BA in Applied Behavioral Science with concentration in Early Childhood Autism Intervention
Below is a sample 4-year plan for students pursuing the BA in Applied Behavioral Science with a concentration in Early Childhood Autism 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/BA Writing I)1 | 3 | ENGL 102 (Goal 2.1 Written Communication/BA Writing II)1 | 3 |
| Goal 1.2 Quantitative Literacy | 3 | BA Quantitative Reasoning (BAQR)2 | 3 |
| 1st Semester Language (BA Second Language) | 5 | 2nd Semester Language (BA Second Language) | 5 |
| ABSC 100 (Goal 1.1 Critical Thinking, Major Requirement) | 3 | ABSC 160 (Goal 3 Social Science, Required Specialty 1 of 3) | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours5 | 3 | Goal 2.2 Communication | 3 |
| 17 | 17 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| 3rd Semester Language (BA Second Language) | 3 | 4th Semester Language, or 1st semester of Another Language, unless req for mjr (BA Second Language)6 | 3 |
| Goal 3 Arts and Humanities | 3 | Goal 3 Natural Science | 3 |
| ABSC 304 (Major Requirement - Core 1 of 3) | 3 | BA Laboratory/Field Experience (LFE) | 1 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours5 | 3 | Goal 4.1 US Diversity | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours5 | 3 | ABSC 308 (Major Requirement - Core 2 of 3) | 4 |
| 15 | 14 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Goal 4.2 Global Awareness | 3 | Goal 5 Social Responsibility & Ethics | 3 |
| ABSC 444 (Required Specialty - 2 of 3) | 3 | ABSC 509 (Core - 3 of 3, Goal 6) | 3 |
| ABSC 350 (Required Specialty 3 of 3) | 3 | ABSC Specialty Area Elective - 300+, 1 of 2 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours5 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours5 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours5 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours5 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ABSC 680 (Major Requirement)4 | 3-5 | Practicum: Second Semester 4 | 3-5 |
| ABSC Specialty Area Elective - 300+, 2 of 23 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours5 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours5 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours5 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours5 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours5 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours5 | 3 | ||
| 12-14 | 15-17 | ||
| Total Hours 120-124 | |||
- 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 courses, except those already required as introductory, core knowledge, and required specialty area courses (which include ABSC 304, ABSC 308, ABSC 350, ABSC 444, and ABSC 509. Additionally, practicum courses (ABSC 675-ABSC 699) do not count toward specialty area elective hours. Please see specialty area advisors for recommendations. (at least 5 hours)
- 4
Two semesters are required: ABSC 680 and ABSC 675-ABSC 680. The courses are offered for 5 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters, and for 3 hours during the summer session. Note: ABSC 350 must be taken prior to, or concurrently with, enrollment in the above practicum courses.
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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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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.