Summer Study students attend freshman level college courses, taught by the distinguished Penn State University faculty, along with attending PSU students. Most PSU summer courses earn 3 college credits. You may CHOOSE a summer curriculum which includes one college credit course (3 or 4 credits) and either an enrichment class/workshop or a Kaplan SAT or ACT prep class.

PSU COLLEGE CREDIT COURSES

The following selection of credit bearing courses are currently available for all Summer Study students. Penn State University reserves the right to change course availability (add or delete courses) and alter scheduling. An updated list of all course offerings and more complete course descriptions will be sent to all accepted students in the Spring.

ARCHAEOLOGY
Introduction To Archaeology

ANTHROPOLOGY
Introductory Biological Anthropology
Cultural Anthropology

ART
The Visual Arts And The Studio
Introduction To Drawing
Introduction To Painting
Introduction To Ceramics

ART HISTORY
Renaissance To Modern Art

ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS
Astronomical Universe

BIOBEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Introduction To Biobehavioral Health
Drugs Behavior & Health
Health & Human Sexuality

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
Human Body: Form And Function
Genetics, Ecology & Evolution

CHEMISTRY
Chemical Principals

CLASSICS & ANCIENT MEDITERRANEAN STUDIES
Greek Civilization

COMMUNICATIONS
The Mass Media And Society
The Art of the Cinema

COMPARATIVE LITERATURE
The Short Story

CRIME, LAW & JUSTICE
Criminology

ECONOMICS
Introductory Microeconomic Analysis and Policy
Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy

ENGINEERING DESIGN & GRAPHICS
Intro to Engineering Design

ENGLISH
Basic Writing Skills
Introduction To Creative Writing

FRENCH
Elementary French II
Intermediate French

GEOGRAPHY
Physical Geography
Elements of Cultural Geography

GERMAN
Elementary German I
Elementary German II

HEALTH POLICY & ADMINISTRATION
Introduction To Health Services Organization
Consumer Choices in Health Care

HISTORY
American Civilization Since 1877
World History II Intro to the Civil War Era

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES
Intro To Human Development and Family Studies
Infant And Child Development
Adolescent Development

ITALIAN
Elementary Italian I

JAPANESE
Japanese Literature in its Cultural Context

LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Industrial Relations
Race, Gender & Employment

MATHEMATICS
Finite Mathematics
General View of Mathematics

MUSIC
Rudiments of Music
Introduction to World Music

NUTRITION
Introductory Principles of Nutrition

PHILOSOPHY
Asian Philosophy
Critical Thinking
Philosophy of Law And Legal Ethics

PSYSICS
The Science of Physics

POLITICAL SCIENCE
Introduction To Comparative Politics
International Relations

PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology

RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Ancient Near Eastern and Egyptian Mythology

SOCIOLOGY
Introductory Sociology
Population & Policy Issues
Social Problems

SPANISH
Elementary Spanish I
Elementary Spanish II

STATISTICS
Statistical Concepts & Reasoning

THEATER
Fundamentals of Acting
The Art of Theater

WOMEN'S STUDIES
Intro to Women's Studies

NON-CREDIT ENRICHMENT CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

The following selection of non-credit preparatory classes and workshops are offered for all Summer Study students. These classes are designed to assist pre-collegians by offering opportunities not generally given as a part of a regular high school curriculum. Availability of all enrichment classes/workshops will depend upon the interest and registration of accepted students.

Advertising
Art
Algebra I, II
Architecture
Business & Marketing
Calculus
Careers & Trends in Health Care
Chemistry
Community Service Workshop
Computer Animation
Creative Writing
CSI: Penn State
Engineering
English as a Second Language
Expository Writing
Fashion & Design
Habitat For Humanity
Health & Wellness
Journalism/Communications
KAPLAN SAT or ACT Prep Course
Law & The Justice System
Music: The History of Rock ’N Roll
Digital Photography
Pre-Calculus
Speed Reading By Evelyn Wood
Study Skills
Theater
TOEFL Prep by Kaplan
Web Page Design

Last Updated 11/19/07