Academy College Courses for High School Students

College Courses for High School Students 

Participants earn college credits in small, customized classes taught by faculty who have been recognized for their commitment to teaching excellence.

College credits earned can be applied toward an undergraduate degree at NJIT or possibly transferred to other colleges or universities (varies by institution).

• Summer classes meet for 5 weeks Monday through Thursday.
• Fall and Spring classes meet on Saturdays during the semester.

Academy College Courses Features

• College credit courses.
• Peer learning with other talented high school students.
• Classes taught by first-rate faculty.
• A scholarly, multicultural university experience.
• During the summer semester, Academy students have the option of living on the NJIT campus during the week or commuting to the University. 

Offered Courses (Varying per semester)

BUSINESS

Mgmt 190 - Industrial Organization and Management (3 credits): 

Introduction to business enterprise, including organization structure, basis of authority and responsibility, financial systems, marketing, the interaction of government and business, and the interrelationships of the broad economic, political, psychological and social influences upon business. This is an entry-level management course and part of the freshman-year curriculum at NJIT.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

CS 100 - Roadmap to Computing (3 credits):

An introduction to programming and problem-solving skills using Python or other very high-level language. Topics include basic strategies for problem-solving, constructs that control the flow of execution of a program, and the use of high-level data types such as lists, strings, and dictionaries in problem representation. The course also presents an overview of selected topics in computing, such as networking and databases. Prerequisites:  Coding knowledge is preferred.

CS 104 - Computer Programming and Graphics Problems (3 credits):  

An introductory course in computer science with applications in computer graphics for architecture. Emphasis on programming methodology using a high-level language as the vehicle to illustrate the concepts. Topics include basic concepts of computer systems, software engineering, algorithm design, programming languages, and data abstraction, with applications.  Prerequisites:  Coding knowledge is preferred.

ENGINEERING

Fundamentals of Engineering Design - FED 101 (2 credits):

Teams of students work on open-ended engineering projects. Topics covered include introduction to basic engineering design elements, processes, measurements, product, and project design and development, with hands-on experiments in a specific major area. Students also learn to use engineering tools for computer-aided design and simulation. Technical writing and oral presentation along with project management skills are emphasized.  Corequisites: ENGL 101 and (ENGR 101 and MATH 110) or MATH 111.  Prerequisites: High School Algebra II.

ENGLISH

ENGL 101 - English Composition: Introduction to Academic Writing (3 credits):
This course provides an introduction to college-level writing, particularly the rhetorical dimensions of composition, including purpose, audience, occasion, and genre. The course also focuses on the writing process, asking students to brainstorm topics, to write drafts, and to revise their writing based on reflection and peer feedback. Activities in the course involve reading challenging articles, essays, and prose and considering paintings, films, and other visual compositions. Additionally, students work to analyze claims, to formulate independent arguments, and to communicate ideas through clear, well-organized writing.  Prerequisites: Entrance is determined by high school report card grades.

FORENSICS

FRSC 201 - Intro to Forensic Science (3 credits):

This course explores the scientific and legal praxis of forensic science. Forensic science is an integral and important part of the legal system by providing investigators credible science to corroborate or refute statements, and offering factual reports of scientific-based findings to a trial judge and jury. Students will be introduced to the science behind examination techniques used in forensic science labs. Guest lecturers and practitioners will offer insights into their day-to-day investigative and technological challenges and success.

MATHEMATICS

MATH 110 - Pre-Calculus - University Mathematics B II - Trigonometry (4 credits):

Intended for students whose major requires MATH 111 - Calculus. Trigonometric functions and identities, laws of sines and cosines, logarithmic equations, systems of nonlinear equations, polar coordinates.  Prerequisite: MATH 108, High School Algebra II, or placement by performance on standardized entrance examinations.

MATH 111 - Calculus I (4 credits):

Topics include limits, differentiation, applications of differentiation, and integration.  Prerequisite: MATH 110 with a grade of C or better or placement by performance on standardized entrance examinations.

Tuition and Fees:

Application Fee: $60.00 (non-refundable)          
Tuition: $563.00 per credit

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For more information please call (973) 596-5795 or e-mail: academy@gt5cheats.com

Rates and Dates are subject to change