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Pre-Professional Interests

Truman’s undergraduate programs can help students prepare for a variety of professional degrees, including law, health studies, and teaching. By meeting with your academic advisor early on in your academic career, we can help you develop a plan to fulfill the requirements of your intended professional study as you earn your bachelor’s degree.

The pre-professional areas below list courses that are recommended prerequisites for entering into professional schools in these discipline.


Pre-Athletic Training Requirements:

  • BIOL 365: Human Anatomy (3 cr)
  • BIOL 365L: Human Anatomy Lab (1 cr)
  • BIOL 325: Human Physiology (4 cr)
  • ES 205: First Aid and CPR (1 cr)
  • ES 245: Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sport (3 cr)
  • ES 342: Biomechanics with Lab (4 cr)
  • ES 345: Exercise Physiology (3 cr)
  • PSYC 166: General Psychology (3 cr)
  • STAT 190: Basic Statistics (3 cr)

GRE for admission, deadline for application to Truman State University is April 1 (February 15 for priority).

Learn more about Pre-Athletic Training

Have questions about Pre-Athletic Training?

Alexandra Savala, Pre-Health Professions Advisor
Center for Academic Excellence
asavala@truman.edu
(660) 785-7403
Dr. Brandy Schneider
Director of Athletic Training Program
bschneider@truman.edu

Pre-Chiropractic Requirements:

  • BIOL 107: Cell, Molecules, and Genes (4 cr)
  • Additional BIOL course (i.e. BIOL 104, 330, 300, etc.)
  • CHEM 130: Chemical Principles I (4 cr)
  • CHEM 131: Chemical Principles II (4 cr)
  • CHEM 329: Organic Chemistry I (3 cr)
  • CHEM 331: Organic Chemistry II (3 cr)
  • CHEM 330: Organic Chemistry I Lab (1 cr) & CHEM 332: Organic Chemistry II Lab (1 cr) OR CHEM 333: Organic Chemistry Lab (2 cr)
  • PHYS 185: College Physics I (4 cr)
  • PSYC 166: General Psychology (3 cr)

For additional requirements for admission, please check with the chiropractic school you are interested in.

*Note: a bachelor’s degree is not required for many chiropractic programs.

Learn more about Pre-Chiropractic Studies

Have questions about Pre-Chiropractic Studies?
Alexandra Savala, Pre-Health Professions Advisor
Center for Academic Excellence
asavala@truman.edu
(660) 785-7403

Pre-Dental Requirements:

  • BIOL 107: Cell, Molecules, and Genes (4 cr)
  • Additional BIOL course (i.e. BIOL 104, 330, 300, etc.)
  • BIOL 214: Anatomy and Physiology I (4 cr)
  • BIOL 215: Anatomy and Physiology II (4 cr)
  • BIOL 302: Comparative Anatomy (5 cr) OR BIOL 365: Human Anatomy (3 cr) & BIOL 365L: Human Anatomy Lab (1 cr)
  • BIOL 315: Animal Physiology (4 cr) OR BIOL 325: Human Physiology (4 cr)
  • CHEM 130: Chemical Principles I (4 cr)
  • CHEM 131: Chemical Principles II (4 cr)
  • CHEM 329: Organic Chemistry I (3 cr)
  • CHEM 331: Organic Chemistry II (3 cr)
  • CHEM 330: Organic Chemistry I Lab (1 cr) & CHEM 332: Organic Chemistry II Lab (1 cr) OR CHEM 333: Organic Chemistry Lab (2 cr)
  • CHEM 335: Biochemistry I – Structure and Function (3 cr)
  • PHYS 185: College Physics I (4 cr) & PHYS 186: College Physics II (4 cr) OR PHYS 195: Physics I (5 cr) & PHYS 196: Physics II (5 cr)
  • ENG 190: Writing as Critical Thinking (3 cr)
  • Additional course with ENG prefix

All courses need to be taken before the Dental Admission Test (DAT) & applying (take DAT spring/early summer of junior year, apply to dental school summer/early fall after junior year)

Learn more about Pre-Dental Studies

Have questions about Pre-Dental?
Alexandra Savala, Pre-Health Professions Advisor
Center for Academic Excellence
asavala@truman.edu
(660) 785-7403

Pre-Medicine Requirements:

  • BIOL 107: Cell, Molecules, and Genes (4 cr)
  • Additional BIOL course (i.e. BIOL 104, 330, 300, etc.)
  • CHEM 130: Chemical Principles I (4 cr)
  • CHEM 131: Chemical Principles II (4 cr)
  • CHEM 329: Organic Chemistry I (3 cr)
  • CHEM 331: Organic Chemistry II (3 cr)
  • CHEM 330: Organic Chemistry I Lab (1 cr) & CHEM 332: Organic Chemistry II Lab (1 cr) OR CHEM 333: Organic Chemistry Lab (2 cr)
  • PHYS 185: College Physics I (4 cr) & PHYS 186: College Physics II (4 cr) OR PHYS 195: Physics I (5 cr) & PHYS 196: Physics II (5 cr)
  • ENG 190: Writing as Critical Thinking (3 cr)
  • Additional course with ENG prefix
  • CHEM 335: Biochemistry I – Structure and Function (3 cr) (strongly suggested)
  • SOAN 190: Sociological Inquiry (3 cr) (strongly suggested)
  • PSYC 166: General Psychology (3 cr) (strongly suggested)

