Computer Science Pathway

• Overview
• 1 Semester Pathway
• 2 Semester Pathway Program
• 3 Semester Pathway Program

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.

1 Semester Pathway

Requirements: 5 courses, 17 credits

CAS-101	Strategies of Success	1
CMPSC-F131	Computer Science I	4
EAP-103	Foundations of Listening and Speaking II	4
EAP-104	Foundations of Reading and Writing II	4
MATH-165	Calculus I	4

Note: Course sequence may vary based on math placement

2 Semester Pathway Program

Requirements: 9 courses, 33 credits

Semester 1 (5 courses, 17 credits)

CAS-101	Strategies of Success	1
CMPSC-F131	Computer Science I	4
EAP-101	Foundations of Listening and Speaking I	4
EAP-102	Foundations of Reading and Writing I	4
MATH-165	Calculus I	4

Semester 2 (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

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)

CAS-101	Strategies of Success	1
CMPSC-F131	Computer Science I	4
EAP-101	Foundations of Listening and Speaking I	4
EAP-102	Foundations of Reading and Writing I	4

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