Tarleton State University
At Tarleton State University, we realize college is more than just listening to lectures and taking notes. We believe in hands-on learning. We believe in the value of diversity. We believe in your ability to succeed. We believe there is something for everyone at Tarleton.
Learning happens everywhere at Tarleton. From the classroom, to the residence halls, to our student organizations, we offer opportunities to learn about the world and to learn about yourself.
When you walk across our beautiful campus, you will notice we do things differently here at Tarleton. You are more than just a face in the crowd; you are a part of the Tarleton family. With our state-of-the-art facilities, 110 years of tradition, friendly faculty and staff, and active student body, Tarleton is a great place to begin your journey.
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Some of TSU Offerings
College of Agriculture and Human Sciences
A national leader in certification of agricultural science teachers
One of the largest agricultural extension industry internship programs in the nation
One of the top meat science and pre-vet programs in Texas
Third largest agricultural program among non-land grant universities in the United States
One out of six Tarleton students is an agriculture major
International agriculture program
Outstanding degree programs available in horticulture and golf course management, agronomy and range management, agribusiness, agricultural economics, animal sciences, wildlife management, fashion merchandising, human science teacher certification, family and consumer sciences cooperative extension and child and family studies
Opportunities to participate on judging teams and show teams, and in agricultural student organizations
Located in agricultural setting–Dairy Capital of Texas
Hands-on laboratory experiences–scholarships available
M.S. in agriculture and agriculture education
College of Business
Nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
Nationally recognized Computer Information Systems program
Faculty members with practical real-life business experience
Fastest growing college at Tarleton since 1995
Graduates recruited by top-notch organizations around the country and the world
Job placement rate near 100 percent for Computer Information Systems graduates
College of Education
Offers a doctoral program in Educational Leadership
Prepares one of every three Tarleton graduates for some type of educator certification
Considered as one of the top universities in Texas for developing teachers
Was the first university in Texas to offer alternative teacher certification
Offers more than $186,000 in scholarships for students desiring to be teachers.
Offers state licensure programs in athletic training
Offer a unique program creating health-related fitness for individuals with spinal cord injuries and other neurological impairments
Has a strong history of producing coaches for the public schools and universities in Texas
Approved by the State Board of Educator Certification as Center for Professional Development of Educators
Provides a variety of field experiences for students desiring to be teachers, coaches, athletic trainers, counselors, principals, superintendents or psychologists
Offers programs leading to licensed professional counselor, licensed psychological associate and marriage and family therapist
Hosts the Effective Schools Project, one of the nation’s largest and longest-running school improvement ventures
Has a faculty dedicated to “Creating a Culture of Excellence for Our Students”
College of Liberal and Fine Arts
Excellent faculty, wonderful facilities, great students - a combination that enhances the learning experience
Fine arts and communications department housed in the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center-three theaters, scene-and-costume shops, art studios, rehearsal rooms and more
Department of English and Languages encourages creative writing-publishes annual collection of student essays and research projects, hosts annual “Creative Writing Day” publishes students poetry, prose, and graphic arts in the student edited “Anthology”
Technical writing classes taught in state-of-the-art computer classrooms offering computer graphics, Web page design, and desktop publishing
Spanish program regularly produces Spanish plays, Christmas festivities, poetry reading-offers opportunities to study abroad in several Spanish-speaking countries
Art faculty sponsors a variety of art exhibits annually
Music program offers opportunities to perform with Fort Worth Symphony and other leading music ensembles
Communications program sponsors exciting debaters-teams from foreign countries
Theatre program performs six plays a year before large audiences
Upper-level courses are small-encourage class discussion and offer personal attention
Ninety-five percent of courses are taught by professors holding a Ph.D.
Departments sponsor student honor societies and clubs-bring students together who share common interests
Host the largest “Career Day” for criminal justice majors in Texas
Numerous internships and scholarships are available
Published the first annual issue of "Langdon Review of the Arts in Texas" in September 2004
College of Science and Technology
Offers the only bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering in Texas
New $30.8 million science building
The only planetarium in The Texas A&M University System
Emphasizing students working with faculty and technology
Proud record of students going on to excel in medical and other professional schools
Large number of students Ph.D.s in one of the sciences
Involvement in improvement of math and science education
Expanding nursing program with emphasis on rural nursing care
Innovative engineering physics program with emphasis on electrical engineering
One of only two undergraduate hydrology-water resources programs in Texas
Clinical laboratory science program housed in Fort Worth medical district, with recently expanded and renovated facilities
Engineering technology program combines engineering knowledge with technical skills, manufacturing principles, and the most current technology
Active and highly recognized student academic organizations and clubs
More than $100,000 in scholarships given annually