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 02/06/2026, is based on the 2025-2026 catalog and the Missouri State University general education requirements.

First semester (fall)

Courses	Hours
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GLG 113 or GLG114 or GLG 115	3
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University required courses
Total hours	15

Second semester (spring)

Courses	Hours
Physics or Math requirement
University Level Requirement courses
CHM170 and CHM171	4
Total hours	14

Third Semester (fall)

Courses	Hours
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University or degree required courses
Total hours	16

Fourth Semester (spring)

Courses	Hours
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University required courses
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Total hours	15

Fifth Semester (fall)

Courses	Hours
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University required courses
Total hours	15

Sixth Semester (spring)

Courses	Hours
GLG 412 or GLG 360	3-6
University required courses
Total hours	15

Summer Semester

Courses	Hours
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Total hours	3

Seventh Semester (fall)

Courses	Hours
Degree or University required courses
Total hours	12

Eighth Semester (spring)

Courses	Hours
Geology Elective/Internship/Topics	6-9
Remaining University Level Requirements
Total hours	15