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Computer Science and Philosophy, BS (Boston)

Northeastern University · Boston, MA

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Program
Award
BS
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
30.3101
Catalog edition
Catalog 2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The computer science and philosophy combined major offers an opportunity to obtain a fluency in formal logic, including logical proofs and the ability to represent arguments clearly and evaluate them for cogency. Students will find that logic plays a fundamental role in computer science as they experience an in-depth programming foundation. The philosophy curriculum also focuses on oral and written communication, as well as ethical and social issues related to computing and information technologies.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
167358
CourseShelf checklist
CK_167358_1e11857e
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: PHIL 1000 Philosophy at Northeastern
        1
      2. CS 1210
        Professional Development for Khoury Co-op
        or: EESH 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 2800
          4
        3. CS 3100and CS 3101
          Program Design and Implementation 2and Lab for CS 3100
          Not resolved to a course
          5
        4. CS 3800
          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 be taken for upper-division electives.

          electives · 1 item
          1. Complete 8 semester hours from within the following options:
            Not resolved to a course
            8

          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

              Philosophy Courses

              0 items

                Philosophy Required Courses

                5 items
                1. PHIL 1115
                  4 Foreign Language
                  As published: “Introduction to Logic”
                  4
                2. PHIL 1145
                  4 Khoury Elective 4 Elective
                  As published: “Technology and Human Values”
                  4
                3. PHIL 2325
                  Ancient Philosophy and Political Thought
                  or: POLS 2325 Ancient Philosophy and Political Thought
                  or: PHIL 2330 Modern Philosophy
                  4
                4. PHIL 4515
                  Advanced Deductive Logic
                  or: PHIL 4516 Advanced Inductive Logic
                  4
                5. PHIL 5005
                  Information Ethics
                  or: PHIL 5010 AI Ethics
                  or: PHIL 4050 Artificial Intelligence and Society
                  4

                Critical Philosophy Elective

                Choose 1 of the following · Take one of the following courses not used to fulfill another requirement: · electives · 10 items
                1. Take one of the following courses not used to fulfill another requirement:
                  Not resolved to a course
                  4
                2. PHIL 1104
                3. PHIL 1271
                4. PHIL 2155
                5. PHIL 2410
                  Possession, Sacrifice, and Divination in African Diasporic Religions
                  As published: “Possession, Sacrifice, and Divination in African Diasporic Religions”
                  4
                6. PHIL 2619
                  Race and Religion in Film
                  Not resolved to a course
                7. PHIL 3492
                  Indigenous Philosophy
                  Not resolved to a course
                8. PHIL 3500
                9. PHIL 3512
                  Religion, Race, and Politics
                  Not resolved to a course
                10. PHIL 3822

                Philosophy Electives

                electives · 1 item
                1. Take three additional PHIL courses not used to fulfill another requirement, at least one of which is 4000 or above.
                  Not resolved to a course
                  12

                Integrative Course Requirement

                0 items

                  These courses will double count in other areas of your major:

                  major core · 2 items
                  1. CS 3800
                    4
                  2. PHIL 4515
                    Advanced Deductive Logic
                    or: PHIL 4516 Advanced Inductive Logic
                    4

                  Computer Science English 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

                    Choose 1 of the following · Complete one course from the following: · 4 items
                    1. Complete one course from the following:
                      Not resolved to a course
                      4
                    2. ENGW 3302
                      4
                    3. ENGW 3309
                      4
                    4. ENGW 3315
                      4

                    Required General Electives

                    electives · 1 item
                    1. Complete 44 semester hours of general electives.
                      Not resolved to a course
                      44
                    Source. Northeastern University, catalog Catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.northeastern.edu/undergraduate/computer-information-science/computer-information-science-combined-majors/computer-science-philosophy-bs/. Captured page pages/0522.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.