Arlington campus catalog

NORTHEASTERN IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

Take advantage of 100+ years of world-class education, now in the heart of Arlington, VA. Here, you’ll find Northeastern University’s top-tier, experiencedriven learning and research philosophy focused on addressing global and regional needs while elevating your career.

In Arlington—a hub of technical innovation, security, defense, and policy— we partner with government, industry, and nonprofits so you can build your network and skillset as you prepare to thrive after graduation.

Take a look inside and see how Northeastern University in Arlington can help you and your career.

MORE THAN 100 YEARS OF

“NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY HAS AN AMAZING CO-OP PROGRAM THAT TRULY MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN ONE’S PROFESSIONAL CAREER. THE EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF PARTNERSHIPS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY MAKES IT VERY EASY TO FIND AN OPPORTUNITY THAT IS JUST RIGHT FOR YOU.”

CRISTINA RODRIGUEZ GUTIERREZ, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES, MS’22

EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a global research university and the recognized leader in lifelong, experiential learning. Our emphasis on experience empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to make an impact in their communities, no matter their discipline, degree, or career path.

The programs in Arlington focus on the needs of regional employers and professionals who want to thrive in their chosen industries. By combining this industry-aligned approach with powerful, real-world learning experiences, you’ll be prepared to lead your industry—and change it.

NORTHEASTERN BY THE NUMBERS

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LEARN FROM TODAY’S INDUSTRY EXPERTS

At Northeastern University in Arlington, you’ll find local industry experts at the head of your class.

You’ll learn from instructors who are active in their fields, allowing you to tap into their experiences, knowledge, and insights, giving you a firsthand look into the must-have skills today’s employers are looking for.

Plus, you’ll be able to build your professional network as you earn your degree, giving you an advantage after you graduate.

MEET THE FACULTY SAMI ROLLINS

Sami Rollins serves as the teaching professor and director of computing programs in the Khoury College of Computer Sciences at Northeastern University in Arlington.

Professor Rollins holds a BA in Computer Science from Mills College and MS and PhD degrees from the University of California at Santa Barbara. Her research interests include broadening participation in computing, computer science education, and mobile and distributed computing.

Sami has served in a number of service roles, including:

• Chair of the Computer Science department at the University of San Francisco

• A member of the editorial board of Sigmobile’s GetMobile Magazine

• The discipline-specific Networking Women community since 2010, serving as a mentor, fellowship co-chair, and workshop co-chair

• Co-chair of the board of Networking Women from 2016 to 2018

“WHEN I FOUND OUT ABOUT THE ALIGN PROGRAM, I KNEW IT WAS EXACTLY WHAT I’D BEEN LOOKING FOR. KHOURY BELIEVES PEOPLE LIKE ME CAN ACCOMPLISH GREAT THINGS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE, REGARDLESS OF BACKGROUND.”

NATE HADDAD, ALIGN COMPUTER SCIENCE, KHOURY COLLEGE OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, MS’19

EARN YOUR DEGREE IN A REGION ON THE RISE

From our campus—located in one of the fastest growing regions  in the U.S.—you’ll be surrounded by corporate and regional headquarters for major companies in sectors like:

• IT and emerging tech

• Cybersecurity

• Aerospace and defense

• Government contracting services

• Nonprofit organizations and associations

• And many more

A GLOBAL OUTLOOK WITH LOCAL ROOTS

Our Arlington campus is located in the Rosslyn neighborhood, directly across from Georgetown, Foggy Bottom, and Washington D.C. You can easily access the campus from downtown D.C., Capitol Hill, the Pentagon, and locations across the National Capital Region by Metrorail, numerous local and regional bus routes, and over 100 miles of biking and walking trails.

Arlington is home to approximately 230,000 people with a median age of 33, and 22.9 percent of its residents are foreign-born. According to Niche.com, Arlington ranks as the 5th best city for young professionals and the 4th best place to live in the United States. Arlington is also the most educated county in the nation, with over 70 percent of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher—offering employers access to a talented workforce.

When it comes to advancing your career, where you earn your degree is crucial. From our Arlington campus, you’ll be near some of today’s largest global companies and agencies, including:

• Boeing

• Raytheon

• Amazon’s HQ2

• Northrop Grumman

• Capital One

• U.S. Department of Defense

• Federal Bureau of Investigation

• U.S. Department of State

• Central Intelligence Agency

• Lockheed Martin

• Deloitte

• Accenture

• Booz Allen Hamilton

• Nestlé

• Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)

When you’re ready to get out and explore, you’ll find more than 50 restaurants in the area to choose from, as well as The Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima), Arlington National Cemetery, and the Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial. And with three Metrorail lines available, you can conveniently expand your exploration to Washington, D.C., Maryland, and the rest of Virginia.

“I CHOSE NORTHEASTERN FOR THE BREADTH OF CO-OPS, WHICH GAVE ME THE CHANCE TO EXPLORE MY OPTIONS. PARTICIPATING IN DIFFERENT CO-OPS ALLOWED ME TO IDENTIFY WHAT I LIKED ABOUT MY FIELD BUT, MORE IMPORTANTLY, WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE. I GOT TO DISCOVER WHAT WANTED TO DO WITH MY FUTURE WITH LITTLE RISK.”

