Welcome!  We are delighted that you are interested in the teaching profession.  At Truman State University, a teaching degree is offered only at the Master’s level.  We do not offer a Bachelor’s in Education degree at Truman.  You must earn a BS/BA degree first (Elementary Education and Special Education accept any undergraduate degree offered at TSU).

There are several courses at the undergraduate level that meet state certification requirements for teachers so it is important to meet with our Certification Analyst as soon as possible to ascertain which courses you will need to complete at the undergraduate level. 

In addition, there are required field experiences in the undergraduate program, which are described on our webpage and in the Field Experiences Office (VH 2310).  Therefore, it would be helpful for you to meet with a contact in the Field Experiences Office too. 

Finally, the Department Chair of Education, Dr. Wendy Miner (wsm@truman.edu) is also available to help with any of your questions or concerns.

Prospective Transfer Checklist:

1. Apply for admission to Truman (application is free)

http://admissions.truman.edu/apply/application.asp

2. Send transcripts to receive transfer credit evaluation
                   Official transcripts should be mailed to:
                       Attn: Admissions - Kelsey Aurand di Razo
                       Admission Counselor for Transfer Programs
                       Truman State University 
                       100 E. Normal Street
                       Kirksville, MO 63501
                   Unofficial transcripts can be emailed to:
                       kelseya@truman.edu
    
3. Contact Education Certification Analyst

Sheila Berkowitz at (660) 785-4395 or sberko@truman.edu

4. Contact Field Experiences Director

                  Laura Nickelson at (660) 785-4397 or lenickel@truman.edu