program offerings
6-WEEK PROGRAMS
All courses are college-level, credit-bearing courses. Students earn up to seven college credits. Programs and courses are offered in many areas of study and in two enrollment types: programs/courses that are exclusive to Summer College students and programs/courses that are open to both Summer College students and SU students. While some Summer College programs consist of one 6-credit course, others consist of two courses totaling 6 to 7 credits. See program breakdown below.
Name of Program/Courses |
Course(s) |
# of
Credits |
Summer College
students only |
Architecture: |
ARC 193 |
6 |
Yes |
Engineering: |
ECS 125 |
3 |
Yes |
(2nd course selected from Liberal Arts list) |
3 or 4 |
No |
Forensic Science – 1 |
CHE 113 |
4 |
No |
| |
FSC 200 |
2 |
No |
Forensic Science – 2 |
CHE 300 |
3 |
No |
|
FSC 300 |
3 |
No |
Law: |
LGL 100 |
3 |
Yes |
(2nd course selected from Liberal Arts list) |
3 or 4 |
No |
Liberal Arts: (30+ courses*) |
30+ courses |
3 or 4 |
No |
(WRT 104 is recommended) |
WRT 104 |
3 |
Yes |
| Media Literacy, Popular Culture & Democracy: |
CFE 200 |
3 |
Yes |
(WRT 104 is required) |
WRT 104 |
3 |
Yes |
Public Communications: |
COM 107 |
3 |
Yes |
(2nd course selected from Liberal Arts list) |
3 or 4 |
No |
*Liberal Art Courses
The Liberal Arts program provides Summer College students the opportunity to enroll in regularized undergraduate courses at Syracuse University. More than 30 courses are opened to high school student participation each summer. Opportunities can be found in the following departments: Anthropology, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English & Textural Studies, History, French, Mathematics, Philosophy, Photography, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Sociology, Spanish, Sports Management, and Women’s Studies. Click here to see the 2012 courses.
Click on the links below for the full program descriptions
4-WEEK PROGRAM
Summer College offers a 4-week non-credit session in Acting & Musical Theater that enables students to gain college level exposure to the theater arts, develop more confidence in preparation for their college auditions, and work toward an end-of-program exhibition of student work. Students work with University faculty and instructors and have an intense schedule working at Syracuse Stage, home for the SU Department of Drama.
Click on the link below for the full program description
Acting & Musical Theatre
3-WEEK PROGRAM
Syracuse University Summer Dance Intensive promises a unique and challenging dance experience, one that will help students grow technically, artistically, and personally. Participate in dance classes with renowned faculty and enjoy a comprehensive curriculum that includes exposure to live performances, history, and repertory. The mission of the Summer Intensive is to develop well-rounded dancers through exposure to a variety of disciplines, with emphasis on classical ballet technique.
Click on the link below for the full program description.
Summer Dance Intensive
2-WEEK PROGRAMS
Summer College provides 2-week options that enable students to gain many of the benefits of the 6-week experience in less time. All programs work with University faculty and instructors, have an intensive schedule in the area of study. Most programs are non-credit. Students interested in 2-week programs have opportunities in the following areas of study:
Session 1 (July 2 - July 13)
Accessory Design
College Seminar (ESL students only)
Creative Writing - Non-Fiction
Industrial Design
Portfolio Prep-2D
Recording Studio Techniques & Practice
Session 2 (July 16 - 27)
Eco-Fashion
Interior Design
Management & Technology in the Business World
Teaching & Writing the Graphic Novel
Web Design
Session 3 (July 30 - August 10)
Creative Writing – Fiction & Poetry
Graphic Design
Painting
Portfolio Prep-3D
Social Media
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Students participating in the Summer College program must adhere to the same Academic Integrity Policy that all Syracuse University students follow. The academic policies and procedures are summarized in the
Twenty Questions and Answers page, which can be found on the Academic Integrity Office (AIO) web site.
