Truman State University

Truman State University requires at least 120 credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Truman State University, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Truman State University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Truman State University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 71% of students who start college at Truman State University finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	–	X	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Truman State University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At Truman State University?

Truman State University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Truman State University.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with Truman State University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Truman State University

When choosing a major, Truman State University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Truman State University.Truman State University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major. Truman State University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Truman State University

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Does Truman State University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with Truman State University directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Truman State University Have An Online Program?

❌ Truman State University false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Truman State University Offer AP Credit?

✅ Truman State University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Truman State University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Truman State University true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Truman State University.

Does Truman State University Require Internships?

🟨 Truman State University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Truman State University

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Truman State University Library

The main library on campus is the Pickler Memorial Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Truman State University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Truman State University offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Missouri University of Science and Technology; University of Missouri and Columbia

•Chiropractic with Logan University

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Truman State University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Truman State University has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Truman State University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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