- Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree provides students who have earned an associates degree the opportunity to complete a bachelors degree and to enhance and expand their general education and technical core competencies.
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree denotes a broad background in the liberal arts. Refer to Specific Requirements for BA below.
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree encourages the acquisition and display of talent in the arts and is typically pursued by individuals interested in the creative and fine arts.
- Bachelor of Music (BMUS) degree prepares a student for graduate study, for a career as a performing artist, and/or for a career as a private teacher in the field of music.
- Bachelor of Music Education (BME) degree provides a training program for music teachers. The holder of this degree is normally granted a certificate to teach in Missouri. Candidates for this degree must satisfy all Teacher Certification and Teacher Education Program requirements as described in the Teacher Certification, Teacher Education Program, and Secondary Education Requirements section of the catalog.
- Bachelor of Science (BS) degree permits a high degree of specialization in the student's chosen field.
- Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training (BSAT) degree permits a high degree of specialization in Athletic Training.
- Bachelor of Science in Education (BSED) degree provides a training program for teachers. The holder of this degree is normally granted a certificate to teach in Missouri. Candidates for this degree must satisfy all Teacher Certification, Teacher Education Program requirements as described in the Teacher Certification, Teacher Education Program, and Secondary Education Requirements section of the catalog.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BNS) prepares registered nurses for increased professional responsibilities and leadership roles in health care.
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree prepares students for beginning generalist social work practice in the human-service field.
Specific Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements
All students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree must satisfy the following degree requirements:
- Language Requirement (12 hours): Complete one of the following options:
- Option 1: Courses selected within the Department of Modern and Classical Languages. Consult with the MCL department regarding any exceptions or substitutions. There are two ways to satisfy this option: complete 12 hours in one language or complete two 6-hour segments in two different languages.
- Option 2: American Sign Language (ASL) courses. Consult with the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders regarding any exceptions or substitutions.
- World History, HST 103 and HST 104 (6 hours). Note: HST 103 or 104 or PHI 115 will also count toward the General Education Culture and Society Humanities Perspective.
- Philosophy Course (3 hours). Note: PHI 105 or PHI 110 may also count toward the General Education Self-Understanding Humanities Perspective.
- Fine Arts (6 hours chosen from the following lists). Note: Courses used to meet Fine Arts requirement cannot be used to meet the General Education Program requirements. Refer to the department of major for any additional restrictions on double-counting of courses.
- Art: ART 200, 271, 272, 273, 274, 374, 378, 381, 382, 385, 386, 387, 472, 474, 475, 478, 479, 480, 483, 484, 485
- Literature: ENG 184, 200, 287, 312, 330, 334, 336, 338, 340, 341, 350, 351, 354, 355, 360, 361, 362, 363, 366, 380, 455, 485, 510, 512, 513, 514, 516, 517, 519, 533, 534, 536, 541, 543, 544, 546, 547, 548, 553, 557, 558, 559, 563, 568, 580, 583, 585
- Language/Literature and Modern and Classical Language Literature: LLT 121, 180, 215, 225, 240, 271, 296, 321, 325, 326; FRN 381, 335, 382, 412; GRM 325, 400, 455, 465, 475, 485; GRK 301, 302, 498: LTN 450, 451, 460, 461, 470, 471; SPN 450, 460
- Music: MUS 239, 241, 345, 346
- Kinesiology: KIN 240
- Theatre and Dance: DAN 180; THE 101, 109, 541, 542, 543, 545, 547