University of Texas at Austin

Gain the basic skills to design and complete a garment from your original sketch. Complete fashion sketches and flats of your designs and construct one of your garments with muslin using draping techniques. Taught by UT fashion faculty with own apparel line. This is an extended class, meeting until 12PM. Note : Basic drawing and sewing experience helpful but not required.

$215 lab/materials fee

Learn the business of turning fashion ideas into products, including trend analysis, planning (material selection, cost analysis, supply chains), and the buying process. Write and present your product development proposal. Taught by UT fashion faculty and a fashion professional.

Learn about different digital business models and how clear communication is essential in order to sustain these businesses. Examine business plans and develop spreadsheets to analyze different formats of digital content in this case-based course. Students will have the opportunity to practice creating content in visual and textual formats.  Students are required to bring a laptop with word-processing and spreadsheet capabilities.

Almost all advertising is digital today and you need to understand how it all works, both as a marketer and as a consumer. In this course, you will learn about SEO, SEM, online ads, and social media marketing; and understand how to position a business online, how to attract customers, and how to get them to take action and buy a product or service. You will also get hands on experience writing creative briefs and advertising copy. 

Learn what it takes to run successful events, a $115B industry with +10% employment growth, in the “live music capital of the world” and host to SXSW, Austin City Limits, and X Games. In this hands on-class, learn the event planning process, event promotion, and public relations by studying major Sports & Music events.

Learn why relationships work, how your brain influences your experiences, and how you learn. Cover problems in abnormal, bio, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology, and discover what can be treated and how.

Why are some people happy? Explore the research and theory in this dynamic new field and learn to apply the concepts of increasing happiness, optimism, and resilience to your life. Taught by award-winning UT Psychology faculty.

Explore important issues in sports, including doping, violence, college sports reform, international sports, race, and gender. Enhance critical thinking skills while gaining a historical and ethical framework. Taught by top-teaching UT Sport Management instructor.

Learn how sports and media work together and how the rules are changing. Develop and pitch your own programming/content to industry professionals.

Why do some sports teams succeed while others fail? In this course, students get to examine off-field strategies that promote on-field success. We'll delve into game theory & behavioral economics that management use in decision-making for their sports organizations.

Learn how to prevent and clinically evaluate common athletic injuries and make treatment recommendations (triage, first aid, immobilization, etc.).

Learn which treatments, exercises, and rehabilitation techniques to incorporate into a therapeutic exercise program for common upper and lower body sports related injuries (e.g. sprains, strains, tendonopathies, etc.). Topics will include therapeutic modalities (e.g. electrical muscle stimulation), mobility techniques, and therapeutic exercises.

Gain the analytical tools necessary to understand crime, law, and deviance in the U.S. Learn about the types of criminal behavior, the characteristics of offenders and victims, and the strengths and weaknesses of the justice system. You'll learn about what a crime is, and why we punish.

Learn about the U.S. law and the legal system, including an overview of the U.S. Constitution and basic procedures of civil and criminal courts. Interactive, discussion-based class focused on key issues.

Learn about the lawyers who represent clients in a variety of legal settings. Gain the problem solving and persuasion skills used by trial lawyers and the basics of trial law. Practice skills in small groups and conduct a mock trial.

Investigate how to make environments "smart" by instrumenting them with digitally connected components, from sensors, to lights, and smartphones. Use sensors or "smart" tech to collect data and control/do something via mobile device. Examine emerging technologies and conceive of and implement prototype internet of things applications to control our surroundings. Enhance your creativity, problem solving and collaboration skills. No prior programming experience needed. Students must have completed Algebra II, Trigonometry, and one lab science course with an A/B letter grade.

$110 lab/materials fee

Learn how forensic science is used to solve crimes. Understand core scientific principles and explore major areas in the field, with emphasis DNA and fingerprinting. In this hands-on laboratory class, you will learn the technology, equipment, and skills used to analyze physical evidence and how to interpret this evidence. Taught by Texas crime lab forensic scientists.

