CPS Undergraduate Catalog
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Northeastern University College of Professional Studies Undergraduate Catalog 2013–2014 Contents THE UNIVERSITY 1 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND CURRICULUM GUIDE 31 General Admission and Transfer Credit 2 Specialized Programs 32 Admission Policy 2 NU Global 32 Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees 3 International Bachelor’s Completion Programs 32 and Certificates American Classroom Program 34 Admission Requirements for Fast-Track Degrees 3 Pathway Programs 35 Admission Requirements for Transfer-Credit Students 5 Foundation Year 36 Undergraduate Students Seeking More Than 5 Academic Internships and Cooperative Education 37 One Undergraduate Certificate and/or Degree World Languages Center 37 Transfer Credit Policy 5 Bachelor’s Degree Programs 38 Information for Entering Students 7 and Postbaccalaureate Program CPS Academic Calendar 7 Core Curriculum 38 New Student Orientation 7 Biological Science 39 International Student Orientation 7 Biotechnology 41 Information for International Students 7 Computer Engineering Technology 43 Academic Resources 8 Electrical Engineering Technology 45 Campus Resources 9 English 48 Information Services 12 Environmental Studies 49 Finance and Accounting Management 50 College Expenses 14 Graphic Design 52 Tuition and Fees 14 Health Management 53 Health Insurance 14 Health Science 55 Financial Aid 15 History 57 Bill Payment 16 Human Services 58 Information Technology 59 Leadership 61 Academic Policies and Procedures 18 Liberal Arts with Minor in Business 62 Attendance Requirements 18 Liberal Studies 64 Leaves of Absence and University Withdrawal 18 Liberal Studies—Teacher Preparation 65 Reentry to Program 20 for Paraprofessionals Specialization Registration and Taking Courses 20 Management 66 Grading System 22 Mechanical Engineering Technology 68 Academic Progression Standards 23 Operations Technology 71 Academic Requests 24 Organizational Communication 72 Completing Degree Requirements 24 Political Science 74 Declaring an Undergraduate Minor 25 Psychology 75 Graduation Requirements 25 Public Affairs 76 Personal Information 26 Sociology 78 Academic Integrity 26 Technical Communication 79 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 26 Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program 80 Student Right-to-Know Act 28 Students’ Bill of Academic Rights and Responsibilities 28 Active-Duty Military Personnel 29 Undergraduate Certificate Programs 83 Accounting 83 Advanced Accounting 83 Undergraduate Minors 85 Eligibility Requirements for Bachelor’s Degree Minors 85 Biology 86 Business 86 History 87 Information Technology 87 International Affairs 88 Management 88 Organizational Communication 89 Political Science 89 Psychology 90 Sociology 90 Technical Communication 91 APPENDIX 93 Governing Boards and Officers of Northeastern 94 University Leadership 96 Faculty 98 Code of Student Conduct 100 Applicability of the Code On and Off Campus/ 100 Jurisdiction of the Code General Expectations 100 Student Expectations 100 Decision-Making Authority 101 Standards of Conduct 101 Violations 102 Sanctions 106 Structure and Procedure of the Conduct Process 108 Student Conduct Board Hearings 109 Student Conduct Board Hearing Procedures 111 Procedures for Student Appeals 112 Maintenance of Disciplinary Records 112 Interpretation and Application 113 Statements of Accreditation 114 Accreditation 114 State Licensure 116 Approvals, Authorizations, and Exemptions 116 Institutional Calendars and Online Resources 117 Institutional Calendars 117 Other Online Resources 117 The University 2 The University General Admission and Transfer Credit ADMISSION POLICY Application Information Applicants should refer to the following information as they The goal of the admission policy at the College of Professional prepare to submit their application requirements: Studies is to provide access to a Northeastern University education MAIL OR DROP-OFF worldwide and to create an environment where you will grow and Mail or drop off supporting documents to the following address: create lasting opportunities for your future. To support this, we take a friendly and supportive approach to admissions and are here Northeastern University to guide you through the process and help you achieve your goals. College of Professional Studies There are no application fees. No GREs, GMATs, or SATs Office of Admissions required. And there are multiple start terms per year. 50 Nightingale Hall 360 Huntington Avenue When to Apply Boston, MA 02115-9959 DOMESTIC APPLICANTS It is important to include “College of Professional Studies” in the The College of Professional Studies admissions process operates address when sending mail or requesting transcripts from previous on a rolling basis. However, it is recommended that all required institutions. documents are received: FAX • Six weeks