Academic Programs
Want to learn more about psychology outside of school? Check out this list of academic programs!
Wave Learning Festival (Virtual)
Courses: varies by year, check out the link to see what’s available!
Application Deadline: check details on the website
Application Requirements: It's simple! Just fill out a simple form about personal information
Date: Wave offers multiple sections throughout the year, check out the link to learn more!
Apply if.. you love discussion-based classes and would like to connect with current college students who are studying in the field of your interest.
Brain Research Apprenticeship in New York at Columbia (BRAINYAC)
Courses: The duration lasts from winter through summer.
Application Deadline: Details on how to apply for 2022 will be updated very shortly on the website.
Application Requirements: You need to be in 10th or 11th grade. You need to be in one of the partner programs listed on the website and have them nominate you, so looking through the partner programs for opportunities would also be beneficial. More details will be provided on the website soon.
Date: They have a session that goes from January-August - the winter has the internship on the weekends and then it lasts throughout the summer.
Apply if… you are really passionate about learning about the brain and want an intensive activity to take part in.
Columbia Academic Year Immersion
Courses: Over 40 different courses in various fields.
Application Deadline: Early registration deadline is June 30th, the regular registration deadline is September 2nd. There will be an application for Spring 2022 in mid-September.
Application Requirements: An academic transcript and an essay, both of which are part of a larger application. There is an $80 application fee.
Date: The program takes place every semester; the program takes place on the weekends.
Apply if.. you’re interested in taking college courses as a high school student, particularly courses that are advanced or not available at your high school.
Columbia University Summer Program
Columbia Summer Immersion Program offers a range of courses over many different fields, including but not limited to: technology, social sciences and psychology, mathematics, marketing, creative writing, biology, arts, architecture, and more!
Application Deadline: The earliest registration deadline is February 11th. For the complete list of application deadlines, please see here.
Application Requirements: Students from grades 8 to 12. There are no requirements for applying but different courses may require students to fulfill prerequisites to take the course (see here)
Date: Session 1: June 28–July 16, 2021
Session 2: July 20–August 6, 2021
Session 3: August 9–August 13, 2021
Apply if... you want to attend an engaging college-level course on a topic of your choice! Many of the courses offered accept students who have little to no prior experience with the course and do a great job of introducing the topic.
Note: The program costs money! However, they also offer financial aid for students who need it. Please see here for more details (which includes financial aid application deadlines!).
UChicago Summer College Course
Course: Introduction to Biological Psychology
Application Deadlines: vary by years, check the link below!
Application Requirements: It is recommended that you have taken AP Biology or AP Psychology(or equivalent courses) to take the course.
Date: See summer schedule on the website
Apply if.. you are interested in taking a college-level psychology course with peers and current undergraduate students at UChicago.
Adelphi University’s Virtual Certificate Program
Adelphi University’s Virtual Certificate Program is a 4-day academic and college readiness program. Students may register from a list of classes including Broadway From Home, Digital Production Masterclass, Human Rights Under Threat, Psychology of Social Media, and more. Students will also work on their resumes, receive tips on the college application process, and earn a certificate in their course.
Eligible: Current Freshmen, Sophomores & Juniors
Dates: August 2 - 5 (12:00 - 3:00pm)
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: Rolling Basis
Cost: $50
Science Honors Program
Courses: varies by year, check out the link to find more info!
Application Deadline: March 15
Application Requirements:
personal information + 1 teacher recommendation + short essay + entrance exam
Dates: varies; 9:00AM - 12 PM every Saturday
Apply if... you enjoy diving deep into college-level hard science. (These courses expect you to have a pre-existing knowledge of the particular area of study)
NYU Pre-College Program
Courses: Introduction to Psychology and Its Principles, Introduction to Psychology
Application Deadline: April 1 (with Scholarship), June 24 (without Scholarship)
Application Requirements: Students must submit the application through the link below and write an optional 250-500 words personal statement.
Date: Summer
Burke Neurological Institute Program (Virtual)
Course: Introduction to Neuroscience
Application Deadlines: September 18
Application Requirements: $500 tuition; personal information
Date: See fall syllabus on the website
Apply if.. you are interested in advancing your knowledge of the mammalian nervous system and learn about potential research opportunities.
Johns Hopkins Summer Program
Course: Psychopathology and Its Development, Psychological Profiling, Neuroscience and Human Behavior, Neurobiology: Cellular and Systems, Introduction to Neuroscience, Brain Disorders
Application Deadlines: June - Jully depending on which program you are interested in. See more information in the website linked below.
Application Requirements: Students are required to fill out an application. Scholarships are available.
Date: See schedule on the website
Apply if... you would like to study undergraduate level courses that dive deep into a variety of psychology topics.
The Council on International Educational Exchange(CIEE)
Course: Summer Psychology at Prague, Czech Republic
Application Deadlines: April 1, 2022, Scholarship is available if apply early.
Application Requirements: Student must have a 2.5+ overall GPA.
Date: See summer schedule on the website
Apply if.. you are seeking an opportunity to study psychology while traveling abroad. The program offers 3-4 college credits.