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3D Modeling and Animation Minor
Minor
Develop skills in 3D modeling, animation, and motion graphics.
Accountancy (on-campus or online)
Master's Degree (MAc)
Ace the CPA exam with the help of one of the nation's top accounting programs.
Accounting
Undergraduate Degree (BS)
Learn about financial accounting, business systems, auditing, taxation, and more.
Actuarial Science Minor
Minor
Use mathematical and statistical methods to anticipate future events and take preventive measures.
African and African Diaspora Studies Minor
Minor
Explore the origin and dynamic cultural mix that constitutes the African Diaspora.
Agricultural Business Minor
Minor
Develop an understanding of livestock and grain commodities and the economics of agriculture.
Agricultural Science
Undergraduate Degree (BS)
Experience a holistic approach to the study of food and fiber production.
Agricultural Studies Minor
Minor
Study how agriculture and the environment have a daily effect on the life of every person.
Animal Science Minor
Minor
Learn about the management of domestic animals and the role of animals in agricultural systems.
Anthropology Minor
Minor
Examine societies from different angles to gain a better understanding of humanity’s past, present, and future.
Applied Behavior Analysis (online)
Graduate Certificate
Prepare to become a skilled professional trained in the science of behavior analysis.
Applied Linguistics Minor
Minor
Study how people acquire language and how to apply it to the teaching, learning, and use of language.
Applied Linguistics\TESOL
Undergraduate Degree (BA)
Develop an understanding of the complexities of human languages.
Art
Undergraduate Degree (BA)
Tailor this major toward your professional goals by choosing to explore art history or studio art.
Art History Minor
Minor
Gain experience thinking about the broader issues of the interaction between art and society.
Art with concentration in: Studio Art
Undergraduate Degree (BFA)
Explore ceramics, fibers, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture.
Asian and Asian American Studies Minor
Minor
Deepen your understanding of the traditions, culture, and arts of Asia.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Undergraduate Degree (BS)
Discover how chemical processes and molecular mechanisms impact biological systems.
Biology
Undergraduate Degree (BA, BS)
Gain expertise and technical skills in the biological sciences.
Business Administration
Undergraduate Degree (BA, BS)
Become adept in any area of business: finance, management, marketing, and international business.
Business Administration Minor
Minor
Develop a background in principles and practices covering different facets of business.
Business Analytics
Undergraduate Certificate
Receive experiential training in business intelligence tools.
Cannabis and Natural Medicinals
Undergraduate Degree (BS)
Learn about about the multiple aspects of naturally occurring chemical compounds and their uses as therapeutics in traditional and holistic medicinal practices.
Chemistry
Undergraduate Degree (BS)
Acquire knowledge and skills for creative problem-solving using the areas of chemistry.
Chemistry Minor
Minor
Learn the fundamentals of chemistry through scientific investigation and lab experience.
Child Studies Minor
Minor
Study the physical, psychological, cognitive, and social development of children.
Chinese Minor
Minor
Develop traditional skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing Chinese and explore history and traditions.
Classical Studies Minor
Minor
Study various aspects of ancient Greek and Roman languages and cultures.
Classics
Undergraduate Degree (BA)
Explore the languages, literature, history, and cultures of ancient Greece and Rome.
Cognitive Science Minor
Minor
Study the mind and its processes to discover how and why we think the way we do.
Communication
Undergraduate Degree (BA)
Develop expertise in the principles that guide communication, including journalism.
Communication Disorders
Master's Degree (MA)
Train under the direction of expert speech-language pathologists at our on-site speech and hearing clinic.
Communication Disorders
Undergraduate Degree (BA, BS)
Study speech, language, and hearing processes and disorders associated with these processes.
Computer Science
Undergraduate Degree (BS)
Gain a basic mastery of computer science, the theory of computation, and the design of computational systems.
Computer Science Minor
Minor
Learn the basic foundations of computer science in conjunction with programming and data analysis.
Counseling: Mental Health Counseling(online)
Master's Degree (MA)
Complete curricular and experiential requirements to pursue entry-level licensure or certification.
