Rewrite Your Summer Story: Standout Summer Classes

With more than 200 classes to choose from-many online or with flexible schedules-Adelphi's summer classes give undergraduate and graduate students more options than ever to reach their academic and career goals. Here are a few that are highly recommended.

Whether you want to study the stars, master the art of the remix or intern for a global brand, these are a few highly recommended summer classes, personally selected by the summer classes team and Adelphi faculty.

You can dive into the topics you're actually curious about, knock out those PATH general education requirements in a more focused environment, take on an internship or travel the world-all while keeping your graduation timeline on track.

You can see all the courses here, but take a look at these standouts.

Explore the Cosmos (and Check Off Your Science Credit)

Ever looked up at the night sky and wondered how it all started? Astronomy (PHY-104) takes you from the Big Bang to the formation of distant galaxies.

If you're a STEM major or pre-med student, you can also power through College Physics I and II (PHY-111/112).

The perk: You get a deep dive into scientific reasoning while satisfying your PATH natural science requirement.

Study in Australia: The Ultimate Field Trip

If a traditional classroom feels too small, Introduction to Tropical Marine and Terrestrial Systems (BIO-215) is your ticket to the Great Barrier Reef and the Australian rainforest. You'll participate in real ecological research in some of the most biodiverse (and threatened) spots on earth.

Earn your PATH natural science credits while building a résumé that literally spans the globe.

Make This a Summer of Creativity

Summer is the perfect time to let your creative side breathe without the pressure of a full fall/spring course load.

• The History of Animation (ARH-260): Trace the magic from Disney to Tim Burton.
• Introduction to Digital Art (ART-125): Learn Photoshop and Illustrator to build a professional portfolio from scratch.
• The American Hip Hop Phenomenon (MUH-242): Explore how turntables and Tupac changed global culture.

These courses satisfy your arts PATH requirement while fueling your artistic passions.

Understand Human Behavior

Want to understand what makes people tick? Our social sciences offerings help you see the world through a different lens:

• Cultural Anthropology (ANT-111): Learn to think like an ethnographer and understand diverse global traditions.
• General Psychology (PSY-101): A foundational look at the mind, from biology to social influence
• Media and Children (COM-205): Analyze how TikTok, TV and movies shape the development of the next generation.

You will gain essential "people skills" for any career while fulfilling your PATH social sciences requirement.

The Global Career Accelerator: Work for Netflix or L'Oréal

Looking for an internship-style experience without the commute? The Global Career Accelerator is an online experiential program where you'll work on real-world projects for companies like Netflix, Intel and the Grammys.

• Collaborate: Work with students from 50-plus countries.
• Earn 3 academic credits and up to 4 industry micro-credentials.

This course is a massive résumé booster that proves you can thrive in a remote, international workforce.

TESTIMONIAL: "Summer at Adelphi is about more than just getting ahead-it's an opportunity for students to explore topics they're excited about while building skills that will benefit them beyond the classroom."-Meghan Buckley, Executive Director of Early Engagement and Partnership Programs