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 S152E (CRN: 30158) | Learn More
Instructors: Paul Bloom
Dates: Session A, May 26 - June 27, 2025
Course Mode: Online
Meeting Times: TTh 4.00-6.00p
Distributional Requirements: Social Sciences
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. Enrollment limited to 20 students. For college students and beyond. 1 Credit. Session B: June 30 – August 1. Tuition: $5270. Technology Fee: $85.
CHEM S101 (CRN: 30068) | Learn More
Instructors: Ruth Son
Dates: Session B, June 30 - August 1, 2025
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: MTWTh 9.30-11.15
Distributional Requirements: Science
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 30 – August 1. Tuition: $5270.
CHEM S134L (CRN: 30030) | Learn More
Instructors: Paul Cooper
Dates: Session A, May 26 - June 27, 2025
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: TTh 12.30-4.30
Distributional Requirements: Science
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 S161 or subsequently. For college students and beyond. 1/2 Credit. Session A: May 26 – June 27. Tuition: $2635.
CHEM S136L (CRN: 30069) | Learn More
Instructors: Laura Herder
Dates: Session B, June 30 - August 1, 2025
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: TTh 12.30-4.30
Distributional Requirements: Science
In-person Course. Laboratory techniques required for qualitative and quantitative analysis, synthesis of inorganic compounds, and simple thermodynamic measurements. Prerequisite: CHEM 134L. May be taken concurrently with CHEM S165 or subsequently. For college students and beyond. 1/2 Credit. Session B: June 30 – August 1. Tuition: $2635.
CHEM S161 (CRN: 30031) | Learn More
Instructors: Paul Cooper
Dates: Session A, May 26 - June 27, 2025
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
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 courses (CHEM S161/S165) with laboratories (CHEM S134L/S136L), meet departmental requirements for the major and are appropriate for students seeking to fulfill medical school requirements. 1 Credit. Session A: May 26 – June 27. Tuition: $5270.
CHEM S165 (CRN: 30070) | Learn More
Instructors: Laura Herder
Dates: Session B, June 30 - August 1, 2025
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: MW 11.00-12.00, M-F 9.30-10.45, Th 11.00-11.30
Distributional Requirements: Quantitative Reasoning, Science
In-person Course. A comprehensive survey of modern descriptive inorganic and physical chemistry, intended for students with high school preparation in chemistry. Chemical kinetics and thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, acid-base theory, electrochemistry, transition metal chemistry, introduction to organic chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM S161. The general chemistry courses (CHEM S161/165) with laboratories (CHEM S134L/S136L), meet 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 30 – August 1. Tuition: $5270.
CHEM S220 (CRN: 30032) | Learn More
Instructors: Christine DiMeglio
Dates: Session A, May 26 - June 27, 2025
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: TTh 11.00-12.00, M-F 9.30-10.45
Distributional Requirements: Science
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 S220/S221) with laboratories (CHEM S222/S223), satisfy departmental requirements for the major, and are appropriate for students seeking to fulfill medical school requirements. Prerequisite: CHEM 161, 165, 134L, and 136L. Enrollment limited to 36 students. For college students and beyond. 1 Credit. Session A: May 26 – June 27. Tuition: $5270.
CHEM S221 (CRN: 30071) | Learn More
Instructors: Jonathan Parr
Dates: Session B, June 30 - August 1, 2025
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: TTh 11.00-12.00, M-F 9.30-10.45
Distributional Requirements: Science
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 S220. The organic chemistry courses (CHEM S220/S221) with laboratories (CHEM S222/S223), satisfy departmental requirements for the major, and are appropriate for students seeking to fulfill medical school requirements. Enrollment limited to 36 students. For college students and beyond. 1 Credit. Session B: June 30 – August 1. Tuition: $5270.
CHEM S222L (CRN: 30033) | Learn More
Instructors: Christine DiMeglio
Dates: Session A, May 26 - June 27, 2025
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: TTh 12.30-4.30
Distributional Requirements: Science
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 161, 165, 134L, and 136L. Enrollment limited to 24 students. For college students and beyond. 1/2 Credit. Session A: May 26 – June 27. Tuition: $2635.
CHEM S223L (CRN: 30072) | Learn More
Instructors: Jonathan Parr
Dates: Session B, June 30 - August 1, 2025
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: TTh 12.30-4.30
Distributional Requirements: Science
In-person Course. Introductory laboratory course covering basic synthetic and analytic techniques in organic chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 222L. May be taken concurrently with CHEM S221 or subsequently. After two terms of college-level general chemistry lab, or the equivalent. Enrollment limited to 24 students. For college students and beyond. 1/2 Credit. Session B: June 30 – August 1. Tuition: $2635.
CHLD S350E (CRN: 30167) | Learn More
Instructors: Fred Volkmar
Dates: Session B, June 30 - August 1, 2025
Course Mode: Online
Meeting Times: TTh 10.00-11.30
Distributional Requirements: Social Sciences
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. Enrollment limited to 20 students. For college students and beyond. 1 Credit. Session B: June 30 – August 1. Tuition: $5270. Technology Fee: $85.
