8 BA Degree Programs in Kirksville USA

Bachelor of Art in Art History track in the BA in Art provides a course of study for students with an interest in the ways people have expressed themselves visually across history. Our Art History graduates go on to pursue careers in museums and non-profits, assisting private collectors, teaching in K-12 and higher education, and working in a variety of other fields calling for a well-rounded education with an understanding of both history and culture. Students in this track focus on what is often referred to as "material culture," the objects created by humans that are part of their lives; this includes everything from clothing to paintings, buildings to jewelry.

Bachelor of Arts in UX/UI Design Minor allows you to master the basics of web and visual design. UX (user experience) encompasses design and user research, information architecture, interaction design, usability testing, and content strategy. UI (user interface) is the visual or graphical side of design, usually digital. By exploring how the two areas work together, you can gain an above-average ability to plan, design, and execute the creation of websites. The skills you acquire can be applied to a variety of careers including web design, web development, information technology, marketing, and digital innovation.

Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing major, you develop skills for written expression under the guidance of award-winning writers and scholars offering you individualized attention. You’ll work with passionate writers, attend readings by prominent visiting writers, and gain practical experience in writing and publishing. The ability to write well is a highly valued specialization, and our program gives you widely applicable tools that can be used across myriad industries no matter where your career takes you.

Bachelor of Arts in Music If you have a serious interest in music but plan to major in another field, the music minor lets you expand your knowledge and foster your musical talents. Coursework covers topics such as music theory, analysis, historical perspectives, and more. You can also participate in vocal and instrumental music ensembles and apply for music scholarships.

Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies minor, you can combine English, theatre, communication, and more to discover a broad range of film elements. You learn about the production, distribution, exhibition, history, and theory of film while absorbing aesthetic, anthropological, cultural, economic, political, and social perspectives. This interdisciplinary studies minor allows you to explore a variety of genres and approaches to film and to practice analyzing films through in-class discussion, written assignments, and visual production.

Bachelor of Arts in Music Liberal Arts If you’re seeking a broad-based approach to the study of music, the Bachelor of Arts in Music with a liberal arts concentration offers a program you can tailor to match your interests. This major lets you combine the study of music with a broad range of electives from other areas of study. If you want the flexibility to pursue a double major with music and another degree at Truman, this program is a good fit for you.

Bachelor of Arts in Musicology minor focuses on the history and cultural contexts of music. Studying the development of music through time, you examine the forms, methods, and functions of music in Western and non-Western cultures. Coursework covers Music Fundamentals, Music Analysis, Music Literature, Music History, Independent Study in Fine Arts, and Perspectives in Music (World Musics, Hollywood and Broadway, Jazz and the American Experience.)

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design Program is where you prepare for such a career. With a degree from Truman, you'll be in high demand for a variety of jobs in the design field. Graphic design offers a broad range of professional career choices in the mass media, communications market. Our students have gone on to employment in advertising, marketing, television, publishing (newspaper, book, magazine, online), internet/ISP development organizations, corporate in-house design departments, entertainment industry and as self-employed designers throughout the region, the country and abroad.