BAS Four-Year Degree Plan

This program is designed for students who are currently enrolled at a two-year institution pursuing an associate’s degree. Therefore, many of the course requirements for this degree are fulfilled as you complete course work for your associate’s degree.

Four-year sample schedule

The following sample course of study allows for the following:

  • Two-year institutional credits, which must include completion of AA or AS requirements (100-200 level courses) = 84-85 hours
  • Missouri State credits (300+ level courses) = 40 (35 in agriculture and three in general education)
  • Maintains student as full-time enrollee of one institution or the other to streamline financial aid

This plan is a recommended course schedule. Your schedule may vary depending on course availability and electives. Review the class schedule and contact your advisor to develop a program of study that fulfills program requirements and prepares you for your career.

The following degree plan is based on the catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.

First semester (fall)

Courses Hours
Complete requirements of associate degree two-year institution
Total hours 16

Second semester (spring)

Courses Hours
Complete requirements of associate degree two-year institution
Total hours 17

Third semester (fall)

Courses Hours
Complete requirements of associate degree two-year institution
Total hours 16

Fourth semester (spring)

Courses Hours
Complete requirements of associate degree two-year institution
Total hours 17

Fifth semester (fall)

Courses Hours
Course from two-year institution 3
Course from two-year institution 3
Course from two-year institution 3
Course from two-year institution 3
300+ MSU Agriculture course 3
Total hours 15

Sixth semester (spring)

Courses Hours
300+ MSU Agriculture course 2
300+ MSU Agriculture course 3
300+ MSU Agriculture course 3
300+ MSU Agriculture course 3
PLS 103 Missouri Constitution Requirement (required of non-MO students) 1
Course from two-year institution 3
Total hours 15

Seventh semester (fall)

Courses Hours
Course from two-year institution 3
300+ MSU Agriculture course 2
300+ MSU Agriculture course 3
300+ MSU Agriculture course 3
300+ MSU Agriculture course 3
300+ MSU Agriculture course 3
Total hours 17

Eighth semester (spring)

Courses Hours
Course from two-year institution 3
300+ MSU Elective course 3
300+ MSU Agriculture course 3
300+ MSU Agriculture course 3
GEP 397 (i.e. Animal Rights/Welfare Issues) 3
Total hours 15