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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.

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Miller Education Center (MEC)
503 E. Bell Street
Murfreesboro, TN 37130

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615-494-7714

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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.

Integrated Studies, B.S.

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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Professional Studies, B.S.

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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Professional Studies, M.P.S.

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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Dual Enrollment

FOR FLEXIBLE TERMS

SUMMER and WINTER SESSIONS

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

COURSE OPTIONS >>

Summer and Winter Sessions

FOR HANDS-ON LEARNERS

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

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

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Experiential Learning

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.

EXPLORE TRAINING >>

Professional Development

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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE IN THE NEWS

Andrew Oppmann, right, vice president for marketing and communications at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tenn., talks about the weekly drawings and giveaways for the 2026-27 Employee Charitable Giving Campaign at the campaign kickoff in mid-September in the Cope Administration Building lobby. At left, standing behind some of the prizes, is James Bridgeforth, vice president for student affairs and dean of students. (MTSU photo by J. Intintoli).

MTSU raises bar for Employee Charitable Giving Campaign to record goal of $170K [+VIDEO]

True Blue givers are back as Middle Tennessee State University launches its traditional Employee Charitable Giving Campaign to support the critical work of area nonprofits — with MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee again raising the bar by challenging the university to reach a record campaign goal of $170,000.[ Read More ]

Recipients of the 2026 June S. Anderson Foundation Scholarships for students from Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tenn., are, from left, Jessica Alsup of Nashville; Savannah Metoyer of Murfreesboro; Meg Thorpe of Nashville; and Joyceann Smith of Murfreesboro, at the foundation’s presentation luncheon held in August 2026 at Through the Grapevine in Murfreesboro. (Submitted photo)

June Anderson Foundation awards scholarships to 4 nontraditional MTSU students

For four women at Middle Tennessee State University, the June S. Anderson Foundation’s annual scholarships are providing a boost of encouragement to their lives — and their budgets — providing much-needed support as they pursue their degrees.[ 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

Integrated Studies, B.S.