Fashion Design, Merchandising and Branding Four-Year Degree Plan: Fashion Design Option
The following is a sample schedule for this major - your actual schedule may vary.
The following degree plan, last reviewed 07/23/2026, is based on the 2026-27 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.
First Semester (Fall)
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| Total hours | 15 |
Second Semester (Spring)
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| General Elective to bring total to 120 | 3 |
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| Total hours | 15 |
Third Semester (Fall)
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| Physical Science w/lab or Life Science w/lab - General Education | 4 |
| Total hours | 16 |
Fourth Semester (Spring)
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| Total hours | 15 |
Fifth Semester (Fall)
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| Human Cultures - Humanities - General Education | 3 |
| Total hours | 13 |
Sixth Semester (Spring)
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| Human Cultures - The Arts - General Education | 3 |
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| General elective to bring total to 120. | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Seventh Semester (Fall)
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| DFM 402 Internship should be completed previous summer semester | 3 |
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| Cultural Competence - General Education | 3 |
| Physical Science or Life Science (not taken above) - General Education | 3 |
| Total hours | 16 |
Eighth Semester (Spring)
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| Public Issues - General Education | 3 |
| General elective to bring total to 120 | 3 |
| General elective to bring total to 120 | 6 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Admission, GPA, & credit hour requirements
For Admission to Fashion Design, Merchandising and Branding: Student must earn a passing grade in MTH 130 or higher.
For Graduation: Students must maintain a 2.00 GPA MSU and Combined GPA to graduate from Missouri State University.
For Graduation: Students must complete at least 120 hours. Of those 120 hours, at least 40 hours must be upper division (300+) level. Electives may be needed to meet these requirements.