CPS Undergraduate Programs Registration Guide

What should I be taking in my first semester?

Planning a schedule is more of an art than a science. You want to develop a course schedule that takes several factors into consideration, including:

Course Load. Are you going to be a full-time (12 credits or more) or part-time student (less than 12 credits)? Are you planning on taking courses during each semester, as well as summer?

Work. Do you plan on working while you take classes? Remember that being a full-time student is roughly equivalent to working full-time – especially when you consider the time required to prepare and/or complete assignments.

Family Obligations. Be sure to take into consideration your family obligations when planning your course load and schedule.

Course Balance. All of us have subject areas that are easier for us than others – this may be because a subject “just comes naturally” and/or you have a particular passion or interest in it. When planning your course load and schedule, be sure to consider a combination of courses that may be “challenging” and “less challenging,” either in terms of the content or the course expectations. You can also use any remaining electives you have to achieve this balance.

Transfer Credit. If you submitted transcripts from previous institutions, you will be receiving a Transfer Credit Evaluation. However, you may not have this at the time you will be registering for classes. You should avoid taking courses for which you think you might receive transfer credit.

Course Sequencing and Prerequisites. The classes for your degree program are structured to continue to build your knowledge and understanding. Prior to registering, you should always check the prerequisites listed in the course descriptions. In general, 1000-level courses should be taken before 2000-level courses; 2000-level courses should be taken before 3000-level courses; and 3000-level courses should be taken before 4000-level courses. There are some exceptions, but following this pattern will generally help you progress through your degree.

Wherever you are on your academic or professional journey, our highly trained Academic & Career Advisors can help you design and put into action a plan that helps you achieve your goals. You can find out who your Academic & Career Advisor is here: https://cps.northeastern.edu/currentstudents/academic-and-career-advising-staff/

Advanced Manufacturing Systems

View Course: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/bachelor-of-science-in-advanced-manufacturing-systems-online/

  • ENG 1105 & 1106 College Writing 1 & Writing Lab (or ENG 1107/1108 if ENG 1105/1106 has been completed)
  • CHM 1100 & 1101 General Chemistry 1 & Lab (or CHM 1200/1201 if CHM 1100/1101 has been completed)
  • AVM 1100 Fundamental Measurement Analysis

Please contact your Academic & Career Advisor, Lisa Ingravera, at l.ingravera@northeastern.edu for suggestions on your fourth course.

Analytics

View Course: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/bachelor-of-science-in-analytics-boston

  • ENG 1105 & 1106 College Writing 1 & Writing Lab (or ENG 1107/1108 if ENG 1105/1106 has been completed)
  • MTH 1100 College Algebra (or MTH 2310 if MTH 1100 has been completed)
  • CMN 1100 Organizational Communication
  • LDR 1200 Assessing Your Leadership Capacity
Biological Science

View Course: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/bachelor-of-science-in-biological-science

  • ENG 1105 & 1106 College Writing 1 & Writing Lab (or ENG 1107/1108 if ENG 1105/1106 has been completed)
  • MTH 2100 Calculus 1 (or MTH 2105 if MTH 2100 has been completed)
  • BIO 1100 & 1101 Principles of Biology 1 & Lab (or BIO 1200/1201 if BIO 1100/1101 has been completed)
  • CHM 1100 & 1101 General Chemistry 1 & Lab (or CHM 1200/1201 if CHM 1100/1101 has been completed)
  • ITC 1000 Computer Applications (or ITC 2016 End-User Data Analysis Tools)
Biotechnology

View Course: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/bachelor-of-science-in-biotechnology

  • ENG 1105 & 1106 College Writing 1 & Writing Lab (or ENG 1107/1108 if ENG 1105/1106 has been completed)
  • MTH 2310 Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences
  • BIO 1100 & 1101 Principles of Biology 1 & Lab (or BIO 1200/1201 if BIO 1100/1101 has been completed)
  • CHM 1100 & 1101 General Chemistry 1 & Lab (or CHM 1200/1201 if CHM 1100/1101 has been completed)
  • ITC 1000 Computer Applications (or ITC 2016 End-User Data Analysis Tools)
Digital Communication and Media

View Course: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/bachelor-of-science-in-digital-communication-and-media-online

  • ENG 1105 & 1106 College Writing 1 & Writing Lab (or ENG 1107/1108 if ENG 1105/1106 has been completed)
  • MTH 1100 College Algebra (or MTH 2310 if MTH 1100 has been completed)
  • CMN 1100 Organizational Communication
  • MGT 1100 Introduction to Business
  • ITC 1000 Computer Applications (or ITC 2016 End-User Data Analysis Tools)
Finance and Accounting Management

View Course: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/bachelor-of-science-in-finance-and-accounting-management-boston

  • ENG 1105 & 1106 College Writing 1 & Writing Lab (or ENG 1107/1108 if ENG 1105/1106 has been completed)
  • MTH 1100 College Algebra (or MTH 2300 if MTH 1100 has been completed)
  • ACC 2100 Financial Accounting (or ACC 2200 if ACC 2100 has been completed)
  • PHL 2100 Business Ethics
  • MGT 1100 Introduction to Business
  • ECN 1200 Principles of Macroeconomics (or ECN 1100 Principles of Microeconomics)
Healthcare Administration

View Course: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/bachelor-of-science-in-healthcare-administration-online/

