High School Scholars Program
The Stony Brook Southampton High School Scholars Program presents an exciting opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to complement their studies by enrolling in courses not traditionally included in the secondary school curriculum. Students enrolling in the courses participate in regular college classes on the Stony Brook Southampton campus in the afternoon and evening. This program helps high school students develop the skills necessary for a successful college career, familiarizes them with the demands of university coursework, and introduces them to the learning environment and resources of a major university before they enter college full time.
Stony Brook Southampton High School Scholars are enrolled at Stony Brook Southampton as part-time, non-matriculated students. Upon completion of a course, students may request an official transcript from the Office of the Registrar and may later use these credits towards a degree at Stony Brook or as transfer credits at another college or university. Program participants are responsible for their own transportation. Parking is available in designated parking lots.
Who Should Apply?
The Stony Brook Southampton High School Scholars Program is designed for high school juniors and seniors whose academic performance indicates a readiness for college work and whose schedules can accommodate the time commitment required. This group includes those who have exhausted their high school’s curriculum in a particular subject, as well as those who would like to learn about subjects not offered in their school. Participation in the program usually requires about 10 to 15 hours per week, including class attendance, readings, and completing assignments.
What are the Expenses?
Program participants are responsible for payment of a $200 per course program fee, which is considerably less than regular tuition. This fee is non-refundable once the student is admitted to the program. In addition, you are responsible for purchasing any required textbooks and paying any course-specific fees. Regular tuition and college fees are waived.
How Do I Apply?
Complete and submit the application no later than Friday, Jan. 15, 2010. Fax or mail your application, a copy of your high school transcript, the Meningitis Information Response Form, and payment for $200 to the address or fax number provided on the application.
Your application requires signatures of approval from your guidance counselor or principal and from your parent or guardian. Please specify the course number and section preferences on the application. Students accepted into the program may take one course each semester. Requests for two courses will be considered on an individual basis. Many courses are limited in size; therefore, you should apply as early as possible.
For more information, call (631) 632-5035 or e-mail joinsouthampton@stonybrook.edu.
Spring 2010 Courses
AMS 102 Elements of Statistics
LEC 01 Monday and Wednesday 2:20-3:40 p.m.
Final Exam: Monday May 17, 5:15 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.
The use and misuse of statistics in real life situations; basic statistical
measures of central tendency and of dispersion, frequency
distributions, elements of probability, binomial and normal distributions,
small and large sample hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, chi
square test, and regression. Appropriate only for students whose high schools do not offer AP Statistics. Prerequisite: Completion of one year of pre-Calculus with an A.
3 credits
ANT 201 Peoples of South America
LEC 01
Monday and Wednesday 2:20-3:40 p.m.
Final Exam: Monday May 17, 5:15 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.
A survey of the social, cultural, and historical aspects of South American
native peoples. Attention is given to issues of demography and biology,
ecology, and cultural evolution. In-depth study of selected cultures and
comparative study in selected cultural topics form the core of the course.
Particular emphasis is given to topics of culture contact, culture change,
tribal cultures in a context of national development, and cultural
pluralism. Advisory Prerequisite: AP World History.
3 credits
MUS 119 Elements of Music
LEC 01 Tuesday and Thursday, 3:50-5:10 p.m.
Final Exam: Tuesday, May 11, 5:15 - 7:45 p.m.
Beginning with the rudiments of music, such as meter, tempo, rhythm, and
how to read notes in several clefs, this “hands on” course goes on to
examine how music is organized, covering scales, keys, intervals, chords,
form, and style in classical music. Students also compose throughout the
semester and sharpen their listening skills through attendance at concerts.
Serves as prerequisite to many music department courses.
3 credits
SBC 203 Critical Analysis
LEC 01 Tuesday and Thursday, 2:20 - 3:40 p.m.
Final exam:
Friday, May 14, 11:15 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
An introduction to interdisciplinary inquiry and representation in arts,
culture, and theory with emphasis on the roles of analysis, argument,
and imagination in multiple media. Requires serious engagement with
sophisticated texts. Prerequisite: AP English Language or Literature.
3 credits