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NU Accelerate Early Decision Course Selection RecommendationGuide: Summer Term 2021Welcome to the NU Accelerate Early Decision (ED) Course Selection Recommendation Guide!These NU Accelerate courses, selected specifically for ED students, will provide you theopportunity to earn credits that can contribute to your graduation--through requiredcoursework for your major or minor, requirements within the core curriculum, or electivecredit. Students interested in taking NU Accelerate students will not receive individualizedadvising regarding course selection. This document serves as your guide in identifying yourAccelerate course preferences for the Summer I, Summer II, and Full Summer terms. In thisguide you’ll find information about the NU Accelerate courses offered, as well as NortheasternUniversity core curriculum and advanced credit policy information.In addition to the considerations in the recommendation guide, we strongly urge you toconsider your own schedule and your ability to commit to rigorous online, asynchronouscoursework. Our goal is to make this an exciting and enlightening first step into your academicexperience as a Husky!As always, send any questions to nuaccelerate@northeastern.edu. We look forward to workingwith you!Sincerely,The NU Accelerate TeamContentsI.II.III.IV.V.Summer 2021 Course Offerings for NU Accelerate Early Decision StudentsYour course credit and transcriptImportant DatesStep by Step Guide for Course Preference SelectionNUpath: The Core Curriculum at Northeastern University1

I.Summer 2021 Course Offerings for NU Accelerate Early Decision StudentsSummer I Term Dates May 10 – June 29Summer II Term Dates July 6 – August 24Full Summer Dates May 10 – August 19Enroll in up to four courses total between the Spring and Summer TermsCourse CodeNameHIST 1215HIST 2211ENGW 1111Origins of TodayWorld Since 1945First Year WritingXPHIL 1102Introduction to Contemporary Moral IssuesXPSYC 1101LING 1150Foundations of PsychologyIntroduction to Language and LinguisticsECON 1115Principles of MacroeconomicsXECON 1116AFRS 1270/PHTH1270PHTH 1260CS 1800/2*ARCH 1310Principles of MicroeconomicsIntroduction to Global HealthXCOMM 1101ARTF 1122MATH 1341MATH 1231BUSN 1101ENTR 2301ACCT 1201Introduction to Communication StudiesColor and CompositionCalculus I for Science/ EngineeringCalculus I for Business/ EconomicsIntroduction to BusinessInnovation!Financial AccountingThe American Healthcare SystemDiscrete StructuresBuildings and Cities: A Global HistorySummer ISummer IIXFull SummerXXXXXXXXXXXXFull SummerFull SummerXXX*CS 1802 is an accompanying required seminar and is 1 credit hour, making CS 1800/2 five (5)credits in total. Students who enroll in the maximum of four courses, including CS 1800/2, willearn up to 17 credits with the scholarship.Project-based learning coursesNU Accelerate students have the opportunity to select one of the following courses that arecentered on problem and project-based learning. These courses are learner-centered, inquirybased approaches designed to foster deep, engaged learning. In these courses, learners work insmall groups to develop solutions to complex, real-world problems. Courses are taught byNortheastern University PhD students in conjunction with Northeastern University faculty.2

Students can select a maximum of one (1) project-based learning course per term for the NUAccelerate scholarship. If you took a project-based course in Spring 2021, you can take oneduring the summer. Each course is four (4) credits and has NUpath attribute. For further detailsplease see the chart on Page 6 of this document.Course CodeINPR 1500INPR 1500INPR 1500INPR 1500INPR 1500NameRacism and Inequality in the United StatesBacterial Antibiotic ResistanceSocial ActivismImmigration JusticeThe Global CityII.Your course credit and transcriptYour NU Accelerate courses will appear with grades on a pre-matriculant transcript. Once youmatriculate as a fulltime student, the courses in which you earn a C or better will show astransfer credit on your undergraduate transcript, showing the course name and credit earned(note: the letter grade will not appear). As both documents are official university transcripts,you will need to include them both as requested when applying to medical school, law schoolor other graduate programs.If you receive a grade lower than a C or a W (for withdrawal), the course will not carry over toyour undergraduate transcript, but it will remain on your pre-matriculant transcript, which youwould need to produce for graduate school applications as mentioned above. We encourageyou to carefully consider the time commitment of the course(s), your own senior yearobligations, and other personal factors as you choose NU Accelerate coursework and approachthe deadlines to drop a course or withdrawal from a course without a W.III.Important DatesKey DateNow – February 15Now – March 1February 11February 17March 15May 3May 6May 10May 23May 30June 29July 1July 6July 19ActionFall 2021 Admits to Complete Enrollment Indicator on App Status CheckN.U.in 2021 Admits to Complete Enrollment Indicator on App Status CheckDigital Event! Have your questions answered by NU Accelerate staffCourse Preference Form Released to studentsCourse Preference Form Due for all studentsReceive an email with your class schedule informationNU Accelerate Kick-OffSummer I and Full Summer term classes beginLast day to drop a course without a “W”* (Summer I Term)Last day to drop a course without a “W”* (Full Summer Term)Receive an email with your class schedule informationNU Accelerate Kick-OffSummer II term classes beginLast day to drop a course without a “W”* (Summer II Term)3

