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Accelerate learning while discovering New England

Students currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at their home university are invited to join us for American Summer at Clark University, a six-week learning experience on our beautiful campus. Earn academic credits and take advantage of opportunities to improve your English, explore the region, and investigate career options in the United States.

Advance academically: Choose for-credit classes from our extensive summer offerings to accelerate your learning, complete prerequisites, or discover new interests.

Explore career options: Learn about working in the United States through career-focused events and workshops with Clark faculty and alumni, and visits to local businesses.

Experience American language and culture: Advance your American English skills and discover American life through cultural and recreational excursions.

In-Person Courses Offered

Session 1: May 21 – July 3, 2024

PHYS 110

Introduction to Physics Part 1
Moataz Hannout

ASTR 001

Astronomy
Yaghmorassene (Macene) Hebib

BIOL 101

Intro to Biology 1
Mandy Gaudreau

ID 131

Local Action/Global Change
Nastasia Lawton-Sticklor

EDUC 152

Complexities of Urban Schooling
Cara Berg Powers

ASL 1010

American Sign Language 1
John Dunn

ASL 1020

American Sign Language 2
John Dunn

BIOL 101

LAB: Intro to Biology 1
Mandy Gaudreau

CSCI 201

Introduction to Software Development Operations (DevOps)
Pawan Gupta

SCRN 130

Film Genre: Musical
Erica Tortolani

TA 134

Tap Dance
Audra Carabetta

Session 2: July 8 – August 16, 2024

PHYS 111

Introduction to Physics Part 2
Moataz Hannout

BIOL 102

Intro to Biology 2
Mandy Gaudreau

ASL 1010

American Sign Language 1
John Dunn

ASL 1020

American Sign Language 2
John Dunn

BIOL 102

LAB: Intro to Biology 2
Mandy Gaudreau

COMM 1210

Effective Speaking and Presenting
Heather Macpherson

CSCI 120

Introduction to Computing
Pawan Gupta

HIST 150

Introduction to Public History
Melinda Marchand

HIST 1200

American History Through Film
Steven Heise

PSCI 147

World Order and Globalization
Oheneba Boateng

SOC 251

Media and Society
Matt Gregory

Courses are one unit each – the equivalent to four traditional U.S. academic credits.

Clark’s full list of summer courses will be available here on April 10.

English for Academic Success

  • Classes start at the A2 level of proficiency
  • English as a Second Language class for credit for B2+ students
  • 18 hours of English instruction per week

Career Exploration Series

  • Writing resumés and cover letters for work in the United States
  • Paths to employment in the United States
  • Interview tips and strategies
  • Examining professions in your field of study
  • One-on-one career coaching

Introduction to American Culture Workshops

  • Business culture in the United States, including business English
  • Strategies for making small talk in the United States
  • Succeeding in an American classroom

Optional Evening and Weekend Activities*

  • Regional excursion destinations may include:
    • Boston, Massachusetts
    • New York City
    • Six Flags Amusement Park
    • Beach Days

*Additional fees apply

 

Visa Eligibility

Clark can provide student visa support and visa document services for full-time students. If you are in the United States with visitor status, you may qualify to take one course.

Accommodations and Meals

Dorm-style single and double rooms and on-campus dining are available for additional fees.

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Contact Information

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Office Location
  • 138 Woodland Street
    Worcester, MA 01610-1477

  • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
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