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 05/21/2026, is based on the 2026-27 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.
First semester (fall)
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| GEC 104 Quantitative Literacy (MTH 130 preferred) |
3 |
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15-17 |
Second semester (spring)
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| GEC 111 Humanities |
3 |
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| GEC 115 Cultural Competence |
3 |
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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) |
3 |
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18 |
Fourth semester (spring)
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| GEC 109 Physical Sciences |
3 |
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19 |
Fifth semester (fall)
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16 |
Sixth semester (spring)
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| CFD 499 Practicum in Child and Family Development (Summer semester) |
3 |
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| GEC 116 Public Issues |
3 |
| Elective |
2 |
| Total hours |
15 |
Review the senior checklist.
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| Elective |
3 |
| Total hours |
16 |
Eighth semester (spring) - Internship
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6-12 |
Total program hours = 121-129
The CFD 466 Internship is 600 hours for Child Life and will be arranged in CFD 366.
