University College

WHO WE ARE

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

University College is where MTSU students of all ages and backgrounds find their paths to success.

Our flexible programs are designed for busy lives—helping adults, nontraditional, and traditional students finish faster, save money, and open doors to what’s next.

FIND US

Miller Education Center (MEC)

503 E. Bell Street

Murfreesboro, TN 37130

CALL US

615-494-7714

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OFFICE OF STUDENT SUCCESS

WHAT WE OFFER

DEGREES BUILT FOR YOU

Through University Studies, students earn career-focused degrees with coursework options available online and on ground with the guidance and academic resources to succeed inside and outside the classroom.

Customize your degree, maximize transfer credits, and finish faster.

Overview:
The Bachelor of Science in Integrated Studies is a flexible, interdisciplinary degree designed for adult learners with prior college credit or diverse professional experience. Students can custom-design a degree path to align with their personal and professional goals — making it a great option for finishing a degree faster.

Why it’s popular:

Ideal for students with transfer, work, or military credits
Flexible course planning through the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) program

Concentrations:

Applied Leadership Concentration, B.S.
Public Safety Concentration, B.S.

Available: On Ground, Online

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Develop leadership and communication skills to advance your career.

Overview:
The Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies is designed for working adults who want to advance or finish their degree with flexibility. This interdisciplinary program builds leadership, communication, and management skills for careers in fields such as information technology, healthcare administration, business, or organizational leadership. Students can complete the degree fully online or on campus, and may earn credit through the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) program to finish faster and reduce cost.

Why it’s popular:

Ideal for working adults balancing career, family, or military commitments
Fully online or hybrid course options
Earn college credit for work and life experience through the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) program
Gain practical leadership, communication, business, and problem-solving skills

Concentrations:

Health Administration
Information Technology
Organizational Leadership
International Organizational Leadership

Available: On Ground, Online

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Earn a flexible online graduate degree designed to help working adults.

Overview:
The Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S.) is an interdisciplinary graduate degree designed for working professionals who want to advance their careers with leadership, communication, and strategic management skills. The program is fully online, flexible, and requires no GRE, making it ideal for adults balancing work and life responsibilities. Students complete 30 credit hours, which include core professional courses, concentration-specific classes, and a final applied professional project.

Why it’s popular:

100% online and designed for working adults
Flexible scheduling with 24/7 course access
No GRE required for admission
Culminates in a professional project related to your career goals
Develops leadership, communication, strategic thinking, and organizational skills

Concentrations:

Strategic Leadership
Human Resources Leadership
Training and Development
Leadership in Nutrition
Operations Research

Available: Online Only

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CHOOSE YOUR PATH

PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO MEET YOUR GOALS

FOR ADULT STUDENTS

ADULT DEGREE COMPLETION

Flexible programs, personalized support, and a clear degree path make it easier for adult students to finish what they started.

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FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

DUAL ENROLLMENT

Earn college credit, explore interests, and save on tuition while you’re still in high school.

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FOR FLEXIBLE TERMS

SUMMER and WINTER SESSIONS

Catch up, get ahead, or improve your GPA with accelerated terms that fit your schedule.

COURSE OPTIONS >>

FOR HANDS-ON LEARNERS

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Connect classroom learning with real-world projects, internships, and community engagement.

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FOR CAREER GROWTH

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Nearly 1,000 non-credit courses plus EMT licensure options help you upskill and take the next step in your career.

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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE IN THE NEWS

Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts students Selah and Grace frame a shot for their short film production on a hot summer day in July 2022, on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Submitted photo)

‘Little Hollywood, Tennessee’ brings Governor’s School for the Arts experience at MTSU to Nashville Film Festival

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A documentary offering an inside look at the Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts at Middle Tennessee State University will make its world premiere at the Nashville Film Festival in September. “Little Hollywood, Tennessee” follows 24 high school students through three weeks in the Governor’s School filmmaking program while living and working [ Read More ]

Ian Duncan, president-elect of the Society of Actuaries, gives a talk about artificial intelligence and its implications for health insurance during a two-day Actuarial Science Program event at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tenn., that included the inaugural Actuarial Science High School Day. The event was held in the spring on campus. (MTSU photo by Andy Heidt)

MTSU actuarial science program earns international attention while expanding student opportunities

Middle Tennessee State University’s Actuarial Science Program is strengthening its national reputation while expanding opportunities for students to prepare for careers in one of the nation’s most specialized and in-demand professions.[ Read More ]

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FROM

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STUDENTS

“Finishing my degree at MTSU’s University College means a wealth of opportunities that I never knew existed.”

Stan Laws,

2025 Graduate

Integrated Studies, B.S.

“Completing my degree at University College has given me confidence and opened doors I never thought would be possible. It’s an achievement that I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life.”

Mateo Lopez,

2024 Graduate

Professional Studies, M.P.S.

“It is never too late to finish your degree… to finish something you started….”

Heather Higgins

2025 Graduate