BS Four-Year Degree Plan: Family and Consumer Sciences 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 04-19-2024, is based on the 2023-24 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.
First semester (fall)
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BIO 101 & BIO 111 Biology in Your World & Laboratory for Biology in Your World |
4 |
Total hours |
15 |
Second semester (spring)
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15 |
Third semester (fall)
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GEC 109 Physical Sciences |
3 |
Total hours |
14 |
Fourth semester (spring)
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GEC 111 Humanities |
3 |
Total hours |
15 |
Fifth semester (fall)
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EDC 150 Transitional Pathway: Education (ONLY for students seeking PEU 015 credit) |
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GEC 115 Cultural Competence |
3 |
GEC 116 Public Issues |
3 |
Total hours |
15 |
Sixth semester (spring)
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Elective |
1 |
Total hours |
16 |
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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GEC112 The Arts |
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15 |
Eighth semester (spring)
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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.