Explore our diverse range of academic offerings designed to inspire, challenge, and expand your intellectual horizons. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise in a specific field, explore new areas of interest, or engage with world-class instructors, our courses cater to a variety of academic goals. Browse through our list to discover the opportunities awaiting you this summer, and take the next step in your academic journey at Yale.
CGSC S1520 (CRN: 30219) | Syllabus | Learn More
Instructors: Paul Bloom
Dates: Session B, June 29 - July 31, 2026
Course Mode: Online
Meeting Times: TTh 4.00-6.00p
Distributional Requirements: Social Sciences
Eligibility: Open to college students only
Online Course. The modern science of moral thought and moral action explored through disciplines such as cognitive science, social and developmental psychology, neuroscience, behavioral economics, and analytic philosophy. Empathy and compassion in babies and young children; emotional reactions to family, friends, and strangers; the origins of prejudice and bigotry; sexuality, disgust, and purity; punishment, revenge, and forgiveness; the relationship between morality and religion. For college students and beyond. 1 Credit. Session B: June 29 – July 31. Tuition: $5480. Technology Fee: $85.
CHEM S1010 (CRN: 30043) | Learn More
Instructors: Ruth Son
Dates: Session B, June 29 - July 31, 2026
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: TWTh 9.30-11.45
Distributional Requirements: Science
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students
In-person Course. This course explores the fundamentals of chemistry through real-world applications, beginning with the principles of atoms and molecules and examining how molecular structure determines their function. Topics range from materials, pharmaceuticals, art, and cooking to laundry detergents. This course aims to encourage students of all backgrounds and academic interests to become knowledgeable, scientifically literate thinkers who approach scientific topics critically and are committed to lifelong learning. This course is intended for non-science majors who have limited to no previous chemistry knowledge. The course is not open to students who have completed another chemistry course at Yale, nor does this course satisfy premedical chemistry requirements or requirements for the chemistry major. 1 Credit. Session B: June 29 – July 31. Tuition: $5480.
CHEM S1340 (CRN: 30292) | Learn More
Instructors: Laura Herder
Dates: Session B, June 29 - July 31, 2026
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: TTh 12.30-4.30
Distributional Requirements: Science
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students
In-person Course. Laboratory techniques required for qualitative and quantitative analysis, synthesis of inorganic compounds, and simple thermodynamic measurements. May be taken concurrently with CHEM S1610 or after but not before. 1/2 Credit. Session B: June 29 – July 31. Tuition: $2740.
CHEM S1610 (CRN: 30291) | Syllabus | Learn More
Instructors: Paul Cooper
Dates: Session B, June 29 - July 31, 2026
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: M-F 9.30-10.45, Th 11.00-11.30, MW 11.00-12.00
Distributional Requirements: Quantitative Reasoning, Science
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students
In-person Course. A comprehensive survey of modern descriptive, inorganic, and physical chemistry, intended for students with high school preparation in chemistry. Stoichiometry, atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, gas laws, properties of solutions. The general chemistry course (CHEM S1610) with laboratory (CHEM S1340), meet departmental requirements for the major and are appropriate for students seeking to fulfill medical school requirements. 1 Credit. Session B: June 29 – July 31. Tuition: $5480.
CHEM S2200 (CRN: 30044) | Syllabus | Learn More
Instructors: Christine DiMeglio
Dates: Session A, May 25 - June 26, 2026
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: M-F 9.30-10.45, TTh 11.00-12.00
Distributional Requirements: Science
Eligibility: Open to college students only
In-person Course. The fundamental principles of organic chemistry. Structure and bonding, acids and bases, chemical energetics, stereochemistry, properties, preparation and reactions of alkanes, alkene, alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers, alkynes and infrared spectroscopy. The organic chemistry courses (CHEM S2200/S2210) with laboratories (CHEM S2220/S2230), satisfy departmental requirements for the major, and are appropriate for students seeking to fulfill medical school requirements. Prerequisite: CHEM 1610 and 1650. For college students and beyond. 1 Credit. Session A: May 25 – June 26. Tuition: $5480.
