5-Week Online Summer Courses
Connecticut College offers an intensive Summer Session in which students can complete semester-long courses in just five weeks; courses will be offered in two sessions and will be taught online.
Classes are open to Connecticut College students as well as students enrolled at other institutions. Take courses to enhance your college experience, supplement your majors or minors, engage with Connecticut College professors, pursue a new interest, or explore new disciplines!
All courses will be offered online and will be held synchronously. Courses must reach a minumum number of students to run.
Session 1
Highlighted Course:
The Science and Ethics of Extinction
Taught by Derek Turner
An examination of extinction from the perspectives of environmental ethics and history/philosophy of science, with an emphasis on the problem of protecting biological diversity while promoting environmental justice; the value of biological diversity; the definition of ''species''; the nature and causes of mass extinctions; the place of extinction in evolutionary theory; and the prospects for using biotechnology to reverse extinctions.
Full course list for session 1
MAY 28 (JUNE 19 NO CLASS) - JULY 1, 2024
For classes of ’25, ’26 and ’27
(R = Thursday)
| Course | Title | Professor | Days/Times (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASL 101 | Elementary American Sign Language I | Nate Wheeler | M/W 1-4:45pm |
| ECO 205 | Intermediate Microeconomic Theory | David Chavanne | T/R/F 11-1:30pm |
| ECO 238 | Corporate Governance | Tim Nguyen | M/T/W 6-8:30pm |
| ES/SOC 250 | CC: Climate and Society | Julia Flagg | M/W 1-4:45pm |
| GWS 200c/ENG 210 | Writing the Self | Summar West | T/W/R 11-1:30pm |
| LA 300 | Introduction to Journalism | Lee Howard | T/R 9-10:50am |
| LIN/ENG/GER/SPA 110 | CC: Introduction to Language and Mind | Frida Morelli | M/W 1-4:45pm |
| PHI/ES 249 | The Science and Ethics of Extinction | Derek Turner | M/W/R 6-8:30pm |
| PSY 338 | Positive Psychology | Loel Tronsky | M/W/R 9-11:30am |
Session 2
Highlighted Course:
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Taught by Kelsey Lengyel-Jacovich
An examination of the major psychological and cultural factors associated with participation in sport and exercise. Topics include the scientific approach in sport and exercise psychology, individual differences, competition and cooperation, motivation, team processes, cognitive behavioral and behavioral methods for enhancing performance, positive and negative health aspects of participation in sport and exercise, and personal development throughout the lifespan.
Full course list for session 2
JULY 2 (JULY 4 NO CLASS) - AUGUST 5, 2024
For classes of ’25, ’26, ’27 and ‘28
(R = Thursday)
| Course | Title | Professor | Days/Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASL 102 | Elementary American Sign Language 2 | Nate Wheeler | M/W 9-12:45pm |
| ENG 101 | Introduction to College Writing & the Writing Life | Summar West | T/W/R 11-1:30pm |
| GWS/CRE/ES/HIS 252 | Social Justice and Environment | Leo Garofalo | M/W 6-9:45pm |
| MUS/AFR/AMS 117 | History of Jazz | John L. Clark | M/W/F 9-11:30am |
| LA 201 | Developing a Growth Mind Set | Emily Morash | T/R 3-4:50pm |
| PSY 321 | Sport and Exercise Psychology | Kelsey Lengyel-Jacovich | M/W/F 9-11:30am |
| PSY/BIO/NEU 214 | Biopsychology | Ruth Grahn | T/W/R 1-3:30pm |
| STA 107 | Introduction to Statistics | Yan Zhuang | T/R/F 10-12:30pm |
Courses will be $4025 for 4-credit courses and $2415 for 2-credit courses.
Financial Aid will be available for Connecticut College students only.
Summer Courses
Mailing Address
Connecticut College
Office of the Dean of the College
270 Mohegan Ave.
New London, CT 06320
Contact
Libby Friedman '80
Assistant Dean of the College for Connections