The Ohio State College of Arts and Sciences provides tremendous opportunities for students at any university to stay ahead of the curve this summer. We offer online, in-person and hybrid courses designed help you catch up, keep you on your degree track or accelerate your graduation timeline.
Learn more about our summer term
Why take summer courses here?
- You can earn your degree faster by taking courses that fulfill your General Education requirements (or that can be transferred back to your home institution).
- Ohio State has a wide range of courses, including many online options, allowing you to take classes on your schedule, regardless of where you'll be this summer.
- For Columbus campus undergraduates, summer term instructional fees and general and non-resident surcharges are discounted 25% compared to autumn and spring semesters.
- Summer courses taken at Ohio State will set you up for success with your degree requirements and best prepare you for the next course in your sequence and upper-level coursework.
The most up-to-date course information can be found on BuckeyeLink. If a course you are interested in is full, please add your name to the waitlist, as that will help us gauge interest and potentially expand our offerings.
Applying for the 2022 SpringForward Summer Enrichment Program
SpringForward offers an opportunity for a summer 2022 scholarship experience to give you a chance to improve your GPA and continue your personal and academic development. Here are a few benefits you'll receive as a program participant:
- Scholarship – In-state tuition & fees and a book stipend for an eight-week session 2 course
- Community building – Connect with other SpringForward participants in social programming, take class(es) together and engage in other team-building activities
- Dedicated resources – Gain access to a dedicated SpringForward advisor and academic coach throughout your time at Ohio State
Apply by visiting go.osu.edu/sfapp and email springforward@osu.edu with any questions.
Selected summer offerings
English, Literature and Writing
CLAS 2220: Classical Mythology
GE Category – Literature; Diversity: Global Studies
Format – Online
COMM 2367: Persuasive Communication
GE Category – Writing and Communication
Format – Online
COMPSTD 2301: Introduction to World Literature
GE Category – Literature; Diversity: Global Studies
Format – Online
ENGLISH 3372: Special Topics in Science Fiction or Fantasy: The Fairy Tale and Reality
GE Category – Literature
Format – Online
PHILOS 2120: Asian Philosophies
GE Category – Literature; Diversity: Global Studies
Format – In Person
PHILOS 2465: Death and the Meaning of Life
GE Category – Literature
Format – In Person
WGSST 2215: Reading Women Writers
GE Category – Literature
Format – Online
History, Culture and Languages
ARABIC 2241: Contemporary Arab Cultures: Arts, Mass Media, Society
GE Category – Cultures and Ideas; Diversity: Global Studies
Format – TBD
ENGLISH 2282: Introduction to Queer Studies
GE Category – Cultures and Ideas; Diversity: Social Diversity in the US
Format – In Person
FRENCH 1101.61: Beginning French I: Individualized DL
GE Category – Foreign Language
Format – Online
HISTORY 2702: Food in World History
GE Category – Historical Study; Diversity: Global Studies
Format – Online
HISTORY 3030: History of Ohio
GE Category – Historical Study
Format – Online
ITALIAN 3798.01: The Italian City
GE Category – Cultures and Ideas; Diversity: Global Studies
Format – In Person
JAPANSE 1101.02: Level One Japanese I: Summer Intensive Track
GE Category – Foreign Language
Format – In Person
RUSSIAN 2335.99: Magnificence, Mayhem, and Mafia: Russian Culture
GE Category – Cultures and Ideas; Diversity: Global Studies
Format – Online
Math and Sciences
ASTRON 1141: Life in the Universe
GE Category – Natural Science
Format – In Person
BIOLOGY 1102: Human Biology
GE Category – Natural Science: Biological Science
Format – Online
BIOLOGY 1113: Biological Sciences: Energy Transfer and Development
GE Category – Natural Science: Biological Science
Format – In Person and Online
EARTHSC 1105: Geology of the National Parks
GE Category – Natural Science
Format – Online
EARTHSC 1108: Gemstones
GE Category – Natural Science
Format – Online
EARTHSC 2203: Environmental Geoscience
GE Category – Natural Science: Physical Science
Format – In Person
ECON 4130: World Economic Development in Historical Perspective
GE Category – Historical Study; Diversity: Global Studies
Format – In Person
GEOG 1900: Extreme Weather and Climate
GE Category – Natural Science: Physical Science
Format – In Person
MATH 1148: College Algebra
GE Category – Quantitative Reasoning
Format – Online
MICRBIO 4000.01: Basic and Practical Microbiology
GE Category – Natural Science: Biological Science
Format – In Person
PHILOS 1520: Probability, Data, and Decision Making
GE Category – Data Analysis
Format – In Person
PHYSICS 1250: Mechanics, Work and Energy, Thermal Physics
GE Category – Natural Science: Physical Science
Format – In Person
STAT 1350.02: Elementary Statistics
GE Category – Data Analysis
Format – Online
Social Science
ANTHROP 2201: Introduction to Archaeology
GE Category – Diversity: Global Studies; Social Science: Individuals and Groups
Format – Online
COMM 1100: Communication in Society
GE Category – Social Science: Individuals and Groups
Format – Online
GEOG 2400: Economic and Social Geography
GE Category – Social Science: Human, Natural and Econ Resrcs; Diversity: Global Studies
Format – Online
POLITSC 1100: Introduction to American Politics
GE Category – Social Science: Organizations & Polities
Format – Online
POLITSC 1300: Global Politics
GE Category – Social Science: Human, Natural and Econ Resrcs
Format – Online
SOCIOL 1101: Introductory Sociology
GE Category – Diversity: Social Diversity in the US; Social Science: Organizations & Polities
Format – Online
SOCIOL 2210: Sociological Aspects of Deviance
GE Category – Social Science: Individuals and Groups
Format – Online
WGSST 1110: Gender, Sex and Power
GE Category – Social Science: Individuals and Groups; Cultures and Ideas; Diversity: Social Diversity in the US
Format – Online
Visual and Performing Arts
ART 2100: Beginning Drawing
GE Category – Visual and Performing Arts
Format – Hybrid
HISTART 2001: Western Art I: Ancient and Medieval Worlds
GE Category – Visual and Performing Arts; Historical Study; Diversity: Global Studies
Format – Online
HISTART 2901: Introduction to World Cinema
GE Category – Visual and Performing Arts; Diversity: Global Studies
Format – Online
ITALIAN 2055: Mafia Movies
GE Category – Visual and Performing Arts
Format – Online
NELC 2244: Films of the Middle East
GE Category – Visual and Performing Arts; Diversity: Global Studies
Format – TBD
THEATRE 2100: Introduction to Theatre
GE Category – Visual and Performing Arts; Diversity: Social Diversity in the US
Format – Online
WGSST 2230: Gender, Sexuality and Race in Popular Culture
GE Category – Visual and Performing Arts
Format – Online
Get a jump start on a certificate
Certificate programs in the College of Arts and Sciences are designed for students and working professionals alike to pursue specific, career-advancing topics that will prepare you with skills, knowledge and experiences. Available programs include:
Computational Analysis of Language
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Essential Skills for Travel and Business in Russia
Food, Culture and Society
Forensic Anthropology
Health Communication
Hydrogeology
Intercultural Competence for Global Citizenship
Marine Science
Medical Anthropology
Natural History Museum Curation
Petroleum Geology
Planetary Science
Science and Environmental Communication
Translation and Interpretation
