BA in Applied Behavioral Science with concentration in Early Childhood Research
Below is a sample 4-year plan for students pursuing the BA in Applied Behavioral Science with a concentration in Early Childhood Research. To view the list of courses approved to fulfill Core 34 Goals, please visit the KU Core 34 page.
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ABSC 100 (Major Requirement; Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE))050** | 3 | ABSC 160 (Concentration Requirement) | 3 |
| MATH 101 (Core 34: Math and Statistics (SGE))030 | 3 | Core 34: English (SGE)010 | 3 |
| Core 34: English (SGE)010 | 3 | 2nd Semester Language (BA Second Language) | 5 |
| 1st Semester Language (BA Second Language) | 5 | Core 34: Communications (SGE)020 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2 | 3 |
| 17 | 17 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ABSC 304 (Major Requirement) | 3 | ABSC 308 (Major Requirement) | 4 |
| 3rd Semester Language (BA Second Language) | 3 | 4th Semester Language, or 1st semester of Another Language, unless req for mjr (BA Second Language)1 | 3 |
| Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE)060 | 3 | Core 34: Natural and Physical Sciences (SGE) 040 | 4-5 |
| Core 34: Social and Behavioral Science (SGE)050 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 14-15 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ABSC 509 (Major Requirement; Capstone Course) | 3 | ABSC 441 (Major Requirement) | 3 |
| ABSC 317 (Major Requirement) | 3 | ABSC 300+ Concentration Elective3 | 3 |
| Core 34: US Culture (SGE)070 | 3 | Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE)060 | 3 |
| ABSC 300+ Concentration Elective 3 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ABSC 679 (Practicum Requirement; Capstone Course 1 of 2) | 3-5 | Second Semester Practicum Course (Practicum Requirement; Capstone Course 2 of 2)4 | 3-5 |
| Core 34: Global Culture (SGE) 070 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2 | 3 | ||
| 15-17 | 12-14 | ||
| Total Hours 120-125 | |||
- 1
For students completing the language requirement via the 3+1 language option, note that many first semester languages are 5 credit hours.
- 2
Hour requirements (incl. 45 jr/sr hrs) are typically met through Core 34, 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.
- 3
6 hours of ABSC Concentration elective courses are required. Satisfied by completing any junior/senior-level ABSC courses, except those already required as introductory, core knowledge, and required Concentration courses (which include ABSC 304, ABSC 308, ABSC 317, ABSC 441, and ABSC 509. Additionally, practicum courses (ABSC 675-ABSC 699) do not count toward Concentration elective hours. Please see Concentration advisors for recommendations
- 4
Two semesters are required: ABSC 679 and ABSC 675-ABSC 680. The courses are offered for 3-5 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters, and for 3 hours during the summer session. Note: ABSC 308 must be taken prior to, or concurrently with, enrollment in the above practicum courses.
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.
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.