The media and screen studies program and the Department of Political Science offer a combined major in media and screen studies and political science. The combined major integrates the analysis, research, and production of traditional and emerging media along with courses on American government, comparative politics, international relations, and research methods.
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.
Media and Screen Studies Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| MSCR 1220 | Media, Culture, and Society | 4 |
| MSCR 2220 | Understanding Media | 4 |
| 4 |
| Media History | |
| Television: Text and Context | |
| Film Analysis | |
| 4 |
| Introduction to Film Production | |
| Introduction to Screenwriting | |
| 4 |
| Global Media | |
| Race and Social Justice in American Film | |
| Gender and Film | |
| Media and Identity | |
| 4 |
| Cloud, Closet, (Drop)Box | |
| Documentary Film Ethics | |
| Digital Media Culture | |
| Media Audiences | |
| Film Theory | |
| Queer Media | |
| 12 |
| Introduction to Photography
and Photo Tools | |
| Video: Sound and Image | |
| Experimental Video | |
| Production Practicum Abroad | |
| |
Political Science Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| POLS 1150 | American Government | 4 |
| POLS 1155 | Comparative Politics | 4 |
| POLS 1160 | International Relations | 4 |
| POLS 2400 | Quantitative Techniques | 4 |
| 4 |
| Ancient Philosophy and Political Thought | |
| Modern Political Thought | |
| American Political Thought | |
| Contemporary Political Thought | |
| 16 |
Political Science Concentration (Optional)
If you are working toward one of the following concentrations, declare it with your advisor so that it may be added to your record:
Integrative Requirement Courses
Capstone Experience Course
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 4 |
| Media and Screen Studies Capstone | |
| Political Science Senior Capstone | |
| Senior Thesis | |
| Total Hours | 4 |
Supporting Courses
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| MSCR 1000 | Media and Screen Studies at Northeastern | 1 |
| or POLS 1000 | Political Science at Northeastern |
| EEAM 2000 | Professional Development for Co-op | 1 |
| or EESH 2000 | Professional Development for Co-op |
| ENGW 1111 | First-Year Writing | 4 |
| or ENGW 1102 | First-Year Writing for Multilingual Writers |
| or ENGW 1114 | First-Year Writing with Service-Learning |
| ENGW 3314 | Advanced Writing in the Arts, Media, and Design | 4 |
| or ENGW 3308 | Advanced Writing in the Social Sciences |
| or ENGW 3309 | Advanced Writing in the Humanities |
| or ENGW 3315 | Interdisciplinary Advanced Writing in the Disciplines |
Media and Screen Studies Grade Requirement
No more than two grades below a C in media and screen studies courses may be used to satisfy degree requirements.
Media and Screen Studies and Political Science Major Credit Requirement
Complete 84 semester hours in the major.
Program Requirement
128 total semester hours required
Concentrations
Concentration in American Political Institutions
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 16 |
| Campaign Strategy | |
| The U.S. Congress | |
| Judicial Process and Behavior | |
| Public Policy and Administration | |
| Public Opinion, Voting, and Elections | |
Concentration in Campaigns and Elections
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| POLS 3160 | Campaign Strategy | 4 |
| POLS 3302 | Judicial Process and Behavior | 4 |
| 8 |
| Urban Policies and Politics | |
| Public Opinion, Voting, and Elections | |
| Politics and Mass Media | |
Concentration in Comparative Politics
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 8 |
| The Holocaust and Comparative Genocide | |
| Democratic Erosion | |
| Immigration Politics | |
| Religion and Politics | |
| Nationalism | |
| Politics of Developing Nations | |
| 4 |
| Politics and Governance of Europe and the European Union | |
| Government and Politics in the Middle East | |
| 4 |
| Model Arab League | |
| Model NATO | |
| Dialogue of Civilizations: Government and Politics Abroad | |
Concentration in Identity, Culture, and Politics
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| POLS 3418 | Nationalism | 4 |
| 12 |
| Immigration Politics | |
| Music and Politics in America and Abroad | |
| Religion and Politics | |
| Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues in Public Policy | |
| Law and Society | |
Concentration in International Relations and Diplomacy
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 4 |
| Model United Nations | |
| Model Arab League | |
| Dialogue of Civilizations: International Politics Abroad | |
| 12 |
| International Political Economy | |
| International Law | |
| Politics and Governance of Europe and the European Union | |
| International Security | |
Concentration in Law and Legal Studies
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 16 |
| American Political Thought | |
| The U.S. Congress | |
| Judicial Process and Behavior | |
| Law and Society | |
| International Law | |
| U.S. Constitutional Law | |
| U.S. Civil Liberties | |
Concentration in Public Policy
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| POLS 3307 | Public Policy and Administration | 4 |
| 12 |
| Urban Policies and Politics | |
| Science, Technology, and Public Policy | |
| Environmental Politics and Policy | |
| U.S. Foreign Policy | |
Concentration in Security Studies
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 16 |
| U.S. National Security Policy | |
| Terrorism and Counterterrorism | |
| U.S. Foreign Policy | |
| Politics of Developing Nations | |
| International Security | |
