Terp Young Scholars - College Courses. College Credits. College Park.
Preview the college experience through rigorous academics and dynamic instruction. Learn about the University of Maryland and get a jump on college by earning three university credits. In-person (commuter) and online options available.
Program dates: July 8-26, 2024
The Terp Young Scholars program is open to:
High school students (rising grade 10 to graduating grade 12) from across the United States and around the world.
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.
2024 course offerings include:
School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation
- ARCH150: Discovering Architecture (in person) - COURSE FULL
School of Business
- BMGT262: The Enterprising Leader (in person/online)
- BMGT120: Accounting: The Key to Business Decisions (online)
School of Engineering
- ENES250: Why Do Things Fail? (in person)
School of Public Health
- KNES289F: Foundations of Food, Physical Activity and Health (in person)
College of Journalism
- ENGL294: Persuasion and Cleverness in Social Media (online)
College of Arts and Humanities
- ARHU298J: Creative Writing Workshop (online)
- PHIL100: Introduction to Philosophy (online)
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
- PSYC221: Social Psychology (in person)
- CCJS105: Introduction to Criminology (online)
- GEOG172: Earth From Space (online)
- GVPT200: International Political Relations (online)
- PSYC354: Multicultural Psychology in the U.S. (online)
College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
- AREC365: World Hunger, Population, and Food Supplies (in person)
College of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences
- BSCI279E: Environmental Biology (in person)
- CMSC125: Introduction to Computing (in person) - COURSE FULL
Cost and Session Information
Online Fees:
$1,500 for the Online Program Package Fee (composed of the following):
- Course Tuition: $1,236
- Distance Learning Fee: $96
- Program Fee: $168
On-Campus Fees:
$2,500 for the Commuter Course Package Fee (composed of the following):
- Course Tuition: $1,236
- Campus Student Services Fee: $205
- Commuter Program Fee: $1059
The package fee consists of course tuition, summer mandatory fees, and the program fee. Note: The program does not offer an option that provides campus housing.