BGS in Applied Behavioral Science with concentration in Basic Research
Below is a sample 4-year plan for students pursuing the BGS in Applied Behavioral Science with a concentration in Basic Research. To view the list of courses approved to fulfill KU Core Goals, please visit the KU Core website.
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ENGL 101 (Goal 2.1 Written Communication (1 of 2)) | 3 | ENGL 102 (Goal 2.1 Written Communication (2 of 2)) | 3 |
| Goal 1.2 Quantitative Literacy | 3 | ABSC 100 (Goal 1.1 First Year Seminar or Critical Thinking, Major Requirement) | 3 |
| ABSC 160 (Goal 3 Social Science, Major Requirement) | 3 | Goal 2.2 Communication | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 | PSYC 104 (PSYC 210 Prerequisite) | 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 |
| Goal 3 Arts and Humanities | 3 | Goal 3 Natural Science | 3 |
| PSYC 210 (Major Requirement) | 3 | ABSC 308 (Major Requirement - Core 2 of 3) | 4 |
| ABSC 304 (Major Requirement - Core 1 of 3) | 3 | ABSC Specialty Area Elective 300+ (Major Requirement)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 | 16 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Goal 4.1 US Diversity | 3 | Goal 5 Social Responsibility & Ethics | 3 |
| ABSC Specialty Area Elective 300+ (Major Requirement)2 | 3 | ABSC Specialty Area Elective 300+ (Major Requirement)2 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 | ABSC Specialty Area Elective 300+ (Major Requirement)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 (Goal 6 Integration and Creativity, BGS Career Course (BGSC), Major Requirement)3 | 3 | ABSC 692 (Major Requirement)3 | 3 |
| Goal 4.2 Global Awareness | 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) | 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 | 2 |
| 15 | 14 | ||
| Total Hours 120 | |||
- 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 Specialty Area 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.
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.