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Program checklist · BS

Computer Science and Linguistics, BS (Boston)

Northeastern University · Boston, MA

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Program
Award
BS
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
30.4801
Catalog edition
Catalog 2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The computer science and linguistics combined major provides students with extensive background in the formal structures of natural (human) languages, as well as methods and applications of linguistic and psycholinguistic analyses of human language data. This is combined with an emphasis in computer science on artificial intelligence and natural language processing techniques. The major provides excellent preparation for work or more advanced degrees focusing on computational linguistics, natural language processing, speech perception, spoken language interfaces, artificial intelligence, and a wide array of related fields.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
167358
CourseShelf checklist
CK_167358_1b18d6c1
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 Courses

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: INPR 1000 First-Year Interdisciplinary Seminar
        or: INSC 1000 Science at Northeastern
        1
      2. CS 1210
        Professional Development for Khoury Co-op
        or: EESC 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 with 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 2000and CS 2001
          Introduction to Program Design and Implementationand Lab for CS 2000
          Not resolved to a course
          5
        2. CS 2100and CS 2101
          Program Design and Implementation 1and Lab for CS 2100
          Not resolved to a course
          5
        3. MATH 1365
          4 Art and Design
          As published: “Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning”
          or: MATH 1465 Intensive Mathematical Reasoning
          4

        Computer Science Required Courses

        7 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 4120
          Natural Language Processing
          As published: “Natural Language Processing (Integrative course)”
          4
        4. CS 4400
          Programming Languages
          As published: “Programming Languages (Integrative course)”
          4
        5. CS 4530
          Fundamentals of Software Engineering
          or: CS 4535 Professional Practicum Capstone
          4
        6. DS 3000
          4
        7. DS 4400
          4

        Khoury Approved Electives

        electives · 0 items

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

          electives · 1 item
          1. Complete 4 semester hours from within the following options:
            Not resolved to a course
            4

          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

              Linguistics Requirements

              0 items

                Linguistics Foundations

                3 items
                1. LING 1150
                  Introduction to Language and Linguistics
                  As published: “Introduction to Linguistics”
                  4
                2. LING 2350
                  Linguistic Analysis
                  As published: “Linguistic Analysis (Integrative course)”
                  4
                3. LING 3412
                  4

                Linguistic Structure

                Choose 4 of the following · Complete four of the following: · 6 items
                1. Complete four of the following:
                  Not resolved to a course
                  16
                2. LING 3420
                  Phonetics (Integrative course)
                  As published: “Phonetics”
                  4
                3. LING 3422
                  4
                4. LING 3424
                  4
                5. LING 3450
                  4
                6. LING 3452
                  4

                Laboratory/Directed Study

                Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · 4 items
                1. Complete one of the following:
                  Not resolved to a course
                  4
                2. LING 4891
                  4 NUpath or elective
                  As published: “Research Seminar in Linguistics”
                  4
                3. LING 4991
                4. PSYC 4610

                Linguistics Seminar

                1 item
                1. LING 4654
                  Seminar in Linguistics
                  or: PSYC 4658 Seminar in Psycholinguistics
                  4

                Linguistics Electives

                electives · 2 items
                1. Complete three courses not used to fulfill other degree requirements from the following options:
                  Not resolved to a course
                  12
                2. DEAF 2700
                  4

                LING 3000 to LING 4999 1

                0 items

                  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
                        First-Year Writing
                        or: ENGW 1102 First-Year Writing for Multilingual Writers
                        4

                      Advanced Writing in the Disciplines

                      1 item
                      1. ENGW 3302
                        Advanced Writing in the Technical Professions
                        or: ENGW 3307 Advanced Writing in the Sciences
                        or: ENGW 3315 Interdisciplinary Advanced Writing in the Disciplines
                        4

                      Required General Electives

                      electives · 1 item
                      1. Complete 20 semester hours of general electives
                        Not resolved to a course
                        20
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