Georgetown University Pre-College Online STEM Programs

Are you curious about the different career paths you can take in the field of STEM? Our STEM online courses, for students ages 13 and up, offer the perfect way to get a head start on your college education and potentially your future. Choose from college credit and non-credit courses, or opt for a combination of both to kick off your college planning right. 

At Georgetown, we believe that you're more than a mind. You're an individual with unique talents, dreams, and passions. Our long-held Jesuit tradition of cura personalis means "care for the whole person," and our goal in creating these online courses is to provide a holistic experience for you. As an individual with unique talents, dreams, and passions, you deserve the opportunity to develop and refine what makes you you.

If you are intrigued by the field of STEM and would like to explore it in-depth before college, here is your chance. Each course features dynamic video lessons by renowned Georgetown faculty and access to support. The program is available year-round, and the online format enables you to study anywhere, anytime, at your own pace. This flexibility allows you to take multiple courses and discover a variety of academic areas of interest. Choose from college credit and non-credit courses, or opt for a combination of both to kick off your college planning right.

Enrichment courses run as either 1-, 2-, or 4-week options with participants earning a Certificate of Completion. College Credit courses run as either 8- or 12-week sessions. Students taking a course for credit will earn a letter grade and a Georgetown transcript. 

STEM College Credit Courses:

Psychology: How the Brain Influences Behavior

How can social media cause you stress? What impacts can society have on sexuality? Do you feel manipulated by popular culture? How do drugs affect the brain? This course addresses these and other topics like brain injuries, learning disabilities, the psychology of product and web design, and how we process our media environment. Also available as an Enrichment Course.

Biology: The Science of Cells and Innovation

Did you know that recent discoveries are changing our understanding of cells and making textbook depictions of cells nearly obsolete? How will these new cell paradigms revolutionize biomedicine? The prospect is truly exciting. This course not only tackles these scientific discoveries but also delves into microscopy technology and the basics of cell structure, function, and links to diseases. If you envision a future in STEM or medicine, this course is for you. Also available as an Enrichment Course.

STEM Enrichment Courses:

Medical Research: Clinical Trials Resulting in Medical Discoveries

Whether it’s a vaccine, a breakthrough drug, or a revolutionary treatment, they all came from one thing: medical research. This course will help you understand the process researchers use to set up clinical trials and evaluate evidence. You’ll even design your own study using professional methods. If you’re thinking about a future in medicine, STEM, or pharmaceuticals, this course is for you.

Anatomy & Physiology: How the Body Works in Harmony

Are you curious about how the body’s various systems work in harmony to sustain life? Is medicine potentially in your future? In this course, you’ll achieve a working understanding of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and gastrointestinal systems, which you will apply to evaluate problem sets from a variety of related fields. If a mastery of an integrated subject, such as anatomy and physiology, is vital to your future, this course is a must.

Cybersecurity: Protecting Our Digital Future

Identity theft, ransomware, phishing, and denial of service. Cyber threats are as varied as their targets—banks, energy grids, healthcare systems, businesses—even people. The result is a rapidly growing cybersecurity industry. Learn how cyberspace evolved and how cyberattackers take advantage of vulnerabilities online. Discover the protective technologies designed to minimize exposure, and participate in a group discussion around hacking. If you see a future in cybersecurity, this is the place to start.

Medicine: An Inside Look at Treating Patients

Do you have what it takes to be a doctor? This course is a great place to start. Learn the roles of different medical team members, from physicians and nurse practitioners to physician assistants, radiation therapists, rehabilitation specialists, and more. Discover how they manage patient care. Determine how three conditions are treated: a kidney transplant, peripheral vascular disease, and cancer. Finally, see how technology and science are merging for better outcomes.

Becoming a Surgeon: Skills, Specialties, and Diseases

Surgeons are a unique mix of scientific curiosity and hands-on dexterity. Have you ever dreamt about becoming a surgeon? Then this course is for you. It offers you a fascinating close-up of the surgical procedures used to treat abdominal conditions. You’ll create your own model of the major organs and the vascular structure of the abdomen. If this opportunity interests you, apply today!

Nursing: Explore Advanced Practice Nursing

How do nurses help patients, in comparison to doctors? What kinds of degrees are required for the various specialities in the profession? This course delivers the answers. Learn about the different opportunities in nursing while observing and practicing the skills they use to care for patients. Determine the benefits and barriers nurses encounter, and what’s on the horizon in the future. Finally, enjoy digital simulations of nurses treating a variety of patient needs.

Fees

• $1,895 for enrichment courses
• $3,995 for college credit courses

Check our website for more information about the courses that interest you!