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.

Computer Science Requirements

Computer Science Overview
Must be taken in alignment with your home college:
CS 1200First Year Seminar1
or THTR 1000 Theatre at Northeastern
CS 1210Professional Development for Khoury Co-op1
or EEAM 2000 Professional Development for Co-op
Computer Science Fundamental Courses
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 SH of CS, CY, or DS coursework at the 3000 level or higher not otherwise required in the degree.
CS 1800
and CS 1802
Discrete Structures
and Seminar for CS 1800
5
CS 2000
and CS 2001
Introduction to Program Design and Implementation
and Lab for CS 2000
5
CS 2100
and CS 2101
Program Design and Implementation 1
and Lab for CS 2100
5
Computer Science Required Courses
CS 2484Principles of Human-Computer Interaction4
CS 3000Algorithms and Data4
CS 3100
and CS 3101
Program Design and Implementation 2
and Lab for CS 3100
5
CS 3200Introduction to Databases4
CS 4530Fundamentals of Software Engineering4
or CS 4535 Professional Practicum Capstone
CS 4550Web Development4
Khoury Approved Electives
Complete 8 credits from within the following options:8
CS 2500 or higher, except CS 5010
CY 2000 or higher, except CY 4930
DS 2500 or higher, except DS 4900
Digital, Analytics, Technology, and Automation Research Practicum

Theatre Requirements

Theatre
A grade of C or higher is required for all THTR and INAM courses.
Foundational Courses
INAM 2000Ethics in Creativity4
THTR 1101Introduction to Theatre4
THTR 1120Acting 14
THTR 1131Introduction to Technical Theatre4
THTR 1270Introduction to Theatrical Design4
THTR 3325Dramaturgical Inquiry4
Making Theatre
THTR 1100Production Experience 11
THTR 2000Production Experience 21
Texts, Community, & Social Context
Complete one of the following:4
The Politics of Narrative in Theatre
and The Politics of Narrative in Theatre Seminar
Activism and Performance
Race, Power, and Performance
Documentary Theatre Project
The American Black Theatre Experience
Theatre and Society
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in Theatre
Topics in Theatre History and Culture
Creative Storytelling for Social Engagement
Queer Theatre and Performance
Performing Theory
Electives
Complete two of the following:8
The American Black Theatre Experience
History of Musical Theatre
Playwriting
Boston Theatre Experience
Theatre and Society
Acting 2
Acting for the Camera
Viewpoints
Costume Design
Fashion Construction and Pattern Making
Scenic Design
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in Theatre
Voice and Speech Training
Topics in Theatre History and Culture
Topics in Dance
Creative Storytelling for Social Engagement
Queer Theatre and Performance
Stage Combat
Directing for the Stage
Performing Theory
Mixed-Media Performance Lab
Advanced Acting for the Camera
Devised Theatre Project
Design for Immersive Performance

Integrative Requirement

THTR 2370Lighting Design4
THTR 4702Capstone: Creative Practice Research Project4

Supporting Courses

Mathematics
MATH 1341Calculus 1 for Science and Engineering4
Computing and Social Issues
Complete one of the following: 4
Issues in Race, Science, and Technology
The Law, Ethics, and Policy of Data and Digital Technologies
Cyberlaw: Privacy, Ethics, and Digital Rights
Knowledge in a Digital World
Knowledge in a Digital World
History of Technology
Bostonography: The City through Data, Texts, Maps, and Networks
Data Storytelling
Technology and Human Values
The Twenty-First-Century Workplace
Environment, Technology, and Society
Technology and Society

Computer Science Writing Requirement

College Writing
ENGW 1111First-Year Writing4
Advanced Writing in the Disciplines
Fulfilled by THTR 3325

Required General Electives

Complete 28 semester hours of general electives.28

Computer Science and Theatre Combined Major Credit Requirement

A minimum of 89 semester hours is required in the major.

Combined Major GPA Requirement

Minimum cumulative 2.000 GPA in all CS, CY, DS, IS courses

NUpath Requirements Satisfied

  • Engaging with the Natural and Designed World
  • Exploring Creative Expression and Innovation
  • Interpreting Culture
  • Conducting Formal and Quantitative Reasoning
  • Analyzing and Using Data
  • Writing in the First Year
  • Advanced Writing in the Disciplines
  • Writing-Intensive in the Major
  • Demonstrating Thought and Action in a Capstone

Integrating Knowledge and Skills Through Experience is satisfied through co-op.

Program Requirement

133 semester hours required

Sample Pattern, Four Years, Two Co-ops in Spring/Summer First Half

Year 1
FallHoursSpringHoursSummer 1HoursSummer 2Hours
CS 12001CS 2100
and CS 2101
5CS 3100
and CS 3101
5General Elective4
CS 1800
and CS 1802
5ENGW 11114General Elective4General Elective4
CS 2000
and CS 2001
5MATH 13414  
THTR 11014THTR 11314  
THTR 11204EEAM 2000 (For CAMD students)1  
 19 18 9 8
Year 2
FallHoursSpringHoursSummer 1HoursSummer 2Hours
CS 1210 (For Khoury students)1Co-op0Co-op0General Elective4
CS 30004  General Elective4
CS 32004   
INAM 20004   
THTR 11001   
THTR 12704   
 18 0 0 8
Year 3
FallHoursSpringHoursSummer 1HoursSummer 2Hours
CS 45504Co-op0Co-op0General Elective4
THTR 20001  General Elective4
THTR 33254   
Khoury Elective4   
THTR Text, Community, & Social Context Course4   
 17 0 0 8
Year 4
FallHoursSpringHours  
CS 24844THTR 47024  
CS 4530 or 45354Computing and Social Issues4  
Khoury Elective4Integrative Requirement4  
THTR Elective4THTR Elective4  
 16 16  
Total Hours: 137

Four Years, Two Co-ops in Summer Second Half/Fall 

Year 1
FallHoursSpringHoursSummer 1HoursSummer 2Hours
CS 12001CS 2100
and CS 2101
5CS 30004General Elective4
CS 1800
and CS 1802
5ENGW 11114General Elective4General Elective4
CS 2000
and CS 2001
5MATH 13414  
THTR 11014THTR 11314  
THTR 11204EEAM 2000 (For CAMD students)1  
 19 18 8 8
Year 2
FallHoursSpringHoursSummer 1HoursSummer 2Hours
CS 3100
and CS 3101
5CS 1210 (For Khoury students)1General Elective4Co-op0
CS 32004THTR 12704General Elective 4 
INAM 20004THTR 20001  
THTR 11001Khoury Elective4  
THTR 33254Khoury Elective4  
 THTR Text, Community & Social Context4  
 18 18 8 0
Year 3
FallHoursSpringHoursSummer 1HoursSummer 2Hours
Co-op0CS 24844General Elective4Co-op0
 CS 45504General Elective4 
 Computing and Social Issues4  
 THTR Elective4  
 0 16 8 0
Year 4
FallHoursSpringHours  
Co-op0CS 4530 or 45354  
 THTR 47024  
 Integrative Requirement4  
 THTR Elective4  
 0 16  
Total Hours: 137