Course List

Introduction to Psychology

PSYC S1100 (CRN: 30136) | Learn More

Instructors: Yarrow Dunham
Dates: Session B, June 29 - July 31, 2026
Course Mode: Online
Meeting Times: MW 7.15-9.00p
Distributional Requirements: Social Sciences
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students

Online Course. A survey of major psychological approaches to the biological, cognitive, social, and emotional bases of behavior. 1 Credit. Session A: May 25 – June 26. Session B: June 29 – July 31. Tuition: $5480. Technology Fee: $85.

Introduction to Psychology

PSYC S1100 (CRN: 30135) | Learn More

Instructors: Stephanie Lazzaro
Dates: Session A, May 25 - June 26, 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. A survey of major psychological approaches to the biological, cognitive, social, and emotional bases of behavior. 1 Credit. Session A: May 25 – June 26. Session B: June 29 – July 31. Tuition: $5480. Technology Fee: $85.

Thinking

PSYC S1379 (CRN: 30137) | Learn More

Instructors: Woo-Kyoung Ahn
Dates: Session B, June 29 - July 31, 2026
Course Mode: Online
Meeting Times: TTh 3.00-4.45
Distributional Requirements: Social Sciences
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students

Online Course. A survey of psychological studies on thinking and reasoning, with discussion of ways to improve thinking skills. Topics include judgments and decision making, causal learning, logical reasoning, problem solving, creativity, intelligence, moral reasoning, and language and thought. 1 Credit. Session B: June 29 - July 31. Tuition: $5480. Technology Fee: $85.

Moralities of Everyday Life

PSYC S1520 (CRN: 30220) | 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.

Introduction to Clinical Psychology

PSYC S1700 (CRN: 30138) | Syllabus | Learn More

Instructors: Jutta Joormann
Dates: Session B, June 29 - July 31, 2026
Course Mode: Online
Meeting Times: TTh 7.15-9.00p
Distributional Requirements: Social Sciences
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students

Online Course. Study of the major forms of psychopathology that appear in childhood and adult life. Topics include the symptoms of mental disorders; the etiology of disorders from a variety of perspectives (psychological, biological, and sociocultural); and issues pertaining to diagnosis and treatment. Course formerly titled Abnormal Psychology. 1 Credit. Session B: June 29 – July 31. Tuition: $5480. Technology Fee: $85.

The Global Right: From the French Revolution to the American Insurrection

RLST S3240 (CRN: 30141) | Syllabus | Learn More

Instructors: N/A
Dates: Session A, May 25 - June 26, 2026
Course Mode: Online
Meeting Times: N/A
Distributional Requirements: Humanities
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students

Course cancelled. Online Course. This seminar explores the history of right-wing political thought from the late eighteenth century to the present, with an emphasis on the role played by religious and pagan traditions. This course seeks to answer the questions: what constitutes the right? What are the central principles and values of those groups associated with this designation? And what are the defining features of what is commonly referred to as the “global right?” It will do so by examining primary tracts written by theologians, political philosophers, and social theorists as well as secondary literature written by scholars interrogating various movements and ideologies associated with the Right in America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Though touching on specific national political parties, institutions, and think tanks, its focus will be on mapping the intellectual similarities and differences between various right-wing ideologies. The “Right” emerged alongside its counterpoint, the "left," as early as 1692 to describe the congregation patterns surrounding the French Monarch, but it was not until the Revolution of 1789 when it gained its current political meaning. As the French Chamber of Deputies debated the rights of man and royal veto powers it was suggested that opponents to these measures sit du côté droit, while supporters place themselves du côté gauche. The division, many complained, was too absolute and left no room for nuance or political idiosyncrasies. Yet the arrangement held, the terms stuck, and by mid-century the right had begun to be a catchall for a host of political groups, including conservatives, traditionalists, authoritarians, royalists, nationalists and papists. By the twentieth century the term would be stretched to include movements ranging from Fascism to Populism and would be used to describe the political position of political parties in the Middle East and Asia. Though primarily associated with European and parliamentary politics, increasingly the designation of the right has been applied to Evangelical and Judeo-Christian groups in the United States. 1 Credit. Session A: May 25 – June 26. Tuition: $5480. Technology Fee: $85.

Introductory Statistics

S&DS S1000 (CRN: 30150) | Syllabus | Learn More

Instructors: Jonathan Reuning-Scherer
Dates: Session A, May 25 - June 26, 2026
Course Mode: Online
Meeting Times: MWF 10.00-11.30
Distributional Requirements: Quantitative Reasoning
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students

Online Course. An introduction to statistical reasoning. Topics include numerical and graphical summaries of data, data acquisition and experimental design, probability, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, correlation and regression, goodness of fit tests, and one and two-way ANOVA. Application of statistical concepts to data; analysis of real-world problems. 1 Credit. Session A: May 25 – June 26. Tuition: $5480. Technology Fee: $85.

