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 |
| MATH 101 (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 | PSYC 104 (Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE) (Concentration Requirement))050** | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 | Core 34: English (SGE)010 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 | Core 34: Communications (SGE)020 | 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 |
| ABSC 304 (Major Requirement) | 3 | ABSC 308 (Major Requirement) | 4 |
| PSYC 210 (Concentration Requirement) | 3 | ABSC 317 (Major Requirement) | 3 |
| Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE)060 | 3 | Core 34: Natural and Physical Sciences (SGE)040 | 4-5 |
| 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 | ABSC 441 (Major Requirement) | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 | ABSC 300+ Concentration Elective 2 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 | Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE)060 | 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 |
| ABSC 509 (Major Requirement; Capstone Course) | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 |
| Core 34: Global Culture (SGE)070 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 |
| BGS Career Course (BGSC) | 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
3 hours of ABSC Concentration elective courses are required. Satisfied by completing any junior/senior-level ABSC courses, except those already required as introductory and core knowledge courses (ABSC 304, ABSC 308, ABSC 317, ABSC 441, ABSC 509). Additionally, practicum courses (ABSC 675-ABSC 699) do not count toward Concentration elective hours. Please see a Concentration advisor for recommendations.
- 3
Two semesters of practicum (ABSC 692) are required. Practicum courses are offered for 3-6 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters, and 3 hours during the summer session. However, no more than 6 hours total apply to the major. The prerequisite is the permission of the supervisor, as space permits.
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.