CHEM S2210 (CRN: 30045) | Syllabus | Learn More
Instructors: Jonathan Parr
Dates: Session B, June 29 - July 31, 2026
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: M-F 9.30-10.45, TTh 11.00-12.00
Distributional Requirements: Science
Eligibility: Open to college students only
In-person Course. The fundamental principles of organic chemistry. Aldehydes and ketones, strategies in organic synthesis, carboxylic acid derivatives, carbonyl condensation reactions, sulfur and phosphorus compounds, bifunctional molecules, carbohydrates, organic nitrogen compounds, amino acids and proteins. Prerequisite: CHEM 2200 or 1740. The organic chemistry courses (CHEM S2200/S2210) with laboratories (CHEM S2220/S2230), satisfy departmental requirements for the major, and are appropriate for students seeking to fulfill medical school requirements. For college students and beyond. 1 Credit. Session B: June 29 – July 31. Tuition: $5480.
CHEM S2220 (CRN: 30046) | Syllabus | Learn More
Instructors: Christine DiMeglio
Dates: Session A, May 25 - June 26, 2026
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: TTh 12.30-4.30
Distributional Requirements: Science
Eligibility: Open to college students only
In-person Course. Introductory laboratory course covering basic synthetic and analytic techniques in organic chemistry. May be taken concurrently with CHEM S220 or subsequently. Prerequisite: CHEM 1610, 1650; CHEM 1340L, 1360L; with CHEM 2200 or after but not before. For college students and beyond. 1/2 Credit. Session A: May 25 – June 26. Tuition: $2740.
CHLD S3500 (CRN: 30226) | Syllabus | Learn More
Instructors: Fred Volkmar
Dates: Session B, June 29 - July 31, 2026
Course Mode: Online
Meeting Times: TTh 10.00-11.45
Distributional Requirements: Social Sciences
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students
Online Course. Survey of current understandings and treatment of autism from infancy through adulthood. Topics include etiology, diagnosis and assessment, treatment and advocacy, and social neuroscience methods. Focus on ways in which research findings are integrated into diagnosis and treatment practices. Prerequisite: PSYC 1100 or completed AP Psychology with a score of 4 or 5. 1 Credit. Session B: June 29 – July 31. Tuition: $5480. Technology Fee: $85.
CLCV S1301 (CRN: 30048) | Syllabus | Learn More
Instructors: Eleanor Martin
Dates: Session B, June 29 - July 31, 2026
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: TTh 1.00-4.15
Distributional Requirements: Humanities
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students
Course closed to further enrollment. In-person Course. From Percy Jackson to Botticelli's Birth of Venus, modern culture is saturated with references to classical myths. In this course, we will study these stories in their original contexts, as told by the ancient Greeks and Romans. We will read literary versions of many of the most important myths, including in drama and epic, examine representations of these myths in material culture, and explore the cultural functions and significance of both texts and objects. As we do so, we will also chart the development of these myths over time, from antiquity to today. 1 Credit. Session B: June 29 – July 31. Tuition: $5480.
CLCV S4691 (CRN: 30218) | Learn More
Instructors: Kevin van Bladel
Dates: Session B, June 29 - July 31, 2026
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: TTh 9.00-12.15
Distributional Requirements: Humanities
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students
In-person Course. Introduction to the history and cultures of the ancient empires of the Near East (Middle East), focusing on the period from the Assyrian and Persian Empires to the establishment of Islam (ca 900 BCE–ca 750 CE). Use of ancient primary sources critically to create a historical narrative and to understand the modern appropriation of ancient history for political and other purposes. An introduction to the geography of southwestern Asia and a survey of languages, Iranian and other religions, and some ancient literature from a variety of cultures. Events covered in this course contributed decisively to the demography of the present-day Near East and the social characteristics of its people, from the distribution of language communities to the variety of Near Eastern religions. 1 Credit. Session B: June 29 – July 31. Tuition: $5480.
