2025-2026 Catalog

International Direct and International Year One: Radiation Science

Overview

The undergraduate one or two-semester International Direct (ID) and the three-semester International Year One (IYO) Radiation Science program provides the academic, language and cultural support needed to succeed at Suffolk University. Upon meeting progression requirements, students matriculate into the 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, 16 credits

CAS-101

Strategies of Success

1

CI*

Creativity and Innovation Elective

3

EAP-103

Foundations of Listening and Speaking II

4

EAP-104

Foundations of Reading and Writing II

4

MATH-134

Calculus for Management and Social Sciences

4

* This course will be determined by the INTO program as topics vary by semester.

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

Progression Requirements: 2.0 GPA and a passing grade in all EAP courses.

 

International Direct: 2 Semesters

Requirements: 9 courses with corresponding laboratory, 32 credits

BIO-111

Introduction to the Cell

3

BIO-L111

Introduction to the Cell Laboratory

1

CAS-101

Strategies of Success

1

CI*

Creativity and Innovation Elective

3

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

MATH-134

Calculus for Management and Social Sciences

4

STATS-240

Introduction to Statistics

4

 

International Year One: 3 Semesters

Requirements: 14 courses with corresponding laboratory, 36 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

BIO-111

Introduction to the Cell

3

BIO-L111

Introduction to the Cell Laboratory

1

CAS-101

Strategies of Success

1

CI*

Creativity and Innovation Elective

3

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

MATH-134

Calculus for Management and Social Sciences 4

-

One subsequent math course based on semester 1 placement

4

STATS-240 Introduction to Statistics 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.