Northeastern University (NEU)
Overview
- OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00219900
- President: Joseph E. Aoun
- Fax: (617) 373-8780
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 29,519
- College Alias: NEU
- College Mascot: Huskies
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Northeastern University (NEU) is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts known for offering interdisciplinary, experiential learning. Northeastern University offers a mix of experience-based learning programs that include a cooperative education program, student research, global learning and service learning. NEU has degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. It offers 94 undergraduate programs and 169 graduate programs. NEU is expanding its research programs to encompass the areas of health, security and sustainability.
What is unique about Northeastern is its 100-year-old "Co-op" program. Short for "cooperative education", the Co-op approach to education at Northeastern provides students with experiences in the U.S. and abroad that foster the development of a global perspective, along with knowledge and awareness. Through the Co-op program, students engage in 18 months of professional experience at a co-op partner site in the U.S. or in one of 50 countries around the world.
The faculty members of Northeastern University bring real-world experience to the classroom, and take an interdisciplinary approach to their teaching and their research. Students at Northeastern have ample opportunity to participate in research with the faculty in all degree programs, with access to advanced research facilities on and off campus. Online learning is also offered, with the same level of scholarship as the campus-based programs.
The mission of Northeastern University:
To educate students for a life of fulfillment and accomplishment, and to create and translate knowledge to meet global and societal needs.
History
Northeastern University was founded in 1898.
Academics
The academic calendar for Northeastern University follows the semester format, with fall and spring semesters and a summer "term."
Colleges and Schools
- College of Arts, Media and Design
- College of Business Administration
- College of Computer and Information Science
- College of Engineering
- Bouve College of Health Sciences
- College of Professional Studies
- College of Science
- College of Social Sciences and Humanities
- School of Law
Student Life
Students at Northeastern can become actively engaged on campus through the more than 260 student clubs and organizations that are offered. There are media groups, honor societies, intramural sports clubs, academic organizations, performing arts and professional organizations, and more. There are many fraternities and sororities, campus events, activities and student services. There are many opportunities for community partnerships, volunteer service, and participation in the AmeriCorps program.
On and off campus housing is available, along with several options for dining and a campus grocery store. There is a 24/7 escort service to ensure student safety for those traversing the campus at night.
Athletics
The "Huskies" (Husky) athletic teams of Northeastern compete in 18 intercollegiate sports, including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Ice Hockey
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Track and Field
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Ice Hockey
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Swimming and Diving
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Community Life
The Northeastern University campus is located in the heart of Boston, and is accessible by public transportation. The Boston Logan airport is minutes away from campus, and many hotels are within walking distance or a short drive away. Shopping, restaurants, entertainment and recreation are all within easy reach of the centrally located campus.
Student Services Offered
- Remedial Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services
- Employment Services
- Placement Assistance For Graduates
- On-Campus Day Care Available
Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning
- Study Abroad
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
- ROTC
- Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- State Approved for Certification
- Army
- Navy
- Air Force
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Mission Statement
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Campus Map
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- New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification
- Undergraduate Classification
- Graduate Classification
- Undergraduate Profile Classification
- Enrollment Classification
- Size Classification
Degrees & Programs
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact Northeastern University directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
Architecture
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | - | - | 66 | 33 | - | |
| Landscape Architecture | - | - | - | - | - |
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | - | - | 30 | - | - | |
| Bioinformatics | - | - | - | 15 | - | |
| Biology | - | - | 124 | 4 | 6 | |
| Biomedical Sciences | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Biophysics | - | - | 1 | - | - | |
| Biotechnology | - | - | 11 | 35 | - | |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | - | - | - | 12 | - | |
| Neuroscience | - | - | 53 | - | - | |
| Toxicology | - | - | 5 | - | - |
Business and Marketing Studies
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | - | 4 | - | 170 | - | |
| Business Administration | - | - | 92 | - | - | |
| Commerce | - | 7 | 561 | 395 | - | |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other | - | - | - | 24 | - | |
| Finance | - | 5 | 68 | 36 | - | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services, Other | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Human Resources | - | 2 | - | - | - | |
| International Business | - | - | 119 | 5 | - | |
| Logistics and Materials Management | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Management Information Systems | - | 4 | - | - | - | |
| Management Science | - | - | - | 116 | - | |
| Marketing | - | 1 | - | - | - | |
| Non-Profit, Public, Organizational Management | - | - | - | 27 | - | |
| Operations Management | - | - | 11 | - | - | |
| Organizational Leadership | - | - | 51 | 172 | - | |
| Purchasing, Procurement, Acquisitions and Contracts Management | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Taxation | - | - | - | 27 | - | |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | - | - | - | 36 | - |
