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Program checklist · BS

Biology and Political Science, BS (Boston)

Northeastern University Professional Programs · Boston, MA

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Program
Award
BS
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
38.0104
Credits (computed from items)
242-248
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
SOC
25-1126
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
482705
CourseShelf checklist
CK_482705_a32c0f50
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Biology Requirements

0 items

    Introduction to College

    1 item
    1. BIOL 1000
      Biology at Northeastern
      or: POLS 1000 Political Science at Northeastern
      or: INSC 1000 Science at Northeastern
      1

    Experiential Learning Introduction

    1 item
    1. EESC 2000
      1

    Biology Core Courses

    major core · 5 items
    1. BIOL 1107and BIOL 1108
      Foundations of Biologyand Lab for BIOL 1107
      Not resolved to a course
      5
    2. BIOL 2299
      4
    3. BIOL 2301and BIOL 2302
      Genetics and Molecular Biologyand Lab for BIOL 2301
      Not resolved to a course
      5
    4. BIOL 2309
      4
    5. BIOL 3611and BIOL 3612
      Biochemistryand Lab for BIOL 3611
      Not resolved to a course
      5

    Organismal and Evolutionary Biology Elective

    electives · 14 items
    1. Complete one of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      4-5
    2. BIOL 2327
      4
    3. BIOL 3401
      4
    4. BIOL 3413
      4
    5. BIOL 3427
      4
    6. BIOL 3451
      4
    7. BIOL 5585
      4
    8. EEMB 2302and EEMB 2303
      Ecologyand Lab for EEMB 2302
      Not resolved to a course
    9. EEMB 2400
      4
    10. EEMB 2610
      4
    11. EEMB 2700and EEMB 2701
      Marine Biologyand Lab for EEMB 2700
      Not resolved to a course
    12. EEMB 3460
      4
    13. EEMB 3466
      4
    14. EEMB 3600
      4

    Intermediate/Advanced Biology

    1 item
    1. Complete one course from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      4-5

    BIOL 2327 to BIOL 3999

    0 items

      BIOL 4705 to BIOL 5999

      0 items

        Supporting Courses for Biology

        0 items

          Mathematics

          1 item
          1. MATH 1341
            Calculus 1 for Science and Engineering
            Not resolved to a course
            4

          Chemistry

          0 items

            A grade of D or better is required in CHEM 1161 and CHEM 1162.

            3 items
            1. CHEM 1161and CHEM 1162and CHEM 1163
              General Chemistry for Science Majorsand Lab for CHEM 1161and Recitation for CHEM 1161
              Not resolved to a course
              5
            2. CHEM 2311and CHEM 2312
              Organic Chemistry 1and Lab for CHEM 2311
              Not resolved to a course
              5
            3. CHEM 2313and CHEM 2314
              Organic Chemistry 2and Lab for CHEM 2313
              Not resolved to a course
              5

            Physics

            1 item
            1. PHYS 1145and PHYS 1146
              Physics for Life Sciences 1and Lab for PHYS 1145
              Not resolved to a course
              5

            Writing

            2 items
            1. ENGW 1111
              First-Year Writing
              or: ENGW 1102 First-Year Writing for Multilingual Writers
              4
            2. ENGW 3307
              Advanced Writing in the Sciences
              As published: “Advanced Writing in the Sciences (Preferred)”
              or: ENGW 3315 Interdisciplinary Advanced Writing in the Disciplines
              4

            Political Science Requirements

            0 items

              Core Courses in Political Science

              major core · 3 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

              Statistics

              3 items
              1. Complete one of the following:
                Not resolved to a course
                4-5
              2. ENVR 2500and ENVR 2501
                Biostatisticsand Lab for ENVR 2500
                Not resolved to a course
              3. POLS 2400
                Quantitative Techniques
                Not resolved to a course

              Political Thought

              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 · 0 items

                Note: You may use four courses from the elective areas to fulfill a concentration.

                electives · 1 item
                1. Complete five POLS courses at the 2000 level and above.
                  Not resolved to a course
                  20

                Integrative Requirements and Capstone

                0 items

                  Integrative Requirements

                  7 items
                  1. Complete two of the following:
                    Not resolved to a course
                    8
                  2. BIOL 2329
                    4
                  3. BIOL 3419
                    4
                  4. BIOL 3423
                    4
                  5. POLS 2390
                    Science, Technology, and Public Policy
                    Not resolved to a course
                  6. POLS 2395
                    Environmental Politics and Policy
                    Not resolved to a course
                  7. POLS 2396
                    The Psychology of Misinformation
                    Not resolved to a course

                  Capstone Requirement

                  6 items
                  1. Complete one of the following:
                    Not resolved to a course
                    1-4
                  2. BIOL 4701
                    4
                  3. BIOL 4900
                    Biology Research Capstone
                    As published: “Biology Research Capstone (concurrent with BIOL 4991 or 4994, which may be used toward Intermediate/Advanced Biology)”
                    1
                  4. BIOL 4971
                    4
                  5. POLS 4701
                    Political Science Senior Capstone
                    Not resolved to a course
                  6. 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
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