All courses need to be taken before the MCAT & applying (take MCAT spring/early summer of junior year, apply to med school summer after junior year)

Learn more about Pre-Medicine

Have questions about Pre-Medical Studies?
Alexandra Savala, Pre-Health Professions Advisor
Center for Academic Excellence
asavala@truman.edu
(660) 785-7403

Pre-Optometry Requirements:

  • BIOL 107: Cell, Molecules, and Genes (4 cr)
  • Additional BIOL course (i.e. BIOL 104, 330, 300, etc.)
  • BIOL 204: Introduction to Microbiology (4 cr) OR BIOL 304: General Microbiology (4 cr)
  • CHEM 130: Chemical Principles I (4 cr)
  • CHEM 131: Chemical Principles II (4 cr)
  • Depending on your major:
    • CHEM 329: Organic Chemistry I (3 cr); CHEM 331: Organic Chemistry II (3 cr); CHEM 330: Organic Chemistry I Lab (1 cr) & CHEM 332: Organic Chemistry II Lab (1 cr) OR CHEM 333: Organic Chemistry Lab (2 cr)
    • CHEM 320: Foundations of Organic Chemistry (4 cr)
  • CHEM 335: Biochemistry I – Structure and Function (3 cr)
  • PHYS 185: College Physics I (4 cr) & PHYS 186: College Physics II (4 cr) OR PHYS 195: Physics I (5 cr) & PHYS 196: Physics II (5 cr)
  • ENG 190: Writing as Critical Thinking (3 cr)
  • JINS Course
  • PSYC 166: General Psychology (3 cr)

Students should take the OAT in spring/summer of junior year and apply to optometry school in summer after junior year.

*Note: a bachelor’s degree is not required for most programs but is strongly suggested

Learn more about Pre-Optometry Studies

Have questions about Pre-Optometry Studies?
Alexandra Savala, Pre-Health Professions Advisor
Center for Academic Excellence
asavala@truman.edu
(660) 785-7403

Pre-Occupational Therapy Requirements:

  • BIOL 100: Biology (4 cr) OR BIOL 107: Cell, Molecules, and Genes (4 cr)
  • BIOL 214: Anatomy and Physiology I (4 cr) & BIOL 215: Anatomy and Physiology II (4 cr) OR BIOL 325: Human Physiology (4 cr) & BIOL 365: Human Anatomy (3 cr) & BIOL 365L: Human Anatomy Lab (1 cr)
  • PSYC 166: General Psychology (3 cr)
  • PSYC 366: Psychology of Abnormal Behavior (3 cr)
  • PSYC 377: Development Psychology (3 cr)
  • SOAN 190: Sociological Inquiry (3 cr) OR SOAN 191: Anthropological Inquiry (3 cr)
  • HLTH 200: Medical Terminology (2 cr)

GRE to get into Occupational Therapy school, deadline for application determined by school

Learn more about Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies

Have questions about Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies?
Alexandra Savala, Pre-Health Professions Advisor
Center for Academic Excellence
asavala@truman.edu
(660) 785-7403

Pre-Pharmacy Requirements:

  • BIOL 107: Cell, Molecules, and Genes (4 cr)
  • Additional BIOL course (i.e. BIOL 104, 330, 300, etc.)
  • BIOL 304: General Microbiology (4 cr)
  • BIOL 365: Human Anatomy (3 cr) & BIOL 365L: Human Anatomy Lab (1 cr) OR
  • BIOL 214: Anatomy and Physiology I (4 cr) & BIOL 215: Anatomy and Physiology II (4 cr) OR BIOL 365: Human Anatomy (3 cr) & BIOL 365L: Human Anatomy Lab (1 cr)
  • CHEM 130: Chemical Principles I (4 cr)
  • CHEM 131: Chemical Principles II (4 cr)
  • CHEM 329: Organic Chemistry I (3 cr)
  • CHEM 331: Organic Chemistry II (3 cr)
  • CHEM 330: Organic Chemistry I Lab (1 cr) & CHEM 332: Organic Chemistry II Lab (1 cr) OR CHEM 333: Organic Chemistry Lab (2 cr)
  • STAT 190: Basic Statistics (3 cr)
  • PHYS 185: College Physics I (4 cr) OR PHYS 195: Physics I (5 cr)
  • ENG 190: Writing as Critical Thinking (3 cr)
  • COMM 170: Public Speaking (3 cr)
  • MATH 198: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (5 cr)

Students should take the PCAT in summer before/fall of senior year and apply to pharmacy programs as soon as possible (last deadline is March 1)

*Note: a bachelor’s degree is not required for many pharmacy programs

Learn more about Pre-Pharmacy Studies

Have questions about Pre-Pharmacy Studies?
Alexandra Savala, Pre-Health Professions Advisor
Center for Academic Excellence
asavala@truman.edu
(660) 785-7403

Pre-Physical Therapy Requirements:

  • BIOL 107: Cell, Molecules, and Genes (4 cr)
  • Additional BIOL course (i.e. BIOL 104, 330, 300, etc.)
  • 2 semesters of Anatomy & Physiology with Labs (options)
    • BIOL 214: Anatomy and Physiology I (4 cr) & BIOL 215: Anatomy and Physiology II (4 cr)
    • BIOL 302: Comparative Anatomy (5 cr)
    • BIOL 315: Animal Physiology (4 cr)
    • BIOL 325: Human Physiology (4 cr)
    • BIOL 365: Human Anatomy (3 cr) & BIOL 365L: Human Anatomy Lab (1 cr)
  • CHEM 130: Chemical Principles I (4 cr)
  • CHEM 131: Chemical Principles II (4 cr)
  • PHYS 185: College Physics I (4 cr) & PHYS 186: College Physics II (4 cr) OR PHYS 195: Physics I (5 cr) & PHYS 196: Physics II (5 cr)
  • PSYC 166: General Psychology (3 cr)
  • Some schools may require a 2nd semester of Psychology

GRE to get into Physical Therapy school, deadline for application determined by school.

