Degrees and Programs
Middle Tennessee State University offers graduate programs at the certificate, masters, specialist, and doctoral levels, with more than 100 programs of study from which to choose. From short-term-study certificate programs to doctoral degrees, MTSU has something for almost everyone. Niche programs in recording arts and technologies, aeronautical science, and public history attract top scholars from around the world. The University routinely hosts students who participate in renowned programs such as the Fulbright and Muskie Fellowships. We are a leader in graduate education in Tennessee and would love to assist you in reaching your academic goals!
Fully ONLINE Graduate Degree Programs
Doctoral Degrees
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
- Assessment, Learning, and Student Success - Assessment, Learning, and School Improvement
- Assessment, Learning, and Student Success - Higher Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Computational and Data Science
- Economics
- English
- Human Performance
- Literacy Studies - Literacy Instruction and Staff Development
- Literacy Studies - Literacy Measurement and Analysis
- Literacy Studies - Reading Disabilities and Dyslexia
- Mathematics and Science Education - Biological Education
- Mathematics and Science Education - Chemical Education
- Mathematics and Science Education - Interdisciplinary Science Education
- Mathematics and Science Education - Mathematics Education
- Molecular Biosciences
- Public History
Specialist Degrees
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)
- Administration and Supervision - Higher Education
- Administration and Supervision - Instructional Leader Licensure Program
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Curriculum and Instruction - Culture, Cognition and the Learning Process - 100% Online
- Curriculum and Instruction - School Psychology
- Professional Counseling - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Professional Counseling - School Counseling
Masters Degrees
Master of Accountancy (M.Acc)
Master of Arts (M.A.)
- Economics
- English
- History
- History - Public History
- International Affairs
- Liberal Arts
- Psychology - Clinical
- Psychology - Experimental
- Psychology - Industrial/Organizational
- Psychology - Pre-Specialist in Education: School Psychology
- Psychology - Quantitative Psychology
- Sociology
Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
- Business Administration
- Business Administration - Concrete Industry Management
- Business Administration - Health Care Management
- Business Administration - Music Business
- Business Administration - Online
- Business Administration - Strategic Marketing Analytics
Master of Criminal Justice (M.C.J.)
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
- Administration and Supervision - Agricultural Education Leadership
- Administration and Supervision - Higher Education
- Administration and Supervision - K-12 Public School
- Administration and Supervision - Nonlicensure Program
- Curriculum and Instruction - Digital Teaching and Learning
- Curriculum and Instruction - Elementary School Education
- Curriculum and Instruction - English as a Second Language
- Curriculum and Instruction - Initial Licensure Specialization
- Curriculum and Instruction - Non-Licensure Online
- Curriculum and Instruction - Secondary Education Licensure Path
- Curriculum and Instruction - Teaching and Innovation in PK-16
- Literacy
- Special Education - Special Education Interventionist
- Special Education - Special Education Comprehensive
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)
Master of Library Science (M.L.S.)
Master of Music (M.M.)
- Music - Collaborative Piano Specialization
- Music - Conducting Specialization
- Music - Jazz Studies Specialization
- Music - Music Composition Specialization
- Music - Music Education Specialization
- Music - Musicology Specialization
- Music - Performance Specialization
Master of Professional Studies M.P.S.
- Professional Studies - Human Resources Leadership
- Professional Studies - Leadership in Nutrition
- Professional Studies - Operations Research
- Professional Studies - Strategic Leadership
- Professional Studies - Training and Development
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
- Public Health - Community Health
- Public Health - Physical Activity - No longer accepting applications
Master of Science (M.S.)
- Aeronautical Science - Aviation Education
- Aeronautical Science - Aviation Management
- Aeronautical Science - Aviation Safety and Security Management
- Athletic Training
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Engineering Technology - Engineering Technology (see also: Professional Science - Engineering Management)
- Engineering Technology - Occupational Health & Safety
- Exercise Science
- Finance
- Geosciences
- Horse Science - Equine Education
- Horse Science - Equine Physiology
- Horse Science - Industry Management
- Information Systems
- Information Systems - Business Intelligence and Analytics
- Information Systems - Information & Security Assurance
- Information Systems - IT Project Management
- Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Management - Recreation and Leisure Services
- Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Management - Sport Industry
- Management - Organizational Leadership
- Mathematics - Actuarial and Financial Mathematics
- Mathematics - Pure and Applied Mathematics
- Mathematics - Mathematics Education
- Media and Communication
- Physician Assistant Studies
- Professional Science - Actuarial Sciences
- Professional Science - Biostatistics
- Professional Science - Biotechnology
- Professional Science - Chemistry Analytics
- Professional Science - Engineering Management
- Professional Science - Fermentation Science
- Professional Science - Health Care Informatics
- Supply Chain Management
Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)
- Nursing - Advanced Practice: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)
Graduate Certificates
Graduate certificate programs provide advanced study beyond the baccalaureate degree and are intended as both professional development and as an intermediate step towards a desired graduate degree.
