CREC Summer Institutes
Summer Institutes offer a Diverse Cultural Academic Experience and a Residential Life Opportunity
"The CREC summer program at SJC was one of the best experiences I've ever had. I not only made friendships that will last forever but I also earned college credit that I am using toward my college degree. My stay at SJC may have only lasted a summer, but it will always be in my heart." Julie Blodgett '02
"You wouldn't believe how much the summer course has increased my awareness and interest in current issues and politics in general." Suril Kantaria, 2007
It's that time again...Saint Joseph College and the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) will host residential summer institutes for high school students! Juniors and seniors will have the opportunity to experience college life while living on the Saint Joseph College campus. Students throughout the state will choose one of the following exciting, challenging, and intensive courses and earn three college credits. They are:
Institute for American Politics:
Courses
- American Politics: Provides an overview of American government and politics and helps students understand how American politics affect the everyday life of ordinary Americans
Institute for Contemporary Global Issues:
Courses
- Contemporary Global Issues: Introduces students to current leading global economic, environmental, political and socio-cultural issues
Institute for Science and Mathematics:
Course
- Health and Medical Science: Explores the science and art of analyzing and promoting healthy behaviors
Each of the Institutes provides the opportunity for students to examine their topics through class work, field trips, guest speakers and projects. The Institutes are directed by College faculty members:
- Dr. Shyamala Raman, Professor of Economics and International Studies
- Dr. Ken Long, Associate Professor of Political Science
- Dr. Meg Gaughan, Associate Professor of Nutrition
The program runs from July 6 - August 1, 2008 and is funded by a Connecticut State Department of Education Interdistrict Cooperative Grant. Information can be obtained at www.crec.org/summerinstitutes.
For questions or further details, please call the CREC Office of Interdistrict Grants at 860.524.4012 or email interdistrictgrants@crec.org.
