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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
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.
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.
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.
Industrial Safety (BAAS MIM)
Part of the Manufacturing and Industrial Management track focused on industrial safety. Contact Tarleton-Waco for program details.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kinesiology
The study of human movement, covering sports medicine, athletic training, exercise science, sport management, biomechanics, sport performance, recreation, physical education, and wellness.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Visit the program website · Advising: Jodie Dearing or 254-968-9655
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.
Visit the program website · Advising: 254-299-8322
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.
Visit the program website · Advising: 254-299-8322
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.
Advising: 254-299-8322
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.
Advising: Brigitte Barbier or 254-968-9014
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.
Visit the program website · Advising: Rhonda Dobbs or 254-968-9402
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.
Visit the program website · Advising: Elizabeth Garcia
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).
Visit the program website · Advising: Dr. Joshua Jones or 254-299-8322
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.
Visit the program website · Advising: Dr. Chris Shao or 254-968-1944
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.
Visit the program website · Advising: Dr. Christopher Wilder
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.
Visit the program website · Advising: Dr. Tiffany Wigington
Texas Tech University Online
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 Texas Tech University-Waco at TTUWaco@ttu.edu or 254-299-8324.
Business & Industry
Applied Leadership (BAAS)
Customize a degree that builds on your technical training. Choose two upper-level concentrations and bring in up to 36 hours of occupational specialization, plus core curriculum and language requirements.
Restaurant, Hotel, and Institutional Management (BAAS)
Prepare for the fast-paced world of tourism and hospitality. Transfer up to 33 semester hours from a related AAS degree, then move into upper-level coursework on sales, marketing, customer relations, leadership, and finance.
Restaurant, Hotel, and Institutional Management (BS)
Complete your core curriculum at MCC, then dive into upper-level coursework on sales, marketing, customer relations, leadership, and finance in the restaurant and hospitality industry.
Creative Arts
Digital Media and Professional Communication (BA)
Build the skills to excel in the digital media and communications industry. Areas of study include specialized writing for global advertising, communications theory and research, and advertising creativity and sales.
Liberal Arts
Anthropology (BA)
Explore the full scope of anthropology, including archaeology, ethnology, and biological anthropology. Coursework features international and regional field schools and well-equipped research labs.
Arts and Sciences Multidisciplinary Studies (BGS)
Focus on three concentration areas, two of which will become established minors. Two of the three concentrations will be completed within the College of Arts and Sciences.
Communication Studies (BA)
Build the communication skills that matter in any career — strong oral and written communication, plus critical thinking, creativity, negotiation, and collaboration.
English (BA)
Strengthen your reading, writing, and analytical skills while exploring contemporary discourse and literary heritage. Choose a concentration in literature and language, creative writing, or the certificate program for teaching in secondary schools.
Political Science (BA)
Get a broad foundation in political science with insight into law, journalism, civil service, and politics. Coursework covers political values, policy issues, and foreign policy.
Public Relations and Strategic Communication Management (BA)
Learn to plan and run integrated communication programs and campaigns that ethically advocate for the organizations and causes you care about. Prepares you for careers in public relations and strategic communication, or for a professional master's program.
Sociology (BA)
Understand social dynamics and their impact on communities, organizations, and institutions. Focus areas include criminology, social psychology, medical sociology, and population studies — preparing you for careers in social services, law, business, and education.
University Studies (BA) and Leadership Studies (BS)
Earn either a BA or a BS by selecting three concentrations offered by Texas Tech. Academic advisors help you choose a combination that fits your goals. This degree also allows certification in various teaching areas.
Writing, Design, and Technical Communication (BA)
Combine a broad liberal arts background with intensive training in technical communication. Prepares you for careers as a technical communicator, editor, grant writer, web developer, information architect, or publications manager across publishing, education, government, healthcare, and STEM fields.
STEM
Human Sciences (BAAS)
A flexible degree pathway in the human sciences field. Contact Texas Tech-Waco for program details.
Human Sciences (BS)
Choose three areas of concentration, with two from the College of Human Sciences. Options include nutritional sciences, addictive disorders and recovery studies, human development and family studies, restaurant/hotel/institutional management, and personal finance.
Minors and Interdisciplinary Options
Interdisciplinary Studies — General Studies, University Studies, Human Sciences
An interdisciplinary degree gives you flexibility to design your own path. View the list of available minors to build the degree that fits your goals.
Master's Degrees
Strategic Communication and Innovation (MA)
A flexible online 30-hour degree built for today's fast-changing global and digital environment. Coursework covers research methods, strategic communications, audience and data analysis, and advanced social media content. Graduates also receive a graduate certificate in Advanced Digital and Social Media.
Offered online with some local support services in Waco.
Public Administration (Master's)
Build professional knowledge in public management and non-profit management for students entering the field or administrators advancing in their careers. Coursework focuses on management, leadership, public policy, and analytic skills.
Offered as a mix of face-to-face and online courses, with evening classes for working professionals.
Visit the program website · Advising: Rebecca Larsen
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.