prior to your desired start term for transfer and Fax supporting documents to the following number: Fast-Track applicants 617.373.8574 • Four weeks prior to your desired start term for applicants not transferring credits EMAIL Email supporting documents to the following email address: INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS As an international applicant, there are important deadlines [email protected] applicants must meet in order to begin classes during your desired Documents we recommend you submit via email include: start term. International applicants that will be studying in the • Unofficial transcripts United States on a student visa must abide by the deadlines found • Copy of diploma at the following website, • Statement of purpose www.cps.neu.edu/admissions/international/when-to-apply.php. • Recommendation letters UNDERGRADUATE TRANSFER APPLICANTS It is recommended that all required admissions documents are TRANSCRIPTS received six weeks prior to the desired start term. Transcripts must be mailed from the originating institution in a stamped and sealed envelope or emailed through “escript.” UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANTS (NOT TRANSFERRING CREDIT) IMPORTANT CODES It is recommended that all required admissions documents are Please note the following codes: received four weeks prior to the desired start term. • TOEFL code: 4999 UNDERGRADUATE FAST-TRACK APPLICANTS • FAFSA code: 002199 It is recommended that all required admissions documents are ADMISSIONS COACHING received six weeks prior to the desired start term. CPS admissions can coach you through the application process using the following contact information: • 1.877.668.7727 • 617.373.8574 (fax) • [email protected] NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY General Admission and Transfer Credit 3 Application Withdrawal Due to Inactivity The following programs have additional admissions requirements: An application can be incomplete up to one year before it is • Bachelor of Science in Leadership—Global Classroom automatically withdrawn due to inactivity. If the applicant would • Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies, Specialization: Teacher like to reactivate their application, they have one year to do so Preparation for Paraprofessionals (Bridge to Teaching) from the time of their application withdrawal. • Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program If applicants have any questions or would like to reactivate their application, call 617.373.2400, 877.668.7727, or email Visit the program page at www.cps.neu.edu/degree-programs/ [email protected]. undergraduate to learn more. Request to Withdraw an Application Applicants can request to withdraw their application for admission ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS at any time. If the applicant decides they would like to reactivate FOR FAST-TRACK DEGREES their application, they have one year to do so from the time of their withdrawal. Fast-Track Bachelor of Science in Finance To request a withdrawal of your application, call 617.373.2400, 877.668.7727, or email and Accounting Management Admissions requirements include the following: [email protected]. • Online application Admissions Acceptance Deferral • Statement of purpose—500–1,000 words identifying your A student who is not able to start his or her studies during the educational goals and expectations from the program; please be academic term for which he or she gained acceptance must contact aware that the university’s academic policy on plagiarism the Office of Admissions to request a deferral of admission. A (www.northeastern.edu/osccr/academicintegrity) applies to student may request a deferral for up to one year, unless otherwise applicant’s statement of purpose noted for specific programs. Please check with the Office of • Professional resumé—current resumé that displays job Admissions for more information. If a student does not get responsibilities, relevant experience, and education history approved for an acceptance deferral and does not begin his or her • Academic transcript(s)—must submit one of the following: studies within two academic terms of acceptance into a program, – Official associate degree stating conferral and date he or she forfeits that acceptance and must reapply to the program – Official high school transcript or GED and official transcripts for a future term. It is important for the student to inform the from each institution attended—must be equal to 80 quarter Office of Admissions about deferral requests as this may impact hours (60 semester hours) for transfer credit evaluation the student’s time limit on program completion and financial aid. • Prerequisite course work—applicants must complete the following: – ACC 1001, Financial Accounting 1 ACC 1002, Financial Accounting 2 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE – DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES