Students earn 6 college credits and gain practical experience through hands-on projects and research opportunities, all within a supportive liberal arts college environment.
The Carleton College Summer Liberal Arts Institute - Computer Science, also known as "Programming and Beyond," offers high school students a deep dive into computational thinking and problem-solving from a liberal arts perspective. Participants engage in hands-on lab activities and collaborative team projects, guided by college faculty and undergraduate teaching assistants. The curriculum explores how computers perceive and respond to complex scenarios, covering topics such as computer vision, web development, and computer organization. Students will learn to manipulate images, develop data-driven websites using APIs, and connect user interfaces with application logic and databases. The program emphasizes practical application and culminates in a final symposium where students showcase their projects and findings, earning six Carleton course credits upon successful completion.
A typical weekday involves classes from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm with a 1.5-hour lunch break, followed by social activities, study time, or evening programs.
This program is ideal for academically motivated high school sophomores and juniors interested in exploring computer science through a liberal arts lens, with a focus on hands-on projects and collaborative learning.
Carleton College, One North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057
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