Learn more about Pre-Physical Therapy Studies

Have questions about Pre-Physical Therapy Studies?
Alexandra Savala, Pre-Health Professions Advisor
Center for Academic Excellence
asavala@truman.edu
(660) 785-7403

Pre-Physician Assistant Requirements:

  • BIOL 107: Cell, Molecules, and Genes (4 cr)
  • Additional BIOL course (i.e. BIOL 104, 330, 300, etc.)
  • 2 semesters of Anatomy & Physiology with Labs (options)
    • BIOL 214: Anatomy and Physiology I (4 cr) & BIOL 215: Anatomy and Physiology II (4 cr)
    • BIOL 302: Comparative Anatomy (5 cr)
    • BIOL 315: Animal Physiology (4 cr)
    • BIOL 325: Human Physiology (4 cr)
    • BIOL 365: Human Anatomy (3 cr) & BIOL 365L: Human Anatomy Lab (1 cr)
  • BIOL 204: Introduction to Microbiology (4 cr) OR BIOL 304: General Microbiology (4 cr)
  • CHEM 130: Chemical Principles I (4 cr)
  • CHEM 131: Chemical Principles II (4 cr)
  • Depending on your major:
    • CHEM 329: Organic Chemistry I (3 cr); CHEM 331: Organic Chemistry II (3 cr); CHEM 330: Organic Chemistry I Lab (1 cr) & CHEM 332: Organic Chemistry II Lab (1 cr) OR CHEM 333: Organic Chemistry Lab (2 cr)
    • CHEM 320: Foundations of Organic Chemistry (4 cr)
  • CHEM 335: Biochemistry I – Structure and Function (3 cr)
  • PSYC 166: General Psychology (3 cr)
  • Some schools may require a 2nd semester of Psychology
  • HLTH 200: Medical Terminology (2 cr)

GRE to get into Physician Assistant school, deadline for application determined by school.

Learn more about Pre-Physician Assistant Studies

Have questions about Pre-Physician Assistant Studies?
Alexandra Savala, Pre-Health Professions Advisor
Center for Academic Excellence
asavala@truman.edu
(660) 785-7403

Pre-Veterinary Requirements:

  • 10 credit hours of BIOL, including:
    • BIOL 107: Cell, Molecules, and Genes (4 cr)
    • BIOL 104: Ecology and Evolution of the Organism (4 cr)
    • BIOL 200
    • BIOL 300: Genetics (4 cr) OR BIOL 321: Foundations of Genetics (3 cr) (suggested)
    • BIOL 304: General Microbiology (4 cr) (suggested)
    • BIOL 309 (suggested)
    • BIOL 302: Comparative Anatomy (5 cr) OR AGSC 320: Anatomy & Physiology of Domestic Animals (4 cr) (suggested)
  • CHEM 130: Chemical Principles I (4 cr)
  • CHEM 131: Chemical Principles II (4 cr)
  • Depending on your major:
    • CHEM 329: Organic Chemistry I (3 cr); CHEM 331: Organic Chemistry II (3 cr); CHEM 330: Organic Chemistry I Lab (1 cr) & CHEM 332: Organic Chemistry II Lab (1 cr) OR CHEM 333: Organic Chemistry Lab (2 cr)
    • CHEM 320: Foundations of Organic Chemistry (4 cr)
  • CHEM 335: Biochemistry I – Structure and Function (3 cr)
  • PHYS 185: College Physics I (4 cr) & PHYS 186: College Physics II (4 cr) OR PHYS 195: Physics I (5 cr) & PHYS 196: Physics II (5 cr)

Students can take either the GRE or the MCAT in spring/summer of junior year and apply to vet school in early fall (September) of senior year

*Note: a bachelor’s degree is not required for many vet programs

Learn more about Pre-Veterinary Studies

Have questions about Pre-Veterinary Studies?
Alexandra Savala, Pre-Health Professions Advisor
Center for Academic Excellence
asavala@truman.edu
(660) 785-7403

For pre-law studies, there is no specific undergraduate curriculum because law schools encourage students to experience a wide range of disciplines. Law schools are more interested in outstanding undergraduate study that includes coursework in critical and logical reasoning, written and verbal argumentation, and creative thinking. Classes in English, history, economics, statistics, accounting, computer science, math, logic, sociology, psychology, and philosophy, to name a few, develop the skills that law schools are looking for.

Learn more about Pre-Law Studies

Have questions about Pre-Law?
Center for Academic Excellence
advise@truman.edu
(660) 785-7403


Students interested in the pre-Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program can complete requirements toward the master’s program while completing their bachelor’s degree. Students in Elementary Education can pursue any major.

