Mathematics and Political Science, BS (Boston)

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Problem Solving

MATH 1365 — Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning

Calculus

MATH 1341 — Calculus 1 for Science and Engineering
MATH 1342 — Calculus 2 for Science and Engineering
MATH 2321 — Calculus 3 for Science and Engineering

Intermediate and Advanced Mathematics

MATH 2341 — Differential Equations and Linear Algebra for Engineering
MATH 2331 — Linear Algebra
MATH 3081 — Probability and Statistics

Math Electives

From the catalog
Complete two courses in the following range that are not required in the requirements above:
MATH 3001 to MATH 5999

Choose 8 semester hours from:
- Any MATH course numbered 3001–5999

Political Science Required Courses

POLS 1150 — American Government
POLS 1155 — Comparative Politics
POLS 1160 — International Relations
POLS 2399 — Research Methods in Political Science
POLS 2400 — Quantitative Techniques

Political Thought

From the catalog
Complete one of the following:

One of:
- POLS 2325 — Ancient Philosophy and Political Thought
- POLS 2328 — Modern Political Thought
- POLS 2330 — American Political Thought
- POLS 2332 — Contemporary Political Thought

Political Science Electives

12 semester hours.

From the catalog
Note: Elective courses may also fulfill requirements of an optional concentration of this program.
Complete three POLS courses numbered 2000 and above.

Integrative Requirement

POLS 2390 — Science, Technology, and Public Policy

Introduction to College

One of:
- INSC 1000 — Science at Northeastern
- POLS 1000 — Political Science at Northeastern

Experiential Learning Introduction

One of:
- EESC 2000 — Professional Development for Co-op
- EESH 2000 — Professional Development for Co-op

Writing Requirement

One of:
- ENGW 1111 — First-Year Writing
- ENGW 1102 — First-Year Writing for Multilingual Writers
- ENGW 1114 — First-Year Writing with Service-Learning
One of:
- ENGW 3315 — Interdisciplinary Advanced Writing in the Disciplines
- ENGW 3307 — Advanced Writing in the Sciences
- ENGW 3308 — Advanced Writing in the Social Sciences

Concentrations

American Political Institutions

From the catalog
Complete four of the following:

Choose 16 semester hours from:
- POLS 3160 — Campaign Strategy
- POLS 3300 — The U.S. Congress
- POLS 3302 — Judicial Process and Behavior
- POLS 3307 — Public Policy and Administration
- POLS 3310 — Public Opinion, Voting, and Elections

Campaigns and Elections

From the catalog
Complete two of the following:

POLS 3160 — Campaign Strategy
POLS 3302 — Judicial Process and Behavior
Choose 8 semester hours from:
- POLS 2345 — Urban Policies and Politics
- POLS 3310 — Public Opinion, Voting, and Elections
- POLS 3320 — Politics and Mass Media

Comparative Politics

From the catalog
Complete two of the following:
Complete one of the following:

Choose 8 semester hours from:
- POLS 2282 — The Holocaust and Comparative Genocide
- POLS 2356 — Democratic Erosion
- POLS 2359 — Immigration Politics
- POLS 2370 — Religion and Politics
- POLS 3418 — Nationalism
- POLS 3487 — Politics of Developing Nations
One of:
- POLS 3435 — Politics and Governance of Europe and the European Union
- POLS 3465 — Government and Politics in the Middle East
One of:
- POLS 4915 — Model Arab League
- POLS 4918 — Model NATO
- POLS 4937 — Dialogue of Civilizations: Government and Politics Abroad

Identity, Culture, and Politics

From the catalog
Complete three of the following:

POLS 3418 — Nationalism
Choose 12 semester hours from:
- POLS 2359 — Immigration Politics
- POLS 2368 — Music and Politics in America and Abroad
- POLS 2370 — Religion and Politics
- POLS 3309 — Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues in Public Policy
- POLS 3324 — Law and Society

International Relations and Diplomacy

From the catalog
Complete one of the following:
Complete three of the following:

One of:
- POLS 4910 — Model United Nations
- POLS 4915 — Model Arab League
- POLS 4938 — Dialogue of Civilizations: International Politics Abroad
Choose 12 semester hours from:
- POLS 3405 — International Political Economy
- POLS 3406 — International Law
- POLS 3435 — Politics and Governance of Europe and the European Union
- POLS 5408 — International Security

Law and Legal Studies

From the catalog
Complete four of the following:

Choose 16 semester hours from:
- POLS 2330 — American Political Thought
- POLS 3300 — The U.S. Congress
- POLS 3302 — Judicial Process and Behavior
- POLS 3324 — Law and Society
- POLS 3406 — International Law
- POLS 4500 — U.S. Constitutional Law
- POLS 4505 — U.S. Civil Liberties

Public Policy

From the catalog
Complete three of the following:

POLS 3307 — Public Policy and Administration
Choose 12 semester hours from:
- POLS 2345 — Urban Policies and Politics
- POLS 2390 — Science, Technology, and Public Policy
- POLS 2395 — Environmental Politics and Policy
- POLS 3425 — U.S. Foreign Policy

Security Studies

From the catalog
Complete four of the following:

Choose 16 semester hours from:
- POLS 3420 — U.S. National Security Policy
- POLS 3423 — Terrorism and Counterterrorism
- POLS 3425 — U.S. Foreign Policy
- POLS 3487 — Politics of Developing Nations
- POLS 5408 — International Security

Substitutions

Possible equivalents for this program — dashed means a suggestion, not a rule, and every substitution needs your advisor's approval:

EESC 2000 ↔ EESH 2000 (tier B)
ENGW 1102 ↔ ENGW 1111 (tier C)
ENGW 1102 ↔ ENGW 1114 (tier C)
ENGW 1102 ↔ ENGW 1113 (tier C)
ENGW 1111 ↔ ENGW 1114 (tier C)
ENGW 1111 ↔ ENGW 1113 (tier C)
ENGW 1113 ↔ ENGW 1114 (tier C)
ENGW 3307 ↔ ENGW 3315 (tier C)
ENGW 3307 ↔ ENGW 3308 (tier C)

What the tiers mean

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