International Direct and International Year One: Environmental Science
Overview
The undergraduate one or two-semester International Direct (ID) and the three-semester International Year One (IYO) Environmental Science program provides the academic, language and cultural support needed to succeed at Suffolk University. Upon meeting progression requirements, students matriculate into the corresponding BS program. 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
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CAS-101
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Strategies of Success
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1
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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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ENVS-101
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Environmental Studies
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4
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MATH-134
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Calculus for Management and Social Sciences
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4
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Note: Course selection may vary based on availability, prerequisite requirements and placement exams.
Progression Requirements: 2.0 GPA and a passing grade in both EAP-103 and EAP-104
International Direct: 2 Semesters
Requirements: 9 courses with corresponding laboratories, 33 credits
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BIO-114
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Organismal Biology
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3
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BIO-L114
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Organismal Biology Laboratory
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1
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CAS-101
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Strategies of Success
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1
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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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ENVS-101
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Environmental Studies
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4
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ENVS-111
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Majors’ Environmental Science
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3
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ENVS-L111
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Majors’ Environmental Science Laboratory
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1
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MATH-134
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Calculus for Management and Social Sciences
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4
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International Year One: 3 Semesters
Requirements: 14 courses with corresponding laboratories, 37 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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BIO-114
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Organismal Biology
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3
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BIO-L114
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Organismal Biology Laboratory
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1
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CAS-101
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Strategies of Success
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1
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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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ENVS-101
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Environmental Studies
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4
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ENVS-111
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Majors’ Environmental Science
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3
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ENVS-L111
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Majors’ Environmental Science Laboratory
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1
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MATH-134
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Calculus for Management and Social Sciences
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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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** 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.