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The Center for Summer Studies is offered on five different campuses:
- Wake Forest University
- Davidson College
- Duke University East Campus
- Duke University West Campus
- Duke Marine Lab
Wake Forest University
Cost: $3,200
Wake Forest University is a selective, private university that is dedicated to providing a liberal arts education in an intimate setting. Since 1986, Wake Forest has produced 11 Rhodes Scholars, and is consistently ranked among the nation's top universities. The beautiful red-brick campus of Wake Forest University can be found just a few miles from downtown Winston-Salem,which is located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina. For more information visit the Wake Forest University Web site.
The Duke TIP at Wake Forest University program is a brand-new program designed for seventh and eighth grade students only. The course offerings are selected from Duke TIP's most popular and challenging classes, while the small size of this program offers more personal attention for younger students. Approximately 90 students are expected to attend this one-term only program. This program is open to seventh and eighth graders only.
All residence halls and classrooms at Wake Forest University are air-conditioned. Duke TIP will arrange participant transportation to campus from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) only.
Program Dates: June 15–July 5 (one term only)
- Algebra I
- Criminal Law and Mock Trial
- International Relations
- Mathematical Problem Solving
- Psychology
- Short Fiction
Campus Security Information
Under the Federal Campus Security Act (20 U.S.C.1092f), prospective students may obtain a copy of the annual security report for this institution using the contact information listed below. The security reports include campus crime statistics and the university’s safety and security policies.
Visit the Wake Forest University Police Department at Wingate Road and Faculty Drive, Winston-Salem, NC, or call (336) 758-6066.
Davidson College
Davidson College is a nationally recognized, highly selective independent liberal arts college located just outside Charlotte, North Carolina, in the town of Davidson. The College enrolls 1700 students and to date, Davidson students have garnered 23 Rhodes Scholarships. The intimate, picturesque 450-acre campus in a small town setting provides a nurturing and supportive environment for talented young Duke TIP participants. For more information visit the Davidson College Web site.
The Duke TIP at Davidson program offers a broad curriculum including algebra, geometry, natural and physical sciences, introductory psychology and philosophy courses, and a variety of humanities classes. Approximately 250 students attend each term. The program is open to students in grades 7 and 8.
All residence halls and classrooms at Davidson College are air-conditioned. Duke TIP will arrange participant transportation to campus from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) only.
Term I Courses: June 15–July 5
- Algebra I
- Appearance vs. Reality
- Architecture
- The Art of Debate
- Creative Writing: Express Yourself
- Criminal Law and Mock Trial
- Engineering Problem Solving
- From Wonderland to Hogwarts
- Geometry
- International Relations
- Introduction to Laboratory Sciences
- Mathematical Problem Solving
- Modern Medicine: Disease and Immunology
- Psychology
- Zoological Studies: Evolution and Extinction on Planet Earth
Term II Courses: July 13 –August 2
- Algebra I
- Algebra II
- Architecture
- The Art of Debate
- Creative Writing: Express Yourself
- Criminal Law and Mock Trial
- Engineering Problem Solving
- From Wonderland to Hogwarts
- International Relations
- Introduction to Laboratory Sciences
- Mathematical Problem Solving
- Mind and Myth: Psychology, Myth, and Literature
- Modern Medicine: Disease and Immunology
- Psychology
- Zoological Studies: Evolution and Extinction on Planet Earth
Campus Security Information
Under the Federal Campus Security Act (20 U.S.C.1092f), prospective students may obtain a copy of the annual security report for this institution using the contact information listed below. The security reports include campus crime statistics and the university’s safety and security policies.
Visit the Davidson College Police Department at Tomlinson Residence Hall, Davidson, NC, or call (704) 894-2178.
Duke University East Campus
Cost: 3,350
Duke University, consistently recognized as one of the nation’s finest educational institutions, attracts exceptional students from around the globe for liberal arts, graduate, and professional studies. East Campus, initially developed in 1892 as Trinity College, was rebuilt in stately Georgian architectural style in the 1920s. Centered on a grassy quad, East Campus maintains a close-knit community atmosphere. For more information about Duke University and Duke's East Campus visit the Duke University Web site. For maps see Duke University campus maps » or Interactive online Duke campus maps. »
The Duke TIP at East Campus program offers a diverse curriculum of literature, philosophy, computer science, political science, and economics courses. Approximately 250 students attend each term. This program is open to students in grades 8-10. All classrooms on East Campus are air-conditioned; residence hall rooms are not air-conditioned. Duke TIP will arrange participant transportation to campus from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) only.
