BGS in Psychology
Below is a sample 4-year plan for students pursuing the BGS in Psychology. To view the list of courses approved to fulfill Core 34 requirements, please visit the KU Core 34 page.
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Core 34: English (SGE)010 | 3 | PSYC 200 (Major Requirement) | 3 |
| Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE)050 | 3 | BIOL 100 & BIOL 102 (Core 34: Natural and Physical Sciences (SGE))040*,1 | 4 |
| PSYC 102 (Major Requirement) | 1 | Core 34: English (SGE)010 | 3 |
| PSYC 104 (Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE))050* | 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 | ||
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Core 34: Communications (SGE)020 | 3 | Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE)060 | 3 |
| PSYC 210 (Core 34: Math and Statistics (SGE))030* | 3 | PSYC 300+ Level Course (Major Requirement)3 | 3 |
| PSYC 360 (or other PSYC 300+ Level Course (Major Requirement)3 | 3 | PSYC 300+ Level Course (Major Requirement)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 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Core 34: US Culture (SGE)070 | 3 | Core 34: Global Culture (SGE)070 | 3 |
| PSYC 300+ Level Course (Major Requirement)3 | 3 | PSYC Elective 100+ (Major Requirement)4 | 3 |
| PSYC 300+ Level Course (Major Requirement)3 | 3 | PSYC 300+ Level Course (Major Requirement)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 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE)060 | 3 | LA&S 490 (Capstone Requirement)5 | 3 |
| PSYC Elective 300+ (Major Requirement)4 | 3 | PSYC Elective 300+ Level Course (Major Requirement)4 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2 | 3 |
| BGS Career Course (BGSC) | 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 | 1 |
| 15 | 13 | ||
| Total Hours 120 | |||
- 1
An introductory course in Biology is a prerequisite for some Psychology courses required of the major. Choose to take either BIOL 100 and BIOL 102, or BIOL 150 which will also fulfill the lab science requirement.
- 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
There are five 300+ level courses that must be taken for the PSYC major.
- 4
Refer to the Degree Requirements tab for a list of courses that can fulfill this major requirement.
- 5
LA&S 490 Internship Exploration is recommended for PSYC majors to fulfill Capstone Requirement. If LA&S 490 is not taken, be sure to choose another Capstone Requirement course, or approved experience, to fulfill the requirement. Capstone requirement courses include: PSYC 460, PSYC 620, PSYC 622, PSYC 625.
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.
Please be aware of important course sequencing.
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.