BGS in Applied Behavioral Science with concentration in Early Childhood & Education Intervention
Below is a sample 4-year plan for students pursuing the BGS in Applied Behavioral Science with a concentration in Early Childhood & Education Intervention. 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 - Required Specialty 1 of 2) | 3 | Goal 2.2 Communication | 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 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Goal 3 Arts and Humanities | 3 | Goal 3 Natural Science | 3 |
| ABSC 304 (Major Requirement - Core 1 of 3) | 3 | ABSC 308 (Major Requirement - Core 2 of 3) | 4 |
| Goal 4.1 US Diversity | 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 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Goal 4.2 Global Awareness | 3 | Goal 5 Social Responsibility & Ethics | 3 |
| ABSC 444 (Major Requirement - Required Specialty 2 of 2) | 3 | ABSC Specialty Area Elective 300+ (Major Requirement)2 | 3 |
| ABSC 509 (Goal 6 Integration and Creativity, Major Requirement - Core 3 of 3) | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 |
| ABSC Specialty Area Elective 300+ (Major 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 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ABSC 675 or 677 (BGS Career Course (BGSC), Major Requirement)3 | 5 | ABSC 675 - 678 (Major Requirement)3 | 5 |
| 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 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 1 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 | ||
| 17 | 12 | ||
| Total Hours 120 | |||
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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.
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8 hours of ABSC Specialty Area elective courses at the 300+ level are required. Visit the degree requirements tab for a list of approved courses.
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Two semesters of practicum are required, totaling 6-10 hours, minimum 6 hours required. The courses are offered for 5 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters, and for 3 hours in the summer term.
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.