BGS in Applied Behavioral Science with concentration in Early Childhood Autism Intervention

Below is a sample 4-year plan for students pursuing the BGS in Applied Behavioral Science with a concentration in Early Childhood Autism Intervention. To view the list of courses approved to fulfill KU Core Goals, please visit the KU Core website.

Freshman
FallHoursSpringHours
ENGL 101 (Goal 2.1 Written Communication (1 of 2))3ENGL 102 (Goal 2.1 Written Communication (2 of 2))3
Goal 1.2 Quantitative Literacy3ABSC 100 (Goal 1.1 First Year Seminar or Critical Thinking, Major Requirement)3
ABSC 160 (Goal 3 Social Science, Major Requirement - Required Specialty 1 of 3)3Goal 2.2 Communication3
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13
 15 15
Sophomore
FallHoursSpringHours
Goal 3 Arts and Humanities3Goal 3 Natural Science3
ABSC 304 (Major Requirement - Core 1 of 3)3ABSC 350 (Major Requirement - Required Specialty 2 of 3)3
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13Goal 4.1 US Diversity3
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13
 15 15
Junior
FallHoursSpringHours
Goal 4.2 Global Awareness3Goal 5 Social Responsibility & Ethics3
ABSC 444 (Major Requirement - Required Specialty 3 of 3)3ABSC 509 (Goal 6 Integration and Creativity, Major Requirement)3
ABSC 308 (Major Requirement )4ABSC Specialty Area Elective 300+ (Major Requirement)23
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13
 16 15
Senior
FallHoursSpringHours
ABSC 680 (BGS Career Course (BGSC), Major Requirement)35ABSC 680 (ABSC 2nd Semester Practicum - Major Requirement)33-5
ABSC Specialty Area Elective 300+ (Major Requirement)23Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13
 Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13
 14 15-17
Total Hours 120-122
1

Hour requirements (incl. 45 jr/sr hrs) are typically met through KU core, degree, major, second area of study and/or elective hours.  Students completing the BGS with a major must choose a secondary area of study.  Individual degree mapping is done in partnership with your advisor.

2

 5 hours of ABSC Specialty Area elective courses at the 300+ level are required. Visit the degree requirements tab for a list of approved courses.

3

 6-10 hours of Practicum are required.

Please note:

All students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are required to complete 120 total hours of which 45 hours must be at the Jr/Sr (300+) level.

The same course cannot be used to fulfill more than one KU Core Goal. However, overlap of a KU Core course with a major or degree-specific requirement is allowed. Overlapping is recommended to allow more opportunities to explore other majors and/or minors.