$125 lab/materials fee

Learn object-oriented programming used by large and small software companies to more easily modify, reuse, and maintain code. Learn Objects and Classes, Methods, Encapsulation, Abstraction, Polymorphism, and Inheritance, and write complete programs in Python. This Academy is intended for students with basic programming experience in C++, Java, or Python. Students must have completed Algebra II with at least a B letter grade.

Have you ever wondered why there are so many different types of antibiotics? Dive into the world of microbiology and discover how researchers and clinicians study, manipulate, and communicate with a world too small for the naked eye to see. 

$110 Lab/Materials Fee

Learn about how various neural diseases are detected and treated while taking an in-depth look at one of our most complex organs. From anatomical structure in virtual reality to tapping into how bioengineered viruses could possibly be a cure for cancer, you will marvel at your brain’s complexity and adaptability.

Learn the basic skills to design and complete a garment from your original sketch. Complete fashion sketches and flats of your designs and construct one of your garments with muslin using draping techniques. Gain the basic skills to design and complete a garment from your original sketch. Students will also learn the business of turning fashion ideas into products, including trend analysis, planning (material selection, cost analysis, supply chains), and the buying process. You will write and present your product development proposal. Learn how to analyze trends and identify target markets for successful products. Note: Basic drawing and sewing experience helpful but not required.

$215 lab/materials fee

Digital business is the creation of new business designs by blurring the physical and digital world. It focuses on how technology allows companies to create experiences that differentiate and give them a competitive edge over their peers. In this academy, students will learn the importance of digital business by combining Digital Business Models and Digital Marketing. Learn about different digital business models and how clear communication is essential in order to sustain these businesses.  Examine business plans and develop spreadsheets to analyze different formats of digital content in this case-based course. Learn about SEO, SEM, online ads, and social media marketing. Gain experience with key platforms like Google Analytics, Facebook Ad Targeting, and Hootsuite. Students are required to have a laptop with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Learn the facts, not the hype, from experts in the field. Get a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes and study crime on a macro and micro level. Hone your critical thinking and analytical skills in these interactive, hands-on courses. You will gain the analytical tools necessary to understand crime, law, and deviance in the U.S. Learn about the types of criminal behavior, the characteristics of offenders and victims, and the strengths and weaknesses of the justice system. You'll also learn how forensic science is used to solve crimes. Understand core scientific principles and explore major areas in the field, including DNA and fingerprinting. In this hands-on class, you will learn the technology, equipment, and skills used to analyze physical evidence and how to interpret this evidence. Taught by Texas crime lab forensic scientists.

$125 lab/materials fee

Interested in law? This institute provides high-achieving students an introduction to the core areas of U.S. law (constitutional, contract, and criminal law), covered in all 1st year law schools, and a preview of the type of attorney you might want to become, transactional or litigation. Law & Society: Learn about the U.S. law and the legal system, including an overview of the U.S. Constitution and basic procedures of civil and criminal courts. Interactive, discussion-based class focused on key issues. Trial Tactics: The courtroom is one of the hallmarks of democracy. Learn about the lawyers who represent clients in a variety of legal settings.

This rewarding and challenging program provides a rare opportunity for high school students to get a taste of medical school and learn via hands-on, problem-based learning with dissections and simulations. Learn how the human body works, common illnesses, and the path to becoming a M.D. Anatomy and Pathology: Unique opportunity to learn human anatomy through a radiological perspective. Diagnose common illnesses and injuries and dive into major organ systems with MRI, CT, and ultrasounds in this case based class. Students must have completed high school biology with an A/B letter grade.

