BS Four-Year Degree Plan: Digital Design Option
The four-year degree plan was created to demonstrate that it is possible for a student to graduate in four years. The four-year degree option can be completed in eight regular semesters (with one summer internship). Students are encouraged to complete their programs within four years.
The four-year degree plan assumes the following:
- No remedial coursework is required
- The student does not fail any classes and earns a grade of "C" or better in all DFM course work
- The student does not change minors
- The student is willing to take an internship during one summer
Internship
After your sixth semester, be sure to take DFM 402: Internship in Digital Design. Successful completion of an internship is required to fulfill degree requirements.
The following is a sample schedule for this major - your actual schedule may vary.
The following degree plan, last reviewed 07-09-2024, is based on the 2024-25 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.
First Semester (Fall)
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| Total hours | 15 |
Second Semester (Spring)
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| General Elective to bring total to 120 | 3 |
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| Total hours | 15 |
Third Semester (Fall)
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| Life Sciences or Physical Sciences (with lab) - General Education | 4 |
| Total hours | 16 |
Fourth Semester (Spring)
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| General electives to bring total to 120 | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Fifth Semester (Fall)
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| Humanities - General Education | 3 |
| Total hours | 13 |
Sixth Semester (Spring)
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| The Arts - General Education | 3 |
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| General elective to bring total to 120. | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Seventh Semester (Fall)
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| DFM 402 Internship should be completed previous summer semester | 3 |
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| Cultural Competence - General Education | 3 |
| Life Sciences or Physical Sciences (no lab) - General Education | 3 |
| Total hours | 16 |
Eighth Semester (Spring)
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| Public Issues - General Education | 3 |
| General elective to bring total to 120 | 3 |
| General elective to bring total to 120 | 6 |
| Total hours | 15 |
GPA & credit hour requirements
Electives, as needed to bring total credit hours to 120 and upper division hours (300+) to 40.
GPA requirements include a minimum 2.00 Missouri State GPA and a minimum 2.00 combined GPA.