curriculum and Instruction, M.Ed.

Curriculum and Instruction

This program is designed for students with teaching experience that seek an additional endorsement and want to extend their knowledge in curriculum and instruction. Our mission is to provide you with a relevant, research-based curriculum that develops your capacity for leadership through mastery of knowledge, effective communication, collaboration, inquiry, and decision-making that ensures learner success.

College:
Education

Department / School:
Curriculum and Instruction

Certifications:
Professional Certification

Location:
Online, Fort-Worth, Waco, Stephenville



Cybersecurity, B.S.

Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

The Cybersecurity program at Tarleton State University evolved from the Computer Science (CS) degree. Graduates of this program will possess the knowledge and skills they need in order to design innovative solutions that can impact the future of technology.

College:
Mayfield College of Engineering

Department / School:
Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

Certifications:
-

Location:
Stephenville, Waco



Educational Administration, M.Ed.

Educational Leadership and Technology

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Administration program prepares individuals to fill campus-level and central office administrator roles through stimulating educational experiences and a strong commitment to the education profession.

College:
Education

Department / School:
Educational Leadership and Technology

Certifications:
Professional Certification

Location:
Online, Fort-Worth, Waco, Stephenville



Elementary Teacher Education, B.S.

Curriculum and Instruction

A Bachelor of Science in Elementary Teacher Education at Tarleton State University will help students master teaching skills and specialized knowledge in an academic discipline. A teacher certification option is available in the program to teach at the secondary level.

College:
Education

Department / School:
Curriculum and Instruction

Certifications:
Teacher Certification

Location:
Stephenville, Fort-Worth, Waco, Texas A&M-RELLIS



A degree in general business will give students a wide range of knowledge about diverse business functions.

College:
Dr. Sam Pack College of Business

Department / School:
Management

Certifications:
-

Location:
Stephenville, Waco, Fort-Worth, Online



General Studies, B.S.

Government, Legal Studies and Philosophy

Designed for students who seek a flexible degree program and do not desire or may not meet prerequisites of a highly structured traditional degree program.

College:
Liberal and Fine Arts

Department / School:
Government, Legal Studies and Philosophy

Certifications:
-

Location:
Stephenville, Texas A&M-RELLIS, Waco, Fort-Worth, Online



Health Professions Technology, B.A.T.

Medical Laboratory Sciences, Public Health & Nutrition Science

The HPT program is designed to provide the educational opportunity to build on the student’s already-acquired technical skills so that they can pursue advanced positions within their chosen field, or pursue advanced degrees.

College:
Health Sciences

Department / School:
Medical Laboratory Sciences, Public Health & Nutrition Science

Certifications:
-

Location:
Waco, Fort-Worth, Online



The Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources Management students learn the basics of corporate headhunting, business coaching, and benefit analysis.

College:
Dr. Sam Pack College of Business

Department / School:
Management

Certifications:
-

Location:
Stephenville, Waco, Fort-Worth, Online



Information Technology, B.A.A.S.

Marketing and Computer Information Systems

A degree of Information Technology is for students who already have a significant amount of technical training and experience in the work field.

College:
Dr. Sam Pack College of Business

Department / School:
Marketing and Computer Information Systems

Certifications:
-

Location:
Stephenville, Waco, Fort-Worth, Online



Kinesiology, B.A.A.S.

School of Kinesiology

The BAAS in Kinesiology is an alternative pathway to the bachelor’s degree for students who have acquired substantial content knowledge and requisite skills as a result of documentable technical training and professional work experience in a field or fields related to Kinesiology.

College:
Health Sciences

Department / School:
School of Kinesiology

Certifications:
-

Location:
Fort-Worth, Online, Texas A&M-RELLIS, Waco



Kinesiology, B.S.

School of Kinesiology

Kinesiology is the study of human movement and encompasses a diverse group of academic sub-disciplines, including exercise science, sport management, human performance, physical education, biomechanics, human ergonomics, recreation, sport performance, wellness and more.

