Truman State University

Truman State University requires a minimum of 120 credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. 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 72% of students who start college at Truman State University finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

Truman State University offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
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.

What Classes 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

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

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	true
Science	true
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.

Student Designed Majors

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.

Senior Projects

Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major.

Double Majoring at Truman State University

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: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching 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?

✅ Truman State University offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Truman State University Offer Online Classes?

❌ Truman State University does not have distance learning options or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Truman State University Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Truman State University offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. 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 offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College.

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.

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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 and there are no other libraries on campus.

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 college. 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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