BGS in Speech-Language-Hearing
Below is a sample 4-year plan for students pursuing the BGS in Speech-Language-Hearing. To view the list of courses approved to fulfill KU Core Goals, please visit the KU Core website.
Freshman | |||
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Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
SPLH 161 (Major Requirement, Goal 3 Social Science) | 3 | SPLH 220 (Major Requirement, Goal 1.2 Quantitative Literacy) | 4 |
Goal 2.1 Written Communication (1 of 2) | 3 | Goal 2.1 Written Communication (2 of 2) | 3 |
MATH 101 (Goal 1.2 Quantitative Literacy)1 | 3 | Goal 2.2 Communication | 3 |
First Year Seminar (Goal 1.1 Critical Thinking) | 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 | 16 | ||
Sophomore | |||
Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
SPLH 462 (Major Requirement) | 3 | SPLH 463 (Major Requirement)3 | 3 |
SPLH 465 (Major Requirement) | 1 | Goal 3 Natural Science | 3 |
SPLH 466 (Major Requirement) | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2 | 3 |
Goal 3 Arts and Humanities | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2 | 3 |
Goal 4.1 US Diversity | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2 | 3 |
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2 | 3 | ||
16 | 15 | ||
Junior | |||
Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
SPLH 568 (Major Requirement) | 4 | SPLH 566 (Major Requirement) | 3 |
Goal 4.2 Global Awareness | 3 | SPLH 565 (Major Requirement) | 1 |
Goal 5 Social Responsibility & Ethics | 3 | SPLH 571 | 4 |
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 | 14 | ||
Senior | |||
Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
SPLH 620 (Major Requirement) | 3 | SPLH 660 (Major Requirement, Goal 6 Integration & Creativity) | 3 |
BGS Career Prep Course (BGSC) | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2, 4 | 3 |
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2, 4 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2, 4 | 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 | 1 |
15 | 13 | ||
Total Hours 120 |
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Hour requirements (incl. 45 jr/sr hrs) are typically met through KU core, 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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Recommended electives for SPLH majors are SPLH 498 (requires major GPA 3.5 or higher and consent of honors coordinator); SPLH 670 and SPLH 672 (both require completion of major requirements and a 3.0 GPA or higher).
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.
The same course cannot be used to fulfill more than one KU Core Goal. However, overlap of a KU Core course with a major or degree-specific requirement is allowed. Overlapping is recommended to allow more opportunities to explore other majors and/or minors.
The following courses are offered once per academic year in the semester listed in the Plan of Study Grid above: SPLH 462, SPLH 463, SPLH 465, SPLH 466, SPLH 565, SPLH 566, SPLH 620