BS Four-Year Degree Plan: Family Studies Track
The following is a sample schedule for this major – your actual schedule may vary.
For GEC course options, check the General Education Worksheet. Meet with your advisor and review the class schedule before confirming your schedule.
Missouri State is committed to helping you graduate in four years.
The following degree plan, last reviewed 04-22-2024, is based on the 2023-24 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.
First semester (fall)
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13 |
Second semester (spring)
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| GEC 104 Quantitative Literacy (MTH 130 preferred) |
3 |
| GEC 109 Physical Sciences |
3 |
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15 |
Third semester (fall)
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| GEC112 The Arts |
3 |
| GEC116 Public Issues |
3 |
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15 |
Fourth semester (spring)
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| GEC 105 Written Communication & Integrative & Applied Learning (ENG 210 preferred) |
3 |
| GEC 115 Cultural Competence (SWK 219 preferred) |
3 |
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| GEC111 Humanities |
3 |
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15 |
Fifth semester (fall)
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| Approved Support Elective (PSY 307 suggested for Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE)
certificate) |
3 |
| Approved Support Elective (SWK 544 suggested) |
3 |
| Total hours |
15 |
Sixth semester (spring)
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| Approved Support Elective |
3 |
| Approved Support Elective |
3 |
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16 |
Seventh semester (fall)
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17 |
Eighth semester (spring)
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| Approved Support Elective |
3 |
| Approved Support Elective |
2 |
| General Elective |
3 |
| Total hours |
14 |
Total program hours = 120
The CFD 466 Internship is 300 hours and will be arranged in CFD 366.