  • ENG 1105 & 1106 College Writing 1 & Writing Lab (or ENG 1107/1108 if ENG 1105/1106 has been completed)
  • MTH 1100 College Algebra (or MTH 2310 if MTH 1100 has been completed)
  • SOC 1100 Introduction to Sociology
  • HMG 1100 Foundations of Healthcare Management
  • PSY 1100 Foundations of Psychology
  • PSY 2230 Stress, Resilience, and Behavior Change
Health Science

View Course: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/bachelor-of-science-in-health-science

  • ENG 1105 & 1106 College Writing 1 & Writing Lab (or ENG 1107/1108 if ENG 1105/1106 has been completed)
  • MTH 1100 College Algebra (or MTH 2310 if MTH 1100 has been completed)
  • BIO 1100 & 1101 Principles of Biology 1 & Lab (or BIO 1200/1201 if BIO 1100/1101 has been completed)
  • CHM 1100 & 1101 General Chemistry 1 & Lab (or CHM 1200/1201 if CHM 1100/1101 has been completed)
  • HMG 1100 Foundations of Healthcare Management
  • CMN 1100 Organizational Communication
Interdisciplinary Studies

View Course: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/bachelor-of-science-in-interdisciplinary-studies-boston/

  • ENG 1105 & 1106 College Writing 1 & Writing Lab (or ENG 1107/1108 if ENG 1105/1106 has been completed)
  • MTH 1100 College Algebra (do not take if receiving transfer credit for pre-calculus or higher)
  • ITC 1000 Computer Applications (or ITC 2016 End-User Data Analysis Tools)
  • CMN 1100 Organizational Communication
  • PSY 1100 Foundations of Psychology
Information Technology

View Course: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/bachelor-of-science-in-information-technology-boston

  • ENG 1105 & 1106 College Writing 1 & Writing Lab (or ENG 1107/1108 if ENG 1105/1106 has been completed)
  • MTH 1100 College Algebra (do not take if receiving transfer credit for pre-calculus or higher)
  • ITC 1200 Operating Systems Concepts
  • MGT 1100 Introduction to Business
  • ITC 3620 Legal and Ethical Issues in Cybersecurity
Management

View Course: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/bachelor-of-science-in-management-boston

  • ENG 1105 & 1106 College Writing 1 & Writing Lab (or ENG 1107/1108 if ENG 1105/1106 has been completed)
  • MGT 1100 Introduction to Business
  • MTH 1100 College Algebra (or MTH 2300 if MTH 1100 has been completed)
  • ECN 1200 Principles of Macroeconomics
  • ITC 2016 or 1000 End-User Data Analysis Tools/ Computer Applications
  • PHL 2100 Business Ethics
Mechatronics

View Course: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/bachelor-of-science-in-mechatronics-boston

  • ENG 1105 & 1106 College Writing 1 & Writing Lab (or ENG 1107/1108 if ENG 1105/1106 has been completed)
  • MTH 2100 Calculus 1
  • ECN 1200 Principles of Macroeconomics
  • CMN 1100 Organizational Communication
Project Management

View Course: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/bachelor-of-science-in-project-management-boston

  • ENG 1105 & 1106 College Writing 1 & Writing Lab (or ENG 1107/1108 if ENG 1105/1106 has been completed)
  • MTH 1100 College Algebra (or MTH 2310 if MTH 1100 has been completed)
  • MGT 1100 Introduction to Business
  • PJM 1100 Project Management Fundamentals – Project Initiation and Close
  • ITC 2016 End-User Data Analysis Tools
Psychology

View Course: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/bachelor-in-science-of-psychology-boston

  • ENG 1105 & 1106 College Writing 1 & Writing Lab (or ENG 1107/1108 if ENG 1105/1106 has been completed)
  • MTH 1100 College Algebra (or MTH 2310 if MTH 1100 has been completed)
  • PSY 1100 Foundations of Psychology
  • SOC 1100 Introduction to Sociology
  • PHL 2130 Ethical Issues in Healthcare (or PHL 2140 Ethical Issues in Science & Engineering)
Accounting (Undergraduate Certificate)

View Course: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/undergraduate-certificate-in-accounting-online

Please contact your Academic & Career Advisor, Adam Agostinelli, at a.agostinelli@northeastern.edu or book an appointment with Adam here: https://cps.northeastern.edu/current-students/academic-and-career-advising-staff/

Advanced Accounting (Undergraduate Certificate)

View Course: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/undergraduate-certificate-in-advanced-accounting-online

Please contact your Academic & Career Advisor, Adam Agostinelli, at a.agostinelli@northeastern.edu or book an appointment with Adam here: https://cps.northeastern.edu/current-students/academic-and-career-advising-staff/

Analytics (Undergraduate Certificate)

View Course: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/undergraduate-certificate-in-analytics/

  • MTH 1100 College Algebra
  • ALY 2010 Probability Theory and Introductory Statistics
Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical

View Course: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/post-baccalaureate-pre-medical-boston

  • BIO 1100 & 1101 Principles of Biology 1 & Lab
  • CHM 1100 & 1101 General Chemistry 1 & Lab
  • PHY 1200 & 1201 Physics 1 & Lab
Project Management (Undergraduate Certificate)

View Course: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/undergraduate-certificate-in-project-management/

  • PJM 1100 Project Management Fundamentals – Project Initiation and Close
  • CMN 1100 Organizational Communication

Learn how to register for classes

Students seeking to be full-time academically should register for 8-9 credits per quarter.

For any questions, please contact Learner Services at 1-833-685-3276 or learnerServices@northeastern.edu

NEW REGISTRATION EXPERIENCE TUTORIAL