RACHNA IGWE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, MS’19

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ranked city for women in tech (SmartAssest.com, 2021)

best business climate (Business Facilities, Midsized–Metro, 2021) state for average yearly salary in tech (Computer World, 2022)

#3

state for business (CNBC, 2022)

“MY SIX-MONTH CO-OP GAVE ME VALUABLE, REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCE. I COULD APPLY WHAT I LEARNED FROM MY CLASSES TO REAL PROJECTS. YOU WILL HAVE TO PREPARE IN ADVANCE, NOT ONLY ABOUT SCHOOL BUT ALSO FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER AFTER GRADUATION.”

CHEN (CATHERINE) ZHEN, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES, MS’22

WORLD-CLASS PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR REGIONAL SUCCESS

Northeastern creates programs designed to meet the needs of local employers, giving you the greatest opportunity to advance your career and thrive after graduation.

Programs that align with the needs of tech professionals and employers are crucial because:

• This region is home to the nation’s second-largest tech cluster with 250,000 workers.

• There’s a vital need for tech professionals, with universities in the D.C. region producing 11,000 tech degrees annually to fill the needs of a booming tech market.

• The Northern Virginia tech market continues to receive national recognition, and the D.C. area was recently ranked as the second-best market for tech talent in North America.

(2020 Scoring Tech Talent report, CBRE)

• SmartAsset named Arlington the best city for women in tech in 2021.

ALIGNED WITH GLOBAL AND REGIONAL NEEDS IN MIND

We partner with local government, industry, and nonprofit employer partners to create research collaborations and project plans, ensuring you get the most up-to-date insights and learn in-demand technical innovation, security, defense, and policy skills.

The initial focus of the Arlington campus will be security, resiliency, and technology— matching the political and economic drivers of Northern Virginia and D.C.

REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE BEFORE GRADUATION

For more than 100 years, Northeastern has stood at the cutting edge of experiential learning. Not only will you learn the latest information and skills in the classroom, but you’ll also put that information into action from the moment you step foot on our campus. That’s how we help you enter the workforce with the most impactful skill sets and the ability to take on a wide range of opportunities.

PREPARE TO STAND OUT

Employers rate Northeastern graduates higher than others in work ethic, willingness to learn, leadership, and more. This achievement stems from our commitment to experiencedriven education and the different ways you can hone skills learned in the classroom while building your network.

• Full-Time Co-Op Opportunities —Our co-op education program lets you alternate academic study semesters with full-time employment in positions related to your major or career interests. These are paid positions in their field of study for three to six months.

• Experiential Network (XN) —You can work virtually with a supervisor at a sponsoring business or nonprofit, completing a challenging assignment over six weeks.

• Experiential Learning at Work—If you’re a working professional, you can collaborate with your employer to identify a project that addresses a key business need so you can gain valuable experience in an area that interests you.

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WORLDWIDE EMPLOYER PARTNERS

AREAS OF STUDY

KHOURY COLLEGE OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

Whether you’re looking to break into the tech field or advance your current career, our computer science programs will give you the tools you need to thrive in many industries.

COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Gain career insights through case studies, real-world consulting projects, and collaboration with employers in your field with the flexibility your life demands.

Analyst, Construction Project Manager, IT Project Manager, Data Scientist, Healthcare Project Manager, Data Engineer, Quantitative Analyst, Data Analytics Consultant, Operations Analyst, Marketing Analyst

COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES

The College of Social Sciences and Humanities combines Northeastern University’s signature focus on experiential learning with the rigorous study of society, culture, politics, and ethics.

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Discover multidisciplinary and experiential learning options to expand your window of knowledge, fuel innovation, and enable you to create an educational journey that meets your goals.

Corporate Communications, Public Relations and Marketing Manager, Government Tech Firm, Policy-Related Media Opportunities, Policy Research Assistant/Associate/

“I EXPLORE MY INTERESTS WITH CONSTANT GUIDANCE FROM THE BEST FACULTY. THE ADVANCED COMPUTING RESEARCH FACILITIES, THE CONTINUOUS MOTIVATION FROM PEERS... THIS WAS ONE OF THE BEST CHOICES OF MY LIFE.”

VANJA SRIVASTAVA, COMPUTER SCIENCE, KHOURY COLLEGE OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, MS’20

STUDENT RESOURCES

Northeastern University in Arlington offers a wide array of resources for students looking to make the most of their studies.

Students have access to resources in person and virtually through our global campus network, including but not limited to:

• Academic Advising

• Student Affairs

• Career Services and Experiential Learning

• Global Learner Support (GLS)

• Student Interest Groups (SIGs)

• Visa and Immigration Support

• And many more Visit studentlife.northeastern.edu to see the complete list of available resources.

• Center for the Advancement of Veterans and Servicemembers (CAVS)

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About Northeastern

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create an impact far beyond the confines of discipline, degree, and campus worldwide impact. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our 14 campuses worldwide.

This catalogue was last updated on 2/7/2023. Its content is subject to change from time of edit.