Cornell Precollege Studies: Introduction to Sociology (SOC 1101)
A credit-bearing online Cornell University course for high school juniors and seniors providing a broad introduction to sociological perspectives, theories, and research methods, offered in multiple summer sessions through Cornell's Precollege Studies Online program.
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Chapman University Henley Lab Social Science Summer Pre-College Research Experience
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Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes: Sociology of Inequality
A two-week live-online Stanford Pre-Collegiate course examining the causes and consequences of social and economic inequality through sociological frameworks, discussion, and short analytical writing, culminating in a group presentation.
Cooper Union: Introduction to Architecture Online
A live-online summer architecture course from Cooper Union's School of Architecture, where high schoolers work through design fundamentals, architectural history, and digital techniques in daily synchronous studio sessions with faculty critique, earning a certificate of completion.
Polygence – Environmental & Earth Science Research
One-on-one research mentorship pairing high schoolers with a PhD mentor to design and complete an original environmental or earth science project, spanning topics like geology, natural hazards, and sustainability, culminating in a paper, presentation, or other deliverable.
Polygence – Psychology & Sociology Research Projects
A personalized, one-on-one online mentorship program pairing high school students with PhD mentors in social psychology, clinical psychology, sociology, or public policy to complete an original research project, paper, or creative output over roughly 3-6 months.