Summer Session Course Schedule
Summer Session at Pitzer College offers a variety of courses across disciplines within a six-week program.

As always, course offerings are subject to enrollment minimums and caps, and so it is possible that some courses will not actually run or will close. Students who plan to take a summer class(es), should select 1-2 alternative classes in case their chosen class is cancelled or closed.
Open registration: Begins Monday, March 24
Registration ends on Monday, April 21 at 11:59 P.M. (PST)
Course requirements fulfilled per course are noted with the following acronym indications:
- Course covers the intercultural understanding global requirement – IUG
- Course covers the intercultural understanding local requirement – IUL
- Course covers the social responsibility praxis requirement – SRX
- Course covers the social justice theory requirement – SJT
- Course covers the humanities & fine arts requirement – HUM
- Course covers the social and behavioral sciences requirement – SOC
- Course covers the natural sciences requirement – NAT
- Course covers the quantitative reasoning requirement – QUA
Pitzer Students:
You may register via MyCampus2 Portal beginning March 24 at 10 a.m. From the Registration tab, you can access summer classes by selecting the term (dropdown option): SU Z1 2025
Late registration begins April 22 and registration is not accepted after Friday, May 16 at 11:59 P.M. (PT).
Non-Pitzer Students:
You may select your course(s) by submitting the Visiting Student Registration Form.
Please note: This online registration form above is intended for visiting students (Non-Pitzer students only). Students may take no more than two courses. Please note that some courses may fill or may be canceled if they do not meet minimum enrollments. In such cases, you will be notified and have the option to register for an alternate course. Please allow 3-5 days for us to process your registration. Once we have registered you, you will receive an email confirmation from the Registrar’s office.
Important Registration Dates:
Priority registration for Pitzer Summer Session 2025 is from Monday, March 24 through Wednesday, April 21. Any registrations between Thursday, April 22 through Friday, May 16 will be subject to a late registration fee of $150.
Questions? Email registrar@pitzer.edu
Summer Session 2025 Course Offerings
Course Number and Title | Instructor | Days and Time | Instruction Method |
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CSCI 158 - Machine Learning * QUA | David Bachman | MW, 1:00 - 4:10 pm | Online |
EA 116 - Technopolitics of the Grid * *HUM, IUG, IUL, SJT, SOC, WRI | Jo Ann Wang | MW, 7:00 - 10:10 pm | In-person |
ECON 105 - Microeconomic Theory *SOC | William Lincoln | MW, 9:00 am - 12:10 pm | Online |
ENGL 034 - Fiction Workshop | Adam Novy | TR, 7:00 - 10:10 pm | Online |
MATH 052 - Introduction to Statistics *QUA | Ali Oudich | MW, 1:00 - 4:10 pm | In-person |
MS 050 - Introduction to Film *HUM, IUG | Thomas Connelly | MW, 9:00 am - 12:10 pm | Online |
MS 131 - Interactive Narrative Design *HUM, WRI | Lena Weissbrot | MW, 1:00 - 4:10 pm | Online |
ORST135A - Organizational Behavior | Jeff Lewis | T, 6:00 - 9:00 pm | Inside Out Course |
ORST198R - Foundations of Management | Romarilyn Ralston | MW 8:30 - 11:30 am | Inside Out Course |
PSYC 101 - Brain and Behavior *NAT, SOC | Thomas Borowski | MWF, 1:00 - 3:05 pm | Online |
PSYC 114 - Human Development in Context *IUL, SOC | Heejung Park | TR, 7:00 - 10:10 pm | Online |
SOC 030 - Deviant Sex Cults *SOC | Phil Zuckerman | TR, 7:00 - 10:10 pm | Online |
SOC 099 - The Social Construction of Morality | Phil Zuckerman | MW, 12:00 - 3:00 pm | Inside Out Course |
SPAN 033 - Intermediate Spanish *HUM | Arianna Alfaro Porras | MWF, 9:00 - 11:05 am | Online |
CSCI158: Machine Learning
Bachman, David
Machine Learning (ML) is the process of discovering patterns in large data sets using techniques from mathematics, computer science and statistics. Applications range from biology and neuroscience to history, linguistics, and economics. In this course students will learn the mathematics and implementation of classical ML algorithms such as regression, K-Means, Decision Trees, Naive Bayes, and kNN. Students will also be introduced to neural networks, and their implementation in Python.