Professional Education coursework:

  • ED 388: Exploratory Field Experiences
  • ED 389: Foundations of Education
  • ED 393: Clinical Experiences in Teaching
  • ED 394: Experiences in Classroom Teaching
  • ED 593: Psychological Foundations in Education

Content Area coursework:

  • MATH 240: Concrete Behavior Foundations of Mathematics
  • NASC 331: Science for Elementary Teachers
  • ES 235: Fundamental Movement and Tumbling
  • ENG 415: Literature for Children
  • HLTH 198/198L: Personal Health & Fitness

Learn more about Elementary Education

Have questions about Pre-MAE/Elementary?

Master of Arts in Education
Dr. Jocelyn Stevens  |  Department Chair
jstevens@truman.edu  |  (660) 785-7266
Elementary Education
Dr. Jill Arnold  |  Assistant Professor of Education | jmarnold@truman.edu
Dr. Holly Kincaid  |  hkincaid@truman.edu

Students interested in the pre-Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program can complete requirements toward the master’s program while completing their bachelor’s degree. Students in Special Education can pursue any major.

Professional Education coursework:

  • ED 388: Exploratory Field Experiences
  • ED 389: Foundations of Education
  • ED 393: Clinical Experiences in Teaching
  • ED 394: Experiences in Classroom Teaching
  • ED 593: Psychological Foundations in Education

Content Area coursework:

  • PSYC 377: Developmental Psychology OR PSYC 332: Child Development
  • PSYC 369: Behavior Modification
  • CMDS 460: Language Development
  • SED: Psychology of the Exceptional Child
  • SED: Counseling, Collaboration, and Consultation with Parents and Families
  • ENG 415: Literature for Children
  • MATH 240: Concrete Behavior Foundations of Mathematics

Learn more about Special Education

Have questions about Pre-MAE/Special Education?

Master of Arts in Education
Dr. Jocelyn Stevens  |  Department Chair
jstevens@truman.edu  |  (660) 785-7266
Special Education
Dr. Marty Strange  |  Program Director for Special Education  |  mstrange@truman.edu
Beverly Peters  |  Lecturer in Education  |  bpeters@truman.edu

Students interested in the pre-Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program can complete requirements toward the master’s program while completing their bachelor’s degree.

Professional Education coursework:

  • ED 388: Exploratory Field Experiences
  • ED 389: Foundations of Education
  • ED 393: Clinical Experiences in Teaching
  • ED 394: Experiences in Classroom Teaching
  • ED 593: Psychological Foundations in Education

Content Area coursework:

     Linguistics and Literature

  • LING 238: Introduction to Linguistics
  • LING 250: English Linguistics for the Classroom
  • ENG 416: Young Adult Literature
  • ENG __: British Literature course
  • ENG __: World Literature course
  • ENG __: American Literature course
  • ENG 326: Literature of American Minorities OR ENG 330: North American Indian Literature OR ENG 331: African American Literature

     Composition

  • ENG 190: Writing as Critical Thinking
  • ENG/CRWT 204: Creative Writing
  • ENG 209: WE/ Dialogues with Literature
  • ENG __: Writing workshop or advanced writing class
  • ENG __: English elective course

Learn more about English Education

Have questions about Pre-MAE/Secondary – English?

Master of Arts in Education
Dr. Jocelyn Stevens  |  Department Chair
jstevens@truman.edu  |  (660) 785-7266
English Education
Dr. Rebecca Dierking  |  Associate Professor of English Education  |  rdierking@truman.edu
Dr. Ben Batzer  |  Assistant Professor of English Education  |  bbatzer@truman.edu

Students interested in the pre-Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program can complete requirements toward the master’s program while completing their bachelor’s degree.

Professional Education coursework:

  • ED 388: Exploratory Field Experiences
  • ED 389: Foundations of Education
  • ED 393: Clinical Experiences in Teaching
  • ED 394: Experiences in Classroom Teaching
  • ED 593: Psychological Foundations in Education

Content Area coursework:

     Calculus & Analytical Geometry

  • MATH 198: Analytical Geometry and Calculus I
  • MATH 263: Analytical Geometry and Calculus II

     Algebraic Structures

  • MATH 451: Algebraic Structures I

     Geometry (minimum 1 course)

  • MATH 363: College Geometry
  • MATH 464: Higher Geometry

     Computer Science (minimum 1 course)

  • CS 170: Introduction to Computer Science I
  • CS 180: Introduction to Computer Science II

     Minimum 6 credits of Math electives

     Additional Mathematics coursework (12 credits minimum from at least 4 of the following areas)

  • History of Mathematics
    • MATH 455: History of Mathematics I
    • MATH 456: History of Mathematics II
  • Structure of the Real Number System
    • MATH 156: College Algebra
    • MATH 186: Precalculus
    • MATH 200: Foundations of Mathematics
    • MATH 462: Theory of Number
  • Number Theory
    • MATH 335: Game Theory
    • MATH 347: Discrete Mathematics
    • MATH 454: Theory of Numbers
  • Completion of Calculus
    • MATH 461: Advanced Calculus I
  • Probability and Statistics
    • STAT 290: Statistics
    • STAT 330: Introduction to Linear Models
    • STAT 331: Biostatistics
    • STAT 374: Statistical Quality Control
    • STAT 375: ANOVA/Experimental Design
    • STAT 376: Non-parametric Statistics/Sampling
    • STAT 378: Linear Regression/Time Series
  • Linear Algebra
    • MATH 357: Linear Algebra
    • MATH 502 (G): Advanced Matric Analysis
    • MATH 564: Advanced Linear Algebra

Learn more about Mathematics Education

Have questions about Pre-MAE/Secondary – Mathematics?

