Overview
High school students prepare for college through rigorous academics and dynamic instruction. Learn to navigate the UMD college experience and get a jump on college by earning three university credits.
Program dates: July 11-30, 2021
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.
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:
College of Arts and Humanities
- American Studies: Film and American Culture Studies
- Jiménez-Porter Writer’s House: Creative Writing Workshop
- Philosophy: Artificial Intelligence: Brains, Minds, and Machines
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
- Criminology and Criminal Justice: Introduction to Criminology
- Economics: Putting a Price on the Environment
- Geography: Earth From Space
- Government and Politics: International Political Relations
- Psychology: Social Psychology
- Psychology: Multicultural Psychology
- MLAW Programs: Mock Trial Anthropology: Forensic Sciences
College of Education
- Education: Teaching for Change: Classroom and Social Justice
- Education: Exploring Strengths and Values for Effective Leadership
College of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences
- Biological Sciences Program: Environmental Biology
- Biological Sciences Program: Modern Medicine Computer Science: Web Programming
School of Public Health
- Kinesiology: Introduction to Kinesiology
Undergraduate Studies, Honors College
- Design Cultures and Creativity: Critical Digital Making
Cost and Session Information
Cost and Session Information
Online Fee:
$1,475 for the Online Program Package Fee (composed of the following):
Course Tuition: $1,122 Distance Learning Fee: $100 Program Fee: $253