Term I: June 15–July 5
- Algebra II
- Apocalypse Soon: The End of the World in Myth, Literature, and Film
- Avatar: The Psychology of Identity
- Celluloid Visions: A Critical Study of Film
- Criminal Minds: Psychology and the Law
- Criminal Trial Advocacy
- From Bach to Rock: A History of 20th Century Music
- Game Theory: Economics
- Microeconomics: The Individual and the Economy
- Philosophy: Mind and Meaning
- Practical Politics and American Government
- Revolution and Terror: Controversial Politics
- Screenwriting
- Spy 101: Cryptology and Number Theory
- Symbols and Structure: Uncovering the Unconscious in Literature, Film, and Art
- Writing with Power
Term II Courses: July 13–August 2
- Algebra II
- Artists on the Edge: A Study of Contemporary Art and Artists
- Avatar: The Psychology of Identity
- Criminal Minds: Psychology and the Law
- Criminal Trial Advocacy
Game Theory: Economics - Macroeconomics: A Global Economy
- Madness and the Mind: Investigations Through Literature and Art
- Mind and Manipulation: The Role of the Media in Our Lives
- Poetry and Pop Culture: Society and Revolution in America
- Politics and Philosophy in Literature
- Revolution and Terror: Controversial Politics
- Screenwriting
- Spy 101: Cryptology and NumberTheory
- Symbols and Structure: Uncovering the Unconscious in Literature, Film, and Art
- Writing with Power
Campus Security Information
Under the Federal Campus Security Act (20 U.S.C.1092f), prospective students may obtain a copy of the annual security report for this institution using the contact information listed below. The security reports include campus crime statistics and the university’s safety and security policies.
Visit the Duke University Police Department at 502 Oregon Street, Durham, NC, or call (919) 684-2444.
Duke University West Campus
Cost: $3,500
Duke University, consistently recognized as one of the nation’s finest educational institutions, attracts exceptional students from around the globe for liberal arts, graduate, and professional studies. The West Campus of Duke University was built in the 1920s with funds donated by James B. Duke, and the university has since developed into a premier center of learning, medicine, and research. With its Gothic architecture and hand-carved moldings, West Campus offers an unforgettable learning environment. For more information about Duke University and Duke's West Campus visit the Duke University Web site. For maps see Duke University campus maps » or Interactive online Duke campus maps. »
The Duke TIP at West Campus program emphasizes a curriculum of mathematics and the natural and social sciences and benefits from the use of Duke University science laboratories and equipment. The West Campus program serves approximately 190 students each term. This program is open to students in grades 8-10. All residence halls and classrooms on West Campus are air-conditioned. Duke TIP will arrange participant transportation to campus from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) only.
Term I Courses: June 15–July 5
- Abnormal Psychology
- Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical Ethics
- The Biology of Cancer
- Forensic Science
- Genetics
- JAVA for Video Games
- Mapping Engineering onto Biology
- Nanotechnology
- Neuroscience
- Pharmacology
- Primate Biology: Lemurs, Lorises, and Bushbabies
- Robotics
Term II Courses: July 13 –August 2
- Abnormal Psychology
- Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical Ethics
- Archaeology and Anthropology: Stones and Bones
- The Biology of Cancer
- Forensic Science
- Genetics
- JAVA for Video Games
- Mapping Engineering onto Biology
- Nanotechnology
- Neuroscience
- Primate Biology: Lemurs, Lorises, and Bushbabies
- Robotics
Campus Security Information:
Under the Federal Campus Security Act (20 U.S.C.1092f), prospective students may obtain a copy of the annual security report for this institution using the contact information listed below. The security reports include campus crime statistics and the university’s safety and security policies.
Visit the Duke University Police Department at 502 Oregon Street, Durham, NC, or call (919) 684-2444.
Duke University Marine Lab
Cost: $3,300
The Duke University Marine Lab offers modern research facilities and vessels, weathered rustic charm, and captivating views of the surrounding channels, sandbars, and islands. The Marine Lab has a traditional "camp" atmosphere, and participants live in small bunkhouses or modular housing with multiple bunks per room. Located on Pivers Island within the North Carolina Outer Banks, the Marine Lab is easily accessible from Morehead City via U.S. Highway 70. For more information visit the Duke University Marine Lab Web site.
The Marine Lab program specializes in hands-on marine studies with extensive lab time and substantial field work in surrounding marshes and on research vessels. In addition, humanities students can enjoy learning about maritime literature in an area that was once a haven for Blackbeard and other pirates. This is a single-term, 70-student program open to students in grades 8-10.
The residential rooms, labs, and classrooms at the Duke University Marine Lab are air-conditioned. Duke TIP will arrange participant transportation to campus from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) only.
Program Dates: June 15–July 5 (one term only)
- Coastal Ecology: Aquatic Ecosystems
- Marine Biology
- Marine Zoology
- Mutiny and Piracy in Maritime Literature: Dead Men Tell No Tales
- Oceanography
Campus Security Information
Under the Federal Campus Security Act (20 U.S.C.1092f), prospective students may obtain a copy of the annual security report for this institution using the contact information listed below. The security reports include campus crime statistics and the university’s safety and security policies.
Visit the Duke University Police Department at 502 Oregon Street, Durham, NC, or call (919) 684-2444.