BS Four-Year Degree Plan: Geology (Comprehensive)
The following is a sample schedule for this major—your actual schedule may vary.
Meet with your advisor and find out the class schedule before scheduling classes.
Missouri State is committed to helping you graduate in four years.
The following degree plan, last reviewed 02/14/2024, is based on the 2023-24 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.
First semester (fall)
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15 |
Second semester (spring)
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| General Education |
3 |
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14 |
Third Semester (fall)
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Hours |
| GRY 100 World Regional Geography OR General Education focus on Cultural Competence
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3 |
| Additonal requirements course |
3-5 |
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12-14 |
Fourth Semester (spring)
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| Non Geology Elective |
6 |
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| GRY 108 Principles of Sustainability or Gen Ed Social Behavioral Science |
3 |
| Total hours |
15 |
Fifth Semester (fall)
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| GLG 115 Life of the Past OR General Education focus on Life Sciences (no lab) |
3 |
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| General Electives |
3-6 |
| Total hours |
12-17 |
Sixth Semester (spring)
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| Geology Electives |
3 |
| General Electives |
6 |
| Total hours |
15 |
Summer Semester
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| Total hours |
6 |
Seventh Semester (fall)
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| Geology Elective |
3 |
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| General Education focus on Public Issues |
3 |
| General Education focus on Social & Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
| Total hours |
16 |
Eighth Semester (spring)
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Hours |
| Geology Elective |
3 |
| General Education focus on Humanities |
3 |
| General Education focus on Arts |
3 |
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| General Electives |
3 |
| Total hours |
15 |
Additional information
Successful degree completion requirements
Seven to ten hours from two of the following groups - CHM 170 (3) and CHM 171(1),
PHY 124(3) or PHY 204(5), MTH 280(5) or MTH 288(3).
And
Ten additional hours of GLG courses numbered 318 or higher, with at least six of these
hours from GLG courses numbered 400 or higher
