GRADUATE PROGRAMS A–ZMIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY

The complete catalog is online at mtsu.edu/gcat.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Computational ScienceEconomicsEnglishHuman PerformanceLiteracy Studies

Mathematics and Science Education

Biological EducationChemical EducationInterdisciplinary Science

EducationMathematics Education

Molecular BiosciencesPublic History

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)Assessment, Learning, and School Improvement

Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) Administration and SupervisionCurriculum and Instruction

School Psychology

Accounting (M.Acc.)Administration and Supervision (M.Ed.) Agricultural Education Leadership

Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning (M.Ed.)

Early and Middle Childhood/Literacy: Reading-Language Arts

Aviation Administration (M.S.) Aviation Education Aviation Management Aviation Safety and Security

ManagementBiology (M.S.)Business Administration (M.B.A.) Concrete Industry Management Health Care Management Music Business

Business Education (M.B.E.)Chemistry (M.S.)Computer Science (M.S.)Criminal Justice Administration (M.C.J.)Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed.) Elementary School Education English as a Second Language

Economics (M.A.) Financial Economics

Engineering Technology (M.S.) Engineering Technology Occupational Health and Safety

English (M.A.)Exercise Science (M.S.)Finance (M.S.) Corporate Finance General Investments

Foreign Languages and Literatures (M.A.T.)

French German Spanish

Health and Human Performance (M.S.) Health Physical Education

History (M.A.) Public HistoryHorse Science (M.S.) Equine Education Equine Physiology Industry ManagementInformation Systems (M.S.) Business Intelligence and Analytics IS General Information and Security and Assurance IT Project Management International Affairs (M.A.) International Development and

Globalization International Security and Peace

Studies Leisure and Sport Management (M.S.) Recreation and Leisure Services Sport IndustryLiberal Arts (M.A.)Library Science (M.L.S.)Literacy (M.Ed.)Management (M.S.) Social Innovation and Not-for-Profit

Management Organizational Leadership Supply Chain ManagementMedia and Communication (M.S.)Mathematics (M.S.T.) Middle Grade Mathematics Secondary Mathematics

Mathematics (M.S.) General Mathematics Industrial Mathematics Research PreparationMusic (M.M.)Nursing (M.S.N.) Advanced Practice – Family Nurse

Practitioner Nursing Administration Nursing Education Professional Counseling (M.Ed.) Clinical Mental Health Counseling School Counseling Professional Science (M.S.) Actuarial Sciences Biostatistics Biotechnology Engineering Management Geosciences Health Care InformaticsProfessional Studies (M.P.S.) Human Resources Leadership Strategic Leadership Training and DevelopmentPsychology (M.A.) Clinical Psychology Experimental Psychology Industrial/Organizational Psychology Quantitative Psychology School PsychologyRecording Arts and Technologies

(M.F.A.)Social Work (M.S.W.)Sociology (M.A.)Special Education (M.Ed.) Mildly/Moderately Disabled Severely/Profoundly Disabled

DOCTORATE PROGRAMS

MASTER’S PROGRAMS

0616-2939 / Middle Tennessee State University does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs, and activities sponsored by MTSU. The Assistant to the President for Institutional Equity and Compliance has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and can be reached at Cope Administration Building 116, 1301 East Main Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37132; Marian.Wilson@mtsu.edu; or 615-898-2185 The MTSU policy on non-discrimination can be found at www.mtsu.edu/titleix.

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MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

MTSU offers the following majors and/or concentrations.

Discover a passion for subjects you never knew you loved.

See mtsu.edu/programs.

UNDERGRADUATE

PROGRAMS

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College of Basic and Applied Sciences

College of Behavioral and Health Sciences

College of Media and Entertainment

College of Education

College of Liberal Arts

University College

Jennings A. Jones College of Business

Accounting Actuarial Science Advertising (and Public Relations) Aerospace Aerospace (Unmanned Aircraft Systems Op.) Agribusiness Animal Science Animation Anthropology Apparel Design Applied Leadership Art (Studio) Art Education Art History Art Practices Astronomy Athletic Training Biochemistry Biology Business Administration Business Education Chemistry Child and Family Studies (Family and Consumer Studies) Communication Studies Community and Public Health (Computer) Information Systems Computer Science Concrete Industry Management Construction Management Consumer Education (Family and Consumer Studies) Criminal Justice (Administration) Cultural Geography Early Childhood Education Economics Engineering Technology English Entrepreneurship Environmental Sustainability and Technology Exercise Science Fashion Merchandising Finance Forensic Science French Geoscience German Global Studies Graphic Design (Art) Healthcare Administration History Horse Science Industrial/Organizational Psychology Information Systems Information Technology Insurance Integrated Studies Interdisciplinary Studies, K–6, 6–8 Interior Design International Organizational Leadership International Relations Japanese