Master of Arts in Education
Dr. Jocelyn Stevens  |  Department Chair
jstevens@truman.edu  |  (660) 785-7266
Mathematics Education
Dr. Enrique Pareja  |  Associate Professor of STEM Education  |  epareja@truman.edu

Students interested in the pre-Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program can complete requirements toward the master’s program while completing their bachelor’s degree.

Professional Education coursework:

  • ED 388: Exploratory Field Experiences
  • ED 389: Foundations of Education
  • ED 393: Clinical Experiences in Teaching
  • ED 394: Experiences in Classroom Teaching
  • ED 593: Psychological Foundations in Education

Content Area coursework:

  • MUSI 340: Music History I
  • MUSI 341: Music History II
  • MUSI 332: Arranging
  • MUSI 130: Music Analysis I
  • MUSI 131: Music Analysis II
  • MUSI 230: Music Analysis III
  • MUSI 231: Music Analysis IV
  • MUSI 153: Keyboard Skills I
  • MUSI 154: Keyboard Skills II
  • MUSI 253: Keyboard Skills III
  • MUSI 254: Keyboard Skills IV
  • MUSI __: Major Instrument Upper Division (5 hours)
  • MUSI __: Major Instrument Lower Division (8 hours)
  • MUSI 388: Conducting
  • MUSI 339: Music Literature
  • Ensembles (choose 7)
    • MUSI 245: String Instrument Class I
    • MUSI 246: String Instrument Class II
    • MUSI 247: Percussion Instrument Class I
    • MUSI 257: Percussion Instrument Class II
    • MUSI 248: Brass Instrument Class I
    • MUSI 249: Brass Instrument Class II
    • MUSI 250: Woodwind Class I
    • MUSI 251: Woodwind Class II
    • MUSI __: Ensemble Lower Division (4 hours)
    • MUSI __: Ensemble Upper Division (3 hours)

Learn more about Music Education

Have questions about Pre-MAE/Secondary – Music (Instrumental)?
Master of Arts in Education
Dr. Jocelyn Stevens  |  Department Chair & Music MAE Program Advisor
jstevens@truman.edu  |  (660) 785-7266

Students interested in the pre-Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program can complete requirements toward the master’s program while completing their bachelor’s degree.

Professional Education coursework:

  • ED 388: Exploratory Field Experiences
  • ED 389: Foundations of Education
  • ED 393: Clinical Experiences in Teaching
  • ED 394: Experiences in Classroom Teaching
  • ED 593: Psychological Foundations in Education

Content Area coursework:

  • MUSI 340: Music History I
  • MUSI 341: Music History II
  • MUSI 332: Arranging
  • MUSI 130: Music Analysis I
  • MUSI 131: Music Analysis II
  • MUSI 230: Music Analysis III
  • MUSI 231: Music Analysis IV
  • MUSI 153: Keyboard Skills I
  • MUSI 154: Keyboard Skills II
  • MUSI 253: Keyboard Skills III
  • MUSI 254: Keyboard Skills IV
  • MUSI __: Voice Upper Division (5 hours)
  • MUSI __: Voice Lower Division (8 hours)
  • MUSI 388: Conducting
  • MUSI 339: Music Literature
  • MUSI 150: Lyric Diction I
  • MUSI 151: Lyric Diction II
  • MUSI __: Ensemble Lower Division (4 hours)
  • MUSI __: Ensemble Upper Division (3 hours)

Learn more about Music Education

Have questions about Pre-MAE/Secondary – Music (Vocal)?
Master of Arts in Education
Dr. Jocelyn Stevens  |  Department Chair & Music MAE Program Advisor
jstevens@truman.edu  |  (660) 785-7266

Students interested in the pre-Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program can complete requirements toward the master’s program while completing their bachelor’s degree.

Professional Education coursework:

  • ED 388: Exploratory Field Experiences
  • ED 389: Foundations of Education
  • ED 393: Clinical Experiences in Teaching
  • ED 394: Experiences in Classroom Teaching
  • ED 593: Psychological Foundations in Education

Content Area coursework:

  • BIOL 365: Human Anatomy
  • BIOL 325: Human Physiology
  • HLTH 195: Lifetime Health & Fitness AND HLTH 196: Lifetime Physical Activities
  • HLTH 198: Personal Health & Fitness
  • HLTH 198L: Personal Fitness Lab
  • ES 190: Introduction to Exercise Science
  • ES 195: Instructional Strategies in Physical Education and Health
  • ES 224: Research Methods and Data Interpretation
  • ES 235: Fundamental Movement and Tumbling
  • ES 236: Rhythmic Movement & Dance
  • ES 245: Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sport
  • ES 282: First Aid and Injury Care
  • ES 342: Biomechanics with Lab
  • ES 343: Movement Neuroscience w/ Lab OR ES 344: Lifespan Motor Development OR ES 347: Motor Learning w/ Lab
  • ES 345: Exercise Physiology
  • ES 363: Health & Wellness Psychology
  • ES 364: Prevention and Treatment of Activity and Sport Injuries
  • ES 366: Outdoor Recreational & Fitness Activities
  • ES 368: Lifetime Fitness & Conditioning Activities
  • ES 369: Physical Activity for Individuals with Disability
  • ES 445: Assessment & Prescription

Learn more about Physical Education

Have questions about Pre-MAE/Secondary – Physical Education?