YData: An Introduction to Data Science

S&DS S1230 (CRN: 30151) | 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.

Data Exploration and Analysis

S&DS S2300 (CRN: 30152) | Syllabus | Learn More

Instructors: Jonathan Reuning-Scherer
Dates: Session B, June 29 - July 31, 2026
Course Mode: Online
Meeting Times: MWF 10.00-11.30
Distributional Requirements: Quantitative Reasoning
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students

Online course. This course expands on introductory statistics topics and provides an extensive introduction to the R programming language. A concise review of foundational statistical methods moves into topics such as bootstrapping, permutation tests, multiple regression, ANOVA, ANCOVA, generalized linear models, and logistic regression. All topics emphasize the use of appropriate statistical graphics. This course also builds a strong foundation in R, RStudio, and RMarkdown, including data cleaning, data types, and strategies for handling missing data. Lectures incorporate examples of how AI can support both R coding and data analysis. This is a highly applied course, with lectures and homework focused on performing data analysis and communicating results. Prerequisite: a 1000‑level Statistics course or AP Statistics with a score of 4 or 5. 1 credit. Session B: June 29 – July 31. Tuition: $5,480. Technology Fee: $85.

Introduction to Sociology

SOCY S1001 (CRN: 30154) | Learn More

Instructors: Carlo Sariego
Dates: Session B, June 29 - July 31, 2026
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: MWF 1.00-3.15
Distributional Requirements: Social Sciences
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students

In-person Course. Sociology is the foundation of the social sciences. It involves the systematic and rigorous study of human social relations, social structures, and social causes and consequences of human behavior. Studying sociology allows students to acquire what C. Wright Mills called the sociological imagination: the ability to think beyond our personal lives and to connect the experiences of individuals within the context of broader social forces. This introductory course provides a broad view of sociology by covering its major theoretical traditions (e.g., Marx, Weber, Durkheim, and Du Bois), primary research methods (interviews, ethnography, surveys, experiments, and social network analysis), and select substantive topics (e.g., socialization, family, race/ethnic relations, gender, culture, deviance, and social stratification). This course will primarily draw on readings and examples from the United States, though cross-national comparisons will also be incorporated whenever possible. 1 Credit. Session B: June 29 – July 31. Tuition: $5480.

Foundations of Modern Social Theory

SOCY S2001 (CRN: 30155) | Syllabus | Learn More

Instructors: Julia Adams
Dates: Session B, June 29 - July 31, 2026
Course Mode: Online
Meeting Times: MWF 9.00-11.15
Distributional Requirements: Social Sciences
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students

Online Course. In this concentrated survey course, students explore the writings of the classical Western theorists of social and political life in modernity, as they address problems that still preoccupy us today. Attention to conceptual frameworks, historical contexts, and contributions to contemporary social analysis. Classical theorists include Hobbes, Locke, Montesquieu, Rousseau, Mill, Martineau, Tocqueville, Hegel, Marx, Weber, Du Bois, and Durkheim. 1 Credit. Session B: June 29 – July 31. Tuition: $5480. Technology Fee: $85.

Spanish for Reading

SPAN S9999 (CRN: 30166) | Syllabus | Learn More

Instructors: María Pilar Asensio-Manrique
Dates: Session A, May 25 - June 26, 2026
Course Mode: Online
Meeting Times: N/A
Distributional Requirements: N/A
Eligibility: Yale doctoral and visiting graduate students only

Online Course. The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences will offer an online, non-credit Spanish for Reading course to assist students in satisfying their degree requirements. Students will acquire skills for reading Spanish language texts of any difficulty with some fluency. Study of syntax and grammar; practice in close reading and translation of texts in different genres in the humanities and sciences. The course is self-paced but has daily or weekly deadlines for assignments. These courses do not have live online class meetings and will not appear on transcripts issued by the University. Grades will be available in Yale Hub one week after the conclusion of the course. Open to Yale doctoral and visiting graduate students. Non-Credit. Session A: May 25 – June 26. Yale doctoral student Tuition and Technology Fee are funded by GSAS. Visiting students, Tuition: $885. Technology Fee: $85.

University Preparation Intl HS

SUMR S6100 (CRN: 30264) | Learn More

Instructors: N/A
Dates: Session B, June 29 - July 31, 2026
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: N/A
Distributional Requirements: N/A
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students

Course Canceled. In-person Course. This program is for international high school students with strong English skills who want to prepare for undergraduate study at an American university. You will improve your overall abilities in both spoken and written English, as well as your understanding of U.S. academic culture. Enjoy the opportunity to visit a variety of American university campuses in the northeastern part of the United States. All students in the program will be housed together with other pre-college students attending Yale Summer Session. This is a full-time program. See the website for a sample daily schedule. No credit. Session B: June 29 - July 31. Tuition: $6780.

