BGS in Human Sexuality

Below is a sample 4-year plan for students pursuing the BGS in Human Sexuality. To view the list of courses approved to fulfill KU Core Goals, please visit the KU Core website.

Freshman
FallHoursSpringHours
Goal 2.1 Written Communication (1 of 2)3Goal 2.1 Written Communication (2 of 2)3
WGSS 101 (HSX Major Elective (1 of 4), Goal 3 Social Science, Major Requirement)3WGSS 111 (Major Requirement (typically spring))3
First Year Seminar Goal 1.1 (Critical Thinking)3Goal 2.2 Communication3
Goal 1.2 Quantitative Literacy3Goal 3 Natural Science3
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53
 15 15
Sophomore
FallHoursSpringHours
International Focus Perspective (Major Requirement)23Humanities Perspective 300+, Major Requirement3
Major Elective 300+ (2 of 4), Major Requirement63Goal 3 Social Science (Overlap with major if possible)3
Goal 3 Humanities (Overlap with major if possible)3Goal 3 Natural Science3
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53
 15 15
Junior
FallHoursSpringHours
WGSS 501 (Major Requirement FALL ONLY)33Major elective 500+ (3 of 4), Major Requirement23
Social Science perspective 300+ (Major Requirement)23Goal 4.2 Global Awareness (overlap with major if possible)3
Goal 4.1 U.S. Diversity (overlap with major if possible)3Goal 5 Social Responsibility & Ethics3
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53
 15 15
Senior
FallHoursSpringHours
Major Elective 500+ (4 of 4), Major Requirement23WGSS 601 (Goal 6 Integration & Creativity, Major Requirement) SPRING ONLY43
BGS Career Prep Course (BGS Requirement)3Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53
 15 15
Total Hours 120
1

A list of courses that fulfill each requirement in the major can be found on the degree requirements tab of the catalog. 

3

WGSS 501 is only offered in the fall semester and is typically recommended for the fall of the 3rd or 4th year.

4

WGSS 601 is only offered in the spring semester.

5

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. 

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.