Counseling:Rehabilitation Counseling(online)
Master's Degree (MA)
Complete curricular and experiential requirements to pursue entry-level licensure or certification.
Counseling:School Counseling(online)
Master's Degree (MA)
Complete curricular and experiential requirements to pursue entry-level licensure or certification.
Creative Writing
Undergraduate Degree (BFA)
Explore genres of writing including fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, drama, and screenwriting.
Creative Writing Minor
Minor
Improve your writing skills and gain a strong understanding of how writers practice their craft across genres.
Criminal Justice Studies
Undergraduate Degree (BS)
Enter the criminal justice field: law enforcement, criminal law and the courts, corrections, and criminology.
Criminal Justice Studies Minor
Minor
Gain a broad overview of the various components and activities of our justice systems.
Data Science
Undergraduate Degree (BS)
Learn how to uncover solutions hidden in data to drive more informed decision-making.
Data Science (online)
Graduate Certificate
Learn how to manage, analyze, and draw conclusions from large amounts of data.
Data Science 4+1 Program
Other Undergraduate Programs
Data Science 4+1 is an accelerated program for Truman undergraduates to pursue the Master of Science in Data Science and Analytic Storytelling.
Data Science and Analytic Storytelling (online)
Master's Degree (MS)
Combine the problem-solving skills of data science with critical analytic, presentation, and visualization skills.
Data Science Foundations
Undergraduate Certificate
Develop the fundamental knowledge and skills to apply data science principles.
Data Science Minor
Minor
Learn the tools and techniques for extracting meaning from extensive sets of data.
Design (online)
Undergraduate Degree (BFA)
Heighten your creative efforts by taking classes from wherever it’s convenient for you.
Design concentration in the Art
Undergraduate Degree (BFA)
Master creative techniques and gain insights into the role of art and design.
Design Minor
Minor
Develop skills in digital literacy, creating graphics, design layout, and content/project management.
Disability Studies Minor
Minor
Examine the interplay between the lived experience of disability and the social construction of disability.
Disability Studies-Applied Behavior Analysis (online)
Master's Degree (MA)
Develop the knowledge and skills to become a caring, competent, and culturally aware practitioner of applied behavior analysis.
Economics
Undergraduate Degree (BA, BS)
Investigate economic forces that shape societies and the mechanisms that drive economic life.
Economics Minor
Minor
Learn about fundamental economic concepts while diversifying your analytical skillset.
Education
Master's Degree (MAE)
Earn a master's degree while simultaneously completing requirements for teacher certification.
Education Minor
Minor
Gain insight into how people learn and how to effectively share information with others.
English
Undergraduate Degree (BA)
Understand the world through literature and language by studying literature from different cultures and times.
English (online)
Master's Degree (MA)
Explore literature, literary studies, composition theory, pedagogy, creative writing, and linguistics.
Entrepreneurship Minor
Minor
Delve into innovation and entrepreneurship and enhance your problem-solving and business skills.
Environmental Science
Undergraduate Degree (BS)
Explore the interaction between natural systems and organisms – including humans.
Environmental Studies Minor
Minor
Learn how to identify, analyze, and influence the complex forces shaping the environment.
Equine Studies Minor
Minor
Learn the scientific and business principles associated with the use and ownership of horses for recreation, companionship, breeding, and sport.
Exercise Science
Undergraduate Degree (BS)
Study human movement and learn how to help people live healthier lives.
Exercise Science/ Master of Athletic Training 3+2 Program
Other Undergraduate Programs
The professional phase of the ES/MAT 3+2 program requires 62 credits of graduate coursework that is completed over the course of two years and requires continuous enrollment. The curriculum is sequenced to allow for the greatest amount of depth in both content and clinical application.
Film Studies Minor
Minor
Learn about the production, distribution, exhibition, history, and theory of film.
Folklore Minor
Minor
Explore how literature, language, dance, history, and fine arts play a role in understanding folklore.
Foreign Language Teacher Preparation Minor
Minor
Take steps toward initial training for teaching languages.
Forensic Science Minor
Minor
Investigate how to gather and analyze information using the scientific method.
