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Program checklist · BS

Computer Science and Journalism, BS (Boston)

Northeastern University · Boston, MA

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Program
Award
BS
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
09.0102
Catalog edition
Catalog 2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The computer science and journalism combined major supports students who understand that journalism now takes place in both print and the digital world. Students will learn the principles, practices, and responsibilities of the journalism profession while gaining a deep understanding of the systems and technologies that support digital media.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
167358
CourseShelf checklist
CK_167358_2ee8327d
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Computer Science Requirements

0 items

    Computer Science Overview

    0 items

      Must be taken in alignment with your home college:

      2 items
      1. CS 1200
        First Year Seminar
        or: JRNL 1000 Journalism at Northeastern
        or: INPR 1000 First-Year Interdisciplinary Seminar
        1
      2. CS 1210
        Professional Development for Khoury Co-op
        or: EEAM 2000 Professional Development for Co-op
        1

      Computer Science Fundamental Courses

      0 items

        All students can take a self-assessment to attempt to place out of CS 2000 and CS 2001. Students who place out of CS 2000 and CS 2001 will instead substitute 4-5 semester hours of CS, CY, or DS coursework at the 3000 level or higher not otherwise required in the degree.

        3 items
        1. CS 1800
          4
        2. CS 2000and CS 2001
          Introduction to Program Design and Implementationand Lab for CS 2000
          Not resolved to a course
          5
        3. CS 2100and CS 2101
          Program Design and Implementation 1and Lab for CS 2100
          Not resolved to a course
          5

        Computer Science Required Courses

        5 items
        1. CS 2700and CS 2701
          Data Structures and Analysisand Lab for CS 2700
          Not resolved to a course
          5
        2. CS 3100and CS 3101
          Program Design and Implementation 2and Lab for CS 3100
          Not resolved to a course
          5
        3. CS 3200
          4
        4. CS 4220
          Information Retrieval
          or: CS 2484 Principles of Human-Computer Interaction
          4
        5. CS 4530
          Fundamentals of Software Engineering
          or: CS 4535 Professional Practicum Capstone
          4

        Khoury Approved Electives

        electives · 0 items

          With advisor approval, directed study, research, project study, and appropriate graduate-level courses may also be taken as upper-division electives.

          electives · 1 item
          1. Complete 12 semester hours from within the following options:
            Not resolved to a course
            12

          CS 2300 or higher, except CS 5010

          0 items

            CY 2000 or higher, except CY 4930

            0 items

              DS 2500 or higher, except DS 4900

              3 items
              1. EECE 2160
                4
              2. EECE 2322and EECE 2323
                Fundamentals of Digital Design and Computer Organizationand Lab for EECE 2322
                Not resolved to a course
              3. MKTG 4606
                4

              Journalism Major Requirements

              major core · 3 items
              1. JRNL 2201
                4
              2. JRNL 2301
                1
              3. JRNL 4650
                4

              Journalism Courses

              0 items

                A grade of C or higher is required.

                4 items
                1. JRNL 1101and JRNL 1102
                  Journalism 1: Fundamentals of Reporting and Writingand Journalist’s Toolbox
                  Not resolved to a course
                  5
                2. JRNL 2201
                  4
                3. JRNL 2301
                  4
                4. JRNL 3610
                  4 Computing and social
                  As published: “Digital Storytelling and Social Media”
                  4

                Required Journalism

                4 items
                1. JRNL 1150
                  4 Foreign language 4 Elective 4 Elective
                  As published: “Understanding Today’s News”
                  4
                2. JRNL 2350
                  4
                3. JRNL 3550
                  4
                4. JRNL 4650
                  4

                Journalism Electives

                electives · 1 item
                1. Complete two JRNL courses.
                  Not resolved to a course
                  8

                Journalism-Related Requirement

                1 item
                1. HIST 1130
                  4

                Supporting Courses

                0 items

                  Mathematics Requirement

                  1 item
                  1. MATH 1341
                    (FQ)
                    As published: “Calculus 1 for Science and Engineering”
                    4

                  Computing and Social Issues

                  Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · 12 items
                  1. Complete one of the following:
                    Not resolved to a course
                    4
                  2. AFCS 2600
                    4
                  3. CY 4170
                    4
                  4. CY 5240
                    4
                  5. DS 1300
                    Knowledge in a Digital World
                    or: PHIL 1300 Knowledge in a Digital World
                    4
                  6. HIST 2220
                    4
                  7. INSH 2102
                    4
                  8. JRNL 3700
                    4
                  9. PHIL 1145
                    4 Khoury Elective 4 Elective
                    As published: “Technology and Human Values”
                    8
                  10. SOCL 1280
                  11. SOCL 2485
                    4
                  12. SOCL 4528
                    Technology and Society
                    Not resolved to a course

                  Writing Requirement

                  0 items

                    College Writing

                    1 item
                    1. ENGW 1111
                      4

                    Advanced Writing in the Disciplines

                    0 items

                      This course already fulfills a Journalism requirement above.

                      1 item
                      1. JRNL 2301
                        1

                      Required General Electives

                      electives · 1 item
                      1. Complete 28 semester hours of general electives.
                        Not resolved to a course
                        28
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