BA Four-Year Degree Plan

The Bachelor of Arts in Economics degree at Missouri State can be completed in eight regular semesters. However, you may be able to graduate sooner if you enter with dual credit or transfer credit. Make an appointment with your advisor to discuss schedules and options.

The Bachelor of Arts degree is non-comprehensive, meaning that a minor or second major is required to complete the degree. This plan assumes an 18 credit hour minor.

The following degree plan, last reviewed 04-12-2018, is based on the 2018-19 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.

First semester (fall)

Courses Hours
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Foreign Language - BA requirement 3
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Total hours 14

Second semester (spring)

Courses Hours
Quantitative Literacy - General Education (MTH 135 or higher is recommended) 3
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Life Sciences - General Education 3-4
Foreign Language - BA requirement 3
Total hours 15-16

Third semester (fall)

Courses Hours
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Written Communication - General Education 3
The Arts - General Education 3
Foreign Language - BA requirement 3
Total hours 15

Fourth semester (spring)

Courses Hours
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Foreign Language - BA requirement 3
Physical Sciences - General Education 3-4
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Total hours 15-16

Fifth semester (fall)

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

Sixth semester (spring)

Courses Hours
Cultural Competence - General Education 3
ECO elective 3
Course for minor 3
Course for minor 3
Fine Arts - BA requirement 3
Total hours 15

Seventh semester (fall)

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

Eighth semester (spring)

Courses Hours
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ECO elective 3
Course for minor 3
General elective 3
General elective 3
General elective 3
Total hours 15