Master of Arts in Education
Dr. Jocelyn Stevens  |  Department Chair
jstevens@truman.edu  |  (660) 785-7266
Physical Education
Dr. Julene Ensign  |  Assistant Professor of Exercise Science  |  jensign@truman.edu

Students interested in the pre-Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program can complete requirements toward the master’s program while completing their bachelor’s degree.

Professional Education coursework:

  • ED 388: Exploratory Field Experiences
  • ED 389: Foundations of Education
  • ED 393: Clinical Experiences in Teaching
  • ED 394: Experiences in Classroom Teaching
  • ED 593: Psychological Foundations in Education

Content Area coursework:

     History & Philosophy of Science (minimum 1 course)

  • HIST 3510: History of Science I
  • HIST 3511: History of Science II
  • NASC 501 (G): Philosophy of Science

     Cell Biology (minimum 1 course)

  • BIOL 107: Cells, Molecules, & Genes
  • BIOL 330: Cell Biology

     Plant Form & Function (minimum 1 course)

  • BIOL 104: Ecology & Evolution of the Organism
  • BIOL 107: Cells, Molecules, & Genes
  • BIOL 313: Plant Anatomy
  • BIOL 323: Eukaryotic Diversity
  • BIOL 332: Plant Physiology

     Animal Form & Function (minimum 1 course)

  • BIOL 104: Ecology & Evolution of the Organism
  • BIOL 302: Comparative Anatomy
  • BIOL 315: Animal Physiology
  • BIOL 323: Eukaryotic Diversity

     Genetics (minimum 1 course)

  • BIOL 107: Cells, Molecules, & Genes
  • BIOL 300: Genetics
  • BIOL 321: Foundations of Genetics

     Evolution (minimum 1 course)

  • BIOL 503 (G): Evolutionary Biology

     Biology Electives (selected as needed to reach 20 credits of BIOL courses)

     Chemistry (minimum 1 course)

  • CHEM 130: Chemical Principles I
  • CHEM 131: Chemical Principles II
  • CHEM 320: Foundations of Organic Chemistry
  • CHEM 329: Organic Chemistry I
  • CHEM 331: Organic Chemistry II

     Physics (minimum 1 course)

  • PHYS 185: College Physics I
  • PHYS 186: College Physics II
  • PHYS 195: Physics I
  • PHYS 196: Physics II

     Earth Science (minimum 1 course)

  • NASC 140: Physical Geology
  • PHYS 105: Earth System Science
  • PHYS 131: Introduction to Astronomy
  • PHYS 245: Meteorology

     Environmental Science (minimum 1 course)

  • BIOL 301: Introduction to Ecology
  • ENVS 200: Introduction to Environmental Studies
  • ENVS 210: Environmental Science

Learn more about Science Education

Have questions about Pre-MAE/Secondary – Biology?

Master of Arts in Education
Dr. Jocelyn Stevens  |  Department Chair
jstevens@truman.edu  |  (660) 785-7266
Science Education
Dr. Enrique Pareja  |  Associate Professor of STEM Education  |  epareja@truman.edu

Students interested in the pre-Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program can complete requirements toward the master’s program while completing their bachelor’s degree.

Professional Education coursework:

  • ED 388: Exploratory Field Experiences
  • ED 389: Foundations of Education
  • ED 393: Clinical Experiences in Teaching
  • ED 394: Experiences in Classroom Teaching
  • ED 593: Psychological Foundations in Education

Content Area coursework:

     History & Philosophy of Science (minimum 1 course)

  • HIST 3510: History of Science I
  • HIST 3511: History of Science II
  • NASC 501 (G): Philosophy of Science

     Inorganic Chemistry (minimum 1 course)

  • CHEM 130: Chemical Principles I
  • CHEM 131: Chemical Principles II
  • CHEM 275: Introduction to Inorganic Principles

     Analytic Chemistry (minimum 1 course)

  • CHEM 222: Introduction to Quantitative Analysis
  • CHEM 312: Foundations of Chemical Analysis
  • CHEM 322: Instrumental Analysis
  • CHEM 350: Analytic Chemistry for the Life Sciences

     Organic Chemistry (minimum 1 course)

  • CHEM 320: Foundations of Organic Chemistry
  • CHEM 329: Organic Chemistry I
  • CHEM 330: Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab
  • CHEM 331: Organic Chemistry II
  • CHEM 322: Organic Chemistry II w/ Lab
  • CHEM 333: Organic Chemistry Lab

     Physical Chemistry (minimum 1 course)

  • CHEM 323: Physical Chemistry I
  • CHEM 324: Physical Chemistry I Lab
  • CHEM 325: Physical Chemistry II
  • CHEM 326: Physical Chemistry II Lab
  • CHEM 337: Physical Chemistry of Biochemical Systems

     Biochemistry (minimum 1 course)

  • CHEM 310: Modern Methods in Biochemistry
  • CHEM 335: Biochemistry I: Structure and Function
  • CHEM 337: Physical Chemistry and Biochemical Systems

