The application for Summer 2025 is now open.
What You’ll Learn
Curious about what makes people tick? This summer, uncover the mysteries of the mind. Learn about the anatomy and function of the brain or the psychological motivations behind human behavior. You can also learn about the intersection between psychology, logic, and the law.
The 7-week Secondary School Program allows you to take two courses instead of one, so you can use your summer to focus your studies on topics you are excited about or evaluate a potential field of study in college. Explore these Psychology and Neuroscience subjects you can study at Harvard and design your own psychology and neuroscience summer program by choosing two courses.
Featured 7-Week SSP Courses
Brain Science
- Neurobiology (BIOS S-50)
- Neuroinvesting: Neuroscience and Financial Decision-Making (ECON S-1915)
- The Neuroscience of Learning (PSYC S-1609)
Individual and Social Psychology
- Introduction to Psychology (PSYC S-1)
- The Psychology of Eating (PSYC S-1470)
- The Psychology of Close Relationships (PSYC 1503)
- Explaining Beauty: The Hidden Functions Behind Aesthetics (PSYC S-1812)
Psychology, Logic, and Law
Explore More Psychology and Neuroscience Courses
Interested in finding more courses like this? Browse our course catalog to see all of our psychology and neuroscience courses.
High school students interested in taking justice, ethics, and human rights courses must first apply and be accepted into the Secondary School Program. These courses are also open to adult and college students over the summer. Adults and college students should complete these steps to register.
FAQs
How long are the Psychology and Neuroscience classes?
These courses run the full length of the 7-week term. 4-credit courses are in session 2 days/week and 8-credit courses are in session 5 days/week (Monday-Friday). On class days, you will meet for 3 hours.
Do I earn college credit from these courses?
Yes. At the completion of the program, you may request a transcript listing your coursework, grades, and number of credits earned. Students participating in the 7-Week Residential program earn 8 credit hours, either taking two 4-credit courses or one 8-hour course, while SSP Online or Commuting students may choose to take either 4 or 8 credit hours during the 7-week summer session.
Are these classes online or in-person?
Some courses are available on-campus only, while others are available in a flexible format for 7-week SSP Online or Commuting students. Learn more about which courses are available depending on your program format.
Are my college credits transferable?
Harvard Summer School credits are accepted toward degrees at most colleges and universities at the discretion of the home institution. You can request a copy of your transcript after completing your courses. Because degree requirements vary among schools, you should check your home school’s transfer policies before you register.