Adult Degree Completion Program
Built Around Your Life
Whether you’re returning to college after time away, transferring previous credit, balancing work and family, or bringing military experience, MTSU’s Adult Degree Completion Program will help you understand your options and build a clear path forward.
Start with a Conversation
Not sure where to begin? Tell us a little about yourself, and an enrollment coordinator will follow up to answer your questions and help identify the best next step.
Choose the Degree That Fits What’s Next
Shape a flexible degree around your existing credits, develop career-ready professional skills, or prepare to lead at the graduate level.
Customize Your Degree
Create a personalized degree that builds on your previous college credit and aligns with your career goals, interests, and aspirations.
Overview
If your path to graduation doesn’t fit neatly into one major, Integrated Studies gives you the flexibility to build a bachelor’s degree around your previous college credit, career goals, and interests. It’s an ideal option for adult learners looking to finish their degree without starting over.
Why Students Choose It
- Build a personalized degree around your academic and career goals
- Maximize previous college credit, military experience, and eligible Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) credit
- Flexible degree planning with guidance from dedicated advisors
Concentration Options
- Applied Leadership
- Public Safety
Available
Online | On Campus
Advance Your Career
Develop practical leadership, communication, and organizational skills that prepare you for new opportunities and long-term career growth.
Overview
Designed for working adults who want to grow professionally, the Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies combines leadership, communication, and organizational skills with practical, real-world learning. It’s an excellent choice for students preparing for career advancement or leadership opportunities.
Why Students Choose It
- Develop leadership and communication skills employers value
- Build practical knowledge you can apply immediately in the workplace
- Flexible course options designed to fit a busy schedule
Concentration Options
- Organizational Leadership
- Health Administration
- Information Technology
- International Organizational Leadership
Available
Online | On Campus
Expand Your Impact
Earn a flexible graduate degree that equips experienced professionals to lead teams, drive change and shape what comes next.
Overview
The Master of Professional Studies is designed for professionals ready to take the next step in their careers. Through an applied, interdisciplinary curriculum, you’ll strengthen your leadership skills, broaden your perspective, and prepare to lead with confidence in today’s evolving workplace.
Why Students Choose It
- Designed specifically for working professionals
- Strengthen leadership and strategic decision-making skills
- Apply what you learn directly to your current career
Concentration Options
- Strategic Leadership
- Human Resources Leadership
- Training and Development
- Leadership in Nutrition
- Operations Research
Available
Online Only
“Between work, family, and everyday life, I never thought finishing my degree was possible. MTSU helped me realize it was.”
Heather Higgins
Integrated Studies, B.S.
2026 Graduate
Your Experience Could Move You Closer to Graduation
College-level learning happens in more places than a classroom. MTSU’s Prior Learning Assessment evaluates eligible learning from your work, training and professional credentials—and helps you understand how it may apply toward your degree.
PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT
credits earned
ON AVERAGE
That can represent significant progress toward completing a degree. Annual credit awarded varies by documented learning and degree requirements.
What could count?
Eligible college-level learning may come from several parts of your professional and personal journey.
Experience itself does not guarantee credit. PLA evaluates the college-level learning you can document and demonstrate.
Helpful Resources
Find information to help you plan, pay for, and complete your degree.