     Chemistry Electives (selected as needed to reach 20 credits of CHEM courses)

     Biology (minimum 1 course)

  • BIOL 100: Biology
  • BIOL 104: Ecology & Evolution of the Organism
  • BIOL 107: Cells, Molecules, & Genes
  • CHEM 435: Biochemistry II: Metabolism

     Physics (minimum 1 course)

  • PHYS 185: College Physics I
  • PHYS 186: College Physics II
  • PHYS 195: Physics I
  • PHYS 196: Physics II

     Earth Science (minimum 1 course)

  • NASC 140: Physical Geology
  • PHYS 105: Earth System Science
  • PHYS 131: Introduction to Astronomy
  • PHYS 245: Meteorology

     Environmental Science (minimum 1 course)

  • BIOL 301: Introduction to Ecology
  • BIOL 363: Human Ecology
  • ENVS 200: Introduction to Environmental Studies
  • ENVS 210: Environmental Science

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Master of Arts in Education
Dr. Jocelyn Stevens  |  Department Chair
jstevens@truman.edu  |  (660) 785-7266
Science Education
Dr. Enrique Pareja  |  Associate Professor of STEM Education  |  epareja@truman.edu

Students interested in the pre-Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program can complete requirements toward the master’s program while completing their bachelor’s degree.

Professional Education coursework:

  • ED 388: Exploratory Field Experiences
  • ED 389: Foundations of Education
  • ED 393: Clinical Experiences in Teaching
  • ED 394: Experiences in Classroom Teaching
  • ED 593: Psychological Foundations in Education

Content Area coursework:

     History & Philosophy of Science (minimum 1 course)

  • HIST 3510: History of Science I
  • HIST 3511: History of Science II
  • NASC 501 (G): Philosophy of Science

     Mechanics (minimum 1 course)

  • PHYS 195: Physics I
  • PHYS 386: Classical Mechanics

     Electricity and Magnetism (minimum 1 course)

  • PHYS 196: Physics II
  • PHYS 482: Electricity and Magnetism

     Heat, Sound, and Light

  • PHYS 275: Vibrations and Waves

     Atomic or Modern Physics (minimum 1 course)

  • PHYS 250: Modern Physics I
  • PHYS 351: Modern Physics II

     Physics Electives (selected as needed to reach 20 credits of PHYS courses)

     Chemistry

  • CHEM 130: Chemical Principles I

     Biology (minimum 1 course)

  • BIOL 100: Biology
  • BIOL 104: Ecology & Evolution of the Organism
  • BIOL 107: Cells, Molecules, & Genes

     Earth Science (minimum 1 course)

  • NASC 140: Physical Geology
  • PHYS 105: Earth System Science
  • PHYS 131: Introduction to Astronomy
  • PHYS 245: Meteorology

     Environmental Science (minimum 1 course)

  • BIOL 301: Introduction to Ecology
  • BIOL 363: Human Ecology
  • ENVS 200: Introduction to Environmental Studies
  • ENVS 210: Environmental Science

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Master of Arts in Education
Dr. Jocelyn Stevens  |  Department Chair
jstevens@truman.edu  |  (660) 785-7266
Science Education
Dr. Enrique Pareja  |  Associate Professor of STEM Education  |  epareja@truman.edu

Students interested in the pre-Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program can complete requirements toward the master’s program while completing their bachelor’s degree.

Professional Education coursework:

  • ED 388: Exploratory Field Experiences
  • ED 389: Foundations of Education
  • ED 393: Clinical Experiences in Teaching
  • ED 394: Experiences in Classroom Teaching
  • ED 593: Psychological Foundations in Education

Content Area coursework:

  • US History electives (12 credits total)
  • World History electives (12 credits total)
  • GEOG 111: The Geographic Perspective OR GEOG 211: Global Geography
  • ECON 130: Intro to Economics OR ECON 200: Principles of Macroeconomics OR ECON 201: Principles of Microeconomics
  • POL 161: American National Government
  • POL 262: American, State, and Local Government
  • PSYC 166: General Psychology
  • SOAN 190: Sociological Inquiry OR SOAN 191: Anthropological Inquiry

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Master of Arts in Education
Dr. Jocelyn Stevens  |  Department Chair
jstevens@truman.edu  |  (660) 785-7266
Social Science/History Education
Dr. Kathryn Brammall  |  Department Chair of Social Sciences & Human Inquiry  |  brammall@truman.edu

Students interested in the pre-Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program can complete requirements toward the master’s program while completing their bachelor’s degree.

Professional Education coursework:

  • ED 388: Exploratory Field Experiences
  • ED 389: Foundations of Education
  • ED 393: Clinical Experiences in Teaching
  • ED 394: Experiences in Classroom Teaching
  • ED 593: Psychological Foundations in Education

Content Area coursework:

  • COMM 170: Public Speaking
  • COMM 273: Oral Interpretation
  • COMM 276: Oral Advocacy and Debate
  • COMM 340: Performance Studies OR COMM 365: Argumentation
  • THEA 275: Introduction to Theatre Arts
  • THEA 276: Stage Makeup
  • THEA 277: Acting I: Elements of Acting
  • THEA 391: Stagecraft
  • THEA 395: Basic Costuming
  • THEA 399: Theatre Practice (x3)
  • Two elective courses in either COMM or THEA

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Master of Arts in Education
Dr. Jocelyn Stevens  |  Department Chair
jstevens@truman.edu  |  (660) 785-7266
Speech and Theatre Education
Dr. Jay Self  |  Communication  |  selfjw@truman.edu
Dr. Amanda Medlock-Klyukovski  |  Communication  |  amedlock@truman.edu
Jonathan Wehmeyer  |  Theatre  |  wehmeyer@truman.edu

Students interested in the pre-Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program can complete requirements toward the master’s program while completing their bachelor’s degree.

