Program Offerings
Institute for Academic Outreach
Joseph Baldwin Academy (Grades 7-9)
This three-week residential program offers an academically challenging curriculum.
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Joseph Baldwin Academy Jr. (Grades 4-6)
This one-week day program is filled with engaging academic opportunities for students from the northeast Missouri region.
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ATSU-Truman Healthcare Academy (Grades 9-11)
This week-long residential program introduces students to the methods and skills of a variety of health professions.
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Truman State University Band Academy (Grades 9-12)
This residential program offers one-week on campus exploring your passion for music.
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Truman Early College
Students can complement high school study with Truman coursework to earn college credit prior to high school graduation. Early College offers online, in-person, competency-based, and dual-credit courses.
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Competency-Based Mathematics Program
Eligible students at participating high schools can earn college credit for College Algebra and Plane Trigonometry, as well as Precalculus, at a discounted tuition rate.
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The Psychology of Abnormal Behavior
This spring, Sal Costa, professor emeritus of psychology, will offer “The Psychology of Abnormal Behavior.” This course will be a scientific study of the causes, assessments and treatments of a variety of psychological disorders and maladaptive behaviors. The class aims to raise awareness of how these issues and problems can have a profound impact on everyday life. This one-credit, pass/fail course will be offered both in-person and online, providing flexibility for participants. The in-person section, INDV 161: Abnormal Psychology, will meet during first block on Tuesdays in Baldwin Hall 114. Participants taking the class online can join synchronously from 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays or watch asynchronously at a time of their choice.
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Community Ceramics: Handbuilding
“Community Ceramics” begins Jan. 18 with weekly class meetings from 6-8 p.m. on Mondays. Cost of the class is $375, which includes instruction and materials. Participants will keep all the works they create. As an introductory course, “Community Ceramics” will teach students proper use of ceramic tools, hand building techniques, basic glazing and surface decorating methods, and rudimentary knowledge of kiln firings.
Payment instructions will be sent after registration. Once the first class is held, there are no refunds for the course. Registration can be completed online and is open to all non-degree seeking students. Anyone who takes the class – which is offered as a pass/fail option – will receive one hour of college credit.
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Watercolor: Beyond Basics
Rusty Nelson, professor emeritus of art, will offer “Watercolor: Beyond Basics” as a 15-week online course beginning Jan. 14 and running the first week of May. Take your watercolor painting beyond the basics and begin developing your own artistic voice! Designed for advanced beginners and intermediate painters, this course builds upon the foundational skills introduced in INDV 127: Discovering Watercolor or equivalent experience. Through instructor demonstrations, guided exercises, and creative painting assignments, students will explore still life, landscapes, architecture, and figures within compositions. Along the way, we’ll strengthen observational and brushwork skills while developing a deeper understanding of composition, color theory, value, and the expressive possibilities of watercolor. More than simply copying a photograph, students will learn to interpret what they see, make thoughtful artistic choices, and develop their own creative approach to painting. Discover how to transform observation into personal expression as you gain confidence, refine your techniques, and begin finding your unique visual voice.
Once the first class is held, there are no refunds for the course. The course cost is $65. Payment instructions will be sent after registration. Anyone who takes the class – which is offered as a pass/fail option – will receive one hour of college credit.
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Book Club: TBD
Details coming soon.
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Non-Degree Seeking Student
If you are interested in taking courses at Truman without being officially accepted into a degree-granting program, you can apply to Truman as a non-degree-seeking student
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Basic Life Support Training
Our Trulifesaver Program offers American Heart Association Basic Life Support courses that train you how to respond to several life-threatening emergencies; provide CPR; use an AED; and relieve choking in a safe, timely, and effective manner.
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Summer Sessions
Explore courses offered over the summer in convenient 10-week, 8-week, or 5-week scheduling.
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Online Courses
Many of Truman’s best courses are also available to you online – particularly during our summer and interim sessions. We also have select undergraduate and graduate offerings presented online at many points during the regular academic year.
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The Boeing Company’s Learning Together Program
Boeing employees benefit from preferential pricing on coursework at Truman State University.
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What is the Institute for Academic Outreach?
The Institute for Academic Outreach extends the resources of Truman State University beyond the traditional boundaries of the University by offering meaningful learning opportunities for:
- pre-college students looking to get a head-start on their college education
- adult learners pursuing professional development
- lifelong learners seeking to expand their knowledge
Summer academies provide an opportunity for young scholars to experience college life. Concurrent enrollment programs allow high school students to earn college credit. Professional development programs ensure adults stay relevant in their careers.
