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Program checklist · BS

Computer Science and Political Science, BS (Boston)

Northeastern University · Boston, MA

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Program
Award
BS
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
44.0504
Credits (computed from items)
262
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
167358
CourseShelf checklist
CK_167358_46ce6929
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. or: INPR 1000 First-Year Interdisciplinary Seminar
        or: POLS 1000 Political Science at Northeastern
        1
      2. 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. 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

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

              Political Science Courses

              0 items

                Political Science Requirements

                5 items
                1. 4
                2. 4
                3. 4
                4. 4
                5. 4

                Political Theory

                5 items
                1. Complete one of the following:
                  Not resolved to a course
                  4

                Political Science Capstone

                1 item
                1. 4

                Political Science Electives

                electives · 1 item
                1. Complete four courses in the following range:
                  Not resolved to a course
                  16

                Note: Elective courses may also fulfill requirements of an optional concentration of this program.

                electives · 0 items

                  POLS 2000 to POLS 5999

                  0 items

                    Integrative Requirement

                    0 items

                      Integrative Requirement

                      5 items
                      1. Complete one of the following:
                        Not resolved to a course
                        4
                      2. INTL 2600
                        Artificial Intelligence and World Politics
                        Not resolved to a course
                      3. 4
                      4. As published: “International Political Economy”
                        4

                      Computing and Social Issues

                      11 items
                      1. Complete one of the following:
                        Not resolved to a course
                        4
                      2. 4
                      3. 4
                      4. 4
                      5. or: PHIL 1300 Knowledge in a Digital World
                        4
                      6. 4
                      7. 4
                      8. 4
                      9. As published: “Technology and Human Values”
                        8
                      10. 4

                      Writing Requirement

                      0 items

                        College Writing

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

                        Advanced Writing in the Disciplines

                        5 items
                        1. Complete one of the following:
                          Not resolved to a course
                          4
                        2. 4
                        3. 4
                        4. 4
                        5. 4

                        Required General Electives

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

                        Concentration in American Political Institutions

                        concentration · 6 items
                        1. Complete four of the following:
                          Not resolved to a course
                          16
                        2. 4
                        3. 4
                        4. 12

                        Concentration in Campaigns and Elections

                        concentration · 0 items

                          Required Courses

                          2 items
                          1. 4
                          2. 4

                          Campaigns and Elections Electives

                          electives · 4 items
                          1. Complete two of the following:
                            Not resolved to a course
                            8
                          2. 4
                          3. 4

                          Concentration in Comparative Politics

                          concentration · 0 items

                            Theoretical Requirement

                            7 items
                            1. Complete two of the following:
                              Not resolved to a course
                              8
                            2. 4

                            Regional Requirements

                            3 items
                            1. Complete one of the following:
                              Not resolved to a course
                              4
                            2. 4
                            3. 4

                            Experiential/Practicum Requirement

                            4 items
                            1. Complete one of the following:
                              Not resolved to a course
                              4

                            Concentration in Identity, Culture, and Politics

                            concentration · 0 items

                              Core Course

                              major core · 1 item
                              1. 4

                              Electives

                              electives · 6 items
                              1. Complete three of the following:
                                Not resolved to a course
                                12

                              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. 4

                                Core Courses

                                major core · 5 items
                                1. Complete three of the following:
                                  Not resolved to a course
                                  12
                                2. As published: “International Political Economy”
                                  4
                                3. 4

                                Concentration in Law and Legal Studies

                                concentration · 8 items
                                1. Complete four of the following:
                                  Not resolved to a course
                                  16
                                2. 4
                                3. As published: “U.S. Constitutional Law”
                                  4
                                4. 12

                                Concentration in Public Policy

                                concentration · 0 items

                                  Core Requirement

                                  major core · 1 item
                                  1. 4

                                  Electives

                                  electives · 5 items
                                  1. Complete three of the following:
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    12
                                  2. 4
                                  3. 4
                                  4. 4

                                  Concentration in Security Studies

                                  concentration · 6 items
                                  1. Complete four of the following:
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    16
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