Emerson College, Boston - Curriculum & Courses

At the current time, Summer discovery at Emerson (4-week enrichment program and 2 week business institute) is open only to U.S. citizens.  However, College Discovery and Discovery Internships are open to citizens of all countries.

Enrichment Classes

Non-credit enrichment classes are offered in cooperation with Emerson College’s Department of Professional Studies and Special Projects. These classes are designed around the vast resources available at Emerson and Boston. Classes meet Monday-Thursday for 2 hours, 9:30-11:30am or 1:00-3:00pm. Courses require outside-of-class preparation, and most courses have papers, mid-terms and/or finals. In addition, students attend our innovative evening series, “Preparing for College and Life Workshops” which meet 1-2 evenings per week.

Summer Discovery classes are designed around Emerson’s vast strengths and resources. Most classes are small, informal and personal - encouraging student/teacher interaction. Students have a choice of 2 different curricula, outlined to the right. Curriculum A features a wide variety of courses from several diciplines including the visual and performing arts, writing, history, politcal science, business, fashion, SAT preparation and DiscoveryWorks community service.

Emerson 2 Week Boston Business & Marketing Institute

• Session #1: July 1, 2012-July 13, 2012
• Session #2: July 15, 2012-July 27, 2012

Summer Discovery and Emerson College are pleased to collaborate to offer an intensive 2 week Boston Business & Marketing Institute (Curriculum B) that focuses on Business, Management, Marketing, and Finance. The program includes classroom sessions, site visits to Boston businesses, and guest speakers from a wide array of fields. 

Special 4 Week Boston Discovery Internships Program

Students can participate in unpaid internships in a range of fields including advertising, event planning, fashion, film, marketing, mass-media, sports, music, hospitality, tourism, public relations, non-profit, radio, talent agencies, television, theater and more.

2-Week College Discovery Admissions and College Prep Program

• Session #1: July 1, 2012-July 13, 2012
• Session #2: July 15, 2012-July 27, 2012

Choosing the right college is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever have to make. After all, the school you attend will help determine your future – your career, your lifetime friends, even where you’ll live and work after college. We know how important this decision is, and The Princeton Review College Discovery Experience can make it a less stressful, more successful process. During this intensive two-week summer program, we’ll help you create your personal college admissions profile (including the application essay), improve your SAT/PSAT scores, and help you navigate through the demanding college application process.

Features of this exciting program include:

• All-inclusive college campus visits 2 – 4 days a week in “college-rich” areas.
• Meetings with college admissions officers and college students as you tour the campuses.
• College Admissions courses by The Princeton Review.
• Tailored PSAT and SAT preparation with guaranteed results.
• Intensive College Essay/Personal Statement workshops to help you craft an outstanding admissions essay.
• Coaching and thorough preparation for college interviews.
• Expert guidance to help you narrow your college choices and pick the right school for you.
• Expert admissions advice from college admissions advisors and guidance counselors.
• Enjoyable, well-supervised introduction to campus living and college life.

Please click here to learn more about College Discovery.

The Best Teachers

Courses are taught by college instructors, graduate teaching assistants, area professionals and top secondary school teachers. Most classes are small, informal and personal - encouraging constant student/teacher interaction. Class size averages between 8-20 students. 

“Preparing for College and Life Workshops”

These once weekly workshops focus on contemporary issues and skills that are the keys to a productive high school and college career. Designed to help students bridge the gap between high school and college, workshops feature interactive discussions with peers and professionals
about college admissions, decision making, tolerance, stress management, harassment, substance abuse, eating disorders, AIDS awareness, and more.

College Visits and Tours

Summer Discovery students will have the opportunity to visit several colleges in the Boston area. College visits may include: Harvard, MIT, Boston University, Boston College, Tufts, Northeastern, Brandeis, Bentley and more.

Grades and Evaluations

Courses are graded on the traditional college letter system of A, B, C, D and F.  A certificate of completion is available by request for
future use.