College:
Health Sciences

Department / School:
School of Kinesiology

Certifications:
Teacher Certification

Location:
Stephenville, Texas A&M-RELLIS, Fort-Worth, Online, Waco



Management Information Systems, B.B.A.

Marketing and Computer Information Systems

Designed for students interested in management of information systems and technology, our MIS BBA degree offers a challenging program of study with a business focus and global perspective. Through a combination of computer information systems and business courses, you’ll learn cutting-edge programming and networking techniques, as well as how to apply knowledge and theory, to solve problems in information technology and enhance businesses.

College:
Dr. Sam Pack College of Business

Department / School:
Marketing and Computer Information Systems

Certifications:
-

Location:
Stephenville, Waco, Fort-Worth



Management, B.B.A.

Management

The Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management emphasizes the practical application of business principles to solve complex, real-life business management problems.

College:
Dr. Sam Pack College of Business

Department / School:
Management

Certifications:
-

Location:
Stephenville, Online, Waco, Fort-Worth



Students with a background in manufacturing, construction, safety, or other related technical backgrounds including engineering are prime candidates for this online degree program given by the School of Engineering.

College:
Mayfield College of Engineering

Department / School:
Engineering Technology

Certifications:
-

Location:
Stephenville, Waco, Fort-Worth, Online



Marketing, B.B.A.

Marketing and Computer Information Systems

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing degree program provides a solid educational foundation in the base disciplines of the liberal arts and the sciences and a focus in business knowledge.

College:
Dr. Sam Pack College of Business

Department / School:
Marketing and Computer Information Systems

Certifications:
-

Location:
Stephenville, Online, Waco, Fort-Worth



Mechanical Engineering, B.S.

Mechanical, Environmental and Civil Engineering

The Mechanical Engineering program offered by the School of Engineering at Tarleton State University evolved from the Engineering Physics degree and was approved in January 2017. The includes a breadth of Mechanical Engineering topics such as: Mechanical System Design, Thermal-fluid System Design, Electromechanical System Design Control and Automation Design. Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program will possess in-depth knowledge, skills and experiences to design innovative solutions, use modern analytical tools and techniques, communicate professionally and work in a team environment.

College:
Mayfield College of Engineering

Department / School:
Mechanical, Environmental and Civil Engineering

Certifications:
-

Location:
Stephenville, Texas A&M-RELLIS, Waco



Nursing, B.S.N

Nursing

The B.S.N. program is a 120 credit hour program that offers a traditional program of study for those students seeking to become a registered nurse (RN). Alternate entry options to achieve the BSN are available for licensed vocational nurses (LVN) and registered nurses with an associate degree or diploma. The traditional program of study is available on the Stephenville campus, the RN to BSN entry is available in Fort Worth, and the LVN to BSN entry is available in Waco and Stephenville.

College:
Health Sciences

Department / School:
Nursing

Certifications:
-

Location:
Stephenville, Waco, Online



Psychology, B.S.

Psychological Sciences

This program is designed to help you observe the study of how biology and the environment interact to influence human and animal behavior.

College:
Education

Department / School:
Psychological Sciences

Certifications:
-

Location:
Stephenville, Waco, Fort-Worth, Online



Social Work, B.S.W

Social Work

The B.S.W. degree allows students to become licensed social workers and prepares graduates for licensure examination by the State of Texas as social workers.

College:
Health Sciences

Department / School:
Social Work

Certifications:
-

Location:
Stephenville, Waco, Fort-Worth, Texas A&M-RELLIS



Social Work, M.S.W.

Social Work

The M.S.W. degree allows students to become advanced practitioners and community agency leaders.

College:
Health Sciences

Department / School:
Social Work

Certifications:
-

Location:
Stephenville, Waco, Fort-Worth



Sports Management, B.S.

Sport Science

The BS in Sport Management is designed to prepare students for careers that involve planning, organization, leadership, and evaluation in the sport industry.

College:
Health Sciences

Department / School:
Sport Science

Certifications:
-

Location:
Stephenville, Fort-Worth, Online, Texas A&M-RELLIS, Waco