Earn college credit at Portland State University!
In this summer camp students will develop critical thinking and academic writing skills in a discussion based, interactive format. Students will work on a major project with a Portland State University faculty member. Topics will include political philosophy, applied ethics (environmental ethics, animal ethics), philosophy of science, philosophy of art, indigenous philosophy, and the history of philosophy.
Students who successfully complete the camp will receive 4 credits for Introduction to Philosophy at Portland State University. Introduction to Philosophy transfers directly to most higher education institutions.
You can check out a blog post dedicated to our camp on the American Philosophical Association website here!
When
The summer camp will take place Monday to Friday in-person on PSU campus from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. from July 31st to August 11th, 2023.
Who can attend?
High school students across the country entering their junior or senior year in Fall 2023.
Cost
The camp will be offered with a reduced tuition rate of $220. Additionally, we offer full scholarships for all applicants who qualify for financial assistance.
Materials
All materials will be provided cost-free by the camp organizers. Camp participants will also have access to the Portland State University Library.
To Participate
Register through the PSU Challenge Program website, and send a 300-500 word statement on why you are interested in attending the philosophy summer camp to Angela Coventry (coventry@pdx.edu)
Questions? Please contact Angela Coventry at coventry@pdx.edu.