BA in Applied Behavioral Science with concentration in Conceptual Foundations

Below is a sample 4-year plan for students pursuing the BA in Applied Behavioral Science with a concentration in Conceptual Foundations. 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/BA Writing I)13ENGL 102 (Goal 2.1 Written Communication/BA Writing II)13
Goal 1.2 Quantitative Literacy3BA Quantitative Reasoning (BAQR)23
1st Semester Language (BA Second Language)52nd Semester Language (BA Second Language)5
ABSC 100 (Goal 1.1 Critical Thinking, Major Requirement)3ABSC 160 (Goal 3 Social Science)3
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53Goal 2.2 Communication3
 17 17
Sophomore
FallHoursSpringHours
3rd Semester Language (BA Second Language)34th Semester Language, or 1st semester of Another Language, unless req for mjr (BA Second Language)63
Goal 3 Arts and Humanities3Goal 3 Natural Science3
ABSC 304 (Major Requirement - Core 1 of 3)3BA Laboratory/Field Experience (LFE)1
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53ABSC 308 (Major Requirement - Core 2 of 3)4
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours5Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53
 12 14
Junior
FallHoursSpringHours
Goal 4.1 US Diversity3Goal 5 Social Responsibility & Ethics 3
ABSC 509 (Major Requirement - Core 3 of 3, Goal 6)3ABSC 800 (Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours)53
ABSC Specialty Area Elective (Major Requirement - 300+, 1 of 3)33ABSC Specialty Area Elective (Major Requirement - 300+, 2 of 3)33
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53
 15 15
Senior
FallHoursSpringHours
Goal 4.2 Global Awareness3ABSC 693 ( Major Requirement)3-6
ABSC 693 ( Major Requirement)43-6Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53
ABSC Specialty Area Elective (Major Requirement - 300+, 3 of 3)33Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53
 15-18 15-18
Total Hours 120-126
1

The BA requires completion of two courses of collegiate-level writing instruction. Students who test out of Composition will still need to complete ENGL 102 (or equivalent) and one additional Goal 2.1 course. 

2

Visit this website for a list of courses that fulfill the BA Quantitative Reasoning requirement. 

3

Satisfied by completing any junior/senior-level ABSC courses, except those already required as introductory and core knowledge courses (including ABSC 304, ABSC 308, ABSC 509, ABSC 800). Additionally, practicum courses (ABSC 675-ABSC 699) do not count toward specialty area elective hours. Please see a specialty area advisor for more specific recommendations. (at least 8 hours) 

4

ABSC 693 Practicum in Historical and Conceptual Foundations (Practicum courses are offered for 3-6 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters, and 3 hours during the summer session.) 

5

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.

6

For students completing the language requirement via the 3+1 language option, note that many first semester languages are 5 credit hours.

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.