Summer Programs for Educators

This summer explore Summer Programs for Educators at the University of Minnesota. Discover new skills and knowledge by working with University experts.

Whatever your interests, you'll find many ways to continue your professional development at the U. You can add to your current educational background by learning the lastest research. And reflect on your field of study with your colleagues in a classroom designed for educators.

Tuition and Credit Options

Many of these courses are grant funded and can be taken for little or no cost to you. And summer courses for teachers are available for credit - both graduate and undergraduate credit. Each course is unique, so inquire about tuition and credit options when you register.

Course and Registration Information

Register for a program designed specifically for elementary and secondary educators. To find the best program for you, click on the department links below for information on course titles, descriptions, and registration or application requirements.

• Science Programs
• Minnesota Council on Economic Education
• Language Arts
• Mathematics Within
• The Minnesota Writing Project
• The Institute for Global Studies
• College of Education and Human Development
  

Grant Funded Courses

• Monarchs & More: Insect Ecology for Elementary Teachers (grades K-5)
• Monarchs & More: Insect Field Ecology (grades K-8)
• PSI Minnesota--Plant Science Investigation (grades K-6)
• Inquiring Minds: Itasca Field Biology (grades K-6)
• Schoolyard Ecology Explorations (grades 2-6)
• Schoolyard Ecology Explorations (grades 6-12)
• Bioenergy, Bioproducts and the MCA II (grades 6-12)
• Investigating Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (grades 7-12)
• Economic Systems (grades 9-12)
• Enhancing Social Studies Curriculua with Economics (grades 7-12)
• Using Children's Literature to Teach Economics and Personal Finance (grades K-8)

If you are interested in a listing of all available programs for educators visit the  Special Summer Programs section of the College of Continuing Education summer catalog. And for more information on these programs call 612-624-4000 or e-mail cceinfo@umn.edu.