About the School of Science and Mathematics

School of Science and Mathematics

A lively community of engaged friends and mentors, teachers, and fellow learners, the School of Science and Mathematics at Truman is comprised of seven departments:

• Agricultural Science Department
• Biology Department
• Chemistry Department
• Computer Science Department
• Mathematics Department
• Physics Department
• Statistics Department

Our active teacher-scholars and students work collaboratively with smart and curious students. And we encourage our students to pursue the questions that intrigue them so they can make connections across a wide range of endeavors.

Academic Degrees Offered in the School of Science and Mathematics

Majors

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
  • B.A. Biology
  • B.A. Mathematics
  • B.A. Physics
  • B.A. Statistics
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
  • B.S. Agricultural Science
  • B.S. Biochemistry Molecular Biology
  • B.S. Biology
  • B.S. Chemistry
  • B.S. Computer Science
  • B.S. Mathematics
  • B.S. Physics
  • B.S. Statistics

What is the difference between a B.A. and a B.S. Degree?
A Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree requires an intermediate proficiency in a foreign language (0-6 credit hours) in ONE foreign language in addition to the Dialogues requirements. For more information, see the foreign language sections of Transferring In and Testing Out and Academic Policies and Procedures in the Catalog as well as requirements of the desired degree major.

A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree requires additional math and science-based courses, minimum six semester hours in addition to the Dialogues requirements.

Minors

• Actuarial Science
• Agricultural Business
• Agricultural Studies
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Mathematical Biology
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Statistics

Biology faculty at Truman State value providing our students with educational and research opportunities. Our faculty have the expertise to provide opportunities for students to study biology at multiple scales of organization, from molecular biology to macro-ecology and from single gene analysis to genomics.

Dr. Stephen Hudman, Associate Professor of Biology

Truman Included Among Best Colleges

May 2, 2022

The Princeton Review named Truman as one of the nation's best institutions for undergraduates to earn their college degree.

Graduation Set for May 7

May 2, 2022

Spring commencement is scheduled for 2 p.m. May 7 at Stokes Stadium.

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