In Terp Young Scholars, high school students prepare for college through rigorous academics and dynamic instruction. Learn to navigate the University of Maryland college experience and get a jump on college by earning three university credits.
Program dates: July 11-29, 2022
The Terp Young Scholars program is open to:
Rising high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors from across the United States and around the world.
Please note that the residential program is not open to international F/J visa students.
During three unforgettable weeks, students will:
Pursue academic interests. Study with exceptional faculty. Engage in creative problem solving with equally talented peers. Earn three university credits.
Course offerings include:
School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation
- Architecture: Discovering Architecture - Campus
School of Business
- Enterprise, Leadership and Markets - Campus
School of Engineering
- Introduction to Engineering Design - Campus
College of Journalism
- Introduction to Social Media and Audience Engagement – Online
College of Arts and Humanities
- American Studies: Heroes and Villains in American Film - Campus
- Creative Writing Workshop - Campus
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
- Biological Sciences Program: Natural Disasters: Earthquakes, Floods, and Fires - Campus
- Criminology and Criminal Justice: Introduction to Criminology – Online
- Geography: Earth from Space - Online
- Government and Politics: International Political Relations - Campus
- Psychology: Social Psychology - Online
- Psychology: Multicultural Psychology in the US - Online
- MLAW Programs: Mock Trial – Online
College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
- Agriculture Discovery: An Educational Odyssey Exploring Food, Culture, and the Environment - Campus
College of Education
- Education: Exploring Strengths and Values for Effective Leadership - Online
- Education: Inside 21st Century Creativity: How Creative Ideas, Concepts, and Products are Generated - Online
College of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences
- Biological Sciences Program: Modern Medicine - Campus
- Computer Science: Introduction to Web Programming using HTML/JavaScript - Campus
Honors College
- Social Media Analytics – Online
Cost and Session Information
Online Fees:
$1,500 for the Online Program Package Fee
On-Campus Fees:
$4,300 for the Residential Course Package Fee
$2,500 for the Commuter Course Package Fee
