Academic Policies & University Information

All Missouri State University policies regarding courses, programs, program accreditation, academic regulations and degree requirements are applicable regardless of delivery method or location.

Academic Policies

In addition to satisfying all degree requirements below, students should be familiar with all academic policies and procedures. These policies may change from year to year and such changes apply to all future, current, continuing, and returning students. Students are encouraged to consult with their academic advisor, the Graduate College or the Office of the Registrar if they have questions regarding an academic policy.

A list of commonly referred to academic policies and procedures can be found here: Quick Glance-Academic Policies and Procedures   . However, all academic policies are located in the University’s policy library.

Components of an Undergraduate Degree Program

1. General Education Program and Requirements   
2. A major is the student’s primary area of specialization. Many majors have options which are sub-sets of courses within the major that represent an even more specialized area of study. Students who select a major with options must choose from one of the options.
3. A minor is the student’s secondary area of specialization. Minors are required for all Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science majors identified as “non-comprehensive” and are optional for majors identified as “comprehensive”. Minors are optional for all other degrees.
4. The General Baccalaureate Degree Policies & Requirements   include University-level requirements such as total hours, upper division, GPA, and residence requirements.
5. All Bachelor of Arts degrees require a 27-hour core of courses as outlined in the Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements  .
6. All Bachelor of Science in Education and Bachelor of Music Education degrees require completion of all Teacher Education and Teacher Certification Requirements  .

General University Information

• About Missouri State (Campuses; Centers for Research and Service; Governance; History of the University; and Mission, Vision and Values)
• Academic Calendar
• Accreditation
• Course Numbering System and Guide to Course Descriptions  
• Glossary of Terms   
• Office of the Provost 
• Office of Undergraduate Admissions
• Office of Graduate Admissions
• Office of Financial Aid
• Office of Financial Services
• International Services
• Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services