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Program checklist · BA

English and Political Science, BA (Boston)

Northeastern University Professional Programs · Boston, MA

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Program
Award
BA
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
44.0504
Credits (computed from items)
224
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
482705
CourseShelf checklist
CK_482705_9d394515
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

English Requirements

0 items

    Foundational Courses

    3 items
    1. ENGL 1160
      Introduction to Rhetoric
      or: ENGL 1410 Introduction to Research on Writing
      4
    2. ENGL 1400
      4
    3. ENGL 1700
      Global Literatures 1
      or: ENGL 1701 Global Literatures 2
      4

    English Electives

    electives · 0 items

      Diversity

      7 items
      1. Complete one of the following (you may reuse this course to fulfill an additional English requirement below):
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      2. ENGL 2296
        4
      3. ENGL 2450
        4
      4. ENGL 2455
        4
      5. ENGL 2470
        4
      6. ENGL 2760
        4
      7. ENGL 3678
        4

      Literary Periods

      0 items

        Pre-1850

        7 items
        1. Complete one of the following:
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        2. ENGL 1600
          4
        3. ENGL 2296
          4
        4. ENGL 3101
          4
        5. ENGL 3120
          4
        6. ENGL 3160
          4
        7. ENGL 3678
          Bedrooms and Battlefields: Hebrew Bible and the Origins of Sex, Gender, and Ethnicity
          or: JWSS 3678 Bedrooms and Battlefields: Hebrew Bible and the Origins of Sex, Gender, and Ethnicity
          4

        Post-1850

        8 items
        1. Complete one of the following:
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        2. ENGL 2301
          4
        3. ENGL 2450
          4
        4. ENGL 2451
          4
        5. ENGL 2455
          4
        6. ENGL 2470
          4
        7. ENGL 2600
          4
        8. ENGL 3161
          4

        Theories and Methods

        17 items
        1. Complete one of the following:
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        2. ENGL 1160
          4
        3. ENGL 1410
          4
        4. ENGL 1450
          4
        5. ENGL 2520
          4
        6. ENGL 2620
          4
        7. ENGL 3325
          4
        8. ENGL 3381
          4
        9. ENGL 3400
          4
        10. ENGL 3487
          4
        11. ENGL 3700
          4
        12. LING 1150
          Introduction to Linguistics
          Not resolved to a course
        13. LING 2350
          Linguistic Analysis
          Not resolved to a course
        14. LING 3450
          Syntax
          Not resolved to a course
        15. LING 3452
          Semantics
          Not resolved to a course
        16. LING 3454
          History of English
          Not resolved to a course
        17. LING 3456
          Language and Gender
          Not resolved to a course

        Major Seminar

        major core · 1 item
        1. ENGL 3710
          4

        Writing

        10 items
        1. Complete one of the following:
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        2. ENGL 2700
          4
        3. ENGL 2710
          4
        4. ENGL 2760
          4
        5. ENGL 2770
          4
        6. ENGL 3375
          4
        7. ENGL 3376
          4
        8. ENGL 3377
          4
        9. ENGL 3378
          4
        10. ENGL 3380
          4

        English Electives

        electives · 1 item
        1. Complete any two ENGL courses that have not already been used to fulfill another requirement.
          Not resolved to a course
          8

        Political Science Requirements

        0 items

          Foundational Courses

          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 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: Elective courses may also be used toward fulfilling an optional Political Science concentration

            electives · 1 item
            1. Complete three courses in the following range:
              Not resolved to a course
              12

            POLS 2000 and above that are not fulfilling other POLS requirements

            0 items

              Supporting Courses for Political Science

              5 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

              Integrative Requirements

              0 items

                English Integrative Requirement

                4 items
                1. Complete one of the following, which may already have been used for another requirement:
                  Not resolved to a course
                  4
                2. ENGL 2450
                  4
                3. ENGL 2460
                  Multiethnic Literatures of the U.S
                  As published: “Multiethnic Literatures of the U.S.”
                  4
                4. ENGL 3325
                  4

                Political Science Integrative Requirement

                3 items
                1. Complete one of the following:
                  Not resolved to a course
                  4
                2. POLS 2368
                  Music and Politics in America and Abroad
                  Not resolved to a course
                3. POLS 3320
                  Politics and Mass Media
                  Not resolved to a course

                Capstone

                3 items
                1. Complete one of the following:
                  Not resolved to a course
                  4
                2. ENGL 4710
                  4
                3. POLS 4701
                  Political Science Senior Capstone
                  Not resolved to a course
                  or: POLS 4703 Senior Thesis

                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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