Truman Early College
Dual Enrollment by Design
Affordable, High-Quality College Education For High School Students
Early College provides high school students with the opportunity to earn college credit before graduation.
- Missouri high school students are eligible to take many of Truman’s 100- and 200-level classes.
- All courses count toward a Truman degree and are also widely accepted at other institutions.
- As a high school student enrolled in a Truman State University course, you are eligible for special rates. The cost is $85 per credit hour. Those who qualify for federal reduced or free lunch programs may receive up to nine credits at no charge. Additional costs may apply for required textbooks, software and other course materials.
Registration for Summer and Fall 2022 is Currently Open
Courses with the 
designation are transferable to any public college or university in Missouri, and many private institutions.
Summer 2022 Online Dual Credit Courses
Asynchronous Courses
The courses listed below are fully online based upon your schedule
Agricultural Sciences
- AGSC 180 – Introduction to Equine Science
Biology
- BIOL 100 – Biology with Lab
Chemistry
- CHEM 100 – Chemistry for Contemporary Living with Lab
Communications
- COMM 170 – Public Speaking
Creative Writing
- CRWT 204 – Creative Writing
Computer Science
- CS 170 – Computer Science
Economics
- ECON 130 – Introduction to Economics
- ECON 200 – Principles of Macroeconomics
- ECON 201 – Principles of Microeconomics
English
- ENG 206 – Popular Literature: Topics (Fanfiction)
Math
- MATH 156 – College Algebra
- MATH 157 – Plane Trigonometry
- MATH 186 – Precalculus
- *MATH 198 – Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
Modern Languages
- FREN 120 – Elementary French I
- FREN 121 – Elementary French II
- LATN 150 – Elementary Latin I
- LATN 151 – Elementary Latin II
- SPAN 101 – Elementary Spanish I
- SPAN 102 – Elementary Spanish II
- *SPAN 201- Intermediate Spanish I
- *SPAN 202- Intermediate Spanish II
Music
- MUSI 204 – Perspectives in Music: Classical
- MUSI 205 – Perspectives in Music: World Music
- MUSI 206 – Perspectives in Music: Hollywood & Broadway
Political Science
- POL 161 – American National Government
- POL 171 – Intro to Political Science
- POL 250- Intro to International Relations
Psychology
- PSYC 166 – General Psychology
- *PSYC 266 – Experimental Psychology
Sociology
- SOAN 190 – Sociological Inquiry
Statistics
- STAT 190 – Basic Statistics
*prerequisites or placement testing required.
Synchronous Courses
The following list of courses meet virtually on the days and times specified.
- PHYS 105 – Earth System Science
Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 5-6:20 pm, Monday Wednesday; 7-8:20 pm
- PHYS 185 – College Physics with Lab
Monday-Friday; 8:30-10:20 am
*prerequisites required.
For more information on Missouri Higher Education Core Transfer Curriculum (CORE 42), visit dhewd.mo.gov/core42.php
To check the available sections, available seats, and course schedules:
- Visit the Open Course List and select the term you are interested in from the dropdown menu.
- Click Submit.
- Select the subject you are interested in (or hold down CTRL and highlight multiple subjects) and hit Class Search at the bottom of the page (NOTE: Competency-Based Mathematics and Dual Credit Mathematics courses will not appear in the list).
Next Steps
Interested in taking one of these courses? See Applying for Classes>
Fall 2022 Online Courses
Asynchronous Courses
The courses listed below are fully online based upon your schedule
Art
- ART 101 – Observational Drawing
- ART 222- Caves to Cathedrals
Communications
- COMM 170 – Public Speaking
Computer Science
- CS 170 – Introduction to Computer Science
Modern Languages
- FREN 120 – Elementary French I
- SPAN 101 – Elementary Spanish I
Linguistics
- LING 238- Introduction to Linguistics
Music
- MUSI 204 – Perspectives in Music: Classical
- MUSI 205 – Perspectives in Music: World Music
- MUSI 206 – Perspectives in Music: Hollywood & Broadway
Philosophy & Religion
- PHRE 185- Exploring Religions
- PHRE 186- Introduction to Philosophy
- PHRE 186 Video
- Syllabus for the Spring 2022 section of PHRE 186 (the fall 2022 section will be similarly taught)
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Psychology
- PSYC 166 – General Psychology
Statistics
- STAT 190 – Basic Statistics
Theater
- THEA 275- Introduction to the Theatre Art
*prerequisites required.
For more information on Missouri Higher Education Core Transfer Curriculum (CORE 42), visit dhewd.mo.gov/core42.php
To check the available sections, available seats, and course schedules:
- Visit the Open Course List and select the term you are interested in from the dropdown menu.
- Click Submit.
- Select the subject you are interested in (or hold down CTRL and highlight multiple subjects) and hit Class Search at the bottom of the page (NOTE: Competency-Based Mathematics and Dual Credit Mathematics courses will not appear in the list).
Next Steps
Interested in taking one of these courses? See Applying for Classes>
Request more information
and start your enrollment
Costs
All courses cost $85 per credit.*
Students on free and reduced lunch take can take up to 9 credit hours free.*
*Textbooks and software cost extra
Format
Most courses are available online or via specialized software platforms.
Advising
All students are eligible for academic advising, college planning assistance, and special workshops/webinars on planning for college success.
FEATURED STUDENT
“I improved my ability to manage my time, and I got a taste of what taking a college-level class is like…It was also one of my first experiences with a high-level online learning system and made the transition to classes in college with online components easier.”
—Ethan Kershaw
Read Ethan’s story>
FEATURED PARTNERSHIP
“I was looking for an opportunity for MORE students to participate in college-level mathematics courses. The CBM program would allow us to expand the number of students we could serve with College Algebra, Plane Trigonometry, and Precalculus and add the opportunity to earn college credit.”
—Shawn Logan, Mathematics Teacher
Read about our partnership>
We’re Here to Help
Our team can answer your questions.
Email us at institute@truman.edu or call us at (660) 785-5384.
Truman Early College Programs
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100 E. Normal Ave.
Kirksville, MO 63501