BA in Human Sexuality

Below is a sample 4-year plan for students pursuing the BA in Human Sexuality. 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/BA Writing I)13ENGL 102 (Goal 2.1 Written Communication/BA Writing II)13
WGSS 101 (Or HSX Major Elective, Goal 3 Social Science, Major Requirement)3WGSS 111 (Major Requirement (spring typically))3
First Year Seminar Goal 1.1 Critical Thinking3Goal 1.2 Quantitative Literacy3
1st Semester Language (BA Second Language)5Goal 2.2 Communication3
 2nd Semester Language (BA Second Language)5
 14 17
Sophomore
FallHoursSpringHours
International Focus Perspective (Major Requirement)33Humanities Perspective 300+, Major Requirement33
Major Elective 300+ (1 of 4), Major Requirement33Goal 3 Social Science (overlap with major if possible)3
Goal 3 Arts and Humanities (overlap with major if possible)3Goal 3 Natural Science3
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63BA Laboratory/Field Experience (LFE)1
3rd Semester Language (BA Second Language)3Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours61
 4th Semester Language, or 1st semester of Another Language (BA Second Language)23
 15 14
Junior
FallHoursSpringHours
WGSS 501 (Major Requirement (fall typically))43Major Elective 300+ (2 of 4), Major Requirement33
Social Science Perspective 300+ (Major Requirement)33Major Elective 500+ (3 of 4), Major Requirement33
Goal 4.1 US Diversity (overlap with major if possible)3Goal 4.2 Global Awareness (overlap with major if possible)3
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63Goal 5 Social Responsibility & Ethics 3
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63
 15 15
Senior
FallHoursSpringHours
Major Elective 500+ (4 of 4), Major Requirement33WGSS 601 (Goal 6 Integration & Creativity, Major Requirement SPRING ONLY)53
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63
 15 15
Total Hours 120
1

The BA requires completion of two courses of collegiate-level writing instruction. Students who test out of Composition will still need to complete ENGL 102 (or equivalent) and one additional Goal 2.1 course. 

2

For students completing the language requirement via the 3+1 language option, note that many first semester languages are 5 credit hours.

3

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

4

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

5

WGSS 601 is only offered in the spring semester.

6

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.