Overview
The Undergraduate Computer Science Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support needed to succeed at Suffolk University. Upon meeting requirements, students progress into the BS in Computer Science program. Other degree options are available as well. Program duration is based on English language abilities determined at the time of admission to the University.
Three types of Undergraduate Computer Science Pathways are available.
3 Semester Pathway Program
This program is composed of three semesters of pathway programming. Academic English courses taken in term 1 are not for academic credit. All courses taken in terms 2 and 3 will count towards the student’s undergraduate degree.
Requirements: 14 courses, 37 credits
Semester 1 (5 courses, 4 credits)
| AE-041 | English Preparation Listening and Speaking Level 4 | 0 |
| AE-042 | English Preparation Reading and Writing Level 4 | 0 |
| AE-043 | Community Engagement for Academic Success | 0 |
| AE-044 | American Culture Through Literature | 0 |
| MATH-165 | Calculus I | 4 |
Semester 2 (5 courses, 17 credits)
Subsequent math course based on semester 1 math placement
Semester 3 (4 courses, 16 credits)
| AMST-101 | American History and Culture | 4 |
| CMPSC-F132 | Computer Science II | 4 |
| EAP-103 | Foundations of Listening and Speaking II | 4 |
| EAP-104 | Foundations of Reading and Writing II | 4 |
Note: Course sequence may vary based on math placement