Graduate Certificates (CERT)
- Applied Social Research
- Assurance
- College and University Teaching
- Data Science
- Digital Teaching & Learning Certificate
- Gerontology
- Health Care Management
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Tax
- United States Culture and Education (International Students Only)
- Women's and Gender Studies
Graduate Minors
The candidate is expected to complete the total program in the major, minor, and/or cognate fields. A cognate is defined as 6 semester hours.
Graduate Minors
- Aerospace Minor
- Agriculture Minor
- Art Minor
- Chemistry Minor
- Computer Science Minor
- Criminal Justice Administration Minor
- Curriculum and Instruction Minor
- Earth Science/Geology Minor
- Education Minor
- Foreign Languages Minor
- Gerontology Minor
- History Minor
- Human Sciences Minor
- Information Systems Minor
- Mass Communication Minor
- Mathematics Minor
- Physical Geography Minor
- Physics Minor
- Political Science Minor
- Psychology Minor
- Sociology Minor
Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Degree Programs (ABM)
High achieving undergraduate students enrolled in select majors and intending to pursue a master’s degree in certain programs may apply to participate in the Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's (ABM) pathway. The pathway allows undergraduate students an opportunity to complete select requirements for both the Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees simultaneously. For more information on the admissions process and ABM requirements, please see the Graduate Catalog.
Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Programs (ABM)
- Business Administration, M.B.A. (Corresponding to the Business Administration, B.B.A.)
- Business Administration, M.B.A. (Corresponding to the Management, B.B.A.)
- Computer Science, M.S. (Corresponding to the Computer Science, B.S.)
- Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Management, M.S. (Corresponding to the Leisure and Sport Management, B.S.)
- Management, M.S. (Corresponding to the Management, B.B.A.)
- Public Health, M.P.H. (Corresponding to the Community and Public Health, B.S.)
- Recording Arts and Technologies, M.F.A (Corresponding to the Audio Production B.S.)
Non-Degree / Endorsements
Non-Degree Seeking Status
Non-degree-seeking student admission is available to qualified applicants who wish to enhance their post-baccalaureate education but do not seek a graduate degree. These students will complete a "Graduate Non-Degree Seeking" Application through the "Apply Now!" button. It is advisable to speak with a departmental academic advisor before enrolling in any graduate course.
NOTE: Not all courses offered at the University are available for non-degree-seeking students. Information concerning eligibility for specific graduate courses may be obtained from individual departments. Non-degree-seeking students are not permitted to enroll in graduate courses in the Jennings A. Jones College of Business.
Non-degree-seeking students who wish to change their admission to degree-seeking status must complete a re-enrollment application, which may include necessary program requirements for their application packet. Once accepted into the degree program of choice, semester hours earned while a non-degree-seeking student may be applied toward the degree program as appropriate.
Licensure/Add-On Endorsement Status
Students wishing to apply will fill out an "Add On" application for the specific endorsement through the "Apply Now!" button.
Certain programs within the College of Education are available for add-on endorsements for non-degree-seeking students. Reach out to the College of Education Office of Teacher Licensure if you are interested in adding on an endorsement to your current teaching license.
Those include:
- English as a Second Language Add-On Endorsement
- Library Science Add-On Endorsement
- Special Education Add-On Endorsement
Some other licensure paths are available for non-degree-seeking students as well, including:
- Job Embedded Licensure
- School Counseling Licensure - Professional Counseling
Job-Embedded teacher licensure pathways may be degree seeking or non-degree seeking depending on the licensure area. If you are working with a school district and are exploring the job-embedded licensure pathway, you may find more information HERE.
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