Summer Experience

Cazenovia College’s Summer Experience program provides high school students with an opportunity to earn three college credit hours for taking an exciting course during two weeks of summer break. Each course offered will have highly individualized instruction by College faculty. Students will be engaged in their course at Cazenovia College for approximately six hours a day. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive three college credits. Credits earned can be applied to full-time studies at Cazenovia College and may be eligible for transfer to another institution.

Cazenovia College’s Summer Experience program provides students with a rich and diverse learning environment. It is a great way to get a taste of the college experience, while studying in a beautiful community where you can enjoy the lake and surrounding area.

2019 Summer Experience Courses for High School Students

Summer Experience Courses

Criminal Investigations

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Steven Hopkins, M.A.

This course will provide students with an overview of the criminal investigation process, incorporating a mixture of theoretical, scientific, and hands-on instruction in the various techniques used to detect and resolve crimes through the discovery, collection, and preservation of physical evidence. Students will learn scientific investigative principles and develop crime scene technician skills in a number of staged practical exercises.

Exploring Archaeology

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Jesse Harasta, Ph.D.

This course will provide high school students with an introductory exploration of the world of archaeology. You will literally get your hands dirty learning how to excavate and analyze artifacts, as well as classroom and laboratory classes on how archaeology and its many tools work. We will go out into the field and visit archaeological sites, laboratories, and museums all around Central New York.

Inspired by Fashion

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Megan Lawson-Clark, M.A., Lee Beals M.S., and Elise Thayer, M.A.

Be inspired by fashion this summer and explore an exciting array of fashion topics. In this intensive, hands-on course, you will develop design and merchandising skills that will prepare you for a future in fashion. You will style and sketch fashion looks, use the Fashion CAD lab to create professional-level trend and concept/mood presentation boards and sew accessories and garments using the fashion studio's industrial sewing machines.

Introduction to Hospitality Management

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Joni Koegel, D.B.A.

Become immersed in the exciting world of hospitality! In this class, you will be introduced to a variety of occupations within the hospitality industry. You will learn the day-to-day operations of hotels and restaurants. The course will culminate in a student-planned and executed event for the campus community.

Introduction to Psychology

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Ezra Wegbreit, Ph.D.

Designed to provide students with an introduction to and overview of psychology, we will discuss topics like memory and how to be a better test taker; understanding relationships; the connection between your mind and your body, why your stomach churns when you are nervous; and just who IS Freud anyway – we’ll talk about him too. We will emphasize what makes psychology a science and how to better understand world from an empirical, or scientific, perspective.

Methods in Field Ecology

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Thad Yorks, Ph.D.

A hands-on introduction to methods used to study aquatic and terrestrial ecosytems. We will use different net systems and electrofishing gear to study local lake and stream fish communities. Aquatic vegetation, water quality, and soils will be assessed with commonly-used methods, and we will collect data to compare coniferous and deciduous forests. Two fish hatcheries and an environmental education center will be toured “behind-the-scenes.”

Studio Art Intensive

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Kim Waale, M.F.A. & Anita Welych, M.F.A.

Immerse yourself in art! Surround yourself with artists! Live and breathe art at Cazenovia College this summer! The Studio Art Portfolio Intensive course is a fast-paced, hands-on art course for high school students interested in the visual arts. Take advantage of this opportunity to develop a college-ready portfolio and learn about the wide range of art and art-related careers available to you.

T-Shirt Design

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Laurie Selleck, M.F.A.

Use your own artwork and designs to create unique T-shirts and bags! In this class, you will learn about the history and manufacturing of T–shirts as well as how to design and print your own. You will learn methods on how to research, draw, design, and print great looking tees and bags. This class is perfect for artists, graphic designers, illustrators, and anyone else who is interested in creating unique designs to wear or carry.

Summer Experience | Residential and Commuter Information

Residential Student Program Information

Students participating in the Summer Experience residential program will have the convenience of living in a residence hall throughout the week, while still enjoying summer weekends at home.

Student Life at Cazenovia College
Students will be able to choose from activities including games on the Quad, swimming at the lake, movies, and visiting local attractions and eateries.
A residence advisor will be in the residence halls through the duration of the Summer Experience program.
Each program will be assigned a peer mentor who will accompany students to classes and all activities.
Summer Experience program students will stay in a conveniently located residence hall.

Summer Experience | Session Information (residential)

Session Dates
Sunday, July 7 – Friday, July 19
The residence hall will be closed for the weekend,
July 12 - 13. Students leave after class on Friday, July 12, and return to campus on Sunday, July 14, at 3 p.m.

Tuition: $810
Housing and Meal Plan: $490

Application Deadline
Friday, June 14, 2019

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Program Contact
Taylor Hodge
Program Manager
315-655-7191 (ph)
tkhodge@cazenovia.edu

Commuter Student Program Information

Students participating in the Summer Experience program will enjoy the college experience throughout their days on campus.

Student Life at Cazenovia College
Students will be able to choose from activities including games on the Quad, swimming at the lake, movies, and visiting local attractions and eateries.
A daily lunch in the campus dining hall is included in the program cost.
Each program will be assigned a peer mentor who will accompany students to classes and all activities.
Students driving themselves to campus will be issued a parking pass during orientation.

Summer Experience | Session Information (commuter)

Session Dates
Monday, July 8 – Friday, July 19

Tuition: $810
Commuter Fee: $75 (includes lunch Monday – Thursday)
Students my purchase additional meals.
Breakfast: $4
Dinner: $7

Application Deadline
June 14, 2019

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Program Contact
Taylor Hodge
Program Manager
315-655-7191 (ph)
tkhodge@cazenovia.edu

About Cazenovia College

Cazenovia College is a co-educational, baccalaureate college, located in the Central New York region of New York state, offering undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and professional studies. Embracing student success as its primary mission, Cazenovia College comprises a diverse yet close-knit residential community that fosters intellectual, social, and ethical growth. Our small class sizes, experiential and co-curricular learning opportunities and dedicated team of faculty and staff provide for an individualized educational experience that balances academic and student life.

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