Summer's Edge (Freshmen)

July 16, 2013 - August 19, 2013

Get a jump on your college degree through the Hunter College Summer’s Edge program – offering first year students the chance to take one 3 credit college course the summer before they begin their freshmen year.

All Summer’s Edge 2013 classes take place during Hunter College’s summer session 2 (July 16 through August 19). For a full listing of courses with brief descriptions see below.

Summer’s Edge participants may be eligible for scholarship funding, affordable summer dormitory rates and other benefits. (All scholarship applicants must have submitted a complete, electronic FAFSA for academic year 2013-2014 www.fafsa.ed.gov)

Students who commit to attend Hunter will learn more about Summer’s Edge and other Hunter College programs at their Orientation sessions.

Interested in learning more? Email us today!

Arts
Sciences
Social Sciences

Arts

Experience the Arts in NYC! Get a head start on the best internships in film, media, music and theater companies.  These introductory courses will allow you to take advanced courses immediately during your Fall 2013 semester.

• FILM 101 - Introduction to Film: Pre-requisite to all upper level film courses.
  Section SF1 (afternoon only): Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:00 pm - 3:45 pm
  
• MEDIA 180 - Intro to Media Studies: Pre-requisite to all upper level media courses.
  Section SF1(afternoon only): Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:00 pm - 3:45 pm
  
• MUSHL 101 - Intro to Music: Pre-requisite to all upper level music history courses.
  Section SF1(morning only): Tuesdays and Thursdays, 08:00 am - 11:45 am
  
• THEA 101 - Intro to Theatre: Pre-requisite to all upper level theater courses.
  Section SF1(afternoon only): Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:00 pm - 3:45 pm
  

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Social Sciences

Begin to fulfill your Social Science requirements at Hunter this summer and give yourself the advantage of taking more advanced courses in the Fall.

• PSYCH 100 - Intro to Psychology: This is the required introductory level course for all students wishing to major in psychology. Students who are interested in careers in Nursing, Nutrition and Physical Therapy are required to complete Psych 100. It is also recommended for students interested in the fields of Mental Health Counseling, Medicine and Public Health.
  Section SF1 (morning): Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:00 am - 11:50 am
  Section SF2 (afternoon): Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:00 pm - 3:50 pm
  
• SOC 101 - Intro to Sociology: This is an important course for those students interested in careers in Social Work, Counseling, Social Research, Marketing, Law and Public Policy. You will be eligible to register for upper level courses where you will study the sociology of the Family, Criminology and Sex and Gender.
  Section SF1 (afternoon): Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:00 pm - 3:45 pm
  Section SF2 (morning): Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:00 am - 11:45 am
  

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