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 | ||
| Contracts in Everyday Business and Life | ||
| Business, Law, and Society | ||
| The Judicial: Understanding Cutting-Edge Legal Cases Impacting Business | ||
| The Legislative: Exploring the Impact of Law on Business | ||
| Business Strategy, Communication, and Leadership | ||
| Fundamentals of Business | ||
| The Executive: Presence, Professionalism, and Presentation for Business | ||
| Digital Media, Podcast Production, and Electronic Media for the Future | ||
| Understanding Media Industries | ||
| 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 | ||
| AI, Cybersecurity and Computing | ||
| Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering | ||
| Explorations in Engineering | ||
| Economics and Financial Modeling | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Fundamentals of Financial Engineering | ||
| Digital Filmmaking: Production and Animation | ||
| Introduction to Digital Filmmaking | ||
| Introduction to 2D Animation | ||
| Strategic Communication: Public Relations and Graphic Design | ||
| Principles of Public Relations | ||
| Graphic Design for Strategic Communication | ||
| Global Business and International Relations | ||
| Global Business | ||
| Introduction to International Relations | ||
| Health and Medicine: Microbiology, Immunology, and Public Health | ||
| Selected Topics in 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) | ||
| Food M3: Molecules, Meaning, and Memory | ||
| Chemistry and Society | ||
| Special Topics in Anthropology: The Anthropology of Food | ||
| Health and Medicine: Neuroscience and Public Health | ||
| Selected Topics in Public Health | ||
| Introduction to Neuroscience (EXP) | ||
| Health and Medicine: Cancer Biology, Treatment, Management, and Prevention | ||
| Process of Health Promotion | ||
| Introduction to Cancer Biology | ||
| 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 | ||
| The Business of Music Industry | ||
| Introduction to the Music Industry | ||
| Fundamentals of Music Marketing | ||
| 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 | ||
| Oceanography and Marine Environments | ||
| Life in the Sea | ||
| Tropical Marine Biology | ||
| 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).
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SSA 103 | Upreneur: Pre-College X LaunchPad Venture Challenge | 0 |
| SSA 105 | Shark Research and Conservation Academy | 0 |
| SSA 106 | Hurricane Academy – An Introduction to Atmospheric Science and Research | 0 |
| SSA 107 | Spanish Immersion Academy: Español sin pasaporte | 0 |
| SSA 108 | Crime Scene Investigation and Forensic Science Academy | 0 |
| SSA 110 | Business In Action | 0 |
