When you pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in? at Truman State University, you join a community of extremely bright and motivated students ? the perfect setting for honing your critical-thinking, problem-solving, writing, and presentation skills. With around 35 students in your largest class, you develop strong relationships with your peers and get to know your professors who are available to guide you and mentor you.

Small Classes and Supportive Learning Environment

When you pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in justice systems at Truman, you join a community of extremely bright and motivated students ? the perfect setting for honing your critical-thinking, problem-solving, writing, and presentation skills. With around 35 students in your largest class, you develop strong relationships with your peers and get to know your professors who are available to guide you and mentor you.

Learning Opportunities Outside the Classroom

At Truman, you can design and implement research ventures that match your interests. And you get hands-on experience through study abroad and internships ? some of the best internship opportunities can be found in your hometown police department, county medical examiner?s office, prosecuting attorney?s office, juvenile centers, and drug rehabilitation centers.

Our Graduates Succeed

Truman?s justice system program provides a strong foundation for successful employment or further education, such as law school. Our graduates often pursue careers in juvenile justice, probation and parole, social work and law enforcement at the local, state and federal levels. Over the past few years, our graduates have entered:

  • graduate or law school, 40%
  • the workforce, 60%