BGS in Applied Behavioral Science with concentration in Basic Research and Conceptual Foundations
Below is a sample 4-year plan for students pursuing the BGS in Applied Behavioral Science with a concentration in Basic Research and Conceptual Foundations. To view the list of courses approved to fulfill Core 34 Goals, please visit the KU Core 34 page.
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Core 34: Math and Statistics (SGE)030 | 3 | ABSC 100 (Major Requirement; Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE))050** | 3 |
| Core 34: English (SGE)010 | 3 | Core 34: English (SGE)010 | 3 |
| ABSC 160 (Concentration Elective) | 3 | Core 34: Communications (SGE)020 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 | PSYC 104 (Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE) (PSYC 210 Pre-requisite))050** | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE)060 | 3 | Core 34: Natural and Physical Sciences (SGE)040 | 4-5 |
| PSYC 210 (Concentration Requirement) | 3 | ABSC 308 (Major Requirement) | 4 |
| ABSC 304 (Major Requirement) | 3 | ABSC Concentration Elective2 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 |
| 15 | 17-18 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Core 34: US Culture (SGE)070 | 3 | Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE)060 | 3 |
| ABSC Concentration Elective2 | 3 | ABSC Concentration Elective2 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 | ABSC Concentration Elective 2 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ABSC 692 (Practicum Requirement; Capstone Course)3 | 3 | ABSC 692 (Practicum Requirement; Capstone Course)3 | 3 |
| Core 34: Global Culture (SGE)070 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 |
| ABSC 509 (Major Requirement; Capstone Course) | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 1 |
| 15 | 13 | ||
| Total Hours 120-121 | |||
- 1
The BGS requires completion of a minor (or a second major) outside of the major area of study. Most minors require 18 hours with 12 at the 300+ level.
- 2
11 hours of ABSC Concentration elective courses are required. Visit the degree requirements tab for a list of approved courses.
- 3
6 hours of ABSC 692 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.
* Courses with a * designate courses that are degree requirements but can also be taken to fulfill the KU Core 34 requirement. If another course if used to fulfill the Core 34 requirement, the course listed is still required as a degree requirement.
Notes:
* - This course is a Required major course and is also part of Core 34: Systemwide General Education. If this course is not taken to fulfill the Core 34:SGE requirement, it must be taken in place of elective hours.
** - This course is a Recommended Core 34: Systemwide General Education course. This specific course is not required but is recommended by the program’s faculty.
*** - This course is a Required Core 34: Systemwide General Education course. This program is approved by the Kansas Board of Regents to require this specific Core 34:Systemwide General Education course. If a student did not take this course it must be taken in addition to other degree requirements.