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.
Celebrate New Year's Eve in AugustJuly 25, 2022
New Year's Eve is coming early to Kirksville. "Truman State University's New Year's Rockin' Eve, with President Sue Thomas" will take place from 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 21 on the quad. All students, faculty and staff are invited to attend.
Truman Recognized on Elite List of Best BuysJuly 25, 2022
Truman was once again selected as one of 10 public schools in the "Fiske Guide to Colleges" Best Buys of 2023.