Overview
The Undergraduate General Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support needed to succeed at Suffolk University. Upon meeting requirements, students progress into the BA or BS program of their choice. 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 General Pathway programs are available.
2 Semester Pathway Program
Requirements: 9 courses, 32 credits
This program is composed of two semesters of pathway programming, which counts towards the student's undergraduate degree.
Semester 1 (5 courses, 16 credits)
| CAS-101 | Strategies of Success | 1 |
| EAP-101 | Foundations of Listening and Speaking I | 4 |
| EAP-102 | Foundations of Reading and Writing I | 4 |
| MATH-128 | Math for the Modern World | 4 |
Take one Creativity and Innovation (CI) course as determined by the INTO program.
Semester 2 (4 courses, 16 credits)
| AMST-101 | American History and Culture | 4 |
| EAP-103 | Foundations of Listening and Speaking II | 4 |
| EAP-104 | Foundations of Reading and Writing II | 4 |
Choose one of the following:
Any course that fulfills the Science, Technology and Engineering core requirement
Note: Course sequence may vary based on math placement
3 Semester Pathway Program
Requirements: 14 courses, 36 credits
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.
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 |
One math course based on math placement.
Semester 2 (5 courses, 16 credits)
| CAS-101 | Strategies of Success | 1 |
| EAP-101 | Foundations of Listening and Speaking I | 4 |
| EAP-102 | Foundations of Reading and Writing I | 4 |
Subsequent math course based on math placement.
One Creativity and Innovation (CI) course as determined by the INTO program.
Semester 3 (4 courses, 16 credits)
| AMST-101 | American History and Culture | 4 |
| EAP-103 | Foundations of Listening and Speaking II | 4 |
| EAP-104 | Foundations of Reading and Writing II | 4 |
Choose one of the following:
Any course that fulfills the Science, Technology and Engineering core requirement
Note: Course sequence may vary based on math placement