Communications and Journalism
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication, General | - | - | 177 | 57 | - | |
| Digital Communication and Media | - | - | - | 16 | - | |
| Journalism | - | - | 56 | 12 | - | |
| Organizational Communication | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Technical and Scientific Communication | - | - | - | 2 | - | |
| Media Studies | - | - | - | - | - |
Computer and Information Sciences
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer | - | - | 69 | 80 | 9 | |
| Computer Systems Networking | - | - | - | 41 | - | |
| Data Processing | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Informatics | - | - | - | 24 | - | |
| Information Science Studies | - | - | 23 | 12 | - | |
| Information Technology | - | - | 40 | 11 | - | |
| Web and Digital Design | - | - | - | - | - |
Education
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | - | - | - | 26 | - | |
| Education | - | - | - | 141 | - | |
| Elementary Education | - | - | - | 37 | - | |
| Secondary Education | - | - | - | 37 | - | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other | - | - | - | - | - |
Engineering
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | - | - | 45 | 4 | 5 | |
| Civil Engineering | - | - | 85 | 41 | 4 | |
| Computer Engineering | - | - | 29 | - | 6 | |
| Computer Software Engineering | - | - | - | 80 | - | |
| Electrical Engineering | - | - | 71 | 74 | 11 | |
| Engineering | - | - | - | 43 | 1 | |
| Engineering, Other | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Geotechnical Engineering | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Industrial Engineering | - | - | 29 | 21 | 6 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | - | - | 141 | 47 | 11 | |
| Operations Research | - | - | - | 9 | - | |
| Structural Engineering | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Transportation and Highway Engineering | - | - | - | - | - |
Engineering Technology
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering Technology | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | |
| Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology | - | 1 | 7 | - | - | |
| Mechanical Technology Technician | - | 2 | 7 | - | - |
English Language and Literature
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature | - | - | 71 | 8 | 3 | |
| Technical and Business Writing | - | - | 1 | 5 | - | |
| Writing, General | - | - | - | - | - |
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| African-American Studies | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Asian Civilization Studies | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Womens Studies | - | - | - | - | - |
Foreign Languages and Literature
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language | - | - | 12 | - | - | |
| American Sign Language, Other | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | - | - | 5 | - | - | |
| French Language and Literature | - | - | - | - | - | |
| German Language and Literature | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Italian Language and Literature | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Linguistics | - | - | 14 | - | - | |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | - | - | - | 9 | - | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | - | - | 4 | - | - |
Health and Clinical Professions
History
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| History | - | - | 46 | 16 | 2 |
Interdisciplinary Studies
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Studies | - | - | - | 28 | - | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Nutrition Sciences | - | - | - | 13 | - |
Legal Professions and Studies
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | - | - | - | - | 183 | |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | - | - | - | 6 | 33 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | - | 3 | 21 | - | - | |
| Liberal Arts, Other | - | - | - | - | - |
Mathematics and Statistics
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | - | - | - | 4 | - | |
| Mathematics | - | - | 36 | 10 | 2 |
Natural Resources and Conservation
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science | - | - | 22 | - | - | |
| Environmental Studies | - | - | 14 | - | - |
Philosophy and Religious Studies
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | - | - | 11 | - | - | |
| Religious Studies | - | - | 1 | - | - |
Physical Sciences
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | - | - | 25 | 14 | 13 | |
| Geology and Earth Science | - | - | 4 | - | - | |
| Physics | - | - | 8 | 5 | 9 |
Psychology
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Behavior Analysis | - | - | - | 38 | - | |
| Counseling Psychology | 1 | - | - | 23 | 6 | |
| Psychology | - | - | 181 | 6 | 5 | |
| School Psychology | 14 | - | - | 103 | 1 |
Public Administration and Social Services
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Services | - | - | 31 | 10 | - | |
| Public Administration | - | - | - | 29 | - | |
| Public Administration and Social Service, Other | - | - | 9 | - | - | |
| Public Policy | - | - | - | 5 | 2 |
Recreation and Fitness Studies
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | - | - | - | 11 | - | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration, Management | - | - | - | 38 | - |
Security and Protective Services
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrections, Other | - | - | 5 | - | - | |
| Criminal Justice | - | - | 158 | 17 | 7 | |
| Forensic Science | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Law Enforcement Administration | - | - | - | 6 | - |
Social Sciences
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Development Economics and International Development | - | - | 4 | - | - | |
| Economics | - | - | 68 | 30 | 5 | |
| Geography, Other | - | - | - | - | - | |
| International Relations and Affairs | - | - | 95 | - | - | |
| Political Science | - | - | 110 | 25 | 3 | |
| Sociology | - | - | 48 | 9 | 4 | |
| Urban Studies and Affairs | - | - | - | - | - |
Visual and Performing Arts
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art History | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Cinematography and Film | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Drama | - | - | 10 | - | - | |
| Film Studies | - | - | 13 | - | - | |
| Fine Studio Arts | - | - | 15 | - | - | |
| Graphic Design | - | - | 36 | - | - | |
| Intermedia, Multimedia | - | - | 8 | - | - | |
| Music | - | - | 109 | - | - | |
| Music Management and Merchandising | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Art Studies | - | - | - | - | - |