As one of the nation's most active research universities, the University of Miami specializes in innovative thinking and great teaching. You'll see that combination in the lively courses offered as part of the Summer Scholars Program. Learn from distinguished faculty in your field of interest, and earn college credit. Study in classes that connect classroom ideas and hands-on learning in one of our ten exciting pre-college programs.

Learn about the fields of radio and television broadcasting
CEM245 – Introduction to Electronic Media Production
CEM235 – Radio Production and Performance
Maximum enrollment: 12
Prerequisites(s): 9th and 10th grade English

Study business and law principles
BUS100 – Fundamentals in Business
GBM100 – Prelaw Studies
Maximum enrollment: 20
Prerequisite(s): Algebra

Explore various areas of engineering
Choose ONE track from the following:

Track A: Aerospace, Architectural, Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering
CAE100 – Introduction to Architectural, Civil, and Environmental Engineering
MAE100 – Introduction to Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Maximum enrollment: 20
Prerequisites(s): Pre-calculus (Physics recommended, but not required)

Track B: Biomedical, Computer, and Electrical Engineering
BME100 – Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
EEN100 – Introduction to Computer and Electrical Engineering
Maximum enrollment: 20
Prerequisites(s): Pre-calculus (Physics recommended, but not required)

Create your own movie by taking on the role as a screenwriter, director, actor, and editor
CMP103 – Survey of Motion Pictures
CMP222 – Motion Picture Technology
Maximum enrollment: 20
Prerequisites(s): 9th and 10th grade English

Discover the field of crime scene investigation and forensic anthropology
APY100 – Forensic Investigation
APY200 – Introduction to Forensic Anthropology
Maximum enrollment: 15
Prerequisite(s): Biology and one other lab science

Gain a broad perspective of the medical field
NUR200 - Health Promotion, Prevention, and Rehabilitation
Maximum enrollment: 34

Then choose ONE of the following three specializations:
BIL195 – Topics in Biology: HIV and other Infectious Diseases
BIL194 – Topics in Biology: Oncology
NEU100 – Introduction to Neuroscience
Maximum enrollment: 10-12 per specialization
Prerequisites(s): Biology and one other lab science

Determine what mechanisms cause changes in our global policies
POL100 – Introduction to American National Government
POL212 – Introduction to World Politics
Maximum enrollment: 20
Prerequisite(s): History or Political Science

Examine South Florida's ecosystem and aquatic ecology
MSC101 Survey of Oceanography
MSC115 – Marine Environments of South Florida
Maximum enrollment: 25
Prerequisites(s): Biology and one other lab science

Study the laws, regulations and management of intercollegiate and professional sports
KIN100 – Leadership, Management, and Ethics in Sports
KIN200 – Survey of Sport Administration
Maximum enrollment: 25

Learn principals of Sports Medicine and Exercise Science
KIN105 Introduction to Athletic Training
KIN110 Explorations in Exercise Science
Maximum enrollment: 25
Prerequisites(s): Two years of science; one year must be in Biology