CLCV S202 (CRN: 30319) | Learn More
Instructors: Joseph Manning
Dates: Session B, June 30 - August 1, 2025
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: MWF 9.00-11.15
Distributional Requirements: Humanities
In-person Course. The history and culture of the ancient world between the rise of Macedonian imperialism in the fourth century B.C.E. and the annexation of Egypt by Augustus in 30 B.C.E. Particular attention to Alexander, one of the most important figures in world history, and to the definition of "Hellenism." 1 Credit. Session B: June 30 – August 1. Tuition: $5270.
CLCV S244E (CRN: 30300) | Learn More
Instructors: Eleanor Martin
Dates: Session A, May 26 - June 27, 2025
Course Mode: Online
Meeting Times: MWF 10.00-12.15
Distributional Requirements: Humanities
Online Course. In courses on the ancient Mediterranean, women are often treated as a ‘tourist topic’, included in syllabi as a one-off detour from the historical narrative governed by elite male political, military, and socio-economic activity. This course seeks to redress this systemic issue by centering women in telling the story of the ancient Mediterranean. The first class is devoted to a historical, methodological, and theoretical introduction to the study of women and gender in classical antiquity. We then proceed thematically, each meeting centered on one category of female experiences and male perceptions of them. Tackling case studies drawn from across the Mediterranean world, from the Bronze Age to Late Antiquity, we learn how to engage responsibly with a variety of evidence types, including literature, medical texts, art, and archaeology. The structure of the course is inherently experimental: within each session, we work across the geographical and chronological boundaries typically used in courses on the Greek and Roman worlds. Through this comparative, interdisciplinary approach, the richness of each case study will come into focus in new and exciting ways, allowing for a fuller appreciation of the diverse social, cultural, and political landscapes through which women moved. Enrollment limited to 20 students. 1 Credit. Session A: May 26 – June 27. Tuition: $5270. Technology Fee: $85.
CLCV S419 (CRN: 30083) | Learn More
Instructors: Kevin van Bladel
Dates: Session B, June 30 - August 1, 2025
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: TTh 9.00-12.15
Distributional Requirements: Humanities
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 30 – August 1. Tuition: $5270.
CPSC S112 (CRN: 30352) | Learn More
Instructors: Cody Murphey
Dates: Session B, June 30 - August 1, 2025
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: MWF 10.00-12.15
Distributional Requirements: Quantitative Reasoning
In-person Course. Development on the computer of programming skills, problem-solving methods, and selected applications. No previous experience with computers necessary. Enrollment limited to 30 students. 1 Credit. Session B: June 30 – August 1. Tuition: $5270.
CPSC S123 (CRN: 30346) | Learn More
Instructors: Shivam Sharma
Dates: Session B, June 30 - August 1, 2025
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: TTh 9.00-12.15
Distributional Requirements: Quantitative Reasoning
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 30 – August 1. Tuition: $5270.
CPSC S202 (CRN: 30034) | Learn More
Instructors: Cody Murphey
Dates: Session A, May 26 - June 27, 2025
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: MWF 10.00-12.15
Distributional Requirements: Quantitative Reasoning
In-person 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 or equivalent expected for pre-college students. Enrollment limited to 45 students. 1 Credit. Session A: May 26 – June 27. Tuition: $5270.
CPSC S365 (CRN: 30208) | Learn More
Instructors: Dylan McKay
Dates: Session B, June 30 - August 1, 2025
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: M-F 10.00-11.15, TTh 1.00-2.00
Distributional Requirements: Quantitative Reasoning
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. Prerequisite: CPSC S202 or equivalent and CPSC S223. For college students and beyond. 1 Credit. Session B: June 30 – August 1. Tuition: $5270.
DRMA S001 (CRN: 30210) | Learn More
Instructors: Jon Hackler
Dates: Session B, June 30 - August 1, 2025
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: M-F 9.00-4.00
Distributional Requirements: N/A
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) play analysis class, to understand what is to be acted; (2) acting class, to learn the application of basic acting techniques; (3) vocal production class, to improve vocal and articulation skills; (4) improvisation and mask class, to help free the imagination and to build confidence in spontaneous self-expression; (5)clowning class, to encourage the use of the face for emotional expression; and (6) scene study class, to understand how the classes listed above come together when working on a scene. 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: March 31. 2 Credits. Session B: June 30 – August 1. Tuition: $10,295.
E&EB S115 (CRN: 30315) | Learn More
Instructors: Edgar Benavides
Dates: Session B, June 30 - August 1, 2025
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: MWF 1.00-3.15
Distributional Requirements: Science
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. Enrollment limited to 20 students. For college students and beyond. 1 Credit. Session B: June 30 – August 1. Tuition: $5270.
