Summer Programs: UMass-Amherst with ASA Summerfuel

Are you a self-starter who is always looking for the next big idea? Do you want to develop your leadership skills and learn how to run your own company? This practically-based course will teach you how to create your own business from start to finish. Learn how to identify a market, attract investors and manage growth and expansion. Work with a team of your peers to develop your own original business plan and to promote your innovative idea.

Indulge your interest in finance and entrepreneurship with a foray into the world of venture capitalism. Explore how entrepreneurs attract investors to finance their start-ups, and examine the particulars of how these complex business deals are structured. learn to think like a venture capitalist yourself, and decide which industries you think will produce the best return on investment and the most benefit to society.

How can we be sure that a punishment fits a given crime? This course considers the creation of laws to prevent and address crime and the administration of criminal justice. Students will examine the nature of social control mechanisms and the role of law in a civilized society. They will also study the role of the prosecutor and defense lawyer, and will learn about the process through which criminal cases are brought to trial.

Should public funding be used for stem cell research? Is the death penalty a fair consequence for a crime? Consider arguments for both sides of such types of debates and find out where you stand. You will learn about the major controversies in the law today, such as privacy and civil rights, affirmative action, euthanasia and the protection of our environment. Become an informed and critical thinker of ethics and the legal system by researching your opinions and debating with your peers.

Explore your passion for photography and apply your own artistic touch in the digital darkroom. Master the basics of composition including motion, lighting and depth of field. Regardless of your ability, there is always more to learn about exposure controls, shutter speed and other features of your digital camera. Showcase your best work in an end of program Summerfuel Art Show. Digital camera required.

Explore your passion for photography and apply your own artistic touch in the digital darkroom. Master the basics of composition including motion, lighting and depth of field. Regardless of your ability, there is always more to learn about exposure controls, shutter speed and other features of your digital camera. showcase your best work in an end of program art show. Digital camera required.

Examine the behavior of yourself and others through the psychological theories of Freud, Skinner, Maslow, Erikson and Piaget. Critically evaluate the validity of these theories in light of your own experiences of physical maturation, intellectual and moral development, sensuality and sexuality, family and peer relationships, and coping with stress and problems in everyday life. View films and read relevant articles that provide an applied understanding of developmental psychology.

Examine the behavior of yourself and others through the psychological theories of Freud, Skinner, Maslow, Erikson and Piaget. Critically evaluate the validity of these theories in light of your own experiences of physical maturation, intellectual and moral development, sensuality and sexuality, family and peer relationships, and coping with stress and problems in everyday life. View films and read relevant articles that provide an applied understanding of developmental psychology.

In addition to 18 hours of small group classroom instruction and individual consultation, you will take 3 full length SATs and receive personalized score reports and analysis for each. Watch your scores rise as you strengthen your skills with support from experienced teachers. The Princeton Review Guarantee applies to this course. (Supplemental Fee: $595)

In addition to 18 hours of small group classroom instruction and individual consultation, you will take 3 full length SATs and receive personalized score reports and analysis for each. Watch your scores rise as you strengthen your skills with support from experienced teachers. The Princeton Review Guarantee applies to this course. (Supplemental Fee: $595)

Take your love of star-gazing to the next level with this introduction to our solar system and galaxies far, far away! Study the evolution of the universe, the formation of galaxies, the birth and death of stars, the creation of black holes and more. Explore recent astronomical discoveries, and consider the future of the universe as it expands into infinity.

Have you ever wondered what the earth looked like a million years ago? A billion years ago? Learn about the diverse and extraordinary life forms that evolved and occupied the earth, long before the emergence of humans. Study the physical changes our planet has undergone in its long history, from ice ages to asteroid impacts, and consider the landscape of the earth in the 21st century and beyond.

Improve your reading, writing and speaking skills in order to succeed in college and beyond. Designed for non-native speakers of English, this course will expose you to a variety of texts and writing styles. You will be taken through the entire writing process-from crafting your work to the final editing process. This course compliments your immersion in a US college setting while providing a supportive environment to boost confidence.

Whether you've dreamed of publishing a best selling novel or simply want to take a stab at writing short stories, this is the class for you. Explore essential elements of creative writing, including voice, character development, dialogue, setting and narrative arc, using a variety of fictional forms. Workshop your stories, poems and plays with your peers to put together a polished portfolio of creative fiction.

Just because a story is true doesn't mean it can't be creative! In this course, practice writing in several different styles of literary or journalistic nonfiction, including critical pieces, commentary, travel essays, family sketches, or personal narratives. Participate in workshops and critiques with your peers to fine-tune your creative writing skills, and to assemble a collection of non-fiction pieces for your portfolio.

Improve your reading, writing and speaking skills in order to succeed in college and beyond. Designed for non-native speakers of English, this course will expose you to a variety of texts and writing styles. You will be taken through the entire writing process - from crafting your work to the final editing process. This course compliments your immersion in a US college setting, while providing a supportive environment to boost confidence and achievement.

