2023-2024 Catalog

International Year One: Computer Science Program

Overview

The undergraduate International Year One (IYO) Computer Science program provides the academic, language and cultural support needed to succeed at Suffolk University.  Upon meeting progression requirements, students progress into the BS in Computer Science major.  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, 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

-

One math course based on math placement

4

Note: Course selection may vary based on availability, prerequisite requirements and placement exams.

Progression Requirement: 2.0 GPA

 

International Year One: 2 Semesters (standard)

Requirements: 9 courses, 33 credits

AMST-101

American History & Culture

4

CAS-101

Strategies of Success

1

CMPSC-F131

Computer Science I

4

CMPSC-F132

Computer Science II

4

EAP-101

Foundations of Listening and Speaking I

4

EAP-102

Foundations of Reading and Writing I

4

EAP-103

Foundations of Listening and Speaking II

4

EAP-104

Foundations of Reading and Writing II

4

-

One math course based on math placement

4

 

International Year One: 3 Semesters (comprehensive)

Requirements: 14 courses, 37 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

AMST-101

American History & Culture

4

CAS-101

Strategies of Success

1

CMPSC-F131

Computer Science I

4

CMPSC-F132

Computer Science II

4

EAP-101

Foundations of Listening and Speaking I

4

EAP-102

Foundations of Reading and Writing I

4

EAP-103

Foundations of Listening and Speaking II

4

EAP-104

Foundations of Reading and Writing II

4

-

One math course based on math placement

4

-

Subsequent math course based on semester 1 placement

4

** 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.