International Direct and International Year One: General College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
Overview
The undergraduate one or two-semester International Direct (ID) and the three-semester 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 matriculate into the BA or BS program which consists of the following majors. Program duration is based on English language abilities determined at the time of admission to the university.
International Direct: 1 Semester
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 and a passing grade in both EAP-103 and EAP-104.
International Direct: 2 Semesters
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
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 three semester program.