*NU Accelerate follows the drop and withdrawal calendar as determined by the university’sRegistrar office. There are no exceptions to these dates: May 23, May 30 and July 19 are the last days for students to drop a course without a“W,” for withdrawal, on their transcript for the Summer I, Full Summer and Summer IITerm, respectively. Beginning May 24, May 31 and July 20, if a student drops a course, that course title willremain on the transcript with a “W” for the Summer I, Full Summer and Summer II Term,respectively.IV.Step by Step Guide for Course Preference SelectionFollow these steps for selecting and submitting your NU Accelerate course preferences:ü Step 1: Personal ConsiderationsKey Date: Start now!In selecting courses for the summer, we urge you to consider such factors as your othersummer commitments, advanced credit you may have received already, or any travelplans. You should also consider that online, asynchronous coursework is a distinctivelearning modality and is typically best suited for strong, independent learners. NUAccelerate is meant to be a positive experience for students rather than a burden orsource of stress.Note that Summer I and Summer II are condensed terms. Courses are delivered in a 7.5week format but contain the same number of credits and content, making for an intenseacademic experience.ü Step 2: Weigh the following academic considerationsKey Date: Start now! We urge you to reach out with your questions as soon as possibleand before the March 15 due date.a. Courses you took through NU Accelerate Spring, if applicable: As a reminder,your NU Accelerate Scholarship covers a maximum of four courses. If youenrolled in a course(s) factor that in as you determine the number of courses youwill choose for summer. For example, if you took two courses in the spring youcan take a maximum of two courses in the summer.b. Required courses for your major: The chart below shows which NU Acceleratecourses are requirements for certain majors. You may also visit theundergraduate course catalog to click on your college and academic program toview your full list of major requirements. Please note the course catalog reflectsrequirements for the 2020-2021 academic year and may change.4

c. Your anticipated advanced credit: (AP, IB, dual enrollment or other college-levelcourses): Consider what advanced credit courses you have completed or willcomplete during your senior year. Below are Northeastern’s policies onadvanced credit: Advanced Placement: Northeastern accepts scores of 4 or 5 for credit. 32semester hours of exam-based advanced credit may count toward totalprogram hours. International Baccalaureate: Northeastern accepts scores of 5, 6, or 7 onHigher Level exams only. 32 semester hours of exam-based advancedcredit may count toward total program hours. Dual enrollment or college courses: If you have taken a dual enrollmentor other college-level course for transfer credit to Northeastern, use theTransfer Equivalency Database. Enter the course information to see if ithas been evaluated for Northeastern transfer credit. If it has not and youwould like it to be evaluated, send an email with the course syllabus totransfercredit@northeastern.edu for evaluation. Other Advanced credit, such as French Baccalauréat: To learn more aboutother types of advanced credit accepted by Northeastern Universityplease review the Transfer Credit Policy document.d. Additional information emailed from NU Accelerate: Students admitted to thefollowing programs will receive an email by February 12 with key informationspecific to their majors or program: Khoury College of Computer Sciences \,Bouvé College of Health Science, College of Science, College of Engineering,Explore Program, General Studies Program, and D’Amore-McKim School ofBusinesse. NUpath attributes: As described below in section V of this guide, you will needto fulfill NUpath attributes in order to graduate and will do so through transfercredit, electives, and requirements for major, minor, and concentration. NUAccelerate is an opportunity to complete some of these requirements as well.f. NU Accelerate Course Information and Recommendations chart: Page 5 of thisguide has a detailed chart with information and recommendations for theSummer Term courses.ü Step 3: Attend Digital Event “Introduction to NU Accelerate”Key Date: February 11 at 5:00 p.m. ESTHear from Liz Quinn and Alice Smith from the Accelerate team about the NU Accelerateopportunity for Early Decision enrolling students. They will discuss the courseworkavailable, review details of the online academic experience, as well as key dates to keepin mind. There will be time for a live Q&A, so come prepared with questions! Find thelink to register on your Application Status Check.5