$630 lab/materials fee

Through the courses, students will learn to: Recognize common athletic injuries and illnesses, the mechanisms, signs, and symptoms, and identify common risk factors. Perform commonly accepted techniques and procedures for clinical evaluation related to common athletic injuries and illnesses including history, inspection, palpation, functional testing, and special evaluation techniques. Provide treatments for athletic injuries and illnesses including triage, administration of first aid, immobilization, and transportation. Recommend and implement basic rehabilitation protocols using therapeutic modalities and rehabilitative exercises to safely return athletes to activity. SPORTS MEDICINE: REHAB Learn which treatments, exercises, and rehabilitation techniques to incorporate into a therapeutic exercise program for common upper and lower body sports related injuries (e.g. sprains, strains, tendonopathies, etc.). Topics will include therapeutic modalities (e.g. electrical muscle stimulation), mobility techniques, and therapeutic exercises. SPORTS MEDICINE: DIAGNOSIS & PREVENTION Learn how to prevent and clinically evaluate common athletic injuries and make treatment recommendations (triage, first aid, immobilization, etc.).

Why do you think and feel the way you do? Do you want to understand what makes other people tick? Dive into psychology with award winning UT Psychology faculty at one of the top rated Psychology programs. Learn how psychology affects your life, deepen your understanding of yourself, and apply learning to improve your life. Foundations of Psychology: Learn why relationships work, how your brain influences your experiences, and how you learn. Cover problems in abnormal, bio, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology, and discover what can be treated and how. Positive Psychology: Why are some people happy? Explore the research and theory in this dynamic new field and learn to apply the concepts of increasing happiness, optimism, and resilience to your life.

In this academy, you will learn event marketing strategies and tools that are used to create buzz around festivals and sporting events, and the ever-changing fast-paced industry of sports media. This academy combines two courses: Sports Media: Learn how sports and media work together and how the rules are changing. Develop and pitch your own programming/content to industry professionals. Live Events & Promotion: Learn what it takes to run successful events, a $115B industry with +10% employment growth, in the “live music capital of the world” and host to SXSW, Austin City Limits, and X Games. In this hands on-class, learn the event planning process, event promotion, and public relations by studying major Sports & Music events.

This academy introduces sport management concepts and covers key issues in the industry. Examine management strategies of collegiate and professional sports organizations. Enhance your critical thinking skills and expand your understanding of the sport management field. Key Issues in Sports : Explore important issues in sports, including doping, violence, college sports reform, international sports, race, and gender. Enhance critical thinking skills while gaining a historical and legal framework. Strategy for Sports Organizations: Why do some teams succeed while others fail? Examine off-field strategies that promote on-field success.

This academy offers talented high school students an opportunity to discover the excitement of engineering through hands-on experience. Based on the first year undergraduate Design Methodology and Engineering courses, students will work in small teams to design a product from concept to prototyping. Students will learn the importance of teamwork and planning in successfully completing large, complex, time-constrained projects. Learn about material properties, structures, and manufacturing processes. You will present steps to bring a product from concept to functional prototype: defining specs, developing concepts through research and ideation methods, modeling performance, developing working drawings, selecting materials, and constructing, testing, and revising a working prototype. Students must have completed Algebra II, Trigonometry, and one lab science course with an A/B letter grade. 

$250 lab/materials fee

Discover the exciting world of neuroscience and learn whether this field is for you. This challenging program provides a rare opportunity for high school students to get a taste of medical school and learn via hands-on classes taught by notable UT faculty. Neuroscience: Learn about how various neural diseases are detected and treated while taking an in-depth look at one of our most complex organs. From anatomical structure in virtual reality to tapping into how bioengineered viruses could possibly be a cure for cancer, you will marvel at your brain’s complexity and adaptability. Microbiology: Have you ever wondered why there are so many different types of antibiotics? Dive into the world of microbiology and discover how researchers and clinicians study, manipulate, and communicate with a world too small for the naked eye to see.

$110 Lab/Materials Fee

This hands-on Academy allows you to challenge yourself while exploring the intricacies of design, development, problem solving, and programming. Equipped with your new programming skills, challenge yourself to use smart technologies and data to gain insight as to how applications work, and utilize Python to understand how to make computers do what you want them to do. This Academy combines Intermediate Python Programming and the Emerging Technologies classes. Students must have completed Algebra II, Trigonometry, and one lab science course with an A/B letter grade.  This Academy is intended for students with basic programming experience in C++, Java, or Python. Students must have completed Algebra II with at least a B letter grade.

$110 Lab/Materials Fee