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 02/06/2026, is based on the 2025-2026 catalog
and the Missouri State University general education requirements.
First semester (fall)
| Courses |
Hours |
| Loading... |
Loading... |
| GLG113 or GLG114 or GLG115 |
3 |
| Loading... |
Loading... |
| University required courses |
|
| Total hours |
15 |
Second semester (spring)
| Courses |
Hours |
| Loading... |
Loading... |
| University required or degree required courses |
|
| Total hours |
15 |
Third Semester (fall)
| Courses |
Hours |
| Loading... |
Loading... |
| University required or degree required courses |
|
| Loading... |
Loading... |
| Total hours |
15 |
Fourth Semester (spring)
| Courses |
Hours |
| Loading... |
Loading... |
| Loading... |
Loading... |
| University required or degree required courses |
|
| Total hours |
15 |
Fifth Semester (fall)
| Courses |
Hours |
| Loading... |
Loading... |
| Loading... |
Loading... |
| University required or degree required courses |
|
| Total hours |
15 |
Sixth Semester (spring)
| Courses |
Hours |
| University required or degree required courses |
|
| Total hours |
15-16 |
Seventh Semester (fall)
| Courses |
Hours |
| University required or degree required courses |
|
| Total hours |
14-15 |
Eighth Semester (spring)
| Courses |
Hours |
| University required or degree required courses |
|
| 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.
Degree requirements