School Details
Tarleton State University is a state university, located in Stephenville, Texas, which is well-known for its horse breeding program and innovative teacher education. Founded in 1899, Tarleton State is known for having one of the largest and oldest public school improvement partnerships, helping more than 50 area school districts. In 1917, Tarleton became a member of the Texas A&M University System and, in 1973, the school gained status as a university. Today, TSU is one of the country’s fastest-growing public universities and is recorded as the second-largest institution in the Texas A&M system.
TSU offers associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in a vibrant learning community. Tarleton State University offers more than 30 online bachelor’s completion programs and master’s degree programs, all taught by expert faculty. These online programs offer small class sizes and personal attention. TSU online degrees have the same requirements as on-campus degrees and graduates earn the same degrees as students attending classes on one of TSU’s campuses.
Accreditation & Licensing
Tarleton State University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
The online Bachelor of Science in Applied Science is a liberal arts degree from Tarleton State University for students with industry knowledge. This degree in liberal arts allows students to use previously completed vocational coursework and/or training, known as their “Occupational Specialization,” to complete requirements for a bachelor’s degree more quickly. It is ideal for those seeking a bachelor’s degree for self-enrichment, career advancement, or who wish to qualify for higher-level employment in other disciplines. This liberal arts degree offers a broad-based education in the foundation disciplines, or general education fields, and focused development in leadership and all areas of business, preparing students to meet the demands of a challenging and competitive workforce or for entrance into graduate school. You can choose from two available concentrations:
- Business with a focus on business knowledge and practices
- Psychology which covers the history of psychology, human learning, writing in psychology, statistics, and research
Tarleton State University offers an online Master of Arts degree in English. This English degree is ideal for either those who wish to pursue a PhD or individuals interested in continuing their teaching careers at the secondary level. The flexible program offers the choice between a thesis or non-thesis track; both tracks require students to take the Methods of Research and Research Analysis course and a written comprehensive examination.
The thesis track is designed for students whose goal is to obtain a PhD for the purpose of teaching at a collegiate level or to conduct scholarship beyond the master level. The non-thesis track is for students planning on teaching at the secondary level.
With six start dates a year, you have flexibility on when you start the Master of Music in Music Education from TSU. This online music master’s program delivers its courses in eight-week terms so you can concentrate on one subject at a time.
Another option offered to students for this online music degree provides for a thesis option versus a curriculum project versus all coursework. Besides becoming better music teachers, graduates find such benefits in this degree as:
- Increase in salary
- Career advancement
- Ability to teach dual credit courses
- A step towards a doctoral degree in music
Business
If you’ve already started your college or career journey, complete your bachelor’s degree online with the versatile Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Business. The generous transfer policy allows you to earn college credit for prior technical and vocational coursework, documented employer training, continuing education credits, and certifications. Military courses and training also qualify for transfer into this program.
Students will gain knowledge and skills in a number of business subsets. Courses in this online Business degree program cover accounting, business computer applications, business law, financial management, marketing, and more. Graduates will possess essential business communication and strategy skills.
If you started your college education in a field other than business and want to change your major, the online Bachelor of Business Administration in General Business is built for you. This program is designed especially for students from diverse educational backgrounds with non-business university credits to transfer. Students also have the opportunity to receive credits for previous military, technical, vocational, and work-related experience and certifications.
Classes cover a variety of business topics. You will gain experience in subjects including accounting, business laws, management information systems, HR management, marketing, and more. Graduates will have enhanced skills in business communication and strategy.
With this online Business Administration degree, you can qualify for a number of career opportunities:
- Human resource management
- Project management
- Marketing
- Finance
- Customer relations
- Entrepreneurship
- Nonprofit management
Secure your spot in the growing global sports marketplace with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management. In this online program, you will learn key aspects of managing sports enterprises of all sizes and in various settings. Graduates will be equipped with the tools they need to open a yoga studio, operate a city sports league, work in the front office of a professional sports team, or work on the staff of an Olympic games.
In this online sports administration degree, you will learn theories and principles of sport management and athletic coaching. In addition to skills in sports officiating, sport governance, and sport PR, you will learn about the psychological aspects of sports and potential legal issues in sports and recreation.
You can put your education to work in areas such as:
- Programming and scheduling
- Marketing and public relations
- Personnel management
- Facilities management
- Financial management
- Operations/events management
With an online MBA degree, you can continue working while you prepare for advancement. Two completion options are available, the traditional track or a 12-month Fast Track.
Coursework encompasses a wide range of current concepts and practices in business. You will learn essential skills in accounting, finance, information systems, marketing, business strategy, and more. Graduates can use their business administration skills in nearly any industry, working to promote a positive organizational culture and building strong teams.
Just a few of the careers open to graduates of this Master of Business Administration online degree include:
- C-Level Executive
- Account or Project Manager
- Communication Specialist or Marketing Manager
- Small Business Entrepreneur
- Operations Manager
- Auditor or Sales Analyst
- Purchasing or Supply Chain Manager
If you want to pursue a career in public or nonprofit management, consider this online Master of Public Administration degree. Students in this program learn knowledge, skills, values, and behaviors key to public service.