Gifted Education (online)
Master's Degree (MA)
Learn how to identify gifted characteristics in students, develop effective curricula, and provide support.
Health Science
Undergraduate Degree (BS)
Train to become a promoter of health in educational or clinical settings.
History
Undergraduate Degree (BA, BS)
Study the past to gain a deeper understanding of today's complex world.
Information Systems Minor
Minor
Learn how system analysis, databases, and internet programming affect organizations.
Interdisciplinary Studies Major
Undergraduate Degree (BA, BS)
Design a unique program of study that matches your specific goals and interests. Popular major emphases within this area include Child Studies, Asian Studies, Environmental Studies, and Neuroscience.
International Studies Minor
Minor
Explore global issues and area studies covering international communities beyond U.S. borders.
Italian Studies Minor
Minor
Acquire an in-depth appreciation for the Italian language, culture, and civilization.
Journalism Minor
Minor
The minor focuses on convergent journalism, promoting writing, editing, production, and critical thinking skills used in multiple media platforms (print, online, audio, and video).
Legal Studies Minor
Minor
Expand your understanding of how the legal system operates and how law intersects with almost every aspect of society.
Liberal Studies
Undergraduate Degree (BA, BS)
Build an individualized program of study with a concentration in your chosen area of focus.
Linguistics
Undergraduate Degree (BA, BS)
Learn about human language as it is — not as we think it should be.
Mathematical Biology Minor
Minor
Acquire expertise in mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, and computing in a biological context.
Mathematics
Undergraduate Degree (BA, BS)
Learn to apply the latest mathematical theories across multiple disciplines from game theory to probability to finance.
Mathematics Minor
Minor
Strengthen your ability to communicate mathematical information by learning different techniques and approaches to math problems.
Medieval and Early Modern Studies Minor
Minor
Better understand the world today by exploring the ways it has developed from its medieval roots.
Military Science Minor
Minor
Acquire management and analytical skills essential to being an adaptive leader.
Modern Language: French, German, Spanish
Undergraduate Degree (BA)
Study the language, culture, and literature of the French, German, or Spanish language communities.
Modern Language: specialization in French
Undergraduate Degree (BA)
Major in Modern Language: French and study culture, language, literature, and conversation.
Modern Language: specialization in German
Undergraduate Degree (BA)
Major in Modern Language: German and study culture, language, literature, and conversation.
Modern Language: specialization in Spanish
Undergraduate Degree (BA)
Major in Modern Language: Spanish and study culture, language, literature, and conversation.
Music
Master's Degree (MA)
Train one-on-one with internationally recognized composers, conductors, performers, and scholars.
Music Business
Undergraduate Degree (BS)
Whether you’re an aspiring music business professional, entrepreneur, or artist, this major prepares you for success in the music industry.
Music Minor
Minor
Pursue your interest in music, increase your musical knowledge, and enhance your musical skills.
Music Therapy
Undergraduate Degree (BS)
Leverage the power of music to directly improve the lives of others.
Music, Emphasis Groups
Undergraduate Degree (BM)
Pursue the most musically intense offering within the music discipline at Truman.
Music, General
Undergraduate Degree (BA)
Gain substantial training on an instrument or as a singer with broad academic preparation.
Music, Pre-Certification
Undergraduate Degree (BA)
Focus on your passion for music in preparation for a professional teaching degree.
Music: concentration in Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Degree (BA)
Build a broad base you can apply to a wide range of areas in the music industry.
Musical Theatre Minor
Minor
Engage in practical and theoretical experiences in the areas of singing, acting, and dance.
Musicology Minor
Minor
Examine the forms, methods, and functions of music in Western and non-Western cultures.
Nursing
Undergraduate Degree (BSN)
Learn how to provide safe, effective nursing care to patients of all ages in a variety of healthcare settings.
Philosophy and Religion
Undergraduate Degree (BA, BS)
Recognize and analyze the philosophical and religious beliefs and assumptions grounding human cultural systems.
Philosophy and Religion Minor
Minor
Gain insight into human cultural systems by studying philosophical and religious beliefs and assumptions.