Professional Education coursework:

  • ED 388: Exploratory Field Experiences
  • ED 389: Foundations of Education
  • ED 393: Clinical Experiences in Teaching
  • ED 394: Experiences in Classroom Teaching
  • ED 593: Psychological Foundations in Education

Content Area coursework:

  • FREN 120: Elementary French I
  • FREN 121: Elementary French II
  • FREN 220: Intermediate French I
  • FREN 221: Intermediate French II
  • FREN 320: Issues in Contemporary France
  • FREN 321: French Literature I
  • FREN 322: French Literature II
  • FREN 323: Monarchy & Religious Conflict
  • FREN 324: French Revolutions and Wars
  • FREN 325: French Cinema for Conversation
  • CML 471: Modern Languages Capstone Experience I
  • CML 472: Modern Languages Capstone Experience II

     Pick Two

  • FREN 300: French for Tourism
  • FREN 310: French Grammar and Lexicon for Translation
  • FREN 326: French for Business
  • FREN 331: French for International Relations
  • FREN 425: Phonology and Advanced Grammar
  • FREN 432: Stylistics and Translation I
  • FREN 433: Stylistics and Translation II

     Pick Two

  • FREN 401: Topics in Francophone Literature
  • FREN 402: Modern French Literature
  • FREN 403: Francophone Women Writers
  • FRAN 404: Pre-Revolutionary Literature

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Master of Arts in Education
Dr. Jocelyn Stevens  |  Department Chair
jstevens@truman.edu  |  (660) 785-7266
World Language Education
Dr. Stacy Davis  |  French & Spanish  |  sdavis@truman.edu
Dr. Erin Joyce  |  French  |  ejoyce@truman.edu

Students interested in the pre-Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program can complete requirements toward the master’s program while completing their bachelor’s degree.

Professional Education coursework:

  • ED 388: Exploratory Field Experiences
  • ED 389: Foundations of Education
  • ED 393: Clinical Experiences in Teaching
  • ED 394: Experiences in Classroom Teaching
  • ED 593: Psychological Foundations in Education

Content Area coursework:

  • SPAN 101: Elementary Spanish I
  • SPAN 102: Elementary Spanish II
  • SPAN 201: Intermediate Spanish I
  • SPAN 202: Intermediate Spanish II
  • SPAN 330: Spanish Grammar & Composition
  • SPAN 340: Spanish Conversation
  • SPAN 353: Intro to Spanish Literature
  • SPAN 362: Civilization of Spain OR SPAN 363: Latin American Civilization
  • SPAN 364: Spanish Phonetics/Phonology
  • SPAN 450: Advanced Spanish Grammar & Composition
  • SPAN 460: Survey of Spanish Peninsular Literature
  • SPAN 461: Survey of Spanish American Literature
  • CML 470: Spanish Capstone Experience

     Pick One

  • SPAN 360: US Latino Culture in Historical Context
  • SPAN 362: Civilization of Spain OR SPAN 363: Latin American Civilization
  • SPAN 366: Spanish for Business
  • SPAN 367: Spanish for Medical Professions

     Pick Two

  • SPAN 440: Advanced Spanish Conversation through Culture
  • SPAN 455: Introduction to Translation
  • SPAN 456: History of Spanish Language
  • SPAN 462: Topics in Literature
  • SPAN 463: Topics in Culture

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Master of Arts in Education
Dr. Jocelyn Stevens  |  Department Chair
jstevens@truman.edu  |  (660) 785-7266
World Language Education
Dr. Stacy Davis  |  French & Spanish  |  sdavis@truman.edu

Students interested in the pre-Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program can complete requirements toward the master’s program while completing their bachelor’s degree.

Professional Education coursework:

  • ED 388: Exploratory Field Experiences
  • ED 389: Foundations of Education
  • ED 393: Clinical Experiences in Teaching
  • ED 394: Experiences in Classroom Teaching
  • ED 593: Psychological Foundations in Education

Content Area coursework:

  • LATN 150: Elementary Latin I
  • LATN 151: Elementary Latin II
  • LATN 250: Intermediate Latin I
  • LATN 251: Intermediate Latin II
  • CLAS 262: Roman Literature in Translation
  • CLAS 352: Roman Civilization
  • CLAS 361: Greek and Roman Mythology OR CLAS 363: Women and Gender in Antiquity
  • Latin Language and Literature courses (x5)

     Pick One

  • ART 328: The Art of Greece and Rome
  • HIST 3415: Ancient Rome
  • HIST 3420: Survey of Medieval Europe I

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Have questions about Pre-MAE/Secondary – World Language (Latin)?

Master of Arts in Education
Dr. Jocelyn Stevens  |  Department Chair
jstevens@truman.edu  |  (660) 785-7266
World Language Education
Dr. Amy Norgard  |  Latin  |  anorgard@truman.edu


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