UConn First Summer Courses

Students participating in UConn First Summer will earn a total of 7 credits by taking a First Year Experience course in addition to 2 General Education courses during the 5-week residential program. Each course fulfills one or more UConn General Education Content Area requirements; which is included in each course description below. See course catalog for a full description of Content Area requirements at UConn.

2025 Course Offerings

Program courses will represent a variety of often used modalities as described below:

  • In-Person (P) – These courses will meet in person during regularly scheduled class times.
  • Online Synchronous (OS) – These courses will meet virtually, usually through Husky CT, at specific, scheduled times as outlined in the schedule.
  • Online Asynchronous (OA) – These course do no meet at scheduled times. Students must login to HuskyCT and complete posted assignments
  • Online Blended (OB) - All instruction occurs online but requires a mix of remote synchronous (specified days/times) and asynchronous online learning.

In addition to the FYE course, students will be expected to enroll in 2 additional courses, of which 1 must be In-Person (P).

    ANTH 1000: Peoples and Cultures of the World (In-person)

    3.0 credits

    Course Description: An introduction to the anthropological understanding of human society through ethnographic case studies of selected peoples and cultures, exploring the richness and variety of human life. Encourages students to learn about different cultures and to apply their knowledge to make sense of their own society.

    Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays | 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm | MCHU 111

    This course meets the following Content Areas from the General Education Requirements:

    • Content Area 2: Social Sciences
    • Content Area 4: Diversity and Multiculturalism – International

    ECON 1202: Principles of Macroeconomics (In-person)

    3.00 credits

    Course Description: The organization and function of the economic system as a total unit. Economic decisions, institutions, and policies that determine levels and rates of growth of production, employment, and prices. Topical subjects (e.g., government budget deficits and current interest-rate policy).

    Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays | 1:30 pm-5:00 pm | MONT 113

    This course meets the following Content Areas from the General Education Requirements:

    • Content Area 2: Social Sciences

    COMM 1000: The Process of Communication (Online Asynchronous)

    3.00 credits

    Course Description: A study of modern communication theories and principles useful in understanding how people affect and are affected by others through communication.

    Schedule: Online Asynchronous (Blackboard)

    This course meets the following Content Areas from the General Education Requirements:

    • Content Area 2: Social Sciences

    PHIL 1104: Philosophy and Social Ethics (In-Person)

    3.00 credits

    Course Description: Topics may include the nature of the good life, the relation between social morality and individual rights, and practical moral dilemmas.

    Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays | 1:30 pm-5:00 pm | ROWE 320

    This course meets the following Content Areas from the General Education Requirements:

    • Content Area 1: Arts & Humanities

    JOUR 1002: The Press in America (Online Blended)

    3.00 credits

    Course Description: The development of American print journalism from 18th century print shops to 21st century corporations; how journalists and their work have evolved and influenced American life.

    Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays| 1:30 pm-3:30 pm | Online

    This course meets the following Content Areas from the General Education Requirements:

    • Content Area 1: Arts & Humanities

    UNIV 1800: FYE University Learning Skills: First Year Experience (In-Person)

    1.00 credit

    Course Description: An overview of the university experience with a focus on acquiring learning skills and understanding resources available for academic success.

    Schedule: Mondays and Fridays| 10:00 am-11:10 am | ROWE 320

    2025 Program Schedule

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    Time EST Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
    Online

    COMM 1000 (OA)
    9 AM
    9:30 AM
    10 AM

    FYE 1800
    (P)

    FYE 1800
    (P)
    10:30 AM
    11 AM
    11:30 AM
    12 PM
    12:30 PM
    1 PM
    1:30 PM

    ANTH 1000
    (P)
    &
    PHIL 1104
    (P)

    ECON 1202
    (P)

    JOUR 1002
    (OB)

    ANTH 1000
    (P)
    &
    PHIL 1104
    (P)

    ECON 1202
    (P)

    JOUR 1002
    (OB)
    2 PM
    2:30 PM
    3 PM
    3:30 PM
    4 PM
    4:30 PM
    5 PM

     

    The program will host a check-in, student orientation, and social programming on Sunday, July 13th. More information will also be available for weekend activities.

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