Summer Courses
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Explore summer courses to find the right fit for you! Search by course name, department, GE code, number of credits, or whether a course is online or in person to build a schedule that meets your goals.
AM 20
Ordinary Differential Equations for Engineers
5 Credits
AM 30
Multivariate Calculus for Engineers
5 Credits
Proposed Instructor: Jelliffe Jackson
ANTH 1
Introduction to Biological Anthropology
5 Credits
ANTH 2
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
5 Credits
ANTH 100-01
History and Theory of Biological Anthropology
5 Credits
ANTH 100-02
History and Theory of Biological Anthropology
5 Credits
ANTH 110I
Cultures of Sustainability and Social Justice
5 Credits
Proposed Instructor: David Shaw
ANTH 110P
India and Indian Diaspora through Film
5 Credits
ANTH 124
Anthropology of Religion
5 Credits
Proposed Instructor: Wayne Huang
ANTH 130O
Native Feminisms, Gender, and Settler Colonialism
5 Credits
Proposed Instructor: Renya Ramirez
ANTH 130D
The Cultural Aspects of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
5 Credits
Proposed Instructor: Amram Azrikam
ART 20G
Introduction to Print Media and Drawing
5 Credits
ART 20I
Introduction to Photography
5 Credits
Proposed Instructor: Karolina Karlic
ART 80T
Digital Tools for Contemporary Art Practice
5 Credits
ART 111
Figure Drawing
5 Credits
Proposed Instructor: Noah Buchanan
ART 113
Illustrating Stories: Fantasy and Documentary Narratives
5 Credits
Proposed Instructor: Frank Galuszka
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Specialized programs & pathways
Independent and field studies
Earn credit for research, creative projects, or hands-on fieldwork with faculty guidance. Explore enrollment steps, costs, and opportunities.
Humanizing Technology Certificate Program
A Humanities Division program designed for early-career Engineering students—open to all during Summer Session.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Pathway
Take three engaging courses to build essential job skills and get the support needed to launch your own entrepreneurial venture.
Three-Year Pathways
Graduate faster with a structured plan! Make the most of Summer Session to earn your degree in just three years in some of UC Santa Cruz’s most popular majors.