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 Programs
Majors
- Agricultural Science (BS)
- Biochemistry Molecular Biology (BS)
- Biology (BA, BS)
- Chemistry (BS)
- Computer Science (BS)
- Mathematics (BA, BS)
- Physics (BA, BS)
- Statistics (BA, BS)
What is the difference between a B.A. and a B.S. Degree?
- Bachelor of Arts: 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.
- Bachelor of Science: 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
- STEM Research
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.
Esports Team Competes in First TournamentSeptember 26, 2022
History was made Sept. 25 when the newly formed Truman esports team participated in its first official competition. Six students played in a Collegiate Rocket League (CRL) tournament.
Career Expo Set to Return with In-Person EventsSeptember 26, 2022
For the first time in two years the Career and Graduate School Expo will take place in person, Sept. 27-29. The expo is open to students of all majors and academic levels. This event gives students the opportunity to participate in a variety of professional development activities.