Physics
Undergraduate Degree (BA, BS)
Receive rigorous training in the theories and practice of physics to gain a greater understanding of the universe.
Physics - Dual Degree Program
Other Undergraduate Programs
Earn a Bachelor of Arts in Physics from Truman while getting an engineering degree from another university.
Physics - Pre-Engineering
Other Undergraduate Programs
Spend the first two years of your Bachelor of Engineering degree at Truman.
Physics Minor
Minor
Gain a deeper understanding of the universe and enhance your knowledge of physical realities.
Political Communication Minor
Minor
Gain a background in the theories of communication and political science.
Political Science and International Relations
Undergraduate Degree (BA, BS)
Learn about the practice of government, politics, and international relations.
Political Science and International Relations Minor
Minor
Explore the underlying theories that drive political behavior and international relations.
Pre-Athletic Training
Pre-Professional Interest
This concentration area for the exercise science major covers biomechanics, exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, personal training, and more.
Pre-Chiropractic
Pre-Professional Interest
Truman offers coursework to help prepare you to enroll in chiropractic school.
Pre-Dental
Pre-Professional Interest
Truman offers coursework to help prepare you to enroll in dental school.
Pre-Education
Other Undergraduate Programs, Undergraduate Degree
Receive individualized advising to prepare for entrance into the professional program at the graduate level.
Pre-Law
Pre-Professional Interest
No matter what your major is, our pre-law studies ensure you’re well-equipped for law school.
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Professional Interest
Truman provides preparation to help you reach your goal of attending medical school.
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Professional Interest
Truman provides preparation to help you reach your goal of attending occupational therapy school.
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Professional Interest
Truman provides preparation to help you reach your goal of attending optometry school.
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Professional Interest
Truman provides preparation to help you reach your goal of attending pharmacy school.
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Professional Interest
Truman provides preparation to help you reach your goal of attending physical therapy school.
Pre-Physician Assistant
Pre-Professional Interest
Truman provides preparation to help you reach your goal of attending physician assistant school.
Pre-Veterinary
Pre-Professional Interest
Truman provides preparation to help you reach your goal of attending veterinary school.
Psychology
Undergraduate Degree (BA, BS)
Investigate human behavior and mental processes using the scientific method.
Psychology Minor
Minor
Learn about the theories, research techniques, and applications of the scientific study of human behavior.
ROTC
Other Undergraduate Programs
The U.S. Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program offers hands-on leadership and management training.
Social Issue Advocacy Major
Undergraduate Degree (BA, BS)
Build a pathway to becoming a general advocate for issues important to you.
Sociology Minor
Minor
Study how the interactions and connections among institutions, organizations, groups, and individuals work together.
Sociology/ Anthropology
Undergraduate Degree (BA, BS)
Explore industrialized societies like the one we live in or smaller-scale societies and long-term patterns of biological and cultural change.
Spanish Minor
Minor
Build your oral and written language skills and develop cultural knowledge and understanding of Spanish.
Spanish Minor for the Professions
Minor
Obtain language proficiency and cultural awareness to assist you in serving the needs of Spanish-speaking individuals.
Statistics
Undergraduate Degree (BA, BS)
Discover hidden patterns by analyzing information and creating models to capture insights that help solve complex problems.
Statistics Minor
Minor
Explore the world of statistics: the study of the collection, analysis, interpretation, presentation, and understanding of data.
STEM Research Minor
Minor
Sharpen your research skills in science, technology, engineering, and math-related fields.
Study Abroad
Other Undergraduate Programs
Broaden your education and explore the world through study abroad programs around the globe.
Theatre
Undergraduate Degree (BA)
Engage in every level of theatre production including performing, designing, directing, writing, technology, and more.
Theatre Minor
Minor
Develop your knowledge of theatre and gain experience in all aspects of performance art.
Undeclared
Undergraduate Degree
Not sure what major is the best fit for you? The Undeclared major is one of the largest majors for Truman’s incoming first-year students.
Women's and Gender Studies Minor
Minor
Examine themes related to gendered identities in conjunction with sexual orientation, race, class, culture, and public policy.