Returning to school can be a little scary, but finally earning your degree makes it
all worthwhile. We understand that you have other responsibilities, so we have designed
a program that fits around your family and your job. Our goal is to help you reach
your goal. We’ve built the largest adult degree program in the state of Tennessee—helping
hundreds of adults achieve their goals. We offer academically rigorous degrees that
are substantial, relevant, and attainable. Real life—Real university.
Free evaluation and consultation
To find out if the Adult Degree Completion Program is a fit for you, please complete
the form on the right side of the page. Our academic professionals will review your
transcripts, discuss your background and goals, and prepare an academic plan designed
to let you graduate as quickly as possible. If your prior training and experience
qualifies, you could earn up to a maximum of 60 hours of academic credit for what
you already know. The evaluation is completely free and allows you to understand exactly
what you would need to do to finish your degree.
Available degrees
While any degree offered by MTSU may be used as part of the Adult Degree Completion Program, most of our students
find that one of the following degrees provides them with the greatest flexibility
because of the availability of using Prior Learning Assessment to finish more quickly. All of our degree programs provide an opportunity for several
majors and areas of specialization.
College credit for what you already know and have achieved
Through our nationally recognized Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) program, students
have an opportunity to earn as much as 60 hours of college credit for learning gained
outside of the traditional college setting. There are numerous ways to earn college credit outside the traditional classrooms, and we will work with you to take advantage of
all the methods that are right for you. Many adult students spend years in the workforce
or military developing valuable skills, earning certifications, taking continuing
education programs, and obtaining licenses for specific functions. At MTSU we have
developed a means to turn this prior knowledge into college credit to complete a degree.
Students may earn up to 60 hours—which equals two years of college credit—for what
they already know. The number of credit hours earned depends upon the individual student’s
background and experience. We typically see 24–30 hours of credit awarded.
