Program Candidacy Information

All MTSU program majors and minors can be found in the catalog. 

It is always important for students to discuss their specific program requirements with their advisor!

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College of Liberal Arts

• Music and Dance: Audition required
• Graphic Design: Completion of 45 hours of coursework, a C or better in certain pre-candidacy classes, an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher, and a portfolio review.
• Global Studies: Study Abroad
• Secondary Education minor: Admission to Teacher Education with majors in Art Education, English, Foreign Languages (French, German, Spanish), Global Studies and Human Geography, History, Music, Political Science, and Theatre.
• Theatre: For guaranteed admission, must have C or better in all pre-candidacy courses, 30 completed hours of coursework with minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and 3.5 GPA on all THEA coursework. Limited number of students may be admitted to candidacy on appeal.

College of Education

All majors require Teacher Education Program candidacy and are not competitive.

• 45 credit hours completed and a 2.75 Inclusive GPA
• Satisfactory test scores (Core Academic Skills for Educators tests or ACT-enhanced 21/SAT 1080)
• Met minimum grades for EESE 2010 and 2011 (or transfer equivalent)
• Cleared background check and disciplinary clearance upon application review
• 3 professional recommendations

Scott Borchetta College of Media and Entertainment

All majors in the departments of Recording Industry (RIM) and most majors in Media Arts require candidacy: 

• RIM: Competitive and is based upon a candidacy formula; Grade C or better is required in all pre-candidacy courses; a guaranteed candidacy score of 3.5 for Audio Production and 35.5 for Music Business & Commercial Songwriting. Additional students admitted if there is availability.
• Media Arts: Not competitive. Students must have 36-45 hours completed and B- and C’s (or higher) in certain pre-candidacy classes.
• Animation: Currently not competitive. Students must have a pre-candidacy GPA of 2.75 or higher, a C or better in all pre-candidacy courses, and a portfolio review. Guaranteed candidacy granted to students earning a score of 90 or better.  Additional students will be admitted if there is availability.

Jones College of Business

All majors require candidacy and are not competitive. 

• Pass required pre-business courses with a 2.25 or higher GPA. Have at least a 2.25 inclusive GPA on all attempted college-level coursework.
• BS Majors: Requires 2.0 or higher inclusive GPA
• Business Minors: Must complete a coursework application form before taking any business courses. Only students at junior status with a minimum inclusive GPA of 2.0 are eligible to take 3000-4000 level classes in the Jones College.

Pre-Professional Programs

Very competitive; conditions are program specific.

College of Behavioral and Health Sciences

• Interior Architecture: 2.5 GPA and C or better in required courses
• Nursing: Very competitive. 3.0 GPA, 75 score on all HESI exam areas, and B or better in required courses, C or better in general education courses. Informational sessions are every 1st Friday
• Social Work: Completed 60 credit hours, including True Blue Core requirements, an overall GPA of 2.0, and completion of two pre-social work courses. Application with references and essay judged by Social Work Admissions Committee. Students receiving a score of 85 or higher on the admissions assessment form are guaranteed acceptance.
• Secondary Education Minor: Admission to Teacher Education (EESE 1010 and 1011 not required) with majors in Physical Education.
• Fashion Studies: C or better in required courses

College of Basic and Applied Sciences

• Aerospace: Capstone course or internship required.
• Aerospace, Professional Pilot: Complete AERO 1010 and AERO 1020 with a minimum grade of B, have at least a second-class FAA medical certificate with third-class privileges.
• Aerospace, Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Must complete Private Pilot certification.
• MTeach Secondary Education minor : Admission to Teacher Education with majors in Math, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, General Science, Geosciences, Agribusiness, Animal Science, and Plant and Soil Science.