Coursework is designed to enhance your leadership abilities, focusing on critical thinking and ethical decision making. Hands-on learning is emphasized through real-world experiences. Students are able to benefit from interaction with fellow students, alumni, and professors who are public and nonprofit professionals.
This online Public Administration degree program includes studies of:
- Intergovernmental relations
- Organizational behavior
- HR management
- Budgeting and finance
- Public policy
This Master of Science in Human Resources Management is offered conveniently online with the ability to graduate in as little as 12 months. With this online HR Management degree, you will learn current industry practices in recruitment, compensation and benefits, training and development, risk management, and labor relations.
Students will learn how to boost employee productivity and performance. Courses encourage you to consider employee needs when developing strategic, marketing, and operational plans. Professors provide up-to-date training on business laws and regulations.
Graduates can pursue career opportunities such as:
- Human Resource Manager
- General and Operations Manager
- Training and Development Manager
- Management Analyst
- Administrative Service Manager
The Master of Science in Management online offers thesis and non-thesis tracks, both of which can be completed in as little as 12 months. With flexible coursework that fits around your schedule, you’ll be on your way to a promotion in no time.
Students will learn the work necessary to keep an organization running smoothly and achieving its strategic goals. Advancing to positions of leadership often require specialized expertise, and this online business management degree offers ample options for specialization. Many of the available concentrations will also prepare you for state and national certification exams.
Choose from concentrations in:
- Business Analytics
- Executive Communication
- Human Resource Management
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Management and Leadership
- Recreation and Sports
- Self-Designed
- Social Media Strategy
Computer Science & IT
Tarleton State University’s Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences in Information Technology program is ideal for those who possess extensive technical or vocational training and want to earn a four year degree in order to advance in their careers. Courses include such topics as website development and design, Java programming, data communications, and computer forensics.
Tarleton State University’s Master of Science in Information Systems program is designed to develop students’ knowledge of information systems, information technology resources, business operations, and personnel. Courses focus on a managerial approach to telecommunications, systems analysis, applied databases, and IT projects, among other topics.
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
Become an effective leader and help your community with this criminal justice administration online degree. Gain the knowledge, insight, and skills to change careers, advance in your career, or enter graduate school. The curriculum integrates professional practice with academic research.
This program is flexible, allowing working professionals to further their education without derailing their careers. Students also benefit from an intimate, student-focused learning environment.
Complete the broad curriculum of this online criminal justice bachelor degree and prepare for careers in a variety of fields. These fields include social services, the judicial system and law, law enforcement, business, and education. You will also prepare for a job promotion or graduate school.
This program integrates textbook material with professional practice, providing practical knowledge and skills. Courses cover such topics as:
- Law enforcement
- Homeland security
- Criminal law
- Crime analysis
Students have the option to earn a professional certificate in crime analysis.
This online criminal justice degree is student-focused and taught in small classes. Earn a degree without commuting to campus, saving time and money.
Prepare to protect your community and advance your career with this online criminal justice degree. Designed for working professionals, this career-focused curriculum focuses on addressing the challenges associated with the criminal justice system. Emphasis is placed on criminal justice administration, theoretical foundations, research methods, innovative thinking, and analysis. Study such topics as:
- Forensic science
- Media and crime
- Victimology
- Gender and crime
- Domestic and international terrorism
Choose between a thesis and a non-thesis track. You also have the option to earn a graduate certificate in crime analysis and grant writing.
This online criminal justice degree is “affordable, flexible, and attainable.” It allows you to work at your own pace and in your own space.
Education
You can gain expertise in best practices in curriculum development with the Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction from Tarleton. This online curriculum and instruction master’s program provides career advancement in central office administration at the campus or district level.
You will develop your leadership skills as well as collaboration, communication, and decision-making skills. Students may choose an area of concentration, such as content area specialist or STEM education. Other areas of concentration include:
- Child and family studies
- Certified reading specialist
- Educational diagnostician certification
- Instructional design and technology
If you live in Texas and want to move into administrative roles in K-12 schools or higher education, the Master of Education in Educational Administration from Tarleton State University could be your ticket. This online education administration master’s degree provides stimulating coursework and practical educational experiences. Students who take an additional practicum course can apply for a Principal Certificate in Texas.
Engineering
Gain a competitive advantage with this online industrial engineering degree that builds on your technical experience. This program features broad knowledge of manufacturing management, quality management, project management, and continuous improvement to go along with your existing technical skills. The focus is on improving efficiency, quality, and safety.
Customize this rigorous curriculum by choosing from two areas of specialization:
- Industrial Management
- Safety Management
All courses continuously evolve so graduates are up to date.
Learn to help your community and society in general. This online computer engineering degree brings you to the forefront of computer engineering by solving real-life problems that contribute to the advancement of communities and society. The curriculum focuses on optimization and stochastic models.
