BGS in English
Below is a sample 4-year plan for students pursuing the BGS in English. To view the list of courses approved to fulfill Core 34 Goals, please visit the KU Core 34 page.
| Freshman | |||
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| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Core 34: English (SGE)010 | 3 | Core 34: English (SGE)010 | 3 |
| Core 34: Communications (SGE)020 | 3 | Core 34: Math and Statistics (SGE)030 | 3 |
| Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE)050 | 3 | Core 34: Natural and Physical Sciences (SGE)040 | 4-5 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1,5 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1,5 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1,5 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1,5 | 3 |
| 15 | 16-17 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Core 34: US Culture (SGE)070 | 3 | ENGL 300 | 3 |
| ENGL 203, 209, 210, or 220 (Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE))060** | 3 | Core 34: Global Culture (SGE)070 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1,5 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1,5 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1,5 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1,5 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1,5 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1,5 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ENGL 300+ from Rhetoric, Language, or Writing Studies | 3 | ENGL 300+ from Diverse Identities, Communities, & Texts | 3 |
| ENGL 300+ from Literature, Language, or Rhetoric before 1850 | 3 | ENGL 300+ Elective3 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1,5 | 3 | Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE)060 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1,5 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1,5 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1,5 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1,5 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ENGL 500+ Capstone Course3,4 | 3 | ENGL 500+ Capstone Course3,4 | 3 |
| ENGL 300+ Elective3 | 3 | ENGL 300+ Elective3 | 3 |
| Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE)050 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1,5 | 3 |
| BGS Career Prep Course (BGS Requirement)6 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1,5 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1,5 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1,5 | 2 |
| 15 | 14 | ||
| Total Hours 120-121 | |||
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Please note that the Bachelor of General Studies degree requires completion 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.
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Before beginning 300+ level English courses it is recommended that students take a 200-level English course. One 200-level course may be counted toward English Studies major coursework.
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Students may pursue a concentration in a particular field by taking at least 3 courses in it (including a capstone). These concentrations include:
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Capstone Requirements (6 hours, 500 or above): Students must complete ENGL 300 and 2 other 300-level courses before they proceed to the capstone requirements. All 500-level or above English courses are capstone courses. Students pursuing departmental honors may use ENGL 598 to fill one capstone requirement, and must also enroll in ENGL 599 Honors Essay.
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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.
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ENGL 362, ENGL 496 and ENGL 497 may fulfill BGS career Course requirement when taken for 3 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.
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.