BSEd Four-Year Degree Plan: Elementary Education

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.

Suggested course sequencing

We recommend you take 15-to-17 hours per semester.

The following degree plan, last reviewed 04/19/2024, is based on the 2023-24 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.

Semester 1

Courses Hours
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Total hours 15

Semester 2 - Take an approved entrance exam if needed

Courses Hours
GEC 110 Social & Behavioral Sciences 3
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PHY 101 Physics by Inquiry for Educators or CHM 116 & CHM 117 Fundamentals of Chemistry & Laboratory 4
GEC 111 Humanities 3
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Total hours 16-18

Semester 3

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GEC 115 Cultural Competence 3
GEC 112 The Arts (ART200 suggested) 3
Total hours 15

Semester 4

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Total hours 16

Semester 5

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GEC 116 Public Issues 3
Total hours 17

Semester 6

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Total hours 18

Apply for student teaching

Student teaching applications are due:

  • February 1 if you're student teaching in the upcoming fall semester.
  • August 1 if you're student teaching in the following spring semester.

Review the senior checklist.

Semester 7 - Take the state-required certification assessment

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Total hours 12

Semester 8 - Student Teaching

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Total hours 12

Total program hours = 121-123

Check Admission to Teacher Education Requirements for your program.

When requirements are met, the Educator Preparation Provider Committee (EPPC) will evaluate your credentials for admission into the teacher education program. There is no application to be completed.

Must have a 3.0 content (major) GPA and 3.0 Professional Education GPA for certification recommendation.