Customize your degree by choosing an area of specialization:
- Computer Architecture and Distributed Computing
- Advanced Computer Networks (including Cybersecurity)
- VLSI Circuit Design
- Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning (including Computer Vision)
Further customize the curriculum by choosing either a thesis or a professional (non-thesis option) depending on whether you are using this to prepare for a career or a doctoral-level program. All options offer a research-based program of study.
Help make lives safer, more enjoyable, and more productive with this online mechanical engineering degree. If it involves force, energy, or motion, it involves mechanical engineering, and innovations and advancements in mechanical engineering strengthen our quality of life. Specialize in your area of interest, building on such topics as:
- Robotics
- Renewable energy
- Biomedical engineering
- Aerospace
- Automobiles
There are both thesis and professional (non-thesis) options, depending on whether you want to advance your career or prepare for a doctoral-level degree. Both options offer a rigorous curriculum with several hands-on projects.
This online manufacturing engineering degree is designed for employees with baccalaureate degrees in technical and non-technical areas to gain knowledge to be exceptional in all facets of engineering. The curriculum stresses leadership skills so that students are prepared to advance into leadership positions. The program also addresses quality and technology productivity issues in manufacturing to help standardize performance procedures.
Customize your degree beyond just deciding on where to study. Choose between two areas of concentration:
- Project Management
- Operations
Each offers both a thesis and a non-thesis track.
Healthcare
Advance your education and career with this Healthcare Administration online degree. Designed for those who are certified/licensed allied health practitioners, this program serves as a bridge from an Associate’s to Bachelor’s degree. Put your previous education to work for you by applying credits from previous degree programs.
Courses in this 100% online healthcare administration degree program feature both flexibility and real-world application. Choose electives that match your interests and goals in a program that allows you to continue working while completing your education.
The curriculum is comprised of such courses as:
- Biotechnology and Bioethics
- Issues and Trends in Health Care
- Pathophysiology for the Health Professionals
- Graphics and Technical Writing
- Industrial Safety
Gain a competitive advantage in the job market with this online kinesiology degree. Gain the knowledge, confidence, and skills that lead to success in the diverse field of kinesiology and sports industry. Study human movement in a dynamic and relevant curriculum that blends theory with action. Courses cover a wide range of topics, including wellness, nutrition, motor behavior, and physiology of exercise. Customize your degree by choosing from six concentrations:
- Athletic Training
- Exercise and Allied Health Professions
- Fitness, Athletic and Strength Training
- Coaching, Athletic Administration and Recreation
- Exercise and Sport Studies
- Physical Education Teacher Education
Coursework teaches marketable and employable job skills using a variety of service-learning projects and high-impact practices that are embedded in the curriculum.
Earn a variety of professional certifications that are embedded in the curriculum.
Math & Science
Prepare to influence food policy, agricultural policy, and environmental policy with a career in agricultural economics after earning this online agriculture degree. You will develop analytical skills in agricultural economics, business planning, credit and finance, and resource allocation in production and marketing in production agriculture and agribusiness.
Customize your degree with the help of dedicated program faculty. Choose between two program options:
- Agricultural Economics (Thesis Track)
- Agribusiness (Non-Thesis Track)
Both options are available 100% online, allowing you to study wherever it is convenient without interrupting your career.
This online agriculture degree is designed for students wishing to expand their knowledge of research methodologies in such fields as Extension Education, International Education, Technical Agriculture, Agricultural Education, and Family and Consumer Science. Gain leadership, vocational, and animal science-related skills as you gain knowledge in both educational and agriculture development roles.
Work with faculty to tailor a plan just for you and choose from these concentrations:
- Leadership
- Agribusiness
- Teacher Certification
Each of these offers a non-thesis option.
In as quickly as 1 year you will be able to earn this agriculture degree online without commuting to campus.
The environment is important to our everyday lives. Prepare to contribute to solutions for complex environmental and social problems by earning this online environmental science degree. This includes climate change, the environmental impacts of plastics, sustainability, and social justice.
Customize this interdisciplinary program by choosing between two concentrations:
- Environmental Science
- Social Policy
Earn a degree without quitting your job or commuting.
Advance your career with this online mathematics degree. Are you a teacher who is interested in a leadership position? If so, this program may be for you! It was designed with teachers in mind and even provides the mathematics courses needed to be credentialed to teach dual credit courses in high schools.
Learn about analytical problem-solving as you master mathematical tools that power the world. You will study ways to find patterns in data to solve problems in just about every field. As you study you will benefit from opportunities in and out of the classroom to gain training and experience.
Psychology & Human Services
Tarleton State University offers an online Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology to students seeking a flexible academic schedule. This program provides students with basic knowledge and foundational tools through service opportunities, rigorous research, and scholarship. Studies cover several major disciplines in psychology, including but not limited to:
- Social
- Clinical and Counseling
- Educational
- Quantitative
Students will develop an essential set of skills in analysis, data collecting, writing, critical thinking, and more. There are three concentrations available through this online bachelor’s degree, General Psychology, Pre-Clinical Psychology, and Educational Psychology. Graduates who complete this program may pursue entry-level careers in consultation, case management, rehabilitation, and other distinguishable areas.