Intensive English Program

SUMR S6200 (CRN: 30265) | Learn More

Instructors: N/A
Dates: Session B, June 29 - July 31, 2026
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: N/A
Distributional Requirements: N/A
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students

In-person Course. This is a full-time program designed for international college students who want to improve their academic English language skills among a dynamic, diverse group of students. This summer, develop the skills, fluency, and confidence you need to communicate effectively in English. You will improve your overall abilities in both spoken and written English, as well as your understanding of the cultural diversity in the U.S. See the website for a sample daily schedule. No credit. Session B: June 29 - July 31. Tuition: $5535.

Postgraduate Seminar

SUMR S6300 (CRN: 30266) | Learn More

Instructors: N/A
Dates: Session B, June 29 - July 31, 2026
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: N/A
Distributional Requirements: N/A
Eligibility: Open to college students only

In-person Course. This is an intensive English course for international students who are attending or planning to attend graduate school in the U.S., or for mature or professional students who want to study English in a serious academic setting. The program is designed to prepare you for the rigors of graduate school and polish your academic writing and speaking skills. You will improve your overall abilities in both spoken and written English, as well as your understanding of U.S. academic culture. For college students and beyond. No credit. This is a full-time program. See the website for a sample daily schedule. Session B: June 29 - July 31. Tuition: $5535.

Business Seminar

SUMR S6400 (CRN: 30267) | Learn More

Instructors: N/A
Dates: Session B, June 29 - July 31, 2026
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: N/A
Distributional Requirements: N/A
Eligibility: Open to college students only

In-person Course. This program is designed to prepare you for professional life or graduate business study and help you build the necessary skills to compete in the world of business. Develop the communication skills you need to be competitive in global business. Make international connections, gain cross-cultural understanding, and experience business case study analysis. The Business Seminar offers participants the tools to think critically about international business environments. It is a serious program that introduces students to the workload and content of an American MBA program. This is a full-time program. See the website for a sample daily schedule. For college students and beyond. No credit. Session B: June 29 - July 31. Tuition: $6780.

Law Seminar

SUMR S6500 (CRN: 30268) | Learn More

Instructors: N/A
Dates: Session B, June 29 - July 31, 2026
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: N/A
Distributional Requirements: N/A
Eligibility: Open to college students only

In-person Course. This is an intensive introduction to the American legal system designed to prepare you to enter law school in the U.S. or work in the field of law in an international context. Make international connections, learn about the American legal system, and the legal English it requires. This is a full-time program. See the website for a sample daily schedule. For college students and beyond. No credit. Session B: June 29 - July 31. Tuition: $6780.

Public Speaking

TDPS S3025 (CRN: 30168) | Learn More

Instructors: N/A
Dates: Session A, May 25 - June 26, 2026
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: N/A
Distributional Requirements: N/A
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students

Course cancelled. In-person Course. Development of skills in public speaking and in critical analysis of public discourse. Key aspects of rhetoric and cultural communication; techniques for formulating and organizing persuasive arguments, engaging with an audience, and using the voice and body effectively. 1 Credit. Session A: May 25 – June 26. Tuition: $5480.

Women, Politics, and Policy

WGSS S2204 (CRN: 30223) | Syllabus | Learn More

Instructors: Andrea Aldrich
Dates: Session A, May 25 - June 26, 2026
Course Mode: Online
Meeting Times: TTh 10.00-12.15
Distributional Requirements: Social Sciences
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students

Online Course. This course explores theoretical and empirical work in political science to study the relationship between gender and politics in the United States and around the world. In doing so, we will examine women’s access to power over time, women’s descriptive and substantive representation in political institutions, the causes and consequences of women’s underrepresentation, the way gender shapes both policy making, and how government policy impacts the lives of women. 1 Credit. Session A: May 25 – June 26. Tuition: $5480. Technology Fee: $85.

Asian American Affect: The Cultural Politics of Emotion

WGSS S2254 (CRN: 30172) | Learn More

Instructors: Minh Vu
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. This seminar examines Asian American history and culture through the lens of affect. Whether the political demands of revolutionaries and rebels in the 1970s, the broken English of stereotyped Asian immigrants on TV, or the melancholic musings of “cut fruit” diaspora poets, affect—in other words: emotion, or etymologically, the capacity to “move” or be “moved”—generates social constructs around Asian American race, gender, and sexuality. Historically, affect has worked with and through the economic, the political, and the cultural to generate categories including (but not limited to) the orient, the indebted refugee, and the model minority. By studying a range of contemporary cultural representations—across poetry, literature, film, and music—students will consider how Asian Americans reproduce and/or trouble these reductive tropes by exhibiting and embodying their own dis/affective poetics and politics. Example texts and themes include but are not limited to: Yoko Ono, Ocean Vuong, Crazy Rich Asians, Beef, Kim’s Convenience, nerds, rave culture, “sad girl music,” and YouTube personalities (nigahiga, Lilly Singh, and Wong Fu Productions). 1 Credit. Session B: June 29 – July 31. Tuition: $5480.