http://www.miami.edu/precollege
As one of the nation's most active research universities, the University of Miami specializes in innovative thinking and great teaching – a combination that is showcased in the precollege programs.
University of Miami Pre-College summer programs are designed to expose high school students to university academics and campus life before commencing undergraduate studies. Students learn from distinguished UM faculty and study in classes that connect classroom ideas and hands-on learning in our exciting precollege programs. Students can attend the Summer Scholars Three-Week Credit Program to earn college credit or the UM Academies Two-Week Non-Credit Program for an immersive academic experience. Residential, commuter, and remote options are available.
Non-Degree High School Status: Eligible high school students may apply for enrollment through the Division of Continuing and International Education to attend undergraduate courses during the academic year in a Non-Degree High School Status.
Summer Scholars Three-Week Credit Program
The Summer Scholars Three-Week, Credit Program is open to rising high school juniors and seniors. Courses are taught by UM faculty. Each academic specialty consists of two courses (3 credits each) for a total of 6 credit hours.
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one (1) area of specialization: 1 | 6 | |
| Each specialization area has a subset of required courses | ||
| Explorations in Architecture | ||
| Introduction to Architecture ( Sustainable and Resilient Design/ Urban and Landscape Design) | ||
| Visual Studies | ||
| Business, Ethics, and Leadership | ||
| Fundamentals of Ethics and Leadership | ||
| Fundamentals of Business | ||
| The Business of Real Estate | ||
| Investing in Real Estate | ||
| Fundamentals of Business | ||
| Digital Media, Podcast Production, and Electronic Media for the Future | ||
| Understanding Media and Content in the Digital Age | ||
| Special Topics in Journalism and Media Management | ||
| Engineering: Applications of Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil, and Architectural Engineering | ||
| Introduction to Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering | ||
| Introduction to Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering | ||
| Engineering: Computing and Mobile Development | ||
| Introduction to Mobile Computing | ||
| Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering | ||
| Engineering: Industrial and Systems Engineering: Fundamentals in Work Design, Project Management and Digital Solutions for Engineers | ||
| Introduction to Project Management and Work Design Systems | ||
| Computing and Digital Solutions for the future | ||
| Engineering: Innovations in Biomedical, Computer, and Electrical Engineering | ||
| Introduction to Biomedical Engineering for Summer Scholars | ||
| Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering | ||
| Exploring Sports Communication, Culture and the Fundamentals of Business | ||
| Exploring Human Communication | ||
| Fundamentals of Business (Exploring Sports, Communication and Culture and the Fundamentals of Business) | ||
| Filmmaking and Storytelling | ||
| Survey of Motion Pictures | ||
| Introduction to Digital Filmmaking | ||
| Fintech: Decoding Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology | ||
| Python Programming for FinTech | ||
| Foundation of FinTech and Blockchain Technologies | ||
| Forensic Investigation, Crime Scene and Intelligence Analysis | ||
| Introduction to Forensic Investigation (EXP) | ||
| Introduction to Forensic Anthropology (EXP) | ||
| Global Business and International Relations | ||
| Global Business | ||
| Introduction to International Relations | ||
| Health and Medicine: Infectious Diseases | ||
| Basic Concepts Public Health | ||
| Microbiology as it Relates to Humans (EXP) | ||
| Health and Medicine: Music Therapy and the Brain | ||
| Introduction to Music Therapy | ||
| Introduction to Neuroscience (EXP) | ||
| Health and Medicine: Neuroscience and Public Health | ||
| Basic Concepts Public Health | ||
| Introduction to Neuroscience (EXP) | ||
| Health and Medicine: Cancer Biology, Treatment, Management, and Prevention | ||
| Process of Health Promotion | ||
| Introduction to Cancer Biology | ||
| Indigenous Perspectives on Law, Social Justice, and Resiliency | ||
| Topics in American Studies | ||
| Introduction to Legal Profession: Law, Ethics, and Society | ||
| Law - Litigation and the Legal Profession | ||
| Courtroom 101: Litigation Basics | ||
| Introduction to Legal Profession: Law, Ethics, and Society | ||
| Marine Mammal Biology and Conservation | ||
| Biology of Marine Megafauna | ||
| Marine Conservation | ||
| Money and Marketing - Succeeding In Business | ||
| Money | ||
| Marketing in the 21st Century | ||
| Music Industry | ||
| Music Industry and Society | ||
| Special Topics in Music Industry | ||
| Sport Administration - The Business of Sport | ||
| Leadership, Management, and Ethics in Sports | ||
| Survey of Sports Administration | ||
| Sports Medicine - Athletic Performance and Injury Management | ||
| Introduction to Athletic Training and Sports Medicine | ||
| Translational Health in Nutrition and Kinesiology | ||
| Tropical Marine Biology | ||
| Tropical Marine Biology | ||
| Life in the Sea | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 6 | |
UM Academies Two-Week Non-Credit Program
The UM Academies Two-Week Non-Credit Program is open to rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. Courses are taught by UM faculty in an engaging academic setting that allows students to get hands-on with their academic passions and explore college life. Students enroll in one course (non-credit).
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Business Academy: An Entrepreneurship Crash Course - SSA 103 | ||
| Hurricane Academy: An Introduction to Atmospheric Science and Research - SSA 106 | ||
| Spanish Immersion Academy: Español Sin Passaporte - SSA 107 | ||
| CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION AND FORENSIC SCIENCE ACADEMY - SSA108 | ||
| CRIMINAL LAW AT THE INTERSECTION OF RACE, CLASS, AND POWER - SSA109 | ||
