BA Four-Year Degree Plan

The following is a sample schedule for this major – your actual schedule may vary.

Meet with your advisor and review the class schedule before confirming your schedule. Please consult the Course Rotation Chart for the tentative schedule of offerings. 

Missouri State is committed to helping you graduate in four years.

The following degree plan, last reviewed 10-09-2026, is based on the 2026-27 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.

First semester (fall)

Courses Hours
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Foreign Language - BA requirement 3
Life Sciences (lab) or Physical Sciences (lab) - General Education 4
Total hours 15

Second semester (spring)

Courses Hours
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Cultural Competence - General Education 3
Foreign Language - BA requirement 3
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Total hours 15

Third semester (fall)

Courses Hours
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Foreign Language - BA requirement 3
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General elective
Total hours 15

Fourth semester (spring)

Courses Hours
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Foreign Language - BA requirement 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences - General Education 3
The Arts - General Education 3
Total hours 15

Fifth semester (fall)

Courses Hours
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Life Sciences (no lab) or Physical Sciences (no lab) - General Education 3
General elective 3
Course for minor 3
Total hours 15

Sixth semester (spring)

Courses Hours
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General elective
Course for minor 3
Total hours 15

Seventh semester (fall)

Courses Hours
PHI elective 3
Fine Arts - BA requirement 3
Course for minor 3
Course for minor 3
General elective 3
Total hours 15

Eighth semester (spring)

Courses Hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences - General Education 3
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Course for minor 3
Course for minor 3
General elective 3
Total hours 15