The Pathways Diploma Program
The Northeastern Pathways Diploma Program is for you if you've already completed about one year of college or university, or equivalent. When you graduate from the Diploma Program you will be accepted as a SECOND year student into one of the Northeastern University bachelor's degrees of your choice.
You have three choices of specialization for your Diploma Program. Each program lasts about nine months and includes a mix of English language classes for your academic studies and career; academic classes in your specialized area; and university research and study skills critical for success in bachelor's programs. The classes are designed to help you meet the Graduation Requirements of the Diploma Program.
Learn more about the types of courses you'll take during each Diploma Program specialization by clicking the course names below.
Business and Social Sciences
By successfully completing the Diploma in Business and Social Sciences you will be eligible to progress to one of the following Northeastern bachelor's degrees:
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Finance & Accounting†
- International Affairs
- Journalism
- Leadership†
- Management†
- Political Science
- Psychology
Engineering, Mathematics & Computer Science
SEMESTER I |
SEMESTER II |
| Culture and Communication Skills for University | Research Project |
| College Writing | Chemistry |
| Physics | Global and Intercultural Communication |
| Calculus | Technology and Human Values |
By successfully completing the Diploma in Engineering, Mathematics & Computer Science you will be eligible to progress to one of the following Northeastern bachelor's degrees:
- Computer Science
- Engineering – Chemical
- Engineering – Civil & Environmental
- Engineering – Computer Systems
- Engineering – Electrical
- Engineering – Industrial
- Engineering – Technology†
- Information Science
- Information Technology†
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Physics
Physical & Life Sciences
SEMESTER I |
SEMESTER II |
| Culture and Communication Skills for University | Research Project |
| College Writing | Chemistry |
| Biology | Global and Intercultural Communication |
| Calculus | Biology and Society |
By successfully completing the Diploma in Physical & Life Sciences you will be eligible to progress to one of the following Northeastern bachelor's degrees:
- Behavioral Neuroscience
- Biology
- Biotechnology†
- Chemistry
- Health Sciences†
Classes subject to change
†Bachelor's degree awarded by Northeastern's School of Professional and Continuing Studies.