University Core Curriculum Requirements
General Education Distribution Area | Cr. Hrs. |
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Fine Arts (FA)* 2 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study: Art, CMT (Mass Media or Theatre), Music (includes Dance). | 6 |
Humanities (HU)* 3 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study: CMT (Communication), English, Linguistics. Philosophy, Women's and Gender Studies, World Languages and Cultures, (Note: No more than two foreign language courses may be used to fulfill this requirement.) | 9 |
Behavioral/Social Sciences (SB)* 3 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study: African & African American Studies, Anthropology, Computer Science, Economics, Geography & Environmental Studies, History, Justice Studies, Latino & Latin American Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work | 9 |
Natural Sciences (NS and NSL)** 3 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study; one course must have a laboratory component (NSL): Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physics (Note: If an FYE ANTH that counts as Natural Science is taken, only one Biology course may be used for Natural Science). | 9 |
Engaged Learning Experiences | |
Students must complete, at Northeastern, three courses designated as Engaged Learning Experiences courses. One of the Engaged Learning Experiences courses must be at the 300-level, and one Engaged Learning Experiences course must be designated as "Boundary Crossing". | |
Discipline Specific (ELE-DS) These courses have pre-requisites that are specific courses within a program of study. Discipline Specific courses give students a deeper understanding of how knowledge is created and applied in their field. | |
Boundary Crossing (ELE-X) These are courses that cross disciplinary boundaries and/or cross boundaries through engagements outside the classroom or University allowing students to see how knowledge gained in one field might inform other fields or other aspects of society. | |
Math/Quantitative Reasoning (MA) 1 Math course, that has intermediate Algebra as prerequisite OR is a course listed on the General Education Distributive Learning List of Approved Courses. Any 3 hour college level math course, beyond Intermediate Algebra, meets this requirement. |
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Majors in Fine Arts, Humanities or Social/Behavioral Sciences, may waive up to 6 credit hours of General Education requirements in the corresponding distribution area.
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Majors in Natural Sciences may waive up to 9 credit hours of General Education requirements in the Natural Sciences distribution area.
Students should also be aware of all other university requirements to obtain a degree - NEIU requirements
Minor in Media (15 credit hours)
Code | Title | Hours |
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Required Courses | ||
Select one of the following Production/Writing courses: | 3 | |
Fundamentals Of Media Writing | ||
Introduction to Video Production | ||
Advanced Video Production 1 | ||
Digital Video Editing | ||
Video Production Workshop 1 | ||
Writing For Media - Revolving Topics | ||
Multimedia Storytelling 2 | ||
News Writing 3 | ||
Select one of the following Content/Theory courses: | 3 | |
Mass Media and Society | ||
Documentary Film | ||
Contemporary Issues in Mass Media | ||
Public Relations | ||
American Cinema (Origins-1950) | ||
American Cinema (1950-Present) | ||
World Cinema | ||
Television History | ||
Gender And Media | ||
Two Media (CMTM) Electives (300-Level) | 6 | |
One Media (CMTM) Elective (Any Level) | 3 | |
Total Hours | 15 |
1 | CMTM-260 prerequisite |
2 | |
3 | CMTM-205 prerequisite |