BA in Slavic, German, and Eurasian Studies with concentration in Polish Studies
Below is a sample 4-year plan for students pursuing the BA in Slavic, German, and Eurasian Studies with a concentration in Polish Studies. To view the list of courses approved to fulfill Core 34, please visit the KU Core 34 page.
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Core 34: English (SGE)010 | 3 | Core 34: English (SGE)010 | 3 |
| MATH 105 (Core 34: Math and Statistics (SGE))030 | 3 | Core 34: Communication (SGE)020 | 3 |
| Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE)050 | 3 | PLSH 108 or 109 (BA Second Language; SPRING ONLY) | 5 |
| PLSH 104 or 105 (BA Second Language; FALL ONLY) | 5 | 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 |
| 17 | 17 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| PLSH 204 (BA Second Langauge; Core 34: Global Culture (SGE), FALL ONLY)070** | 3 | PLSH 208 (BA Second Language; SPRING ONLY) | 3 |
| Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE)060 | 3 | Core 34: Natural and Physical Science (SGE)040 | 4-5 |
| Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE)050 | 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 | 13-14 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Elective 300+ (Major Requirement)2 | 3 | PLSH 675 | 3 |
| Core 34: US Culture (SGE)070 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Elective 300+ (Major Requirement)2 | 3 | SLAV 580 | 3 |
| Elective 300+ (Major Requirement)2 | 3 | Elective 300+ (Major Requirement)2 | 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 | 1 |
| 15 | 13 | ||
| Total Hours 120-121 | |||
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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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The Polish concentration requires 4 courses (12 hours) of electives. Visit the degree requirements tab for a list of approved electives.
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Typically the capstone requirement is fulfilled with a major course. If a major course is not approved for the capstone requirement, plan to take a course outside of the major. A free elective may need to be used to fulfill pre-requisites.
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.