BGS in Applied Behavioral Science with concentration in Conceptual Foundations

Below is a sample 4-year plan for students pursuing the BGS in Applied Behavioral Science with a concentration in Conceptual Foundations. To view the list of courses approved to fulfill KU Core Goals, please visit the KU Core website.

Freshman
FallHoursSpringHours
ENGL 101 (Goal 2.1 Written Communication (1 of 2))3ENGL 102 (Goal 2.1 Written Communication (2 of 2))3
Goal 1.2 Quantitative Literacy3ABSC 100 or 101 (Goal 1.1 First Year Seminar or Critical Thinking, Major Requirement)3
PSYC 104 (Goal 3 Social Science)3Goal 2.2 Communication3
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13
 15 15
Sophomore
FallHoursSpringHours
Goal 3 Arts and Humanities3Goal 3 Natural Science3
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13ABSC 308 (Major Requirement )4
ABSC 304 (Major Requirement )3Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13ABSC 150 (Goal 5 Social Responsibility and Ethics, Major Requirement)3
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours12Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13
 14 16
Junior
FallHoursSpringHours
Goal 4.1 US Diversity3ABSC 310 (Major Requirement)3
ABSC 509 (Goal 6 Integration and Creativity, Major Requirement)3ABSC Specialty Area Elective 300+ (Major Requirement)23
ABSC Specialty Area Elective 300+ (Major Requirement)23Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13
 15 15
Senior
FallHoursSpringHours
ABSC 690 (BGS Career Course (BGSC), Major Requirement)33ABSC 690 (Major Requirement)33
ABSC Specialty Area Elective 300+ (Major Requirement)23Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13
Goal 4.2 Global Awareness3Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours13
 15 15
Total Hours 120
1

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.

2

 8 hours of ABSC Specialty Area elective courses are required. Visit the degree requirements tab for a list of approved courses.

3

 6 hours of ABSC 690 or 691 Practicum are required. 

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.