BS Four-Year Degree Plan: Child Life 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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GEC 104 Quantitative Literacy (MTH 130 preferred0 3
Total hours 15

Second semester (spring)

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GEC 111 Humanities 3
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GEC 115 Cultural Competence 3
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Total hours 16

Third semester (fall)

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GEC 112 The Arts 3
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GEC 105 Written Communication & Integrative & Applied Learning (ENG 210 preferred)
Total hours 17

Apply to the Child Life program by February 1st.

Fourth semester (spring)

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GEC 116 Public Issues 3
GEC 109 Physical Sciences 3
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Total hours 16

Fifth semester (fall)

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Elective 4
Total hours 17

Sixth semester (spring)

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Elective 1
Total hours 17

Seventh semester (fall)

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Total hours 16

Eighth semester (spring) - Internship

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Total hours 6-12

Total program hours = 120-126

The CFD 466 Internship is 580 hours for Child Life and will be arranged in CFD 366.