Pre-College Mini-Courses

Varying in duration from one to six weeks, our short-term, intensive summer Mini-Courses show you what it means to be completely absorbed in the learning process. As part of your learning, you will do things you may only have dreamed of - shadow a physician, hone your writing skills, map the stars, seek answers to human behavior, examine international affairs, or analyze your own DNA. We offer a wide variety of mini-courses, which are all listed in the course catalog.

Mini-Courses emphasize the process of learning as much as the subject matter. As a result, you are better prepared for the demands of high-level academic work. Classes are generally small and provide an ideal environment for you to consult one-on-one with your instructor. You'll engage in collaborative learning, an important facet of Mini-Courses, working together with fellow students to promote each other's understanding and progress. Because Mini-Courses place an unusually heavy emphasis on student initiative, you hold the key to the quality of your own educational experience.

In these non-credit Mini-Courses you will concentrate on learning and on the process of scholarship, not your final grade. All students who successfully complete their course will receive a certificate of completion.

Students take one mini course per session and all courses meet Monday through Friday for a minimum of 3 hours per day. You will have daily assignments, group work, and opportunities to meet with your instructor. A number of courses feature site visits, labs, and hands-on projects, all of which broaden and diversify your learning experiences. The rigorous schedule immerses you totally in learning.

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