International Year One: General College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Program
Overview
The undergraduate International Year One (IYO) General College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) program provides the academic, language, and cultural support needed to succeed at Suffolk University. Upon meeting progression requirements, students progress into the BA or BS program of their choice. Program duration is based on English language abilities determined at the time of admission to the university.
Three program lengths are also available to students and each semester counts toward the student’s undergraduate degree.
International Year One: 1 Semester (accelerated)
Requirements: 5 courses, 16 credits
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CAS-101
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Strategies of Success
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1
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CI*
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Creativity and Innovation Elective
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3
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EAP-103
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Foundations of Listening and Speaking II
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4
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EAP-104
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Foundations of Reading and Writing II
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4
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MATH-128
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Math for the Modern World
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4
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* This course will be determined by the INTO program as topics vary by semester.
Note: Course selection may vary based on availability and placement exams.
Progression Requirement: 2.0 GPA
International Year One: 2 Semesters (standard)
Requirements: 9 courses, 32 credits
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AMST-101
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American History & Culture
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4
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CAS-101
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Strategies of Success
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1
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CI*
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Creativity and Innovation Elective
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3
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EAP-101
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Foundations of Listening and Speaking I
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4
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EAP-102
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Foundations of Reading and Writing I
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4
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EAP-103
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Foundations of Listening and Speaking II
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4
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EAP-104
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Foundations of Reading and Writing II
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4
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MATH-128
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Math for the Modern World
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4
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Choose one of the following:
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STATS-240
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Introduction to Statistics
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4
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STE Req
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Any course that fulfills the Science, Technology, and Engineering core requirement
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4
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International Year One: 3 Semesters (comprehensive)
Requirements: 14 courses, 36 credits
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AE-041**
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English Preparation Listening and Speaking Level 4
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0
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AE-042**
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English Preparation Reading and Writing Level 4
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0
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AE-043**
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Student Engagement for Academic Success
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0
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AE-044**
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American Culture Through Literature
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0
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AMST-101
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American History & Culture
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4
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CAS-101
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Strategies of Success
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1
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CI*
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Creativity and Innovation Elective
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3
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EAP-101
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Foundations of Listening and Speaking I
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4
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EAP-102
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Foundations of Reading and Writing I
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4
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EAP-103
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Foundations of Listening and Speaking II
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4
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EAP-104
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Foundations of Reading and Writing II
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4
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MATH-128
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Math for the Modern World
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4
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Subsequent math course based on semester 1 placement
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4
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Choose one of the following:
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STATS-240
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Introduction to Statistics
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4
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STE Req
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Any course that fulfills the Science, Technology, and Engineering core requirement
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4
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** These classes are non-credit courses required for the completion of the program. They are only to be taken by an International Year One student in a comprehensive program.