With more than 200 classes to choose from鈥攎any online or with flexible schedules鈥擜delphi鈥檚 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鈥檙e actually curious about, knock out those PATH general education requirements in a more focused environment, take on an internship or travel the world鈥攁ll 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鈥檙e 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鈥檒l 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 r茅sum茅 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 鈥減eople skills鈥� for any career while fulfilling your PATH social sciences requirement.
The Global Career Accelerator: Work for Netflix or L鈥橭r茅al
Looking for an internship-style experience without the commute? The s an online experiential program where you鈥檒l 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 r茅sum茅 booster that proves you can thrive in a remote, international workforce.
TESTIMONIAL: 鈥淪ummer at Adelphi is about more than just getting ahead鈥攊t鈥檚 an opportunity for students to explore topics they鈥檙e excited about while building skills that will benefit them beyond the classroom.鈥濃�擬eghan Buckley, Executive Director of Early Engagement and Partnership Programs