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Program checklist · BA

Africana Studies and Political Science, BA (Boston)

Northeastern University Professional Programs · Boston, MA

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Program
Award
BA
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
45.1002
Credits (computed from items)
212
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
482705
CourseShelf checklist
CK_482705_c87af31e
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Africana Studies Requirements

0 items

    Introduction to Africana Studies

    1 item
    1. AFCS 1101
      4

    Approaches to the Field

    11 items
    1. Complete three of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      12
    2. AFCS 1140
      4
    3. AFCS 1270
      4
    4. AFCS 2270
      4
    5. AFCS 2325
      4
    6. AFCS 2600
      4
    7. AFCS 3120
      4
    8. AFCS 3305
      4
    9. AFCS 3323
      4
    10. AFCS 5001
      4
    11. AFCS 5544
      4

    Exploring Intellectual Traditions and Cultural Production

    10 items
    1. Complete two of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      8
    2. AFCS 1113
      4
    3. AFCS 2296
      4
    4. AFCS 2455
      4
    5. AFCS 2619
      4
    6. AFCS 2690
      4
    7. AFCS 3404
      4
    8. AFCS 3664
      4
    9. AFCS 3900
      4
    10. AFCS 4588
      4

    Understanding Society and Social Movements

    14 items
    1. Complete two of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      8
    2. AFCS 1261
      4
    3. AFCS 2318
      4
    4. AFCS 2325
      4
    5. AFCS 2330
      4
    6. AFCS 2337
      4
    7. AFCS 2380
      4
    8. AFCS 2390
      4
    9. AFCS 2410
      4
    10. AFCS 2900
      4
    11. AFCS 3210
      4
    12. AFCS 3424
      4
    13. AFCS 4526
      4
    14. AFCS 4939
      4

    Political Science Requirements

    0 items

      Core Courses

      major core · 5 items
      1. POLS 1150
        American Government
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      2. POLS 1155
        Comparative Politics
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      3. POLS 1160
        International Relations
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      4. POLS 2399
        Research Methods in Political Science
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      5. POLS 2400
        Quantitative Techniques
        Not resolved to a course
        4

      Political Theory

      5 items
      1. Complete one of the following:
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      2. POLS 2325
        Ancient Philosophy and Political Thought
        Not resolved to a course
      3. POLS 2328
        Modern Political Thought
        Not resolved to a course
      4. POLS 2330
        American Political Thought
        Not resolved to a course
      5. POLS 2332
        Contemporary Political Thought
        Not resolved to a course

      Political Science Electives

      electives · 1 item
      1. Complete three POLS courses at the 2000 level and above.
        Not resolved to a course
        12

      Supporting Courses for Political Science

      0 items

        Mathematics

        6 items
        1. Complete one of the following to fulfill the prerequisite for POLS 2400:
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        2. MATH 1213
          Interactive Mathematics
          Not resolved to a course
        3. MATH 1215
          Mathematical Thinking
          Not resolved to a course
        4. MATH 1231
          Calculus for Business and Economics
          Not resolved to a course
        5. MATH 1241
          Calculus 1
          Not resolved to a course
        6. MATH 1341
          Calculus 1 for Science and Engineering
          Not resolved to a course

        Integrative Requirements

        0 items

          Integrative Courses

          0 items

            Complete one course from each discipline.

            0 items

              Africana Studies

              1 item
              1. AFCS 5001
                4

              Political Science

              4 items
              1. Complete one of the following:
                Not resolved to a course
                4
              2. POLS 3324
                Law and Society
                Not resolved to a course
              3. POLS 3418
                Nationalism
                Not resolved to a course
              4. POLS 3487
                Politics of Developing Nations
                Not resolved to a course

              Capstone Requirement

              4 items
              1. Complete one of the following:
                Not resolved to a course
                4
              2. AFCS 4700
                Capstone
                As published: “Capstone (if POLS 4701 or 4703 is chosen, choose an additional AFCS elective above 2000 level)”
                4
              3. POLS 4701
                Political Science Senior Capstone
                Not resolved to a course
              4. POLS 4703
                Senior Thesis
                Not resolved to a course

              Concentration in American Political Institutions

              concentration · 6 items
              1. Complete four of the following:
                Not resolved to a course
                16
              2. POLS 3160
                Campaign Strategy
                Not resolved to a course
              3. POLS 3300
                The U.S. Congress
                Not resolved to a course
              4. POLS 3302
                Judicial Process and Behavior
                Not resolved to a course
              5. POLS 3307
                Public Policy and Administration
                Not resolved to a course
              6. POLS 3310
                Public Opinion, Voting, and Elections
                Not resolved to a course

              Concentration in Campaigns and Elections

              concentration · 0 items

                Required Courses

                2 items
                1. POLS 3160
                  Campaign Strategy
                  Not resolved to a course
                  4
                2. POLS 3302
                  Judicial Process and Behavior
                  Not resolved to a course
                  4

                Campaigns and Elections Electives

                electives · 4 items
                1. Complete two of the following:
                  Not resolved to a course
                  8
                2. POLS 2345
                  Urban Policies and Politics
                  Not resolved to a course
                3. POLS 3310
                  Public Opinion, Voting, and Elections
                  Not resolved to a course
                4. POLS 3320
                  Politics and Mass Media
                  Not resolved to a course

