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.
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) | 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
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 S1770 (CRN: 30240) | Learn More
Instructors: R Howard Bloch
Dates: Learn more on the Yale Study Abroad program page
Course Mode: Study Abroad
Meeting Times: N/A
Distributional Requirements: Humanities
Eligibility: Open to college students only
This course is part of a Yale Summer Session Program Abroad and cannot be taken independent of the program. Interested students must apply to Yale Study Abroad by January 20th. For more detailed information about the program, including a description of the courses, instructors, housing, excursions, and budget, visit the Yale Study Abroad program page.
CPLT S2470 (CRN: 30201) | Learn More
Instructors: R Howard Bloch
Dates: Learn more on the Yale Study Abroad program page
Course Mode: Study Abroad
Meeting Times: N/A
Distributional Requirements: Humanities
Eligibility: Open to college students only
This course is part of a Yale Summer Session Program Abroad and cannot be taken independent of the program. Interested students must apply to Yale Study Abroad by January 20th. For more detailed information about the program, including a description of the courses, instructors, housing, excursions, and budget, visit the Yale Study Abroad program page.
CPLT S3110 (CRN: 30210) | 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) | 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) | 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
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 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.
CPSC S4794 (CRN: 30052) | Learn More
Instructors: Michael Shah
Dates: Session B, June 29 - July 31, 2026
Course Mode: Online
Meeting Times: TTh 6.00-9.15p
Distributional Requirements: N/A
Eligibility: Open to college students only
Online Course. This course teaches the fundamentals of computational geometry by applying mathematical techniques in applied domains such as graphics, physics engines, robotics, and computer-aided design. Students exercise geometry, trigonometry, linear algebra, and projective geometry mathematical skills by building physics engines, motion planning systems, graphics systems, and a final project. Foundational computational geometry algorithms and techniques are first introduced including: polygon triangulations, convex hulls, intersections, voronoi diagrams, curves, and mesh manipulation as foundational topics. A primer on various algebra and geometry mathematics to apply these techniques in the example domains is given. Students develop a final course project for their portfolio. Prerequisites: 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. Technology Fee: $85.
DRMA S1000 (CRN: 30053) | Learn More
Instructors: John Reese
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) | Learn More
Instructors: Edgar Benavides
Dates: Session A, May 25 - June 26, 2026
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: MWF 10.00-12.15
Distributional Requirements: Science
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students
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) | 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.
EAST S3520 (CRN: 30224) | Learn More
Instructors: Daniel Mattingly
Dates: Session A, May 25 - June 26, 2026
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: TTh 9.00-12.15
Distributional Requirements: Social Sciences
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students
In-person Course. Study of the international relations and foreign policy of contemporary China. Topics include war, diplomacy, grand strategy, the military, cyber security, finance, trade, domestic politics, nuclear weapons, and international crises. There are no formal prerequisites, but some basic knowledge of China is assumed, so a background equivalent to having taken one of the introductory courses on China is recommended. 1 Credit. Session A: May 25 – June 26. Tuition: $5480.
ECON S1115 (CRN: 30055) | Learn More
Instructors: Tolga Koker
Dates: Session A, May 25 - June 26, 2026
Course Mode: Online
Meeting Times: TTh 1.00-2.45
Distributional Requirements: Quantitative Reasoning, Social Sciences
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students
Online Course. Introduction to the principles of microeconomics, supply and demand, consumer theory, and competitive markets. Applications to contemporary policy issues such as rent control, minimum wage, antitrust policy, pollution, and income inequality. May not be taken after ECON 108 or 110. Prerequisite: high school students must have completed basic calculus. 1 Credit. Session A: May 25 – June 26. Tuition: $5480. Technology Fee: $85.
ECON S1116 (CRN: 30056) | Learn More
Instructors: Marnix Amand
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. An introduction to basic macroeconomic concepts and theories, such as national income accounting, theories of growth, inflation, unemployment, business cycles, fiscal and monetary policy, banking, finance, and economic crises, with special emphasis on the recent financial crisis. Prerequisite: ECON 1108, 1110, 1115 or completed AP Microeconomics with a score of a 4 or 5. 1 Credit. Session B: June 29 – July 31. Tuition: $5480. Technology Fee: $85.
ECON S1117 (CRN: 30057) | Learn More
Instructors: Helen Pushkarskaya
Dates: Session A, May 25 - June 26, 2026
Course Mode: Online
Meeting Times: TTh 10.00-11.45
Distributional Requirements: Quantitative Reasoning, Social Sciences
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students
Online Course. Introduction to data analysis from the beginning of the econometrics sequence; exposure to modern empirical economics; and development of credible economic analysis. This course emphasizes working directly and early with data, through such economic examples as studies of environmental/natural resource economics, intergenerational mobility, discrimination, and finance. Topics include: probability, statistics, and sampling; selection, causation and causal inference; regression and model specification; and machine learning and big data. Prerequisites: ECON 1108, 1110, 1115 or AP Micro score of 4 or 5. 1 Credit. Session A: May 25 – June 26. Session B: June 29 – July 31. Tuition: $5480. Technology Fee: $85.
ECON S1117 (CRN: 30058) | Learn More
Instructors: Helen Pushkarskaya
Dates: Session B, June 29 - July 31, 2026
Course Mode: Online
Meeting Times: TTh 10.00-11.45
Distributional Requirements: Quantitative Reasoning, Social Sciences
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students
Online Course. Introduction to data analysis from the beginning of the econometrics sequence; exposure to modern empirical economics; and development of credible economic analysis. This course emphasizes working directly and early with data, through such economic examples as studies of environmental/natural resource economics, intergenerational mobility, discrimination, and finance. Topics include: probability, statistics, and sampling; selection, causation and causal inference; regression and model specification; and machine learning and big data. Prerequisites: ECON 1108, 1110, 1115 or AP Micro score of 4 or 5. 1 Credit. Session A: May 25 – June 26. Session B: June 29 – July 31. Tuition: $5480. Technology Fee: $85.
ECON S2159 (CRN: 30261) | Learn More
Instructors: Zvika Neeman
Dates: Session B, June 29 - July 31, 2026
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: MW 9.00-12.15
Distributional Requirements: Quantitative Reasoning, Social Sciences
Eligibility: Open to college students only
In-person Course. An introduction to the theory of multi-person decision problems and its application in economic analysis. Discussion of static and dynamic noncooperative games with particular attention to the notions of Nash equilibrium and sub-game perfect equilibrium. Prerequisite: knowledge of basic calculus and probability recommended. For college students and beyond. 1 Credit. Session B: June 29 – July 31. Tuition: $5480.
