Jayhawk Blueprint Courses
Current USD 497 Jayhawk Blueprint Courses
Each of the courses listed below has been approved by the Kansas Board of Regents as a Systemwide Transfer course, which means each will seamlessly transfer to other public 2-year and 4-year institutions of higher education across the state of Kansas. (Note: All courses are subject to availability based on student interest and certified instructors.)
| USD 497 Current Course Offerings | High School | Eligible Grade Levels | High School Prerequisites | KU Credit Hours | Semester Offered | KU Core 34 Goal/Systemwide General Education Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 100: Principles of Biology & BIOL 102: Principles of Biology Lab* | FSHS, LHS | 11 and 12 | None | 4 | year-long | Natural & Physical Sciences |
| COMS 130: Public Speaking | FSHS, LHS | 11 and 12 | None | 3 | fall & spring | Communications |
| ENGL 101: Composition | FSHS, LHS | 11 and 12 FSHS: seniors only | English 9 and English 10 | 3 | fall | English |
| ENGL 102: Critical Reading and Writing | FSHS, LHS | 11 and 12 FSHS: seniors only | English 9, English 10, and ENGL 101 or ACT score of 27-31 or SAT score of 600-649 or AP exam score of 3 on the Literature and Comp exam or the Language and Comp exam | 3 | spring | English |
| HIST 128: History of the United States Through the Civil War | FSHS, LHS | 11 and 12 | Modern World History or AP European History | 3 | fall | Arts & Humanities |
| HIST 129: History of the United States After the Civil War | FSHS, LHS | 11 and 12 | Modern World History or AP European History | 3 | spring | Arts & Humanities |
| MATH 101: College Algebra | FSHS, LHS | 12 | Algebra II and ACT score of 22+ | 3 | year-long | Math & Statistics |
*Important note about BIOL 100/102: BIOL 100/102 will be relevant and will serve as an appropriate general education requirement for most students, including pre-health majors such as pre-nursing, pre-physical therapy, etc. However, pre-med students and/or those wanting to pursue one of the undergraduate biological sciences degrees should, eventually, take the biological sciences major sequence of BIOL 150, 152, and 154, instead. The courses in this sequence are not currently offered as Jayhawk Blueprint concurrent enrollment courses.
Current USD 512 Jayhawk Blueprint Courses
| USD 512 Current Course Offerings | High School | KU Credit Hours | Semester Offered | KU Core 34 Goal/Systemwide General Education Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARAB 110: Elementary Arabic I | SMS | 5 | year-long | ARAB 110 is not recognized as a systemwide transfer course by the Kansas Board of Regents. As a result, students who transfer to or attend another college or university may not receive credit for this course. |
| ARAB 120: Elementary Arabic II | SMS | 5 | year-long | ARAB 120 is not recognized as a systemwide transfer course by the Kansas Board of Regents. As a result, students who transfer to or attend another college or university may not receive credit for this course. |
Which course is right for me?
Choosing the right course varies by student and depends on your individual needs and goals. Consult with your counselor to determine the best fit for you. Consider your SAT/ACT scores, as some schools offer credit for certain scores, as well as credit for high school courses (e.g., credit for prior learning). Also, take into account your future degree plans, potential transfer credits for schools you might want to attend after graduation, and other courses you are taking at the same time.
If you plan to attend a Kansas public institution, review the current list of systemwide transfer courses to see which courses will transfer to any Kansas public college or university offering an equivalent course. For out-of-state or private institutions within the state of Kansas, contact the individual schools directly to learn about their transfer policies.
Grades
Jayhawk Blueprint courses are graded using the same methods and standards as on-campus KU courses, including papers, portfolios, quizzes, and labs. The University of Kansas uses the following grading scale: A/-, B+/-, C+/-, D+/-, and F. Additionally, a grade of W may be assigned for withdrawal from a course.
IMPORTANT: Grades earned in a Jayhawk Blueprint course will become part of your permanent academic record and will affect your college GPA. Therefore, it is important to do your best in these courses. Please note that KU provides free tutoring services for Jayhawk Blueprint students.
A few weeks after completing your Jayhawk Blueprint class, you can view your grade in Enroll & Pay.