A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- BS
- Credential class
- ceterms:BachelorDegree
- CIP
- 30.3101
- Catalog edition
- Catalog 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
- Description
- Chemical Engineering and Artificial Intelligence, BSChE (Boston) Chemical Engineering and Computer Science, BSChE (Boston) Civil Engineering and Computer Science, BSCE (Boston) Computer Engineering and Computer Science, BSCmpE (Boston) Computer Engineering and Computer Science, BSCmpE (Oakland) Environmental Engineering and Artificial Intelligence, BSEnvE (Boston) Industrial Engineering and Computer Science, BSIE (Boston) Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science, BSME (Boston) Accelerated Bachelor/Graduate Degree Programs College of Engineering Bouvé College of Health Sciences College of Science College of Social Sciences and Humanities Mills College at Northeastern College of Professional Studies Undergraduate Graduate Course Descriptions Catalog Archives Student Handbook Print Options // Overview Program Requirements The cybersecurity and political science combined major offers both a strong computer science foundation and a deep understanding of global and societal needs. Students practice the skills to become an engaged citizen of the world, participating in interdisciplinary scholarship and translational research to address regional and global issues, while also focusing on the conceptual and practical computer science skills to contribute to ensuring the reliability and security of cyberspace. 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 . NUpath Requirements All undergraduate students are required to complete the NUpath Requirements .
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 167358
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_167358_ed3bf651
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Cybersecurity Courses
0 items
Computer Science Overview
0 items
Must be taken in alignment with your home college:
2 items
- or: INPR 1000 First-Year Interdisciplinary Seminaror: POLS 1000 Political Science at Northeastern1
- or: EESH 2000 Professional Development for Co-op1
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
- 4
- CS 2000and CS 2001Introduction to Program Design and Implementationand Lab for CS 2000Not resolved to a course5
- CS 2100and CS 2101Program Design and Implementation 1and Lab for CS 2100Not resolved to a course5
Computer Science Required Courses
4 items
- CS 2700and CS 2701Data Structures and Analysisand Lab for CS 2700Not resolved to a course5
- CS 3100and CS 3101Program Design and Implementation 2and Lab for CS 3100Not resolved to a course5
- 4
- or: CS 4730 Distributed Systems4
Cybersecurity Required Courses
3 items
- 4
- 4
- 4
Cybersecurity Elective
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · electives · 22 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- or: CS 4530 Fundamentals of Software Engineering4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- EECE 2322and EECE 2323Fundamentals of Digital Design and Computer Organizationand Lab for EECE 2322Not resolved to a course
- 4
- EECE 4534and EECE 4535Microprocessor-Based Designand Lab for EECE 4534Not resolved to a course
- As published: “Introduction to Law”4
- 4
- 4
- As published: “Technology and Human Values”8
Political Science Courses
0 items
Political Science Requirements
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 Capstone
1 item
- or: POLS 4703 Senior Thesis4
Political Science Electives
electives · 1 item
- Complete three courses in the following range (Note: elective courses may also fulfill requirements of an optional concentration of this program):Not resolved to a course12
POLS 2000 to POLS 5999
0 items
Integrative Requirement
0 items
Integrative Requirement
Choose 2 of the following · Complete two of the following: · 9 items
- Complete two of the following:Not resolved to a course8
- 4
- 4
- POLS 2600Artificial Intelligence and World PoliticsNot resolved to a courseor: INTL 2600 Artificial Intelligence and World Politics
- 12
Supporting Courses
0 items
College Writing
1 item
- or: ENGW 1102 First-Year Writing for Multilingual Writers4
Advanced Writing in the Disciplines
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · 5 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Mathematics
1 item
- 4
Required General Electives
electives · 1 item
- Complete 20 semester hours of general electives.Not resolved to a course20
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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