Journalism Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Studies Liberal Studies Management Marketing Mathematics Mechatronics Engineering Media Management (Electronic Media Communication) Media Studies Music, Composition (Theory-Composition) Music, Instrumental Music Education Music, Instrumental Performance Music, Vocal/General Education Music, Voice Performance Music Industry New Media Communication Nursing Nutrition and Food Science Organizational Communication Organizational Leadership Philosophy Photography Physical Education Physics Plant and Soil Science Political Science Pre-Chiropractic (Health Science) Pre-Cytotechnology (Health Science) Pre-Dental (Health Science) (Pre) Diagnostic Sonography (Health Science) Pre-Engineering Pre-Health Information Management (Health Science) Pre-Law Pre-Medical (Health Science) Pre-Medical Technology (Health Science) Pre-Nuclear Medicine Technology (Health Science) Pre-Occupational Therapy (Health Science) Pre-Pharmacy (Health Science) Pre-Physical Therapy (Health Science) Pre-Radiation Therapy Technology (Health Science) Pre-Veterinary Medicine Professional Studies Psychology Public Administration Public Relations (and Advertising) Real Estate Recording Industry, Audio Production Recording Industry, Commercial Songwriting Recording Industry, Music Business Social Work Sociology Spanish Special Education Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Teacher Preparation (Interdisciplinary Studies) Theatre Video and Film Production (Electronic Media Communication) Visual Communication

Office of International Affairs Peck Hall 216, MTSU Box 120 •Murfreesboro, TN 37132 • USA

1-615-904-8190 • Fax: 1-615-494-8935 •mtsu.edu international@mtsu.edu • Visit mtsu.edu/intered and click on Undergraduate or Graduate.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSInternational applicants are evaluated for admission based on the following criteria:

Academic performance

English language proficiency

UndergraduateAn official language score with minimum TOEFL iBT scores of 61; paper-based, 500; IELTS 5.5; ITEP 3.6. MTSU also accepts completion of ELS level 110 or IEI Level 5

GraduateAn official language score with minimum TOEFL iBT scores of 71; paper-based, 525; IELTS 6.0; MTSU also accepts UMELI scores of 85 or completion of ELS level 112

Standardized tests

Undergraduate (not required)An official ACT minimum score of 22 or an SAT scores of 1,020

GraduateAn acceptable GRE or GMAT scores may be required for some graduate programs.

All international applicants must demonstrate documented sources of financial support.

Proof of medical vaccines for MMR, varicella, Tuberculosis, etc.

Scholarship Eligibility DeadlinesUndergraduate

July 1: fall semesterNovember 1: spring semester

GraduateJuly 1: fall semester

October 1: spring semester

Located near Nashville—Music City USAThe MTSU campus is located in the city of Murfreesboro, just south of Nashville, and the city is widely known as the most livable city in the fastest-growing region in Tennessee. The vibrant city of Murfreesboro and MTSU have a rich history and unique traditions with more than 120,000 residents and more than 24,000 students (representing 35 states and 65 countries) who are proud to call Murfreesboro home.

The city of Murfreesboro is located

• 30 minutes from Nashville

• 3 hours from Atlanta, Georgia

• 1.5 hours from Huntsville, Alabama

The Middle Tennessee area has one of the strongest economies in the U.S. and is home to companies like Amazon, FedEx, Nissan, UBS, and numerous health care companies.

Semester CalendarFall: mid/end August to mid-December

Spring: mid-January to mid-May

Summer: three sessions are available

FIND OUT MORE AT MTSU.EDU/INTERED

COME TO

MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY ADMISSION AND FINANCIAL AIDWHY MTSU?• No. 1 choice of undergraduates in Tennessee

• “A growing school on the rise” by Princeton Review

• One of the nation’s “best buys” by Forbes

• Home to three Nobel Prize winners

• Diverse academic programs with national and international accreditations

• Safe, beautiful location ideal for university life

• Scholarships for international students

MTSU is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

MTSU offers academic quality, affordable tuition, and a focus on student-centered learning to create ample opportunities for student success. With more than 140 programs at the undergraduate level and close to 100 graduate programs to choose from, there is probably a major for you!

The Recording Industry program is called “one of the nation’s elite recording programs” by Billboard Magazine.

The Jennings A. Jones College of Business is one of the largest in the nation, with more than 3,600 majors, including M.B.A., Accounting Information Systems, M.B.E., and a Ph.D. in Economics.

Our Aerospace program is one of the nation’s finest and has a fleet of 37 airplanes equipped with the latest technology.

MTSU

SIGNATURE PROGRAMS

International Scholarships MTSU awards merit-based scholarships of US$4,000, US$8,000, and US$16,000 annually to new first-year, transfer, and graduate students with a 3.25 Grade Point Average (GPA) or above. Applicants are automatically considered upon submission of an application. These scholarships are renewable annually.

ADMISSION CALENDARUndergraduate

July 1: fall semester

November 1: spring semester

Graduate

July 1: fall semester

October 1: spring semester

22,000 students/1,500 international students from over 65 countries

Four distinct seasons with mild winters and warm summers.

Competitive cost

Student-to-faculty ratio of 20:120:1

FEESUndergraduate:Tuition: $24,500 Room and Board: $8,000

Graduate:Tuition: $23,000 Room and Board: $8,000

$32,500}} $31,000

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