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
- BA
- Credential class
- ceterms:BachelorDegree
- CIP
- 03.0103
- Total credits (published)
- 12
- Credits (computed from items)
- 227-228
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 167358
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_167358_6aae0abb
- 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
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
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
4 items
- Choose one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Human Foundations of Environmental Systems
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
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
3 items
- Choose one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- 4
- 4
Environmental Science Integrative Course
4 items
- Choose one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Capstone Requirement
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
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
electives · 4 items
- Complete two of the following:Not resolved to a course8
- 4
- 4
Concentration in Comparative Politics
concentration · 0 items
Theoretical Requirement
7 items
- Complete two of the following:Not resolved to a course8
- 4
Regional Requirements
3 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- 4
- 4
Experiential/Practicum Requirement
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
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
4 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- 4
Core Courses
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
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
electives · 5 items
- Complete three of the following:Not resolved to a course12
- 4
- 4
- 4
Concentration in Security Studies
concentration · 6 items
- Complete four of the following:Not resolved to a course16
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