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Program
- Award
- BA
- Credential class
- ceterms:BachelorDegree
- CIP
- 45.1002
- Catalog edition
- Catalog 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
- Description
- Religious Studies and Africana Studies, BA (Boston) American Sign Language-English Interpreting, BS (Boston) American Sign Language and Human Services, BS (Boston) American Sign Language and Linguistics, BS (Boston) American Sign Language and Psychology, BS (Boston) American Sign Language and Theatre, BS (Boston) African American Studies, Minor Africana Studies, Minor American Sign Language, Minor Black Feminist Studies, Minor Latinx, Latin American, and Caribbean Studies, Minor Economics English History International Affairs Philosophy and Religion Political Science Sociology and Anthropology World Languages and Cultures Accelerated Bachelor/Graduate Degree Programs Mills College at Northeastern College of Professional Studies Undergraduate Graduate Course Descriptions Catalog Archives Student Handbook Print Options // Overview Program Requirements The combined major in Africana studies and political science offers students the opportunity to integrate their studies of both disciplines and explore the historical, practical, and theoretical relationships between the two disciplines. In addition to considering the significant points of contention, students explore the ways in which insights from Africana studies can be brought to bear on the disciplinary issues and questions of political science. Within the combined major, students may also choose to concentrate their studies on a range of topics related to political behaviors and institutional developments in the United States, the Americas, Europe, Africa, and across the global African Diaspora. Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified and complete any additional courses needed beyond specific college and major requirements to satisfy graduation credit requirements. Universitywide Requirements All undergraduate students are required to complete the Universitywide Requirements . BA Language Requirements All BA students are required to complete the BA degree language requirements, for a total of 12 semester hours of language study or demonstrated equivalent proficiency, as described in Additional Requirements for BA students . Successful demonstration of proficiency does not reduce total minimum semester hours of study required to earn the BA degree. NUpath Requirements All undergraduate students are required to complete the NUpath Requirements .
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 167358
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_167358_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
- 4
Approaches to the Field
Choose 3 of the following · Complete three of the following: · 11 items
- Complete three of the following:Not resolved to a course12
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Exploring Intellectual Traditions and Cultural Production
Choose 2 of the following · Complete two of the following: · 10 items
- Complete two of the following:Not resolved to a course8
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Understanding Society and Social Movements
Choose 2 of the following · Complete two of the following: · 14 items
- Complete two of the following:Not resolved to a course8
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Political Science Requirements
0 items
Core Courses
major core · 5 items
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Political Theory
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · 5 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
Political Science Electives
electives · 1 item
- Complete three POLS courses at the 2000 level and above.Not resolved to a course12
Supporting Courses for Political Science
0 items
Mathematics
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following to fulfill the prerequisite for POLS 2400: · 6 items
- Complete one of the following to fulfill the prerequisite for POLS 2400:Not resolved to a course4
- 4
- 4
- 1
- 4
Integrative Requirements
0 items
Integrative Courses
0 items
Complete one course from each discipline.
0 items
Africana Studies
1 item
- 4
Political Science
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · 4 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- 4
Capstone Requirement
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · 4 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- As published: “Capstone (if POLS 4701 or 4703 is chosen, choose an additional AFCS elective above 2000 level)”4
- 4
Concentration in American Political Institutions
Choose 4 of the following · Complete four of the following: · concentration · 6 items
- Complete four of the following:Not resolved to a course16
- 4
- 4
- 12
Concentration in Campaigns and Elections
concentration · 0 items
Required Courses
2 items
- 4
- 4
Campaigns and Elections Electives
Choose 2 of the following · Complete two of the following: · electives · 4 items
- Complete two of the following:Not resolved to a course8
- 4
- 4
Concentration in Comparative Politics
concentration · 0 items
Theoretical Requirement
Choose 2 of the following · Complete two of the following: · 7 items
- Complete two of the following:Not resolved to a course8
- 4
Regional Requirements
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · 3 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- 4
- 4
Experiential/Practicum Requirement
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · 4 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
Concentration in Identity, Culture, and Politics
concentration · 0 items
Core Course
major core · 1 item
- 4
Electives
Choose 3 of the following · Complete three of the following: · electives · 6 items
- Complete three of the following:Not resolved to a course12
Concentration in International Relations and Diplomacy
concentration · 0 items
Experiential/Practicum Requirement
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · 4 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- 4
Core Courses
Choose 3 of the following · Complete three of the following: · major core · 5 items
- Complete three of the following:Not resolved to a course12
- As published: “International Political Economy”4
- 4
Concentration in Law and Legal Studies
Choose 4 of the following · Complete four of the following: · concentration · 8 items
- Complete four of the following:Not resolved to a course16
- 4
- As published: “U.S. Constitutional Law”4
- 12
Concentration in Public Policy
concentration · 0 items
Core Requirement
major core · 1 item
- 4
Electives
Choose 3 of the following · Complete three of the following: · electives · 5 items
- Complete three of the following:Not resolved to a course12
- 4
- 4
- 4
Concentration in Security Studies
Choose 4 of the following · Complete four of the following: · concentration · 6 items
- Complete four of the following:Not resolved to a course16
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