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 Sculpture
Introduction To Drawing
Introduction To Painting
Introduction To Ceramics

ART HISTORY
Introduction to Art

ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS
Astronomical Universe

BIOBEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Introduction To Biobehavioral Health
Health & Human Sexuality

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
Genetics, Ecology & Evolution

CRIME, LAW & JUSTICE
Criminology
Introduction to Criminal Justice

ECONOMICS
Introductory Microeconomic Analysis and Policy
Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy

ENGINEERING DESIGN AND GRAPHICS
Introduction to Engineering Design

ENGLISH
Basic Writing Skills
Introduction to Creative Writing
Rhetoric & Composition

GEOGRAPHY
An Introduction to Human Geography
World Regional Geography

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

HISTORY
The Western Heritage I

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

INFORMATION SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
Information People and Technology

MATHEMATICS
College Algebra I
Finite Mathematics
General View of Mathematics
Plane Trigonometry

NUTRITION
Introductory Principles of Nutrition

PHILOSOPHY
Basic Problems of Philosophy
Critical Thinking
Introduction to Philosophy of Law And Legal Ethics
Philosophy of Love & Sex

POLITICAL SCIENCE
Introduction To Comparative Politics

PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology

SOCIOLOGY
Introductory Sociology
Introduction to Social Psychology
Population & Policy Issues
Social Problems
Sociology of the Family
Sociology of Gender

STATISTICS
Statistical Concepts & Reasoning

THEATER
Fundamentals of Acting

NON-CREDIT ENRICHMENT CLASSES & INTERNSHIPS

The following selection of non-credit preparatory classes and internships 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/internships will depend upon the interest and registration of accepted students.

Acting
Advertising
Algebra I, II
Architecture
Art
Biology
Business & Marketing
Calculus
Careers & Trends in Health Care
Childhood Development & Education INTERNSHIP
Community Service Workshop
Computer Animation
Creative Writing
CSI: Penn State
Debate
English as a Second Language
Engineering
Expository Writing
Fashion & Design
Guitar
Health & Wellness
Hospitality & Food Service INTERNSHIP
Journalism/Communications
KAPLAN SAT Prep Course
Law & The Justice System
Mandarin Chinese
Music: The History of Rock ’N Roll
Digital Photography
Pop Culture
Pre-Calculus
Psychology
Public Speaking
Spanish
Speed Reading By Evelyn Wood
Sports Figures in Society
Sports Marketing INTERNSHIP
Study Skills
TOEFL Prep by Kaplan
Web Page Design

Last Updated 03/18/10