CPLT S1640 (CRN: 30190) | Syllabus | Learn More
Instructors: Eleanor Martin
Dates: Session B, June 29 - July 31, 2026
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: TTh 1.00-4.15
Distributional Requirements: Humanities
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students
Course closed to further enrollment. In-person Course. From Percy Jackson to Botticelli's Birth of Venus, modern culture is saturated with references to classical myths. In this course, we will study these stories in their original contexts, as told by the ancient Greeks and Romans. We will read literary versions of many of the most important myths, including in drama and epic, examine representations of these myths in material culture, and explore the cultural functions and significance of both texts and objects. As we do so, we will also chart the development of these myths over time, from antiquity to today. 1 Credit. Session B: June 29 – July 31. Tuition: $5480.
CPLT S3110 (CRN: 30210) | Syllabus | Learn More
Instructors: Paul North
Dates: Session B, June 29 - July 31, 2026
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: MW 9.00-12.15
Distributional Requirements: Humanities
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students
In-person Course. The nature, history, and possible meanings of dream experience, with reference to Sigmund Freud's Interpretation of Dreams. Works from film and literature about dreams and dreaming, as well as major texts in dream theory. 1 Credit. Session B: June 29 – July 31. Tuition: $5480.
CPSC S1001 (CRN: 30049) | Syllabus | Learn More
Instructors: Ozan Erat
Dates: Session B, June 29 - July 31, 2026
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: MWF 10.00-12.15
Distributional Requirements: Quantitative Reasoning
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students
In-person Course. Development on the computer of programming skills, problem-solving methods, and selected applications. No previous experience with computers necessary. 1 Credit. Session B: June 29 – July 31. Tuition: $5480.
CPSC S1230 (CRN: 30231) | Learn More
Instructors: Shivam Sharma
Dates: Session B, June 29 - July 31, 2026
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: TTh 9.00-12.15
Distributional Requirements: Quantitative Reasoning
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students
In-person Course. Computational and statistical skills are increasingly important in our data-driven world. These skills are key to opening doors for research and career opportunities during and beyond your years at Yale. This course aims to enhance your knowledge and capabilities in fundamental ideas and skills in data science, especially computational and programming skills along with inferential thinking. YData is an introduction to Data Science that will emphasize the development of these skills while providing opportunities for hands-on experience and practice. YData is designed to be accessible to students with little or no background in computing, programming, or statistics. The course is based on the Python programming language. 1 Credit. Session B: June 29 – July 31. Tuition: $5480.
CPSC S2020 (CRN: 30050) | Syllabus | Learn More
Instructors: Cody Murphey
Dates: Session A, May 25 - June 26, 2026
Course Mode: Online
Meeting Times: MWF 10.00-12.15
Distributional Requirements: Quantitative Reasoning
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students
Online Course. Introduction to formal methods for reasoning and to mathematical techniques basic to computer science. Topics include propositional logic, discrete mathematics, and linear algebra. Emphasis on applications to computer science: recurrences, sorting, graph traversal, Gaussian elimination. Prerequisite: Pre-calculus required; calculus recommended. 1 Credit. Session A: May 25 – June 26. Tuition: $5480. Technology Fee: $85.
CPSC S3650 (CRN: 30051) | Learn More
Instructors: Dylan McKay
Dates: Session B, June 29 - July 31, 2026
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: M-F 10.00-11.15, TTh 1.00-2.00
Distributional Requirements: Quantitative Reasoning
Eligibility: Open to college students only
Course cancelled. In-person Course. Paradigms for algorithmic problem solving: greedy algorithms, divide and conquer, dynamic programming, and network flow. NP completeness and approximation algorithms for NP-complete problems. Algorithms for problems from economics, scheduling, network design and navigation, geometry, biology, and optimization. This course provides algorithmic background essential to further study of computer science. For 2026, this course will count toward the economics major senior requirement, as the equivalent of an ECON course numbered 4400-4491. Prerequisite: CPSC 2230 and CPSC 2020 (or equivalent course- ex. MATH 2440). For college students and beyond. 1 Credit. Session B: June 29 – July 31. Tuition: $5480.
