2024-2025 Catalog

International Direct and International Year One: Computer Science

Overview

The undergraduate one or two-semester International Direct (ID) and the three-semester 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 matriculate into the BS or BA program of their choice. Program duration is based on English language abilities determined at the time of admission to the university.

 

International Direct: 1 Semester

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 and a passing grade in both EAP-103 and EAP-104.

 

International Direct: 2 Semesters

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

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 three semester program.