                Concentration in Comparative Politics

                concentration · 0 items

                  Theoretical Requirement

                  7 items
                  1. Complete two of the following:
                    Not resolved to a course
                    8
                  2. POLS 2282
                    The Holocaust and Comparative Genocide
                    Not resolved to a course
                  3. POLS 2356
                    Democratic Erosion
                    Not resolved to a course
                  4. POLS 2359
                    Immigration Politics
                    Not resolved to a course
                  5. POLS 2370
                    Religion and Politics
                    Not resolved to a course
                  6. POLS 3418
                    Nationalism
                    Not resolved to a course
                  7. POLS 3487
                    Politics of Developing Nations
                    Not resolved to a course

                  Regional Requirements

                  3 items
                  1. Complete one of the following:
                    Not resolved to a course
                    4
                  2. POLS 3435
                    Politics and Governance of Europe and the European Union
                    Not resolved to a course
                  3. POLS 3465
                    Government and Politics in the Middle East
                    Not resolved to a course

                  Experiential/Practicum Requirement

                  4 items
                  1. Complete one of the following:
                    Not resolved to a course
                    4
                  2. POLS 4915
                    Model Arab League
                    Not resolved to a course
                  3. POLS 4918
                    Model NATO
                    Not resolved to a course
                  4. POLS 4937
                    Dialogue of Civilizations: Government and Politics Abroad
                    Not resolved to a course

                  Concentration in Identity, Culture, and Politics

                  concentration · 0 items

                    Core Course

                    major core · 1 item
                    1. POLS 3418
                      Nationalism
                      Not resolved to a course
                      4

                    Electives

                    electives · 6 items
                    1. Complete three of the following:
                      Not resolved to a course
                      12
                    2. POLS 2359
                      Immigration Politics
                      Not resolved to a course
                    3. POLS 2368
                      Music and Politics in America and Abroad
                      Not resolved to a course
                    4. POLS 2370
                      Religion and Politics
                      Not resolved to a course
                    5. POLS 3309
                      Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues in Public Policy
                      Not resolved to a course
                    6. POLS 3324
                      Law and Society
                      Not resolved to a course

                    Concentration in International Relations and Diplomacy

                    concentration · 0 items

                      Experiential/Practicum Requirement

                      4 items
                      1. Complete one of the following:
                        Not resolved to a course
                        4
                      2. POLS 4910
                        Model United Nations
                        Not resolved to a course
                      3. POLS 4915
                        Model Arab League
                        Not resolved to a course
                      4. POLS 4938
                        Dialogue of Civilizations: International Politics Abroad
                        Not resolved to a course

                      Core Courses

                      major core · 5 items
                      1. Complete three of the following:
                        Not resolved to a course
                        12
                      2. POLS 3405
                        International Political Economy
                        Not resolved to a course
                      3. POLS 3406
                        International Law
                        Not resolved to a course
                      4. POLS 3435
                        Politics and Governance of Europe and the European Union
                        Not resolved to a course
                      5. POLS 5408
                        International Security
                        Not resolved to a course

                      Concentration in Law and Legal Studies

                      concentration · 8 items
                      1. Complete four of the following:
                        Not resolved to a course
                        16
                      2. POLS 2330
                        American Political Thought
                        Not resolved to a course
                      3. POLS 3300
                        The U.S. Congress
                        Not resolved to a course
                      4. POLS 3302
                        Judicial Process and Behavior
                        Not resolved to a course
                      5. POLS 3324
                        Law and Society
                        Not resolved to a course
                      6. POLS 3406
                        International Law
                        Not resolved to a course
                      7. POLS 4500
                        U.S. Constitutional Law
                        Not resolved to a course
                      8. POLS 4505
                        U.S. Civil Liberties
                        Not resolved to a course

                      Concentration in Public Policy

                      concentration · 0 items

                        Core Requirement

                        major core · 1 item
                        1. POLS 3307
                          Public Policy and Administration
                          Not resolved to a course
                          4

                        Electives

                        electives · 5 items
                        1. Complete three of the following:
                          Not resolved to a course
                          12
                        2. POLS 2345
                          Urban Policies and Politics
                          Not resolved to a course
                        3. POLS 2390
                          Science, Technology, and Public Policy
                          Not resolved to a course
                        4. POLS 2395
                          Environmental Politics and Policy
                          Not resolved to a course
                        5. POLS 3425
                          U.S. Foreign Policy
                          Not resolved to a course

                        Concentration in Security Studies

                        concentration · 6 items
                        1. Complete four of the following:
                          Not resolved to a course
                          16
                        2. POLS 3420
                          U.S. National Security Policy
                          Not resolved to a course
                        3. POLS 3423
                          Terrorism and Counterterrorism
                          Not resolved to a course
                        4. POLS 3425
                          U.S. Foreign Policy
                          Not resolved to a course
                        5. POLS 3487
                          Politics of Developing Nations
                          Not resolved to a course
                        6. POLS 5408
                          International Security
                          Not resolved to a course
                        Source. Northeastern University Professional Programs, catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.northeastern.edu/undergraduate/social-sciences-humanities/cultures-societies-global-studies/africana-studies-political-science-ba/. Captured page pages/0108.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.