ü Step 4: Indicate your intent to enroll in your Application Status CheckKey Date: February 15 at 11:59 p.m. EST for students admitted ED I (Fall N.U.in) and EDII (Fall only).Key Date: March 1 at 11:59 p.m. EST for students admitted ED II N.U.inVisit your Application Status Check in your portal to indicate your intent to enroll in theSummer I and/ or Summer II Term.Visit your Application Status Check in your portal to indicate your intent to enroll in theSummer I and/ or Summer II Term.ü Step 5: Receive and Submit your Course Preference FormKey Date: Course Preference Form will be emailed to students who intend to enrollbeginning February 17. You must complete Step Four in order to receive the form.Key Date: Course Preference Form must be submitted by March 15 at 11:59p.m. ESTBeginning February 17, students who indicate their intent to enroll in Summer Term(s)coursework in their Application Status Check will receive the Course Preference Form.This form will collect the following information: number of courses you prefer to take in,ranked order of your preferred courses, and anticipated advanced credit information.This information will be used for section planning purposes. Your course preferences arenot guaranteed. As a reminder there are three summer terms at Northeastern (SummerI, Summer II, and Full Summer) and the Course Preference Form will capture yourpreferences for all terms.ü Step 6: Receive confirmation of your class scheduleKey Dates: Summer I and Full Summer: May 3Summer II: June 29A few days before your classes begin, you will receive an email to check Canvas—yourstudent platform utilized to take courses. Courses will be “Published” by your facultywhen they have the material ready. The last day a course would be published would bethe day the course begins.ü Step 7: Attend NU Accelerate Kick-OffKey Dates: Summer I and Full Summer: May 6Summer II: July 1Save the Date for the NU Accelerate Kick-Off program to help prepare you for youracademic journey in the Summer Term. Stay tuned for information by email!ü Step 8: Begin coursework for the Summer Term!Key Dates: Summer I and Full Summer: May 10Summer II: July 66

NU Accelerate Courses Information and RecommendationsUse the chart below to assist you in determining your course preferences. As a reminder, theCourse Preference Form will be sent to students beginning February 17 and is due March 15.CourseCodeNameNUpathAttributesHIST 1215HIST 2211Origins of TodayWorld Since 1945IC/DDSI/DDENGW1111First Year WritingWFRequired for the Following Major(s)Environmental Science and International Affairscombined majorAll majorsAs noted above, General Studies Program studentswill take this course as part of their program, so it isnot recommended that they take it in the Spring2021 or Summer 2021 terms.PHIL 1102PSYC1101LING 1150ECON 1115ECON 1116Introduction toContemporaryMoral IssuesFoundations ofPsychologySI/ERIntroduction toLanguage andLinguisticsPrinciples ofMacroeconomicsND/SIPrinciples ofMicroeconomicsSI/ADND/SISI/ADNot recommendedfor studentsanticipating creditfor:IB English A Languageand Literature HLIB English A LiteratureHLAP English Languageand CompositionAP English Literatureand CompositionFrench BaccalaureateLanguage andLiterature--All Bouvé majors including combined majorsBehavioral NeuroscienceLinguisticsPsychologyAll Psychology combined majorsKhoury majors combined with Behav. NeuroscienceLinguistics and Linguistics combined majorsIB Psychology HLAP PsychologyBSBA majors only (BSIB majors should not take thiscourse)EconomicsAll Economics combined majorsInternational Affairs (choose between ECON 1115 orECON 1116)Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)Health Science and BusinessData Science & Business (choose between ECON 1115or 1116)Khoury: Computer Science & Business, Data Science& Economics, Cybersecurity & EconomicsRecommended Music Industry (choose betweenECON 1115 or 1116)Environmental StudiesComputer Science & BusinessAP MacroeconomicsIB Macroeconomics--AP MicroeconomicsIB Microeconomics7

