BA in Slavic, German, and Eurasian Studies with concentration in German Studies
Below is a sample 4-year plan for students pursing the BA in Slavic, German, and Eurasian Studies with a concentration in German Studies. To view the list of courses approved to fulfill Core 34, please visit the KU Core 34 page.
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| GERM 104 (BA Second Language)2 | 5 | GERM 108 (BA Second Language)2 | 5 |
| Core 34: English (SGE)010 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 |
| MATH 105 (Core 34: Math and Statistics (SGE))030 | 3 | Core 34: English (SGE)010 | 3 |
| Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE)050 | 3 | Core 34: Communications (SGE)020 | 3 |
| Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE)050 | 3 | ||
| 14 | 17 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| GERM 201 (BA Second Language; Core 34: Global Culture (SGE))070*,2 | 3 | GERM 202 (BA Second Language)2 | 3 |
| Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE)060 | 3 | Core 34: Natural and Physical Science (SGE)040 | 4-5 |
| Core 34: US Culture (SGE)070 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 1 |
| 15 | 14-15 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| GERM 3012 | 3 | GERM 3022 | 3 |
| GERM 315 | 3 | Elective 300+ (Major Requirement) | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 | Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE)060 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| GERM 401 (Recommended; GERM 300+ Elective) | 3 | GERM 580 (Capstone Course) | 3 |
| Elective 300+ (Major Requirement) | 3 | Elective 300+ (Major Requirement) | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours 120-121 | |||
- 1
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.
- 2
GERM 104, GERM 108, GERM 201, GERM 202, GERM 301, and GERM 302 all fulfill Core 34: Global Culture (SGE). Completing one of these courses fulfills Core 34: Global Culture (SGE); it does not matter which course a student takes to begin German language study.
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.