BGS in Communication Studies

Below is a sample 4-year plan for students pursuing the BGS in Communication Studies. To view the list of courses approved to fulfill Core 34, please visit the KU Core 34 page.

Freshman
FallHoursSpringHours
Core 34: English (SGE)0103Core 34: English (SGE)0103
Core 34: Social and Behavioral Sciences (SGE)0503Core 34: Natural and Physical Sciences (SGE)0404-5
COMS 130 or 131 (Core 34: Communications (SGE))020*3Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE)0603
Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE)0603COMS 207 or 2323
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours23Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours22
 15 15-16
Sophomore
FallHoursSpringHours
Core 34: Social and Behavioral Sciences (SGE)0503Core 34: US Culture (SGE)0703
COMS 210, 244, or 2463COMS 3553
COMS 210, 207, 232, 210, 244, or 2463COMS Elective 300+ 3
Core 34: Math and Statistics (SGE)0303Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours23
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours23Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours23
 15 15
Junior
FallHoursSpringHours
COMS 3563COMS 34: Global Culture (SGE)0703
COMS elective 300+ 3COMS elective 300+3
COMS 330 or 342 (Recommended BGS Career Course (BGSC))33Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Ethical Behavior course13
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours23Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours23
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours23
 15 15
Senior
FallHoursSpringHours
COMS Elective 300+ 3COMS 496 (Capstone Requirement)3
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours23Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours23
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours23Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours23
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours23Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours23
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours23Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours23
 15 15
Total Hours 120-121
1

See degree requirements for list of eligible courses.

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

Please note that the Bachelor of General Studies degree requires completing of the requirements of a single BGS major AND a secondary field of academic study (a second major, co-major, or minor). This sample plan is based on the completion of a minor. If a second major is selected, instead, elective hours on plan will be needed for these additional major requirements.

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.