BSEd Four-Year Degree Plan: Early Childhood 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
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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14 |
Second semester (spring)
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GEC 110 - Social & Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
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16 |
Third semester (fall)
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GEC 111 Humanities |
3 |
GEC 112 The Arts |
3 |
Total hours |
16 |
Fourth semester (spring)
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GEC 115 Cultural Competence |
3 |
GEC 116 Public Issues |
3 |
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16 |
Fifth semester (fall)
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19 |
Sixth semester (spring)
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19 |
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
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12 |
Eighth semester (spring) - Student Teaching
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12 |
Total program hours = 124
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.