College of Professional Studies Undergraduate Catalog 2017–2018 Table of Contents General Admission and Transfer Credit ..................................................... 4 Degrees, Majors, and Minors ............................................................. 26 Admission .............................................................................................. 4 Seeking More Than One Certificate or Degree .................................. 27 Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees and Certificates Academic Honors ............................................................................... 27 ................................................................................................................. 5 Graduation Requirements .................................................................. 28 Undergraduate Students Seeking More Than One Undergraduate Student Academic Appeals Procedures ............................................ 28 Certificate and/or Degree ..................................................................... 5 Massachusetts Board of Higher Education ...................................... 29 Transfer Credit Policy ........................................................................... 5 Appropriate Use of Computer and Network Resources Policy ......... 29 Information for Entering Students .............................................................. 7 Accommodations for Students with Disabilities .............................. 30 Academic Calendar ............................................................................... 7 Personal Information .......................................................................... 30 myNEU Portal ........................................................................................ 7 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ....................... 30 NU Online .............................................................................................. 7 Student Right-to-Know Act ................................................................. 31 Husky Email .......................................................................................... 7 Students’ Bill of Academic Rights and Responsibilities ................... 31 New Student Orientation (On-Ground and Online) .............................. 7 Global Partnership Programs ............................................................. 32 International Student Orientation ........................................................ 7 University Academics ................................................................................ 33 Student Reference Guide ..................................................................... 8 NUpath ................................................................................................. 33 Information for International Students ................................................ 8 Requirements ............................................................................... 33 Husky Card Services ............................................................................. 9 Learning Goals ............................................................................. 33 Academic and Student Resources ...................................................... 9 Writing-Intensive Courses ........................................................... 35 Campus Resources ............................................................................. 11 Specialized Programs ................................................................................ 37 Public Safety ....................................................................................... 12 NU Global ............................................................................................ 37 Information Technology Services ...................................................... 13 American Classroom Program .................................................... 37 College Expenses ....................................................................................... 15 Global Pathways Program ........................................................... 37 Financial Aid Assistance .................................................................... 15 US Pathways Program ................................................................ 37 General Financial Aid Policies and Procedures ................................ 15 Foundation Year .................................................................................. 38 Tuition and Fees ................................................................................. 16 Bachelor of Science Programs, Business and Social Sciences .............. 40 Northeastern University Student Health Plan (NUSHP) ................... 17 Finance and Accounting Management, BS ....................................... 40 Bill Payment ........................................................................................ 17 Human Services, BS ........................................................................... 41 Academic Policies and Procedures .......................................................... 19 Leadership, BS .................................................................................... 42 Academic and Research Integrity ...................................................... 19 Liberal Studies, BS .............................................................................. 44 Attendance Requirements .................................................................. 19 Management, BS ................................................................................. 44 Leaves of Absence and University Withdrawal ................................. 20 Political Science, BS ........................................................................... 46 Reentry to Program ............................................................................ 21 Professional Communication, BS ...................................................... 47 Readmission to Program ................................................................... 21 Finance and Accounting Management, BS—Global Classroom ....... 49 Full-Time Status .................................................................................. 21 Leadership, BS—Global Classroom .................................................... 49 Registration and Taking Courses ...................................................... 22 Management, BS—Global Classroom ................................................ 50 Student Evaluation of Courses (EvaluationKit) ................................. 24 Bachelor's and Postbaccalaureate Programs, Lowell Institute School Grading System .................................................................................. 24 ...................................................................................................................... 52 Academic Progression Standards ..................................................... 25 Advanced Manufacturing Systems, BS ............................................. 52 Reinstatement after Academic Dismissal ......................................... 26 Biological Science, BS ........................................................................ 52 Completing Program Requirements .................................................. 26 Biotechnology, BS ............................................................................... 54 Environmental Science, BS ................................................................ 56 Health Management, BS ..................................................................... 57 Health Science, BS ............................................................................. 58 Information Technology, BS ............................................................... 60 Psychology, BS ................................................................................... 61 Computer Engineering Technology, BSET ......................................... 63 Electrical Engineering Technology, BSET .......................................... 64 Mechanical Engineering Technology, BSET ...................................... 66 Undergraduate Certificate Programs ........................................................ 68 Accounting, Undergraduate Certificate ............................................. 68 Advanced Accounting, Undergraduate Certificate ............................ 68 Leadership, Undergraduate Certificate .............................................. 68 Pre-Medical Studies, Post-Baccalaureate Undergraduate Certificate ............................................................................................................... 68 Undergraduate Minors ............................................................................... 70 American Politics, Minor .................................................................... 70 Biology, Minor ..................................................................................... 70 Business, Minor .................................................................................. 71 Creative Writing, Minor ....................................................................... 71 Environmental Science, Minor ........................................................... 71 Graphic Communication, Minor ......................................................... 71 Healthcare Management, Minor ........................................................ 71 History, Minor .....................................................................................