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 | |||
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Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
Goal 2.1 Written Communication (1 of 2) | 3 | Goal 2.1 Written Communication (2 of 2) | 3 |
WGSS 101 (HSX Major Elective (1 of 4), Goal 3 Social Science, Major Requirement) | 3 | WGSS 111 (Major Requirement (typically spring)) | 3 |
First Year Seminar Goal 1.1 (Critical Thinking) | 3 | Goal 2.2 Communication | 3 |
Goal 1.2 Quantitative Literacy | 3 | Goal 3 Natural Science | 3 |
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours5 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours5 | 3 |
15 | 15 | ||
Sophomore | |||
Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
International Focus Perspective (Major Requirement)2 | 3 | Humanities Perspective 300+, Major Requirement | 3 |
Major Elective 300+ (2 of 4), Major Requirement6 | 3 | Goal 3 Social Science (Overlap with major if possible) | 3 |
Goal 3 Humanities (Overlap with major if possible) | 3 | Goal 3 Natural Science | 3 |
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours5 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours5 | 3 |
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours5 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours5 | 3 |
15 | 15 | ||
Junior | |||
Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
WGSS 501 (Major Requirement FALL ONLY)3 | 3 | Major elective 500+ (3 of 4), Major Requirement2 | 3 |
Social Science perspective 300+ (Major Requirement)2 | 3 | Goal 4.2 Global Awareness (overlap with major if possible) | 3 |
Goal 4.1 U.S. Diversity (overlap with major if possible) | 3 | Goal 5 Social Responsibility & Ethics | 3 |
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours5 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours5 | 3 |
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours5 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours5 | 3 |
15 | 15 | ||
Senior | |||
Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
Major Elective 500+ (4 of 4), Major Requirement2 | 3 | WGSS 601 (Goal 6 Integration & Creativity, Major Requirement) SPRING ONLY4 | 3 |
BGS Career Prep Course (BGS Requirement) | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours5 | 3 |
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours5 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours5 | 3 |
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours5 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours5 | 3 |
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours5 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours5 | 3 |
15 | 15 | ||
Total Hours 120 |
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A list of courses that fulfill each requirement in the major can be found on the degree requirements tab of the catalog.
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WGSS 501 is only offered in the fall semester and is typically recommended for the fall of the 3rd or 4th year.
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WGSS 601 is only offered in the spring semester.
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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.
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.