BS Four-Year Degree Plan: Merchandising 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 401: Internship in Merchandising. 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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15 |
Second Semester (Spring)
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Humanities - General Education |
3 |
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15 |
Third Semester (Fall)
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Life Sciences or Physical Sciences (with lab) - General Education |
4 |
Focus on the Arts - General Education |
3 |
Total hours |
16 |
Fourth Semester (Spring)
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Life Sciences or Physical Sciences (no lab) - General Education |
3 |
Total hours |
15 |
Fifth Semester (Fall)
Courses |
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General elective to bring total to 120 |
4 |
Total hours |
14 |
Sixth Semester (Spring)
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General elective to bring total to 120 |
3 |
Total hours |
15 |
Seventh Semester (Fall)
Courses |
Hours |
DFM 401 Internship (should be completed the previous summer) |
3 |
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Cultural Competence - General Education |
3 |
General elective to bring total to 120 |
5 |
Total hours |
15 |
Eighth Semester (Spring)
Courses |
Hours |
Public Issues - General Education |
3 |
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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.