DRMA S1000 (CRN: 30053) | Syllabus | Learn More
Instructors: John Evans Reese, Stephanie Machado
Dates: Session B, June 29 - July 31, 2026
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: M-F 9.00-4.00
Distributional Requirements: N/A
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students
In-person Course. Exploration and development of the fundamentals of the actor's craft based on the principles of Stanislavski. The course is a concise training program in which each student takes more than one class. The classes are in the following areas: (1) text analysis class, to understand the depth of resources provided by a playwright for the actor's imagination and expand the artist's point of view; (2) acting class, to learn the application of basic acting techniques; (3) vocal production class, to improve vocal and articulation skills; (4) clowning class, to encourage a full expressive body, voice, and spirit with joy, grief, and wonder; and (5) scene study class, to understand how the classes listed above come together when working on a scene. Additionally, there are two masterclasses by visiting guest artists. The instructors constitute a teaching staff of working professionals and are assisted by teaching associates, giving the students individual attention. The summer drama program requires a full commitment of the student's time. Classes are held in the mornings, afternoons, and two evenings each week, Monday through Friday, with 26 to 28 classroom hours each week, plus additional hours for individual tutorials and scheduled rehearsal time. Extra evening and Saturday morning sessions may be scheduled for group activities and additional classes. A single grade will be awarded for the course. Enrollment is limited. Complete applications must include a resume of relevant experience and a letter of recommendation from a drama teacher or other theater professional. Application deadline: May 8. 2 Credits. Session B: June 29 – July 31. Tuition: $10,705.
E&EB S1115 (CRN: 30054) | Syllabus | Learn More
Instructors: N/A
Dates: Session A, May 25 - June 26, 2026
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: N/A
Distributional Requirements: Science
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students
Course cancelled. In-person Course. Conservation biology is a multidisciplinary field that examines how human activities influence biological diversity across different levels of complexity, including genes, populations, communities, ecosystems, and the global scale. In this course, we will explore essential topics such as species diversity, wildlife management, invasive species, population decline, and species extinction. We will also investigate the pressing threats of habitat loss and Climate change examining their far-reaching effects on the natural world. Through lectures, discussions of primary literature, the completion of a science-based conservation paper, and the insight of guest speakers we will deepen our understanding and commitment to preserving our planet’s unique biodiversity and fostering a sustainable future. 1 Credit. Session A: May 25 – June 26. Tuition: $5480.
E&EB S3464 (CRN: 30181) | Syllabus | Learn More
Instructors: Eric Sargis
Dates: Session B, June 29 - July 31, 2026
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: TTh 1.00-4.15
Distributional Requirements: Science, Social Sciences
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students
In-person Course. A lecture and laboratory course focusing on the characteristics of the human skeleton and its use in studies of functional morphology, paleodemography, and paleopathology. Laboratories familiarize students with skeletal parts; lectures focus on the nature of bone tissue, its biomechanical modification, sexing, aging, and interpretation of lesions. 1 Credit. Session B: June 29 – July 31. Tuition: $5480.
EAST S3455 (CRN: 30207) | Learn More
Instructors: Junyi Han
Dates: Session B, June 29 - July 31, 2026
Course Mode: Online
Meeting Times: MWF 9.00-11.15
Distributional Requirements: Humanities
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students
Online Course. In this course we will study five major wars grappling China in the twentieth century: WWI, WWII, the Chinese Civil War, Korean War, and the Sino-Vietnamese War. This course employs recent paradigms and new sources to examine the impact of global and regional conflicts on society, environment, and everyday life in modern China. Situating China’s warfare within the global context, this course rethinks war not only as a time of upheaval and rupture, but also a critical condition for state building and global integration. No prerequisite or language requirement. 1 Credit. Session B: June 29 – July 31. Tuition: $5480. Technology Fee: $85.
