Experience Excellence 2019

A LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION FOR THE 21 ST CENTURY

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE + EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING The College of Social Sciences and Humanities is the home of the EXPERIENTIAL LIBERAL ARTS, a continuous cycle of learning, acting, and reflecting both inside and outside of the classroom.

We combine Northeastern’s signature experiential learning approach with the rigorous study of society, culture, politics, and ethics.

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POLITICAL SCIENCE/ INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS COMBINED MAJOR

MASON GERSH ’18

Mason knew he was interested in social justice when he came to Northeastern, and his coursework, co-ops, study abroad experiences, and research with faculty members developed that interest into a passion for human rights advocacy. His co-op experiences included public affairs work at the United States’ Embassy in London. Back on campus, Mason received funding for his research on demographic clustering in urban neighborhoods. Post graduation, he is working for the International Rescue Committee in London.

Visit cssh.northeastern.edu/mason to learn more about Mason and browse the paths of other CSSH students.

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FAMILIAR LIBERAL ARTS SKILLS Developing and enhancing these abilities — critical analysis and thinking, creativity, cross-cultural communication, and ethical debate — is at the core of every student’s experience.

At the same time, you will develop new skills such as data visualization, geo coding, and text mining to prepare for the global digital economy.

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COOPERATIVE EDUCATION is Northeastern’s

signature form of experiential learning. Through co-op, explore the social sciences and humanities across contexts and fields, including government, business, nonprofits, NGOs, education, publishing, law, and more.

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were global co-ops

Over 600 CSSH co-op employers include: • Museum of Fine Arts • World Bank Group • Geneva Centre for Security Policy • Library of Congress • National Geographic Learning • Cambodian Center for Human Rights • U.S. Department of Justice

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Immerse yourself in communities and cultures around the globe.

Part of our extensive global opportunities, Dialogues of Civilizations are month-long, summer study-abroad programs led by Northeastern faculty.

CSSH faculty members have run Dialogues to over 30 countries, from the Czech Republic and South Africa to Italy, Israel, and China.

The map below highlights the locations from 2017 to 2019 in red.

HUMAN SERVICES MAJOR

HANNAH FLATH ’18 Hannah immediately got involved in the campus and local communities, assuming a leadership role in the university’s chapter of Relay For Life and volunteering as a service-learning teaching assistant. On a study abroad program with Northeastern faculty in Zambia, she developed an interest in connecting global service, public health, and development policy. While on co-op at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in Cambridge, MA, she contributed to a report on Uganda’s efforts to improve healthcare quality for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Visit cssh.northeastern.edu/hannah to learn more about Hannah and browse the paths of other CSSH students.

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SPAIN PROFESSOR LIZ BUCAR TOPIC: PILGRIMAGE IN SPAIN

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND PROFESSOR DENISE GARCIA TOPIC: THE UNITED NATIONS

SOUTH KOREA PROFESSOR SOMY KIM TOPIC: KOREAN CINEMA

JAPAN PROFESSORS TOM VICINO AND LORI GARDINIER TOPIC: POLITICS, CULTURE, AND GLOBALIZATION OF JAPAN

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CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH We have research opportunities for every stage of your academic career. Here are some examples: > Undergraduate Research Initiative grant program

ENGLISH MAJOR

> Annual Undergraduate Research Forum > Undergraduate research practica > Research-based co-ops > Honors in the Major projects

SNEHA PANDYA ’17 Push the boundaries of knowledge alongside world-renowned faculty.

Our small class sizes — 68% of our classes have 19 or fewer students — and 1-to-10 faculty-tostudent ratio make it easy for faculty and students to collaborate one-on-one or in small research teams.

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Sneha’s coursework piqued her interest in global and modern literatures.

With the support of her faculty advisor and the CSSH Undergraduate Research Initiative, she embarked on an honors thesis to explore the themes of culture, identity, and social change. She presented several of her research projects at conferences both on and off campus, experiences that are helping shape her path toward a JD at Columbia Law School.

Visit cssh.northeastern.edu/sneha to learn more about Sneha and browse the paths of other CSSH students.

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Make your mark on the world.

Our graduates enter a wide range of organizations and professions, and they also pursue graduate studies in a diverse array of fields. The Experiential Liberal Arts prepares you for whichever path you choose.

HERE ARE JUST A FEW EXAMPLES OF WHERE YOU CAN FIND OUR RECENT ALUMNI:

HUMAN RESOURCES: Nina Franzone (International Affairs ’13) is a diversity specialist for Google FINTECH: Caroline Coughlin (Economics and International Affairs ’16) is a Senior Economic Analyst at PriceStats FELLOWSHIP: Erin Bourque (Political Science and International Affairs ’19) is studying for a Master’s in Public Policy as a U.S. Department of State Pickering Public Affairs Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government 10

FULBRIGHT: Caroline Fried (History and International Affairs ’17) is pursuing a Master’s in Asia Pacific Studies at Chengchi University on a Fulbright MARKETING: Bella Hendricks (English ’17) is a Marketing Coordinator at HMFH Architects MEDICINE: Betzamel Lopez (Economics ’17) is studying at Harvard Medical School, M.D. class of 2022 PhD: Isabella Carlsson (Economics and Philosophy ’18) is pursuing her PhD in philosophy at UC Berkeley

CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJOR

MARTIN NARCISO ’19 Martin knew when he came to Northeastern that he was interested in helping others by investigating and preventing criminal activity. His co-op with the Drug Enforcement Administration immersed him in combating organized crime and drug trafficking in the New England region. A second co-op at Boston Private’s Financial Intelligence Unit gave him an understanding of financial crime. Currently enrolled in Northeastern’s Information Assurance and Cybersecurity Master’s program, Martin hopes to continue to work in federal law enforcement.

Visit cssh.northeastern.edu/martin to learn more about Martin and browse the paths of other CSSH students.

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FLEXIBILITY The options and the system to help you create your unique path

DISTINCT CSSH

MAJORS

• AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES • AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

Sample of available combined majors:

• ASIAN STUDIES

• BA in English/Cinema Studies

• CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY

> Academic advisors > Faculty advisors > Co-op coordinators > Peer mentors > Student clubs and organizations > And more!

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COMBINED MAJORS

Merge two majors within the college or across the university.

• CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Each student has multiple layers of support including:

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• ECONOMICS • ENGLISH • HISTORY

• BS in Computer Science/Economics • BS in Criminal Justice/Psychology • BA in International Affairs/ Anthropology • BS in Political Science/ Business Administration

• HUMAN SERVICES • INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS • PHILOSOPHY • POLITICAL SCIENCE

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• POLITICS, PHILOSOPHY, AND ECONOMICS

...and that’s just in CSSH. Students have access to many more across the university.

• RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Examples of minors include:

• SOCIOLOGY • SPANISH

• Global Health • Writing • Urban Studies and Digital Methods • Digital Methods in the Humanities

VISIT US ON CAMPUS. CSSH campus visits can include meetings with faculty, advisors, and current students, and the opportunity to sit in on a class.

When paired with a campus tour and information session, these personalized visits provide an in-depth experience for prospective students and their guests.

Schedule a visit at cssh.northeastern.edu/visit.

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