The following is a sample schedule for this major – your actual schedule may vary.
Meet with your advisor and review the class schedule before confirming your schedule.
Missouri State is committed to helping you graduate in four years.
BS Four-Year Degree Plan: Journalism
The following degree plan, last reviewed 06-14-2018, is based on the 2018-19 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.
First semester (fall)
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| Total hours | 14 |
Second semester (spring)
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| Life Sciences (no lab) or Physical Sciences (no lab) - General Education | 3 |
| Humanities - General Education | 3 |
| Social and Behavior Sciences - General Education | 3 |
| Total hours | 12 |
Third semester (fall)
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| The Arts - General Education | 3 |
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| Course for minor | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Fourth semester (spring)
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| Written Communication and Integrative and Applied Learning - General Education | 3 |
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| Quantitative Literacy - General Education | 3 |
| Course for minor | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Fifth semester (fall)
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| Course for minor | 3 |
| Life Sciences (lab) or Physical Sciences (lab) - General Education | 4 |
| Cultural Competence - General Education | 3 |
| Total hours | 16 |
Sixth semester (spring)
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| Course for minor | 3 |
| Public Issues - General Education | 3 |
| General elective | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Seventh semester (fall)
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| JRN elective (MED 355 or MED 390 is available) | 3 |
| General elective | 3 |
| General elective (upper level) | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Eighth semester (spring)
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| Course for minor | 3 |
| General elective | 3 |
| General elective (upper level) | 3 |
| University Exit Exam - BS requirement | 0 |
| Total hours | 15 |
You need a minimum of 40 hours of course work at a 300+ level to graduate. Elective course work in media and journalism must be approved by your advisor.