BS Four-Year Degree Plan: Geology (Non-Comprehensive)
The following is a sample schedule for this major—your actual schedule may vary. The
Non-Comprehensive degree option requires a minor or a double major.
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 02-09-2024, is based on the 2023-24 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.
First semester (fall)
Courses |
Hours |
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General Education focus on Life Science or Cultural Competence |
3 |
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Total hours |
14 |
Second semester (spring)
Courses |
Hours |
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General Education |
6 |
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Total hours |
15 |
Third Semester (fall)
Courses |
Hours |
MTH 137 (or higher), or PHY 123 (or higher) |
3-4 |
General Education |
3 |
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Total hours |
15-16 |
Fourth Semester (spring)
Courses |
Hours |
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GRY 108 Principles of Sustainability OR General Education focus on Social & Behavioral
Sciences |
3 |
General Education focus on Humanities |
3 |
GLG Elective, higher than GLG 318 |
3 |
Minor courses OR General Electives |
3 |
Total hours |
16 |
Fifth Semester (fall)
Courses |
Hours |
General Education focus on Life Sciences (lab) |
3 |
GLG Elective, higher than GLG 400 |
3 |
General Education focus on The Arts |
3 |
Minor Courses OR General Elective |
6 |
Total hours |
15 |
Sixth Semester (spring)
Courses |
Hours |
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Course Required for Minor OR General Elective |
9 |
Total hours |
15 |
Seventh Semester (fall)
Courses |
Hours |
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General Education focus on Public Issues |
3 |
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Minor Courses OR General Electives |
6 |
Total hours |
16 |
Eighth Semester (spring)
Courses |
Hours |
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Minor Courses OR General Electives |
8 |
General Education focus on Social and Behavioral Science |
3 |
Total hours |
15 |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Successful degree completion requirements
The Public Affairs Capstone Experience will be fulfilled by the completion of GLG
358(3).
A minor is required (or second major).
Geology majors wishing to emphasize paleontology should minor in biology.
You may take GLG 412 or GLG 413, four hours is required though.