EA 116: Technopolitics of the Grid
Wang, Jo Ann
This course is an elective course for the major in Environmental Analysis. It explores the technopolitics of the electrical grid infrastructure across multiple loci, including power generation, transmission, distribution, consumption, and storage. Drawing on works in anthropology, geography, history, and science and technology studies (STS), we first examine the grid as a complex techno-political system and how the materiality of this critical infrastructure affords new modalities and networks of power and agency. We then interrogate the socio-cultural and political implications of key policy issues, including grid integration of renewable energy sources, grid modernization through digitization, control, and optimization ("smart grids"), grid resilience against extreme weather events, grid-scale energy storage, and energy-efficient urban design ("smart cities"). This discussion-based, seminar-style course will empower you with analytical tools and comparative sensitivities to engage in informed discussions about sustainable grid policies for just energy futures.
ECON105: Microeconomic Theory
Lincoln, William
Theories of consumer behavior, demand, production, costs, the firm, market organization, resource use, general equilibrium and income distribution in a modern market economy. Prerequisite: Econ. 52.
ENGL034: Fiction Workshop
Novy, Adam
This course is designed as a workshop focusing on the writing of fiction and the discourse of craft. Through examination of a variety of literary traditions, stylistic and compositional approaches, and the careful reading and editing of peer stories, students will strengthen their prose and develop a clearer understanding of their own literary values and the dynamics of fiction.
MATH052: Introduction to Statistics
Oudich, Ali
This course is meant to give a liberal arts student a sense of statistical theory and practice. It will emphasize the use and interpretation of statistics in the context of social justice. Mathematical topics will include: collection and summarizing of data; measures of central tendency and dispersion; probability; distributions; confidence intervals and hypothesis testing; linear regression; and discussion and interpretation of statistical fallacies and misuses. Attention will be paid to critically evaluating how statistics has been used to solve problems and make arguments that enforce or redress systemic barriers to equality and inclusiveness.
MS 050: Intro to Film
Connelly, Thomas
Film and video are often considered to be a distinct semiotic system or art form with their own language. This course surveys the variety of structures which can organize moving pictures: from Hollywood continuity editing, Soviet montage and cinema verite to voice-over documentary, talking heads and postmodern voices with no center at all. The course includes silent film, classic Hollywood narrative, avant-garde film and video, documentary and activist video. Enrollment is limited.
MS131: Interactive Narrative Design
Weissbrot, Lena
This course situates narrative writing as a key design practice for the creation of games and other interactive experiences. Learn how traditional narrative principles such as character, setting, and plot function within indeterminate and variable experiences that range from mainstream video game to tabletop role-playing and experimental digital/theatre works. Embark on creative writing and design projects that integrate narrative and algorithmic/rule-based play in digital form.
PSYC101: Brain and Behavior
Borowski, Thomas
This course provides an introduction to the biological bases of cognition and behavior. Topics may include basic neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, visual and auditory perception, attention, language, hemispheric specialization, memory, emotion, motor control, and social neuroscience. Satisfies: BIO.
PSYC114: Human Development in Context
Park, Heejung
Human development unfolds through dynamic interactions between individuals and their various contexts, encompassing family, schools, local communities, sociocultural settings, and historical events. This course delves into the contemporary landscape of human development within diverse cultural and global perspectives. We will examine the diverse experiences of children, adolescents, and their families using theories and empirical evidence in psychological science. Key topics covered include family dynamics, parent-child relationships, socioeconomic status, migration, social change, and globalization.
SOC030: Deviant Sex Cults
Zuckerman, Phil
Many deviant religious movements that are centered around a charismatic leader often institute non-normative sexual practices. Why? Who joins them? What is it like being in these movements? How are the experiences different for women than for men? In this class, we will examine various non-conformists religious groups such as The Children of God/The Family, The Source Family, The Shakers, the Rajneeshees, The Oneida Perfectionists, and others that engage(d) in both novel forms of religious life and non-normative sexual dynamics. Sociological, Psychological, and Historical perspectives of deviance, religiosity, and sexuality will frame our analyses.
SPAN033: Intermediate Spanish
Alfaro-Porras, Arianna
Review and reinforcement of four basic skills. Emphasis on conversation, reading ability and writing. Includes laboratory work and/or tutorial sessions (times arranged). Prerequisite: Spanish 2, 22 or equivalent placement.