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Program
- Award
- BA
- Credential class
- ceterms:BachelorDegree
- CIP
- 03.0103
- Total credits (published)
- 12
- Catalog edition
- Catalog 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
- Description
- Sociology and Environmental Studies, BA (Boston) Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Minor Environmental and Sustainability Sciences, Minor Environmental Studies, Minor Geosciences, Minor Marine Sciences, Minor Mathematics Physics Psychology Interdisciplinary Programs Accelerated Bachelor/Graduate Degree Programs 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 In this combined major, students develop an awareness of the scientific, cultural, societal, and political aspects of the world’s environmental problems through the lens of geopolitical decisions, public policy, and environmental regulations. Due to overlap in course content, students majoring in Environmental Studies or any Environmental Studies combined majors may not complete a minor in Environmental and Sustainability Sciences. 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 . BA Language Requirements All BA students are required to complete the BA degree language requirements, for a total of 12 semester hours of language study or demonstrated equivalent proficiency, as described in Additional Requirements for BA students . Successful demonstration of proficiency does not reduce total minimum semester hours of study required to earn the BA degree. NUpath Requirements All undergraduate students are required to complete the NUpath Requirements .
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 167358
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_167358_fd977d1a
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Environmental Studies Requirements
0 items
Introductory Courses
0 items
Introduction to College
1 item
- As published: “Science at Northeastern”or: POLS 1000 Political Science at Northeastern1
Experiential Learning Introduction
1 item
- or: EESH 2000 Professional Development for Co-op1
Introductory Science
Choose 1 of the following · Choose one of the following: · 4 items
- Choose one of the following:Not resolved to a course4-5
- 4
- ENVR 1200and ENVR 1201Dynamic Earthand Lab for ENVR 1200Not resolved to a course
- ENVR 1400and ENVR 1401Foundations in Environmental and Sustainability Sciencesand Lab for ENVR 1400Not resolved to a course
Introductory Social Science
Choose 1 of the following · Choose one of the following: · 5 items
- Choose one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- As published: “Environment and Society”4
Scientific Foundations of Environmental Systems
Choose 1 of the following · Choose one of the following: · 4 items
- Choose one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Human Foundations of Environmental Systems
Choose 1 of the following · Choose one of the following: · 5 items
- Choose one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Skills Course
1 item
- ENVR 3300and ENVR 3301Geographic Information Systemsand Lab for ENVR 3300Not resolved to a course5
Electives
electives · 29 items
- Choose four courses from the list. At least three must be at 3000 level or higher:Not resolved to a course16
- 4
- 4
- 4
- EEMB 2302and EEMB 2303Ecologyand Lab for EEMB 2302Not resolved to a course
- 4
- 4
- 4
- or: ENVR 3150 Food Security and Sustainability4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Political Science Requirements
0 items
Political Science Requirements
5 items
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Political Thought
Choose 1 of the following · Choose one of the following: · 5 items
- Choose one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
Political Science Electives
electives · 0 items
Note: Elective courses may also be used to fulfill requirements of an optional concentration of this program
electives · 1 item
- Choose four POLS Electives 2000 level or above.Not resolved to a course16
Integrative Courses
0 items
Political Science Integrative Course
Choose 1 of the following · Choose one of the following: · 3 items
- Choose one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- 4
- 4
Environmental Science Integrative Course
Choose 1 of the following · Choose one of the following: · 4 items
- Choose one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Capstone Requirement
Choose 1 of the following · Choose one of the following: · 5 items
- Choose one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Writing Requirements
2 items
- or: ENGW 1102 First-Year Writing for Multilingual Writers4
- or: ENGW 3303 Advanced Writing in the Environmental Professionsor: ENGW 3307 Advanced Writing in the Sciencesor: ENGW 3308 Advanced Writing in the Social Sciences4
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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