BSEd Four-Year Degree Plan: Business Education Option

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

 

The following degree plan, last reviewed 08/14/2024, is based on the 2024-25 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.

 

First semester (fall)

Courses Hours
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GEC 106 Life Science (one science must include a lab) 4
Total hours 15

Second semester (spring) - Take an approved entrance exam if needed

Courses Hours
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GEC 108 or GEC 109 Physical Sciences (one science must include a lab) 3
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Total hours 15

Third semester (fall)

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GEC 115 Cultural Competence 3
Total hours 15

Fourth semester (spring)

Courses Hours
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CTE 373 Family Economics or FIN 150 Personal Finance 3
GEC 111 Humanities 3
GEC 112 The Arts 3
Total hours 15

Fifth semester (fall)

Courses Hours
EDC 150 (only for transfer students seeking PEU 015 credit) 0
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Elective 3
Total hours 15

Sixth semester (spring)

Courses Hours
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CTE 335 Presentation Techniques 3
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Total hours 15

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.

Seventh semester (fall) - Take the state-required certification assessment

Courses Hours
CTE 507 Student Organizations in Career & Technical Education 1
CTE 512 Teaching Career and Technical Education 3
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Total hours 15

Eighth semester (spring) - Student Teaching

Courses Hours
CTE 493 Supervised Teaching (Secondary) 6
CTE 494 Supervised Teaching (Secondary) 6
CTE 515 Organization of Career and Technical Education 3
Total hours 15

Total program hours = 120

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.