Overview
The Undergraduate Science and Mathematics Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support needed to succeed at Suffolk University. Upon meeting requirements, students progress into the 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 Science and Mathematics Pathway programs are available.
1 Semester Pathway Program
This program is composed of one semester of pathway programming, which counts toward the student's undergraduate degree.
Requirements: 5 courses with corresponding laboratories, 17 credits
| CAS-101 | Strategies of Success | 1 |
| EAP-103 | Foundations of Listening and Speaking II | 4 |
| EAP-104 | Foundations of Reading and Writing II | 4 |
Choose one of the following:
Choose one of the following courses with the corresponding laboratory:
2 Semester Pathway Program
This program is composed of two semesters of pathway programming, which counts toward the student's undergraduate degree.
Requirements: 9 courses with corresponding laboratories, 33 credits
Semester 1 (5 courses with corresponding laboratories, 17 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 |
Choose one of the following:
Choose one of the following courses with the corresponding laboratory:
Semester 2 (4 courses with corresponding laboratories, 16 credits)
| CHEM-111 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM-L111 | General Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| EAP-103 | Foundations of Listening and Speaking II | 4 |
| EAP-104 | Foundations of Reading and Writing II | 4 |
Choose one of the following courses with the corresponding laboratory:
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 with corresponding laboratories, 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 |
Choose one of the following:
Semester 2 (5 courses with corresponding laboratories, 17 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 |
Choose one of the following:
| AMST-101 | American History and Culture | 4 |
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| Any Creativity and Innovation (CI) course | |
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| Subsequent math course (if required) based on semester 1 math placement | |
Choose one of the following courses with the corresponding laboratory:
Semester 3 (4 courses with corresponding laboratories, 16 credits)
| CHEM-111 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM-L111 | General Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| EAP-103 | Foundations of Listening and Speaking II | 4 |
| EAP-104 | Foundations of Reading and Writing II | 4 |
Choose one of the following courses with the corresponding laboratory:
Note: course selection and sequence may vary based on math placement and intended major