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)

Courses Hours
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Total hours 15

Second Semester (Spring)

Courses Hours
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Humanities - General Education 3
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Total hours 15

Third Semester (Fall)

Courses Hours
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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)

Courses Hours
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Life Sciences or Physical Sciences (no lab) - General Education 3
Total hours 15

Fifth Semester (Fall)

Courses Hours
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General elective to bring total to 120 4
Total hours 14

Sixth Semester (Spring)

Courses Hours
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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.