<p>Hey i was recently accepted for CS/Game at Northeastern. I looked online and it seems that NEU is very "strict" with their curriculum...it seems like they tell you exactly what classes you have to take and there is little to no freedom for random classes such as art or music (just examples) that don't correspond to your major. I know for example at schools like Tufts and Brandeis they give you the freedom to engage in topics/classes that don't relate at all to your major so that you can get a taste or what they are like and maybe decide to change your major accordingly, but i don't feel thats the case when you are a CS/Game major at Northeastern...is that true? Or can i take classes regarding a variety of subjects without being SUPER busy.</p>
<p>Northeastern does have required areas outside your major - called core classes - for example you need and arts class, a humanities class, etc. and you can choose whatever class you want to satisfy these. Some majors then allow a lot of freedom with either the electives within that major or the other classes to fill up your schedule and other don’t. Check out the requirements for your major here:</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.northeastern.edu/registrar/1314-cram-102.pdf”>http://www.northeastern.edu/registrar/1314-cram-102.pdf</a></p>
<p>My daughter was also accepted for CS.
I have checked the curriculum at several schools, and there is little flexibility in engineering and computer science because there is so much material to cover.
However, at Northeastern you can structure your program.
I attended a session, where they said one student wanted to study CS and Journalism, others are interested in CS and Biology.
It is different than a double major, because you tailor you major to your interests.
You can read more on the website.
However, if you want to take a few classess here and there, I don’t know if that is an option.</p>
<p>Yes, as a CS/Game Design major at NEU you would have a very limited number of electives – three general electives and two CS/Game related electives. The core classes mentioned by kiddie are covered by classes required for the major. You should also be aware that if you take more than 4 regular (not 1-credit) classes per semester, you will be charged an overage (about $5,000 per class) above what you’re already paying for tuition. I am thankful that my son took a lot of dual-credit courses in high school, so he had exposure to subjects that he otherwise wouldn’t have been able to study. </p>