Overview
The undergraduate International Year One (IYO) Computer Science 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 IYO Computer Science programs are available.
International Year One: Computer Science (1 Semester)
This program is composed of one semester of International Year One programming, which counts toward the student's undergraduate degree.
Requirements: 5 courses, 17 credits
Note: Course sequence may vary based on math placement
International Year One: Computer Science (2 Semesters)
This program is composed of two semesters of International Year One programming, which counts toward the student's undergraduate degree.
Requirements: 9 courses, 33 credits
Semester 1 (5 courses, 17 credits)
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
International Year One: Computer Science (3 Semesters)
This program is composed of three semesters of International Year One 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 | Student 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 | 4 |
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