Programs – Summer Liberal Arts Institute

2023 Pre-College Programs

Applied Sustainability

Global Conversations & Local Community Initiatives

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Building Connections in STEM

Genetics, Animal Behavior, & Geology

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Computer Science

Perceiving & Responding

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Fundamentals of Neuroscience

Brain Anatomy & Chemistry

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Humanities

Modes of Knowing, Sites of Encounter

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Political Science

Understanding Global Crises

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Storytelling Through Different Lenses

Cognitive Psychology, Creative Writing, Music, & More

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Carleton Liberal Arts Experience (CLAE)

Carleton’s Admissions Office runs a free, week-long summer academic program for students who have just completed their sophomore year. CLAE is intended for students who identify as Black or African American, or who have an interest in African American culture.

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