Course Numbering System
Source: https://catalog.northeastern.edu/professional-studies/academic-policies-procedures/course-numbering/ Parent: https://catalog.northeastern.edu/professional-studies/academic-policies-procedures/
Graduate Course Numbering
| Number Range | Subject |
|---|---|
| 0001–0999 | Orientation and basic |
| No degree credit |
Undergraduate
Graduate Course Numbering
| Number Range | Subject |
|---|---|
| 1000–1999 | Introductory level (first year) |
| Survey, foundation, and introductory courses, normally with no prerequisites and designed primarily for students with no prior background | |
| 2000–2999 | Intermediate level (sophomore/junior year) |
| Normally designed for sophomores and above but in some cases open to freshman majors in the department | |
| 3000–3999 | Upper-intermediate level (junior year) |
| Designed primarily as courses for juniors; prerequisites are normally required, and these courses are prerequisites for advanced courses | |
| 4000–4999 | Advanced level (senior year) |
| Designed primarily for juniors and seniors; also includes specialized courses such as research, capstone, and thesis |
Graduate
Graduate Course Numbering
| Number Range | Subject |
|---|---|
| 5000–5999 | First-level graduate |
| Courses primarily for graduate students and qualified undergraduate students with permission | |
| 6000–6999 | Second-level graduate |
| Generally for master’s and clinical doctorate only | |
| 7000–7999 | Third-level graduate |
| Master’s- and doctoral-level courses; includes master’s thesis | |
| 8000–8999 | Clinical/research/readings |
| Includes comprehensive exam preparation | |
| 9000–9999 | Doctoral research and dissertation |