Marketing can make or break the success of any product. With your classmates, dive into the complexities of consumer behavior and develop a winning marketing strategy to promote and sell a new product of your choosing.

Explore the essential role of advertising in the marketing and communications landscape. Examine the many manifestations of advertising that have emerged in the past century, from print advertisements to television commercials to targeted internet ad campaigns, and consider how they reflect our culture as a whole. Study the process through which a product is advertised to consumers, and channel your inner Don Draper to create your own advertising campaign for a product of your choosing.

What do Labyrinth, the Rocky Horror Picture Show and The Big Lebowski have in common? All three fizzled at the box office, and yet have enjoyed a devoted cult following since their initial debut. Learn about the peculiar phenomenon of cult classics and examine why certain films appeal to America's counter culture while they fail to achieve commercial success. Consider the common elements to some of your favorite cult classics, and identify new films that might be the next to achieve a cult following.

Take your love of film to the next level with this introduction to some of Hollywood's biggest hits of all time. Study the history of movies that changed the industry forever, and look behind-the-scenes at classic films to develop your critical eye. Examine the factors that helped these films to succeed at the box office, and consider how they reflect American culture from their respective eras.

Explore your passion for photography and apply your own artistic touch in the digital darkroom. master the basics of composition including motion, lighting and depth of field. Regardless of your ability, there is always more to learn about exposure controls, shutter speed and other features of your digital camera. Showcase your best work in an end of program art show. Supplemental Fee - $35

Explore your passion for photography and apply your own artistic touch in the digital darkroom. master the basics of composition including motion, lighting and depth of field. Regardless of your ability, there is always more to learn about exposure controls, shutter speed and other features of your digital camera. Showcase your best work in an end of program art show. Supplemental Fee - $35

This course will introduce you to the study of personality psychology, which seeks to understand the development of personality and the expression of character traits. Consider a range of theoretical traditions in the field, including trait theories, psychoanalytic theories and behaviorist theories, to develop your own system of beliefs about how our personalities are shaped.

Investigate the ways psychologists differentiate healthy human development from abnormal behavior. You will examine the causes and definitions of mental illness, from obsessive compulsive behavior to schizophrenia to eating disorders. in addition, learn about the symptoms and effective treatments for these behaviors, such as different types of therapy and medication.

Does your stomach sink when you hear the words, 'Oral Presentation'? would you prefer to stay home sick rather than participate in a class debate? From speaking in front of a class to tackling the college interview, public speaking is a skill everyone should master. Develop your ability to express yourself confidently and clearly through speech writing and performance. Sharpen your skills with the aid of videos and text of famous speeches to deliver a performance for any occasion.

Does your stomach sink when you hear the words, 'Oral Presentation'? would you prefer to stay home sick rather than participate in a class debate? From speaking in front of a class to tackling the college interview, public speaking is a skill everyone should master. Develop your ability to express yourself confidently and clearly through speech writing and performance. Sharpen your skills with the aid of videos and text of famous speeches to deliver a performance for any occasion.

Are you thinking about turning your love for athletics into a career? This summer, learn about the diverse, expanding field of sports management. Go behind the scenes to study the essentials of sports marketing, finance, law and communications, and explore the role of major players in the field, including owners, managers, recruiters, coaches and more.

Develop a lifelong, positive attitude toward physical fitness through participation in a variety of athletic activities and guided discussions of nutrition and wellness. focus on cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and body composition. Using UMass' state of the art fitness center you will have specialized instruction on weights, cardio, nutrition and more.

Are you thinking about turning your love for athletics into a career? This summer, learn about the diverse, expanding field of sports management. Go behind the scenes to study the essentials of sports marketing, finance, law and communications, and explore the roles of major players in the field, including owners, managers, recruiters and coaches.

Develop a lifelong, positive attitude toward physical fitness through participation in a variety of athletic activities and guided discussions of nutrition and wellness. focus on cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and body composition. Using UMass' state of the art fitness center you will have specialized instruction on weights, cardio, nutrition and more.

Master one of the most important skills for success in high school, college and beyond. Reach higher levels of achievement by studying the elements common to all successful writing-defining an audience, developing a thesis statement, supporting your argument, and revising for grammar and style. Through peer workshops and teacher-student conferences, you will sharpen both your expository and persuasive writing abilities. Come away with polished essays for your writing portfolio.

Master one of the most important skills for success in high school, college and beyond. Reach higher levels of achievement by studying the elements common to all successful writing-defining an audience, developing a thesis statement, supporting your argument, and revising for grammar and style. Through peer workshops and teacher-student conferences, you will sharpen both your expository and persuasive writing abilities. Come away with polished essays for your writing portfolio.