Before scheduling your classes
Meet with your advisor and review the class schedule before confirming your schedule.
Missouri State is committed to helping you graduate in four years.
Four-Year Degree Plans
Four-year options
We offer two options for achieving a major in history in four years.
The Bachelor of Arts is a non-comprehensive degree that requires a minor or second major.
The Bachelor of Science is a non-comprehensive degree but offers a deeper focus on history. You must also complete a minor or second major.
Access a BA four-year degree plan: History sample schedule.
Choose from four track options to complete the BS option in history.
What is the difference between a BA and a BS in History?
The Missouri State University history department offers two options for students studying to obtain an undergraduate degree in history: a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Bachelor of Science (BS).
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History MUST complete a minor or a second major. In addition, students must also satisfy the Bachelor of Arts Requirements. These include, twelve credit hours in a single language; six credit hours of World History survey courses; three credit hours of Philosophy; six credit hours from any of the courses listed in the Fine Arts requirement.
Bachelor of Science (BS) in History
Students pursuing The Bachelor of Science (BS) in History also need need to declare a minor or second major as the BS is a comprehensive degree (effective fall 2020). The BS degree provides a deeper focus on history-related courses.