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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History of the Mafia
In fall 2026, Professor Sal Costa will unveil a new publicly available course, “The History of the Mafia.” Participants will be able to gain a wealth of knowledge, including about Sicilian and Italian customs. “The History of the Mafia” will be available both in-person and online. The course is open to any non-degree seeking student for a cost of $65. Anyone who takes the class – which is offered as a pass/fail option – will receive one hour of college credit. The class will take place at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays beginning Aug. 18 and run through Oct. 6. Online lectures will be posted and available for viewing shortly after each session. Once the first class is held, there are no refunds for the course.
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Anatomy of a Monster
Tyler Unsell (’03), English teacher at Park Hill High School and semi-finalist for the 2026 Missouri Teacher of the Year, will offer his class, “Anatomy of a Monster: Film Bestiary,” as a 15-week online course beginning Aug. 17 and running through Nov. 30. In this course, participants will study horror films and literature to examine what monsters and their films say about the times that invented them, as well as how horror films give people all the tools they need to survive real-world “monsters.” Online lectures and discussions will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. every Monday. Before each class, students will watch a “film of the week” at their leisure. All films are available for free on common streaming services such as Tubi, Plex and YouTube. No memberships are needed, but home streaming capability is required.  The course cost is $65. Payment instructions will be sent after registration. 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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Discover Watercolor
Rusty Nelson, professor emeritus of art, will offer his class, “Discover Watercolor,” as a 15-week online course beginning Aug. 20 and running through Dec. 3. Participants will be introduced to materials and techniques used in watercolor painting. The class will take place from 6:30-8 p.m. every Thursday. Online lectures will be posted and available for viewing shortly after each session. 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. 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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Lessons from Death Row
Jesse Wren (’22, ’23, ’24) will offer his class, “Lessons from Death Row,” as an eight-week online course beginning Aug. 17 and running through Oct. 6. Through personal stories, research and reflection, participants explore what interacting with those in correctional settings reveals about learning, leadership, justice and oneself. The class will take place from 6-8 p.m. on Mondays. Online lectures will be posted and available for viewing shortly after each session. 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. 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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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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