Thames Academy: Curriculum

Thames Academy offers a unique 12-3-3-12-week curriculum. It combines ‘doable’ lengths of expanded class room time (12 weeks) with smaller condensed sessions (3 weeks) for intensive study and project/experiential learning. The academic calendar consists of:

September – November (12 Weeks)

• Fundamentals of College Writing (3 credits)
• Effective Communication (3 credits)
• First-Year Seminar (1 credit) Sample Course Syllabus
• Required Workshops (see examples below)
  • Vocabulary & Writing
  • Assistive Technology
  • Budgeting and Money Management
  • Team Building & Collaboration
  • The College Search
• Required Small Group Tutoring or LRC Sessions
• Co-Curricular Involvement - participation in at least one campus club

November – December (3 weeks)

• Math Course (3 credits)
• Fitness, Conditioning and Nutrition(1 credit)
• Required Small Group Tutoring or LRC Sessions
• Co-Curricular Involvement – continuation

January – February (3 weeks)

• Math Course – continuation of course
• Recreation Course - continuation of course
• Required Small Group Tutoring or LRC Sessions
• Co-Curricular Involvement – continuation

February – May (12 weeks)

• Introduction to College Writing  (3 credits) Sample Course Syllabus
• Introduction to Sociology (3 credits) Sample Course Syllabus
• Digital Photography (3 credits)
• Required Workshops
• Required Small Group Tutoring or LRC Sessions
• Co-Curricular Involvement - participation in at least one campus club

Completion of program – Certificate Awarded