AFRS 1270/PHTH1270PHTH 1260All Economics combined majorsPhilosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)International Affairs (choose between ECON 1115 orECON 1116)Data Science & Business (choose between ECON 1115or 1116)Khoury: Computer Science & Business, Data Science& Economics, Cybersecurity & EconomicsRecommended Music Industry (choose betweenECON 1115 or 1116)One of a few courses that can be used as arequirement for Health Science majorsIntroduction toGlobal HealthSIThe s andCities, A GlobalHistoryIntro toCommunicationStudiesColor andCompositionCalculus I forScience/EngineeringSIHealth ScienceAll Health Science combined majors---FQAll Khoury majorsAll Khoury combined majorsArchitectureStudio Art---SI/ERCommunication StudiesAll Communication Studies combined majors---EIAP 2D DesignMATH1231Calculus forBusiness/EconomicsFQRequired for all Art Design majors and combinedmajorsHealth ScienceAll Health Science combined majorsNursingPharmacy and Pharmaceutical StudiesEconomics (choice between 1341 or 1231)All Engineering majorsAll Engineering combined majorsAll Khoury majorsAll Khoury combined majors except CS and DesignAll COS majors except for the following: Biology, Cell& Molecular Biology, Environmental Studies, Ecologyand Evolutionary Biology, LinguisticsRecommended: Architecture (five-year program)(will satisfy MATH 1241 requirement)All DMSB majorsEconomics (choice between 1341 or 1231)BUSN 1101Introduction toBusinessNotapplicableBSBA majors only(BSIB and Combined majors with Business should nottake this course)ENTR 2301Innovation!EIEncouraged for BSIB majorsCS 1800/2ARCH 1310COMM1101ARTFMATH1341IC/DDFQ------IB Mathematics HLCalculus AB or BCAdvanced PlacementFrench BaccalaureateMathematics, Maths,or MathematiquesIB Mathematics HLCalculus AB or BCAdvanced PlacementFrench BaccalaureateMathematics, Maths,or Mathematiques8

ACCT 1201FinancialAccountingNoneHealth Science and Business combinedKhoury combined with any BusinessEncouraged for BSIB majorsProject-based Learning CoursesAs referenced in Page 2 of this guide, students may take a maximum of one (1) course as part ofthe NU Accelerate scholarship. Project-based learning courses are four (4) credit hours andcontain NUpath attributes that can contribute toward graduation. For course descriptionsplease visit the NU Accelerate website to view the Summer 2021 Course Catalog.CourseCodeINPR 1500INPR 1500INPR 1500INPR 1500INPR 1500V.NameRacism and Racial Inequality in the United StatesBacterial Antibiotic ResistanceThe Global CitySocial ActivismImmigration JusticeNUpathAttributesDDNDSI-DDRequired for the FollowingMajor(s)Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNUpath: The Core Curriculum at Northeastern UniversityNortheastern’s academic core curriculum, known as NUpath, is built aroundessential, broad-based knowledge and skills—such as understanding societies andanalyzing data—integrated with specific content areas and disciplines. It offersstudents the flexibility to integrate core learning into their individual educationaljourneys.What You Need to KnowStudents must fulfill NUpath requirements through transfer credit, elective coursesand required courses in your major, minor or concentration. In order to complete aNortheastern bachelor’s degree all students must complete the NUpathrequirements (in the bulleted list below) through major, minor, concentration, orelective courses. Many majors have course requirements that will allow you to fulfilla number—or even all — of your NUpath attributes.Below are the NUpath attributes required for graduation: Engaging with the Natural and Designed World (ND)Interpreting Culture (IC)Conducting Formal and Quantitative Reasoning (FQ)Understanding Societies and Institutions (SI)Analyzing and Using Data (AD)Engaging Difference and Diversity (DD)Employing Ethical Reasoning (ER)Exploring Creative Expression and Innovation (EI)Writing in the First Year (WF)9

Advanced Writing in the Disciplines (WD)Writing Intensive in the Major (WI)Integrating Knowledge and Skills Through Experience (EX)Demonstrating Through and Action in a Capstone (CE)Contact Us!A reminder that the NU Accelerate Team is ready to assist you with your questions atnuaccelerate@northeastern.edu.10

International Baccalaureate: Northeastern accepts scores of 5, 6, or 7 on Higher Level exams only. 32 semester hours of exam-based advanced credit may count toward total program hours. Dual enrollment or college courses: If you have taken a dual enrollment or other college-level course for transfer credit to Northeastern, use the

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