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.
We recommend you take 15-to-17 hours per semester.
The following degree plan, last reviewed 05/08/2026, is based on the 2025-26 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.
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| Total hours | 15 |
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| 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 | 4-5 |
| GEC 111 Humanities | 3 |
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| Total hours | 16-19 |
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| GEC 115 Cultural Competence | 3 |
| GEC 112 The Arts | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
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| ELE 410 or ELE 600 Teaching & Learning in the Elementary Classroom | 3 |
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| Total hours | 15 |
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| ELE 438 or ELE 602 Methods of Teaching Social Studies in Elementary Schools | 3 |
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| GEC 116 Public Issues | 3 |
| Total hours | 18 |
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| ELE 429 or ELE 603 Methods of Teaching Mathematics in Elementary Schools | 3 |
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| EEM 305 Field Experiences in Education | 2 |
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| EDC 345 or EDC 645 Multicultural Education & Inclusivity: Theory and Practice | 3 |
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| Total hours | 15 |
Student teaching applications are due:
Review the senior checklist.
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| ELE 500 Current Issues & Applications in Elementary Education | 4 |
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| ELE 440 Classroom Management: Cultivating Positive Classroom Culture | 2 |
| Total hours | 13 |
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| ELE 496 Supervised Teaching (Elementary) | 6 |
| Total hours | 12 |
Total program hours = 119-122
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 2.5 Professional Education GPA for certification recommendation.